Alovely Brooch by the famous Taxco Silver Artist Hector Aguilar features two stylized flower blossoms along with a curved leaf on curving stems. Crafted in Aguilars favored 940 silver which give the silver a lovely rich patina. It measures 3" wide by 3 1/2" long and weigh 18.6 grams. Hallmarked Taxco, HA, 940. Light age related wear and tarnish a secure pin clasp. A lovely piece.

This sterling silver pendant features a ‘space age’ design with a center amethyst cabochon. The surface is textured and oxidized for a whitish patina; there are a few tiny spots of oxidation. The amethyst is securely prong set. The back of the pendant and the bail exhibit a 925 in a cartouche with the words ‘Industria Argentina,’ which roughly translated means Made in Argentina. The pendant, with bail, measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Gross weight: 8.5 grams

A 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" Edwardian blue butterfly wing teardrop-shaped sterling pendant, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1902-3. This pendant has a T.L.M. maker's mark, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S...

Marci Zelmanoff sterling and brass brooch/pendant

5 1/8" long x 2 1/2" wide

Weight - 15 grams

Organic design exhibiting the artist's trademark intricate wire work

Inscribed - Zelmanoff, 2/21/80

Very good vintage condition

This pendant measures 1 3/4" x 3/4". It features the Pisces Constellation and the Pisces Fish sign / Zodiac Symbol: February 19th - March 20th. It is in excellent condition. It is marked A&Z STERLING, for The A & Z Chain Company, founded by Carl Ashen and Saul Zeitlin in 1905 in Providence, Rhode Island, as a chain manufacturer. In the early 1970's, The Walter E. Hayward Company (founded in 1851, Attleboro, MA) merged with The A & Z Chain Company and became The A&Z Hayward Company...

Vintage, stylish, organic shaped sterling clip earrings with oxidized areas by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", they weigh 14 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Interesting and unusual.

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1960 sterling silver and spectacular azurite en suite by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Includes a modernist geometric linked (vertical links of silver and cabachon jade) necklace size 16 1/2” x 1/2” wide; bracelet 7” by 1/2 inches wide; screw back earrings 7/8 inches long by 1/2 inches wide. Marked. In excellent condition.

The "queen" of shadowbox designs, Victoria - otherwise Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti - also excelled in the "married metals" technique. Her work is inspired, of the highest quality and today it is considered part of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance design index. The adjustable sterling silver ring I am presenting here is out of her coveted "angel" parure. The form does not come up very often and I am happy to have come upon a beautifully aged example...

Modernist domed enamel bird by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied the enamel process with Karl Drerup. This hand made piece is one of a series by Madeline Turner and can be made into a pin by adding a metal frame. The enamel colors are white, turquoise, dark blue, and green. Of good size, it measures 2 1/8" wide by 1 3/8" high. Unsigned and purchased from a close family friend. Condition is perfect. Turner also designed for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA...

This "Portrait of a woman" sterling brooch was manufactured by Evans Case Co.

This brooch is gold plated in two different tones and with blue-cut stones, depicts the face of a woman. It is hallmarked sterling...

This signed Gerardo Lopez's lotus flower pectoral is one of the most beautiful silver works from the Spratling Era. The repousse is without dents or flaws. With the span of the drop being 5.5in. across and the height at 4in. the presence is spectacular. I calculate a 5in. diameter and approximate 17in. circumference. Gerardo Lopez was You can feel the quality as it is 107 grams heavy. Collector quality and more. Just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This pre-1948 necklace from Doris Silver measures 17 1/2" long. I have not seen this design before, and it is really beautiful. Looks amazing on, and very flattering. The three flowers each measure 1 5/8" x 2 3/16" and have a turquoise cabochon at the center. Signed and hallmarked Doris Silver Corpus Artisans Mexico. Weight is 51.6 grams. In excellent vintage condition.

A pair of hard to find William Spratling silver earrings with a ruffled silver band adorned with silver beads. These earrings are from the 1st design period. They are pictured on page 54 of Morrill and Beck's book, "Mexican Silver".

