Made in one of the countries of mainland South-east Asia which were, at the time, under French colonial control, this silver repousse brooch bespeaks the level of craftsmanship local silversmiths had attained and their attention to composition and design execution. Hand-crafted during the first decades of the 20th c., I believe, the brooch is characteristic of the style and techniques that flourished in that area of the world...

A Mexican silver & brass discs sterling bracelet from 1970-80. This really stylish vintage Mexican 925 sterling silver hinged-link bracelet has inserted brass discs. It weighs 40.1 grams and it is 13/16" at its widest and it is 2-3/8" x 1-7/8" across the interior walls. It is stamped EM 925 TA-18, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A pair of Athena carved lava cameo sterling silver cufflinks from the 1940s or 1950s. This pair measures 3/4 x 3/4" across the finely carved lava rock cameos depicting Athena (or Minverva). The have swing-backs and they are stamped STERLING on the closures and on the backs of the planchets. They weigh 18.0 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

An Art Deco sterling silver chrysoprase and marcasites ring from the 1920s 1930 period. This size 5 ring is 3/4" across and it features a green genuine chrysoprase curved bevelled stone, surrounded by flashy marquisites in a square setting. The shoulders of the hoop have typical period engraved flower designs and this lovely ring weighs 4.2 grams. It is marked STERLING inside the band and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

An Indonesian gilt sterling silver filigree garnet pin brooch circa 1900 1910. This finely crafted Edwardian 2-3/4 x 1-5/8" brooch features fine filigree wirework with applied decoration and ball dangles; it has a genuine bezel-set garnet stone as well. It has the original c-clasp, it is unsigned, it weighs 12.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some mellowing and light losses to the gilding...

An elegant silver tie clip by Marcin Zaremski, Warsaw, c 1980. The pure and restricted style of MZ has made him internationally known. Monogram mark MJZ, 925 (sterling quality), M . Zaremski and an eye (Zaremskis’s personal mark). Width " 2½/ 6,2 cm. Condition: fine.

Modernist sterling and ebony ring by Puig Doria ring, Spain, c.1970's. Signed "PUIG DORIA MADE IN SPAIN" and is in fair condition. Is size 5 1/2 and the front measures 9/16" long by 1/2" wide......$10 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.

A Birks sterling marcasites brooch and earrings set from around 1930. This fine, vintage set was sold by Birks, Canada's leading retailer of fine goods. The brooch measures 2-3/8" x 1-5/8", it is laden with glinting graduated marcasites (or marquisites ), it has a safety catch, and it has a superb curled design with great appeal. The screwback earrings measure 7/8" x 3/4" and they have assorted sizes of marcasites and a floral style...

This large brooch / pin measures 3" x 2 7/8" at highest and widest. It features a foliate branch motif with a flowerhead and applied bud in the middle. It is from the Late Arts and Crafts Era: circa 1940's. It weighs approximately 24 grams.

This great 3-piece set (parure, suite) has a modernist design, with leaves swirling into buds. The brooch is also a pendant. It measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2". It is marked TAXCO HECHO EN MEXICO STERLING 925 Assay Mark 3 and V.A. (for the silversmith). The earrings are screwbacks and measure 1/2" x 1 1/4", marked TAXCO V.A., as well. This 3-piece set is in great condition and has a good heft.

This large, sterling silver, pendant is most unusual, c. 1960’s. It measures 2 5/8" x 1 7/8". It is a stylized scale, made of heavy gauge silver. Going along with the abstract motif, the large amber “drop” is more like an amorphous bulb of oranges, yellows, and reds, changing with the lighting. The "relics" housed by the amber are also visible. It is marked 925. It weighs just over 1 ounce / approximately 29 grams and is in excellent condition.

This fine vintage clip / brooch features a 3-dimensional rose in gf surrounded by a floral design of sterling silver and clear rhinestones. The brickwork mesh design (under the foliate accents) is topped by a bar with square-cut orange citrine stones. All stones on this piece are pave-set. The pin measures 2" long x 1 3/8" wide x 1/2" high. The back is marked dorsons (in script), 1/20 12K GF on appl. plate. This rare find is in excellent condition. This piece is made by D. Ornstein & Sons Corp...

