This is a Signed: Ma Atsidii ... STERLING & TURQUOISE RING. Unusual

Here is a sensational sterling bangle with fretwork and crushed turquoise. Signed JEG Taxco 925 with an eagle 2. Weighing 53 grams, the inner diameter (closed) is just shy of 2-1/4" and the piece is 7/8" wide. Remnants of polish. The photos make the turquoise appear green but it is blue with a hint of green.

$650.00 Circa 1944-1946, this iconic pin by William Spratling features a butterfly or moth with bronze markings on sterling silver - likely 980 silver. This piece has a two pronged clip fastener. From his first design period. This design, in a different size, (there were four sizes made) graces the cover of "Mexican Silver". Measures 2 5/8" x 1 5/8". Signed and hallmarked with the WS Print Circle (Spratling Made in Mexico), Spratling Silver, and the eagle assay 1...

A well made pair of sterling silver and ebony cufflinks by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Allan Adler. Measure 5/8" square. Two of the sides are angled in for a clean modernist feel. Signed Allan Adler Sterling on each. Show a little wear and some minor tarnish. Toggles work fine. Great mid century design.

This Mexican brooch is pre-Columbian in design. The onyx face is decorated with a silver headdress, earrings, and neck ornamentation with “feather” pendants. The bezel-set stone face is onyx.

HALLMARKS: MEXICO; LCJ TAXCO, MEXICO Eagle assay #3 This hallmark is cited in Bille Hougart’s The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. DIMENSIONS: 3 3/4” x 2”.

CONDITION: Excellent condition...

American Modernist Sterling Vintage Guitar Brooch

Ed Wiener

c.1948

Very good condition

2 7/8" x 1 1/8"

Sterling pin with one white pearl and one steel gray pearl made by Henry Steig, c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition and measures 2 3/4" x 2".

I have had this mod Taxco bracelet a few times over the years - also in ring, earrings and brooch form. And I never tire of it! The example at hand is signed by maestro Moreno and it has the beguiling sculpturality that makes the design memorable. Two perfectly crafted silver spheres sitting on stylized leaves - that is all yet it is so much more. Gutsy, slick and eye-catching at the same time - definitely a bracelet for the daring among us...

A stand out modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa. Iconic flared design. Very heavy and solid.

Marked on the back of the shank for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1976. Also marked with the maker's mark and Finland. About a size 8.

In fine condition with some surface scratches and tarnish, shows some surface wear. There is a very tiny ding at one corner on the underside, you really have to look for it...

Reward for mystery maker - see below. Substantial 35 grams sterling silver brooch pin with mystery marks and Art Deco flavor. Large center with thick mabe pearl nacre, surrounded with marcasites then gold gilt vermeil with yet more marcasites; all marcasites are intact!
Nice heft at 1.2 Ounce or 35 Grams. Precious metals keep going up!
Just under 2.5" X 1.75". Very nice pre-owned condition...

A silver filigree pin brooch with a blue glass cabochon stone from the 1930s. This 1-5/8 x 15/16" sterling silver pin features a lapis lazuli style glass cabochon in blue with gold flecks and it has the original c-clasp. It weighs 9.2 grams and it has an unidentified silver and maker's mark. This pin is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the stone...

Bold and colorful, this bracelet of five different agates alternating with sterling silver bars is a classic and sophisticated look. The oval stones are beautifully polished and seamlessly set in rounded, backed frames; they show no condition issues. Each connecting ring is soldered closed and the clasp is very secure; there are also rings for attaching a safety chain if desired...

A sleek and elegant silver (.900 standard) necklace comprised of 14 fine wheat chain silver strands with 7 round enamel medallions and an enameled medallion closure, high quality Byzantine style jewelry, early 20th century. Measures 15 1/2" in length, medallions are each just a bit under 1" in diameter, closure is 1 1/8". Each chain is finely made, and they hang together perfectly, have a slight drape and and have a wonderful silky feel. Each medallion is decorated with green and blue enamel ...

This is a deeply carved vintage Mexican silver necklace and earring set with the necklace weighing 70 grams and the earrings weighing 11 grams. The necklace is 16in. long and the links for the necklace and identical matched set earrings being 1.5in. x 1in. in size. The pieces are hallmarked as shown. The clamper bracelet has sold. This is an exceptional set being of collector quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver, vermeil and pearl ring

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Size - 6

Weight - 11 grams

Hallmarked HaH, Denmark, 925s

Very good vintage condition

Strong, unique & one of his most desirable creations this 970 sterling silver cuff was designed & signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). This cuff will comfortably fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist. The back opening is 1 1/8". The largest of the 7 disks measures 1 1/2" across. Weight 80 grams. Beautiful condition & patina. Fully hallmarked on the reverse...