Measure 1 3/4" across and 2" high including the screw backs. Marked Spratling Silver on the back of each screw back. They are sterling silver or better. The screw backs hold securely. The earrings have some tarnish and minor scratches...

This is a GREAT Piece of Native American JEWELRY. Designed by the NAVAJO ARTIST: R.TOM. This Gent's Ring is a size 11 1/2 and is made of Cast STERLING SILVER and decorated with beautiful TURQUOISE and CORAL. Marked on the interior back of the top panel: R.TOM/ sterling. HEAVY GAUGE STERLING SILVER and a well~known ARTISAN. Circa third 1/4 of the 20th Century. Add to the Native American Collection.

A set of 3 sterling silver ducks scatter pins from the 1930s-40s. This charming vintage set of three handmade gilt sterling silver duck scatter or sweater pins have safety catches and they measure from 1-1/2" across to 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" across. They are stamped HANDMADE STERLING on the backs, no other marks, and the gilding that remains has a rose gold colour, which was very popular in the 1930s -early 1940s...

Danish silversmith Gertrude Engel made this unique, modernist ring. Her signature is found on many Anton Michelsen pieces, along with the AM crown maker’s mark (as she designed for that firm). This ring, however, is solely signed by her (see pictures). The rounded band of heavy gauge silver is 1/2” wide. It has a cluster of 10 bezel set carnelian cabochons. It is signed “Gengel,” in script (her maker’s mark), and “925S” and is in excellent condition. It is about a size 5.

This Victorian sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet has hallmarks for Birmingham, 1884, and the unidentified maker’s mark of RJD. It is richly decorated with an applied embossed band of tiny starbursts within ovals, rimmed with delicate openwork. There is some roughness at the clasp, but it is secure and the pieces of the bracelet fit together nicely with a strong click...

Terrific, bold , sterling, oxidized sterling and baroque pearl cuff links by Mid Century Modern American studio jeweler and sculptor Merle Newport Boyer ( 1920- 2009). Born in Oregon, he moved to Honolulu in 1940 and quickly established himself in the art scene...

This Viking ship brooch is gold plated sterling with rhinestones.

Hallmark: Sterling, Pat Pend.

Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 2" tall

Condition: Excellent

Designer: John Caianiello, Circa 1945-1946

Monogram: My sugar is so refined from Dick

Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, 2008 v. 2 p167

Spratling was known to have a large collection of Pre-Columbian Mayan & Olmec objects. He designed this necklace using hand wrought sterling silver beads, coral beads & hand carved obsidian Olmec figures most likely acquired from locals in the surrounding areas of Taxco, Mexico. The wearable length of the necklace is 16 inches and weighs 32 grams. Each carved image is unique and about 1/2" high. The necklace is in excellent condition. Clasp is tight & secure. A similar Spratling necklace with Pr...

Early hand made eye/eyelash sterling and matrix turquoise earrings by famous modernist Sam Kramer, NYC, c.1955. Each matrix turquoise comes from a different mine - one is greenish turquoise with black material (right) and the other is blue turquoise with brown(left) material. Obviously hand made, with each earring charmingly differently shaped than the other. They each measure approx. 1 1/8" long by 3/4"-1" wide. Each is signed STERLING mushroom mark(for Kramer) and are in excellent condition....

Being offered is a circa 1964 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts silver per 1000 parts) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, attractive modernist piece comprising rectangular domed silver links with alternating bezel set tiger's eye cabochons; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 1/2"; 3/4" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Nice heavy weight, Pineda the silver master! Do you have a copy of the UCLA Fowler Museum Pineda catalog?

This vintage, finely detailed feathered serpent pin was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies. The brooch is 4" X 2" & weighs 28 grams. The darkened patina emphasizes the hand wrought beauty of the repousse' work. The piece is in beautiful condition. Both the pin back and safety lock are in excellent working order. Fully hallmarked on the back of the pin. Margot de Taxco designs are included in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENNISANCE by Penny Morrill. Margot's designs...