A sterling silver charm bracelet with 16 charms circa 1960s. This vintage 7-1/4" long and 3/8" wide double loop link charm bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is stamped DS over T STERL. The charms include: Newfoundland, Gemini, St. Petersburg Florida, Victoria, Xmas tree (red painted enamel), Vancouver, baseball player, cross, British Columbia (enamel), I Love You, Mom, circled cross, sand dollar, church (unmarked), Ontario maple leaf, Holy Bible...

This great, large Taxco Mexico mod pendant / brooch measures 3" x 2 1/8". It has a cool geo shape with three dangles. It is sterling silver with inlaid azur-malachite: blues and greens. The back is signed with all hallmarks: STERLING TAXCO, AC, Cecilia in script, HECHO EN MEXICO, Tono in script and numbered 80. This lovely, colorful pendant and/or pin in excellent condition.

A chariote sterling pin signed Aidan Toronto. This fine studio .925 sterling silver 2-5/8 x 1-1/2" pendant pin features a Charoite stone. Charoite is a rare mineral found in Russia and introduced in 1978 (named for the Chara river). It has an unusual lavender purple swirl appearance and the silver mount accents this movement. This pin is signed AIDAN TORONTO HANDMADE SILVER 925, and it has a safety catch as well a loop for wear as a pendant and another loop for wear horizontally...

Modernist enamel by Madeline Turner, c.1940's. Similar concept but quite different artistically then preceding Turner listing. Also unsigned, not mounted, convex, and measures 2" diameter. Excellent condition.....$10 for insured shipping.

Lovely hand chased silver horseshoe-shaped pin with floral design, c.1900. Unsigned, it measures 1 1/8" by 1 1/8th". Excellent condition......$8 for insured US shipping.

Dragon brooch in the Viking style, the fable animal copied from the superbly elegant 12th century wood carvings on the portal of Urnes stave church in Norway, now on the Unesco World Heritage list. Sterling silver with marks 925, NM under crown for the National Museum and Copy. Height including the small (and movable) handle "2/ 5.3 cm. Condition: fine.

Taxco Mexican brooch or pin by Miguel Melendez. Pre-Columbian motif of a stylized bird’s head surrounded by a circle with azurite inlay. Fully marked, with maker’s mark (small m inside a C), eagle stamp and 3 = after 1948. Security clasp. Diameter "1½/ 3,8 cm. Condition: fine.

Modernist round enamel nature scene of two SEAGULLS in rich green and blue background by Madeline Turner, c.1940's. Unsigned and not mounted. Measures 2" in diameter and in excellent condition.......$10 for insured shipping.

Hand hammered sterling pin by Parker, c.1960's. Pin is marked "PARKER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It measures 1 13/16" long by 13/16" wide. It's very difficult to find work by this desired modernist....Insured shipping is $7 in USA.

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 ...

These sterling silver, screwback earrings are so cool. They are circa 1950's. They measure 1" x 3/8" x 1/4" deep. They feature a mod shape with a concave, oxidized background, with prong set, cultured pearls. One is marked STERLING J.S.C 925 (see pictures). I am still trying to figure out the silversmith's mark. They are solid and in great condition.

Modernist pin made up of little silver “icicles”, their brightness being heightened by carré cut rock crystals. Made in the 1960’s by Kordes & Lichtenfels in Pforzheim, Germany. Marked K&L and 835 for silver content. Importation mark for Sweden (three crowns in an oval and S). Width "1 ½ / c 4 cm. Safety clasp. Condition: fine.

Enamel nature scene by Madeline Turner, c.1940's. Unsigned and not mounted but made by the artist and all pieces purchased from the estate by a close friend. Measures 2 1/8" by 1 3/4" and the top is convex. Excellent condition with no enamel chips.....$10 for insured shipping.

A fine and attractive genuine White Shrine of Jerusalem Art Deco 18-1/4" sterling silver necklace with a rock crystal drop. The 1-1/2 x 3/4" drop (including upper portion) features a carved rayed genuine rock crystal claw-set into a Deco style housing. It has an applied WSOJ cross with white enamel and a shepherd's hook and it is stamped STERLING on the back. It weighs 4.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All it...