This bracelet exhibits a classic Scandinavian style extremely popular during the 1950s and 1960s. The dramatic enameling is in vivid colors, featuring panels of Nordic scenes alternating with blue and white cloisonne panels. The tongue and groove clasp is very secure and bears the mark of Ottar Hval, of Oslo. The bracelet measures 7 ½ inches long by 5/8 inch wide. Weight: 26.4 grams

Janiye [Miye Matsukata] modernist sterling silver brooch

1950

2 1/2" long

Very good vintage condition

Hand made silver and cornelian modernist pin/pendant, possibly Israeli, c.1960's. Large and of good weight, this abstract design, measures 3" long by 1 1/2" wide. It is signed with a partial mark on the loop that seems to be Israeli. When worn with a chain, it is worn vertically, and, horizontally, when worn as a pin. The cornelian is bezel set. Excellent condition. Exciting design of the 60's......$8 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

This mid-century necklace was produced by Margot van Voorhies Carr / Margot de Taxco.

It’s a book-piece design, with a stained glass appearance and amazing attention to detail. There are three separate pieces. The center pendant can be worn as a pin, or simply add the two sides to wear as a necklace.

Composed of tiny enamel squares which are black, blue, and teal with light blue within the center of each square.

Measures a closed, wearable length of 16”. The...

An abstract design, the pendant is set with what appears to be blue indicolite, which is a type of tourmaline, or blue jade. It is marked sterling on the reverse. The chain is composed of linked sterling edged rods, and is marked Italy and sterling on the flattened jump ring. One rod is slightly bent. The entire clasped necklace measures 18 inches long; the pendant is 3 inches long by 2 3/8 inches wide.

Large and unusual heart design modernist sterling pin designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1960's. It measures almost 3" by 1 1/2" and is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 925S DENMARK 340". Excellent condition and great mod Jensen......$15 for insured US shipping.

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.

Dramatic and unique sterling silver modernist ring

Mid 20th century

Size 7 1/2 - 8

Weight - a hefty 32 grams

Face measures 1" x 1 3/4"

The ring is unmarked

Very good vintage condition

A sterling silver and turquoise pair of earrings circa 1930s. This 1-1/8" x 7/8" ecrewback pair of abstract design features what appears to be wings or a rayed feather and drapery style design with natural turquoise cabochons; they are marked only STERLING, they weigh 10.2 gr., and they are in excellent vintage 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 v...

Rope designs were used exclusively in Spratling's 1st design period, 1931-46. This amethyst & 980 sterling pendant measures 2" X 1 3/4" X 1 3/8". The box is suspended by a heavy sterling Spratling chain measuring 24" long. Both box and chain are in beautiful condition. The circular clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked WS 980 TAXCO. The amethyst box necklace is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and in SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis Goddard.

Signed with only HECHO EN MEXICO we have today a sterling bead and spiral necklace that is 24in. long and 5/8th inches at it's widest point. 62 grams of thick silver. A basic go too necklace addition for your wardrobe..Well made with no damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Being offered is a rare circa 1942 sterling silver and cabachon amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought links with bezel set amethyst cabochons & alternating domed silver motifs. Tongue & box clasp. Dimensions: size 7 1/2 inches, links are 1 1/4 inches wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

A wonderfully crafted sterling silver bangle bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Walter Jennings.

Has a lightly hammered texture and the initials DSP on the outside. Marked with the conjoined WJ and 1921 on the inside. The oval shape makes it easy to slide on and off. Measures about 7 5/8" around and 1/4" wide. In fine condition.

A rare find.

Carolyn Gleick Rosene modernist sterling silver brooch

1950

2 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 16.50 grams

Marked - Rosene, Hand Made, Sterling on verso

Excellent vintage condition

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace with a central bezel set amber jewel. The necklace is made from curved sterling with chain at each end. It is marked 925 for sterling. Measures about 16" around. Hard to measure exactly due to the curvature. Has a secure box closure with a safety clasp.

The central pendant part measures 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at the widest. The amber has natural swirls. The design of the pendant is not symmetrical giving it a more interesting look. The neckla...

This pretty lavalier or pendant is enameled on both sides - unusual for Arts & Crafts pieces. The front has a central panel in a beautiful peacock blue, and 2 outer panels in the shape of stylized hearts, in a darker blue. The back is sky-blue (a little worn at a few of the high points). There is a freshwater pearl drop. It weighs 2.1g and measures 1-5/8” from the top of the bail to the bottom of the pearl. It comes on a sterling chain (stamped “STERLING”) which is probably modern. In good...

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....

A vintage sterling silver and enamel brooch by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr). Blue confetti enamel in her classic swirl design #5384.

The brooch measures 1 1/2" high and almost 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5384. Also marked with Eagle #16.

The clasp holds securely. In very fine condition with only minor tarnish. The enameling is vibrant.

Estate fresh.

This Los Ballesteros 3 dimensional bracelet has a shadow box design with a tribal dragon head. This bracelet is 7" long by 5/8" wide.

An attractive 'Rasle' silver ring mounted with 6 small rings in loops on the top, Skåne, Sweden 16th.-17th. century!

Size: 20-21 mm. wide (inner diameter).

A "Skånsk rasle ring" is a type of traditional silver ring from the Skåne region of Sweden. It is characterized by its unique design, which features a rattling mechanism, typically made of small silver balls or beads, that is enclosed within the ring. The rattling sound is said to bring good luck and protect the weare...