Featuring a delicate, butterfly-like design, these earrings are unmarked except for a 925 sterling mark, but read Mexican in design. They measure 1 5/8 inches long by 1 inch wide. They are secured by kidney wires with hooks and are worn perpendicular to the ear. Weight: 5.8 grams total

Sculptural sterling cuff bracelet by important North American modernist Bill Tendler, c.1950's. Signed: "Tendler, Sterling." Measures 1.75" in width but is somewhat adjustable and will fit a medium to large wrist. Excellent Original Condition. For more photos of this item, please see my website PlanetGlass.net.

Jorma Laine modernist silver necklace

830 silver

Finland

1972

Pendant measures 3 7/8" long x 1 1/2" wide

Necklace should fit a 15 1/2" neck

Weight - 66 grams

Marked on back of pendant

Very good vintage condition, minor scattered surface scratches

A sterling silver modernist Star of David by the Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the large bale and 1 3/4" across. Chain measures 24" long and closes with a spring clasp. Pendant is marked Handmade, Gera Israel and 925. Thick sterling, fine quality.

This fine ring measures 1" x 3/4" x 3/4". It is a size 8. It has a neat mother-of-pearl and onyx design. It is marked 925 and is hallmarked with 3 horizontal lines (on either side) with a star in the middle (see pic). It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

Signed Ace. Known for quality and this parure is no exception. The Chrysoprase stones sit high in their clean bezels with no crumples and no cracks or damage. The bracelet is 7 inches long and .75in. tall. THe earrings are a perfect match to the links size at .75 tall. The necklace is 16in. wearable and the drop measures 2.25 across and 2.25in. tall as well. This is heavy silver with a weight of 145 grams. Price is for the full parure. This will not disappoint for fun or dress, just LOOK AT THAT...

Beautiful antique Edwardian long drop screwback earrings in sterling silver and 10KT white gold with paste rhinestones. Circa 1910. With paste rhinestones in closed settings, and one unfoiled stone on the center drop of each earring in an openback setting. The stones are held with tiny prongs. Marked STERLING with an illegible maker's mark, and also marked 10KT on the backs of the screwbacks. It's possible these were converted from pierced by a very early owner but there are no obvious signs of ...

Circa mid-century, here is a rare find from Antonio Pineda. Extra-long dangle earrings with gorgeous smokey quartz gemstones. The almost pure 970 silver has a bamboo design, and the bezel-set stones have open-back settings to let the light shine through, playing up the exquisite bronze hues. There are three sections - the top screwback portion, long bamboo silver middle, and the oval quartz stones - so these have plenty of movement. Measures 3 1/2" tall. Weight is 17.8 grams. Signed and...

A well crafted, hand wrought curved link necklace with a central pendant in sterling silver by Cape Cod gold and silversmith, Ross Coppelman. Marked Coppelman and Sterling. This is one of his early pieces before he starting working with gold and precious gems.

The lightly hammered necklace measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the links. There is a smaller version of the central pendant at the back by the secure double hook clasps. ...

Maxwell Chayat, sterling and enamel American modernist brooch.

1 5/8" x 2 1/8".

Excellent condition.

Modernist sterling Georg Jensen ring, #1250. It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) DENMARK 925S #1250" and is in excellent condition. It is size 6 3/4 and measures 1 1/16" long....$15 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

A three dimensional 916 silver brooch in an Arts and Crafts design by Holger Lindstrom, (1937-1968), Helsinki Finland. Has a concave oxidized center and four pointed onyx bezel set cabochons. There are textured recessed areas around each stone for an interesting contrast.

This hand crafted brooch measures 1 5/8" in diameter and about 3/8" high.

Marked with HGL for the maker, 916H for the silver content, boat for Helsinki and L7 for 1964.

Has an earlier style 'C' clasp which hold...

A modernist Sterling Silver shadowbox pendant with a 14K Gold orb suspended from the original chain by Ed Levin. The pendant has a brushed finish. The chain goes through the orb.

The pendant measures about 1" high and 7/8" across. The chain is about 18" long. The pendant is signed © EL Ed Levin, Ster and 14K.

