Beautiful earrings in classic MATL style. By Matilde Poulat of Mexico City. Circa 1950. Marked MATL in script, 925, and MEXICO, and both earrings are marked with eagle 129, which is the correct number. The screwbacks, which are original, are marked ALPACA, which is of course a white metal alloy. With detailed baroque wirework, tiny turquoise cabochons with beautifully aged green color, and pyramidal amethysts. 1 1/2 inches long and just under 1 inch wide. Excellent condition...

Large and beautiful period art nouveau sterling woman's face pin by William B. Kerr, Newark, New Jersey, c.1890. The design shows a woman's face with long hair and flowers. Represents the large size, measuring 2 5/8" by 2 1/4" and is in excellent condition. Signed "STERLING #1297 KERR mark", the closure is the original "c" link. Very beautiful and generous period art nouveau jewelry.....$14 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Formed as square panels with rounded corners, featuring an incised seaweed-like design enhanced by oxidation. The design is called "Pine Needle." The earrings have the original screw backs, which are in good working order. It is marked sterling and has Skinger’s script signature. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. Each earring measures 3/4 inch square. Weight: 6.6 grams

One of the few female designers of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance that we know of, Bernice Goodspeed arrived in Mexico's capital in 1930, according to Bille Hougart. Even though she and her painter husband, Carl Pappe, identified as writers and artists primarily, they opened a shop in Taxco where they sold not only their books and artwork but also jewelry that Bernice herself designed...

Sterling art deco necklace by "K&B", New York, c. 1940's. "K&B" is the logo for Karlan & Bleicher, a New York jewelry company founded in 1926 and closed in 1982. The necklace measures 16" around and the longest drop is 1 1/2" long by 1" wide. It is signed "K&B STERLING" and is in excellent condition......$9 for insured US shipping.

Elegant modernist screw-back earrings in sterling silver and jacaranda. Swedish, by Arvo Saarela. Marked AMS for Saarela, the assay mark of Enköping (the town where AS and his wife Maria ran their studio 1948-78), Swedish silver hallmark and D9 for 1954. Length "1¼/ 3,2 cm. Condition: fine.

A pre-1948 pair of vintage Mexican silver earrings of exceptional design that goes with all Matl pieces. The color of the stones is a turquoise green. These are 2 in. tall and 2.75in. wide at the widest. The weight is 8.5 grams heavy. Properly hallmarked as shown with ICM, these earrings are remarkable and rare.

An enameled violin is suspended from an enameled treble clef, both enhanced with marcasite. The clef bears a rollover clasp on the back, and the violin is marked Germany/sterling silver. When worn with the clef at a slight angle, the 1960s pin measures approximately 2 inches long by ¾ inch wide at the violin. Weight: 5.2 grams

A pair of vintage sterling silver heart shaped earrings by Peggy Ackerly, (1921-2011), who apprenticed with Sam Kramer from 1943-64. Ackerly helped design and execute many of Kramer's most iconic pieces. These earrings are post 1968, when she began using the conjoined MA mark for Margaret Ackerly.

The heart shaped pieces swing on the curled vines that are attached to the ear wires. The earrings measure 7/8" across and 1" tall. Marked with her hallmark and sterling on the back of each one...

These illustrious earrings are an early example of the luminary, Norwegian silversmith’s artistry. They were made while she was at Norway Designs Plus Studio. As to the individualistic donning of them (and other information), I must defer to Christie Romero’s skillful terseness in, Warman’s Jewelry, Identification and Price Guide, 3rd Edition, Krause Publications, 2002, page 242: “…c...

A finely detailed late Victorian adjustable child's sterling silver bangle c1900 (3/16" wide bangle measures 1-7/8" x 1-3/4" at rest and 3/16" wide, marked STERLING SILVER,deep and crisp design with leaves and berries on a lined ground) and a larger 2-3/8" x 2-1/4" spring style expanding bangle of the same vintage (1/8" wide, maker GJ LTD). These items are in excellent condition with no losses, dents, monograms, corrosion, repairs or damage...

Maestro Nestor is one of Taxco’s well-kept little secrets. He is not widely known - only the very dedicated vintage Mexican silver jewelry collectors are aware of his work - and his pieces can vary in style and inspiration. Yet when he is at his best, he can be truly spectacular. I believe the necklace at hand is expresses one of those creative moments...

Sterling and amethyst quartz hand made post modern cuff bracelet and ring set by Novak, c.1970's. Only the ring is signed "NOVAK 925 N(with arrow)". The cuff is unsigned. The amethysts are bezel set and not faceted. The ring is size 8 1/4 and the band measures 3/8" wide. The cuff has a 2 1/2" diameter and 5/8" wide. Unique design and in excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

A luxurious tassel, its sterling threads spilling out of a brushed silver bead, catches the eye instantly in this vintage Mexican charm bracelet. A classic rendition of the specific design, it has a thick twist rope chain that has acquired a soft, silky glow over the years. Striding the divide between Deco and Retro jewelry, this is a veritable statement bracelet and if you decide to add the matching earrings and lariat necklace you see in one of the photos to it, you will not be disappointed...

This is a Very Good STERLING & TURQUOISE NATIVE AMERICAN BELT BUCKLE. There are 12 SKY BLUE Pieces of Turquoise Bezeled on the Rectangular Front with a LEAF Central to the Design. Beautifully handcrafted the size is 1 1/2" X 1/2". The Appropriate Hardware is on the Back. This Piece is not signed. Date this BUCKLE circa 1950, perhaps earlier. Tested and Guaranteed STERLING SILVER. The CONDITION is EXCELLENT.

A mid century modernist three dimensional sterling silver brooch in the shape of an abstract cello. Very similar to the iconic Paul Lobel design. Unsigned.

Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Well constructed. Has some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Fine design.

American Modernist Abstract Brooch w/Moonstone

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Excellent condition

1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Industria Argentina exceptional and large modernist sterling silver and enamel necklace

Mid 20th century

Pendant measures 3 1/8" x 1 3/4"

Necklace should measures 17" long

Weight - a solid and hefty 63 grams

Very good vintage condition

Hallmarks pictured