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. Also see items #104677 & #104680 for ...

Modernist enamel by MADELINE TURNER, c. 1940. Handmade sail boat scene with red flag and measures 2" by 1 3/4". Unsigned, unmounted, and convex, it is in excellent condition. Part of collection purchased from family......$10 for insured shipping.

Continuing on the theme of Etruscan style jewelry, this time I am presenting you with a big, fun Mexican Deco example that will satisfy both your eyes and your ears! Not only is this a beautiful, very sculptural piece, it is also a chiming pendant, emitting a sweet sound whenever you shake it. Music to the ears, candy to the eyes the pendant measures 1 5/8” tall (including the bail) by 1 1/4” wide (at the waist) and weighs 32.2 grams. It is marked “MEXICO” (partially stamped) on the b...

Modernist enamel boat by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup and designed jewelry for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA. Of good size, this gorgeous modernist domed enamel measures 2 1/8" high by 1 13/16" wide. The enamel colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green, red, tan, and white. Excellent condition. It can be mounted into a metal pin. Unsigned, this collection was purchased from a close family friend. Also see additional Turner enamels at items #104675 & #1...

This colorful Alice Caviness peacock pin has gorgeous sterling silver openwork with enamel tail feather in bermuda blue, solft green and gold. The neck feathers are bright green with blue eyes and red crown. This peacock pin is hallmarked "Alice Caviness and Sterling Germany. This peacock is 1 3/8" square.

If this isn't an unsigned Lalique, pendant, what is it? Vintage Art Nouveau design foliate lilly Lalique - like design blown into a mold to form large lily pattern green heavy thick pyramid shape pendant with at least 90% silver bail. There are others on the net just like this that are signed. Alas, this one is not.
Finished with nice ground edges.
2" X a hair under 1 1/2" wide at base. 1/4" thick!
24 Grams: postal scale.
Perfect for a modern Jeweler's creation on 14K, Plat...

This wonderful mid century modern daisy broach was made in the middle of the 20th century by Anton Michelson Company. The broach is made of sterling silver, white hard enamel and gold plated. The diameter of the broach is 1 ¼”.

Antique Arts Crafts to Art Deco era hammered pinky sterling silver ring with a bezel set 12mm simulated apple green jade Chinese "Peking" art glass cabochon stone, likely poured to resemble apple green jade. auc9.16
Marked: Sterling.
Size: Appears to have been sized to 3.75 a very long time ago
The floating green glass globules are so apparent and are typical for the very collectible "Peking" art glass.
The Arts & Crafts influenced hammered areas show lots of rich darkening.
...

A Sterling double link charm bracelet with 16 charms. This 8" sterling silver bracelet has 16 charms with silver marks unless stated, and the charms include: Big Ben, setter dog, Pisces, bucking bronco, Nova Scotia coat of arms (enamelled), heart/anchor/cross, Florida, Prince Edward Island coat of arms (enamelled), Xmas tree, St. Lucia shape, Mom, Happy Birthday, seal, genuine shark's tooth (unmarked), Nipigon (enamelled, unmarked), St. Bernard (unmarked). It is stamped with a 3 stars maker's...

Vintage mini mantilla comb? Reminding one of Aguilar scroll work. A Taxco contemporary of Spratling or Castillo? Beautifully hand cut unmarked yet tested at least sterling, but could be higher due to its density.
21 grams.
3 x 1 /2"
1mm thick making this 16 or 18 guage sheet.
Unusual configuration: silver portion is @ 90 degree angle to the "hecho en Mexico" plastic 10 tine comb. Marks and one comb tooth missing please see #2 and priced accordingly. Still, a lot of prec...

An Ecco 48" sterling silver fine watch chain from the 1920s. This fine link chain has 1/16" flat loops and it has a sterling silver swivel and it is stamped STERLING E.C.C.O. on the swivel. ECCO stands for the Electric Chain Co. (Toronto, Canada 1916-1950) and this fine man's watch accessory or necklace weighs 11.6 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all...