Fine condition with minor surface scratches and some tarnish. The chain has a large stylized hook which holds securely.

Well crafted design. No longer available.

Wilhelm Binder modernist sterling silver bracelet

Germany

1960 - 70

6 3/4" long x 1 1/8" wide

Weight - 79 grams

Fully hallmarked

Very good vintage condition

A vintage hammered sterling silver brooch with leaves by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 317. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.

A sterling silver modernist pendant necklace with a brutalist design by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Pendant is textured and oxidized and has a layer of gold in the center.

Marked From 925S on the back and also on the clasp.

The central pendant measures about 1 3/8" long and 1" high.

The necklace measures 16 1/4" long in total.

Clasp holds securely. The piece is in fine condition.

Classic Scandinavian design.

Vintage bird parrot avian Mexican sterling silver collectors, look at this engraved feather parrot perched in circle pin brooch marked: Hecho en Mexico 0925 around "JV" a listed silversmith. 'He' is has a 8X13mm green jade/onyx stone belly w an engraved feather riveted through that! Handsome and in perfect shape of 1 X 1 3/8" in size as seen in one book or another.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with USA Check or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens o...

A vintage three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized figure kissing a nude breast. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.

Measures 4 3/4" long including the large bale and 2 1/2" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.

Wild Picasso-esque design.

Strong and impressive this vintage 970 silver bracelet was designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist silver Maestro Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide and 6 1/2" wearable inches long. It weighs a hefty 132 grams, 4.7oz. Comprised of 14 interlocking sculpted panels. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Attached safety chain. No dents or dings. Gorgeous original patina. Fully hallmarked for Antonio on the reverse. This design is pictured on p. 28 & p.1...

An attractive signed Lang brooch and earrings set in sterling silver c1930s. This set consists of the the 1-3/4" brooch with safety catch and the 1-1/8" x 1" screwback earrings. They are in the form of layered Dogwood flowers, and this set is in excellent condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle us...

A nice extra-wide Victorian silver cuff bracelet engraved in an ornate Persian-inspired design. The bracelet is hinged, and the back side is unengraved. The width of the bracelet lends a very imposing look. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver.

• Origin: America, ca. 1875
• Condition: excellent, only two pinpoint dings on the back side
• Dimensions: 6-1/4” circumference, 1-7/16” wide
• Weight: 31.9 grams

Hand made sterling and whale ivory pin showing Eskimo catching a fish, Alaska, c.1960's. The detailed pin has an ivory face and fish. Of good size and weight, the piece measures 2 1/2" wide and long. It is signed "925 MADE IN ALASKA" and is in excellent condition. Very unusual and beautifully made......$10 for insured shipping in USA & applicable NY tax.

A Jayflex sterling silver and rhinestones necklace. This opulent and flashy 14-3/4" sterling silver and claw-set rhinestone necklace has a box clasp, it measures 1-3/4" deep at the central drop, and it weighs 38.1 grams. It is signed JAY FLEX STERLING and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight dulling to a few of the teardrop stones. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition ...

Sold, yet similar can be custom ordered. Look even the collector saw a spaceman here! Look around and compare, this is All Sterling Silver, not just tiny bead accents! Large Signed Studio Sculptural Necklace Pendent Bib Pectoral created by and signed Mimi Dee Sterling is all silver and more than an Ounce of it! ALL IMAGES DESIGN CONTENT CONCEPT TEXT OWNED BY MIMI DEE.

DESCRIPTION: Late 1900s, a fine sterling pendant with a cut-out flourish on the pendant plate and with a large, colorful calsilica stone, also called "rainbow calsilica," this one reflecting the painted colors of a Southwestern mountain desert at sunset. Very good condition, marked "DTR" (Desert Rose Trading, NM), ".925" (indicating sterling silver). DIMENSIONS: Pendant is 2-1/2" long.

A fine quality (tested) sterling silver Edwardian long fancy link watch chain c1910. This man's fashion accessory can easily be doubled as a necklace and it has fancy links joined by silver chain. It has a swivel with an unidentified silver mark and it weighs 17.5 grams. It is 52" long (as a chain) plus 1" for the swivel (26" as it stands as a necklace). This watch accessory is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and co...