Amethyst collectors of vintage sterling silver jewelry look at this oval cuff bracelet with a bezel set light color, probably untreated earlier faceted Amethyst 8X10 mm stone.
Hammered rose Gold accents with sterling silver granulation around that.
Measures 7" inside including the slightly flexible opening of 1 1/4". 1 5/8" at widest center tapers to 1/4" wide at rounded ends.
Weighs .6 Oz or 19 Grams, in very nice preowned condition with a teensie softened edge seen with loupe ...

A vintage Taxco pin pendant with maker's mark of "FLC" inside a circle: "Taxco Mexico Sterling 925" and assay # 3. Could this be by a Castillo family member? Multi color gem fish, micro inlay around a very modernist fish pendant pin combination.
2" X 1.5" Very wearable pre owned vintage condition and needs a good polishing. Please view closeups for more info.

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens...

Vintage Art Deco looking Modernist Bib Fringe Necklace w 5 Malachite looking Eilat Cabochons marked stamped: C over S inside N, MADE IN ISRAEL ST 925.
20" in length which includes a newer sterling J hook.
Each of the 5 drops suspend 1 3/8" and hold a bezel set 6 x 8 mm Eilat stone which resembles Malachite.
Very nice condition, unpolished, yet will do so FREE. Please see extreme closeups.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect wit...

Vintage oval puffy edge brooch pin pendant sterling silver hand made piece stamped: 925, Mexico, and what appears to be
Maker's mark: TA-95. The T for Taxco and one can only hope any of the famous Taxco silversmiths whose name begins with the letter "A".
Wt: Nice heft at 1.3 ounces or 38 grams on a postal scale.
North to South is > 2 1/4" and has a 10mm clearing bail for your omega.
The bold black bezel set cabochon is 1.5" or 40mm, displaying silvery gray chatoyant characte...

Flower power for the ear lobes. Vintage earrings by this maker are always collectable. Clip these circa 1970 Danish clean classic floral earrings signed: Sterling Denmark N. E. From for Neils Erik From of Denmark, on your ears and step out in vintage Danish style!
1 1/4" across as a five petal flower with 5 ball motif. Classic! Large comfortable clips.
13 grams on postal scale, super condition and needing a good polishing. Decades of rich darkening!

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A pair of 1" diameter and 5/16" wide sterling silver and 10k yellow gold hoop pierced earrings. They are stamped AAJ 10K on the ear wire and the pin mount is stamped STG. The central gold ring has a textured finish and they weigh 6.3 grams. These earrings are in mostly excellent condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small dent. All items are vintage or antique and will have signs of use. Expedited tracked parcel to the U.S. starts at $17 (other spots may vary)....

Reminding one of a Spratling star fish motif, this vintage multi hue abalone delightful playful star fish pin brooch and earring set marked by the maker as: HECHO EN MEXICO 925 STERLING and initials MR, MB or MP, please see extreme closeups.
Pin: 2", while sb ears are 1" and the turnwheels work very well. Super, no issue, unknown age, vintage condition and weighing 19 grams total. Hurry, Mexican silver jewelry is more popular than ever and going up in price!

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Mystery mark reward below. Signed VM. Hammered handmade half moon pin brooch stamped with 4 marks, and maker's mark of "VM" for V. Mortensen? Yet another touch mark after that! You be the detective and find the maker! Nordic or Alaskan motifs on the front.
1.5" X 1.5" and lots of unpolished silver patina, and will hand cloth polish at no fee.

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Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero...

Book item. Pins are back! Wear them on any piece of your wardrobe. This animal lover vintage lizard alligator crocodile figural pin brooch is unsigned yet stamped Sterling; maybe early unsigned Taxco Mexico Mexican for the American market. Gomez for Los Ballesteros made critter jewelry.
Nice heft at under 1 Oz at .8 Oz or 23 grams of precious metals that keep going up!
3" X 1 3/4".
Well detailed with open mouth and teeth and in nice pre-owned unpolished condition with possib...