One of Margot's most famous and iconic designs, this wonderful bracelet features alternating links of AM & PM set above a darkened background along with a dangling Hour Glass Charm. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" long by 5/8" wide, the charm measures 1 1/2" long by 1" wide with a total weight of 58.4 grams. Hallmarked Margot de Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico, 5201 and the eagle stamp. In good condition with a secure clasp and safety chain. A rare find and a great example of this highly sought afte...

A modernist lightly hammered sterling silver double wire neck collar by Ed Levin.

Measures 12" around with an opening of 2". Flexible so can be opened wider to put on. Sits just above the collar bone.

Signed © Ed Levin, and STER. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Unusual Ed Levin design. Haven't seen this neck ring before.

Timeless and elegant this early Vintage Antonio Pineda Necklace features deep purple Amethyst Cabochon stones set to "float" above silver discs. The necklace measures 14 1/2" long by 5/8" wide and weighs a substantial 159 grams. Good vintage condition with light signs of age related wear and tarnish. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Sterling, Mexico, Silver, 970 with the design number YY 564 and the eagle stamp 17. A stunning necklace that will never go out of style.

This huge sterling silver ring has a great design. The stone is colorful, with a mixture of greens, blacks, browns and more. It is bezel-set in a Mexican or Native American type setting. The back is flat and measures 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". The stone protrudes 3/4". The ring is just over a size 5. The shank is marked 925. This ring has good heft, weighing 1/2 ounce and is in excellent condition.

Striking modernist bracelet

Sterling silver, 14K gold and faceted citrine cabochon

1970s - 80s

Inner circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear gap for a total of 6 1/2"

Stone - 1" x 5/8"

1 3/4" at tallest point

Weight - 41+ grams

Very good vintage condition

A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet signed 'AR' in a design reminiscent of the work of Arthur King. Has polished 'globs' of silver along the edges and surrounding the multiple cut outs. The polished sterling contrasts with the oxidized darker areas for an interesting effect.

Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Fits me comfortably and I have an average wrist. It is pretty stiff and doesn't have much give.

Marked AR Sterling on the inside of one end....

Formed as an arch with a central drop set with what could be polished obsidian. The stone has embedded diagonal bands of light brown, with an iridescent surface. There is a tiny chip to one edge; it is hardly noticeable and doesn’t affect the stability of the stone, which is quite secure. The back of the pendant is marked 925 on the bail, drop and arch; the arch also shows a London import mark, maker’s initials of ED, and the date letter for 1973. It comes with a sterling snake-link chain, m...

Two pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links by Hans Hansen, Denmark are available.

The first pair has a three dimensional block or candy bar design. They measure 1 1/4" long, 1/4" high and 1/2" wide. Marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Also have the number 643 on the side of the toggles. Weigh 21 gr.

$275

The second pair are oval with central raised domes surrounded by oxidized silver. They measure 1" long and 7/8" across. They are also marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Al...

A. Dragsted modernist sterling and enamel brooch

Mid 20th century

2" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 11.5 grams

Marked, sterling, Denmark, A/D cipher

Fine vintage condition

The rectangular panel of this silver pin has interesting, different textures on back and front. The panel is curved and scalloped along the top and bottom edges with tiny beads and blocks in the mold, creating a quite complex design. The cabochon chrysoprase is prong set above a circular opening, bisected with a flattened silver rod. The rollover clasp is secure; the back of the pin indicates .835 silver. The pin measures 1 ¾ inches long (including the rod) and 1 1/8 inches wide.

This wonderful, sterling silver charm displays George Washington and troops crossing the Delaware River on that cold winter evening, December 25, 1776. The back is marked WASHINGTON'S CROSSING DEC. 25, 1776. It also has a maker's mark of "H" inside a bell, for Heritage (part of the Heritage Collection) and is marked STERLING. This charm has good heft and is in excellent condition. Washington revived the nation's fortunes by crossing the Delaware River and defeating British forces in stunning...