If I saw this piece from far away, I would think it's a poison ring - that's how impressive in size and lift its gallery is. Yet not to worry, there is no hidden compartment here and you won't be tempted to become a modern-day Lucrezia Borgia! Beauty and commanding presence, though, yes! There is a lot of that in the sodalite's dark blue depths with their cloudy grey swirls and that river of black cutting across right through the cab's middle. And even though a ring offers a relatively small are...

This sterling silver necklace of faces and fleur-de-lys has a European feel and is designed in the Renaissance Revival style most associated with Peruzzi. It does not bear a maker’s mark, but the spring-ring clasp is marked as sterling, and the various elements test definitively for silver. There is a roughness to the casting, but the lobed beads in between are nicely detailed. It has a twisted multi-link chain. The necklace measures a little over 16 inches long. Weight: 16.3 grams

This Sterling vermeil with large amethyst colored stone + 5 colored rhinestone stamens is 2 1/2" square. It is in excellent condition.

This stunning bracelet has a great geometric design. It is 7" long with each link measuring 3/4" x 1/2". It has a V-spring and Box Clasp, as well as a safety chain. The back is marked BETO TAXCO 925 (and something else I cannot make out), and, STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

This 3-piece set is a rare find. It is by Hermann Siersbol, of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1950's-1960's. The brooch and earrings display a convex modernist starburst motif: (a spiderweb, foil look), with points and textured silverwork. The brooch comes to a head, with turquoise and lapis stones / beads and is marked 925S HS. The earrings are clipbacks, with a central lapis stone / bead and are marked 925S HS and STERLING. This suite is circa 1950s-1960s. The brooch measures about 1 3/4" x about ...

This is a STERLING LEONORE DOSKOW PENDANT with the number 1 nicely Crafted. The size is 2 3/8" tall (including the finding for the chain at the top) X 5/8" across at the base. Clearly marked: 1977 STERLING/ LEONORE DOSKOW, INC. The Sterling Chain is included. EXCELLENT Condition

This Cini sterling Zodiac Sagitarius pin is 2" square.

Reminiscent of the Renaissance Revival style, these intricately decorated earrings are set with central chrysoprase cabochons surrounded by faceted green glass stones. The earrings test as silver, date somewhere around 1930-1950, and are most likely .800 silver. Modern sterling silver posts have replaced screw back closures that were marked ‘SIL.’ Each earring measures ½ inch across and about ¼ inch deep.

Red enamel on silver links modernist bracelet, c.1950's. Eight links each of different shades of spotted red enamel make up the design. Each link measures 5/8" square. The inside length of the bracelet is 7". Not marked. Great alone or stacked with other bracelets - colorful. Excellent condition.....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

This Cini sterling Zodiac Aquarius (Jan 20 - February 18) pin is 1 7/8 x 2 1/3"

A Chinese articulated silver gilt fish pin circa 1930s. This fantastically detailed and superbly constructed 2-1/2 x 3/4" fish pin is lushly gilded and it is fully articulated and it has natural coral eyes. It has a safety clasp and the mouth is hinged and opens (for what purpose we don't know). It is unmarked and unsigned, it weighs 9.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that is some original solder r...

This is a STERLING COROCRAFT ENAMEL BIRD PIN. This Bird sitting on a Branch with Leaves measures 1 7/8" X 1 3/8" and Beautifully Enameled with Red, Gold, Green, and Black Enamel. There are a few small Clear Rhinestones missing but easily replaced. Circa 1950. COROCRAFT Collectors and Dealers are familiar with this One ...Add to the Jewelry Box

Composed of mold-pressed gilded sterling silver, these handsome, 19th-century cuff links are formed as pointed oblong buttons, decorated with pale blue enameled scrolls and flowers. They are linked by removable S-formed bridges, and both are marked sterling. Each button measures about 1 inch long and ¼ inch at its widest part. Weight: 6.1 grams

This serene lady is shown with lotuses or water lilies in her hair. (The lotus, a variety of water lily, has symbolized purity, enlightenment, and resurrection.) This lady is remarkably similar to a piece made by the Unger Bros., but marked only STERLING – and the stamp is reversed! We believe her to be a copy, but still made around 1900 – this seemed to have happened fairly frequently back in the “olden days.” She has the patina of age, a pin stem assembly which is correct for the turn ...