A carefully crafted copy of one of Hubert Harmon's Mexican designs, this fabulous sterling silver and amethyst belt buckle is anonymous yet, as quite often is the case, the lack of a signature does not affect the piece's quality and beauty. Based on the workmanship I suspect this may be a Casa Maya example. Casa Maya issued many of Harmon's designs in brass primarily yet they did make them in sterling as well and quite often pieces in their parures went out in the marked without full hallmarks...
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace, #285 by Hans Hansen, Denmark, with teardrop shaped gilded dangles. This design is difficult to find.
Measures about 16 1/2" around, the curvature of the long links makes it difficult to get an exact measurement. Better for a slender neck. The drops are 1 1/2" long.
Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 285 and 925S. Hook clasp holds securely. Weighs 53 gr.
In fine condition with some surface scratches and areas of tarnish...
Jon Havener modernist sterling silver and leather necklace with unique granulated surface treatment
Late 20th century
Pendant element measures - 3 1/2" x 3"
Should fit a 15 1/2" - 16" neck
Overall length from clasp to bottom of pendant - 9"
Weight - 175 grams
Stamped Havener, sterling in block letters
Very good vintage condition
A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move...
This plique a jour pendant is centered with an oval white opal and accented with eight colorless brilliants. The dropper is a fresh water pearl. The translucent enamel is an unusual and lovely blue in color.
Plique a jour, that unusual, difficult, and beautiful technique, dates from the 15th century. It was used by Cellini, then revived in the late 1800s in France.
The metal frame in this lovely piece is 900 silver, suggesting that the piece is most likely German or Austrian in origin...
Maestro Mateo is mostly known for his brutalist rings and his work spans the 1980 divide. Most of his pieces that were made after 1980 are wrought in 950 silver, which almost became the norm in Mexican jewelry during that period...
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 vintage modernist sterling silver pendant with 2 pink stones, (maybe rhodochrosite?) with the original chain in a brutalist design.
Pendant measures 2 1/4" long with the 2 bales and 7/8" across. Marked engla and 925S on the back of the pendant, and the mark IBH which may be for Illums Bolighus, a high end store in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The chain measures about 24" long and has a secure spring ring closure. It is marked 925S and IBH on the ring attaching it to the chain...
Vintage 3pc lot of silver early circa 1925 floral foliate link bracelets. Over 40 grams - what a buy - perfect for resale:.
(A) The earliest with fold over clasp possibly early Felch, Peruzzi Boston, Hobe, etc. with applied flower petals unmarked - tested at least 90% - 7 1/2 X 3/4"; FREE with purchace of next two...
This mid-century necklace is an absolutely stunning piece, with deeply incised swirling links, silver domes, and tiny silver beading...
A vintage modernist brooch with a thick etched sterling rhombus over another open layer by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus. Haven't found another example of this brooch.
Measures 2 3/4" long and 2" high. Has a rollover clasp that closes securely. Marked with the stylized ND for Norway Designs Plus Studio, 925S, and A G EKER in script.
Has a little tarnish and some scratches. Some may be able to be buffed out but not where the etching is. Weighs a substantial 28 gr.
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A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Arne Johansen in an open spiral shape. Wraps around your wrist. Can be worn with the opening front, back or side and with the longer end up or down.
Measures 7' around and 3 1/2" wide. Slightly adjustable due to the open nature of the design.
Signed AJ, 925, and Denmark. Hand crafted, you can see the hammer marks on the inside.
Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. There is a small nick and wear to t...
Floral design sterling band, c.1940's. Marked "STERLING" and size 6 1/2. Measures 5/16" wide. Lovely dimensional all-around floral pattern......$6 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay NYS sales tax.
A vintage sterling silver bangle bracelet by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson with a curved and angled design. Can be worn with the curves facing front or sideways.
Measures between 8 and 8 1/2" around the inside. Measures 2 1/2" in diameter and 1/2" at the widest. Hard to get an exact measurement due to the curves. Slides onto my average size wrist easily.
Signed Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Very comfortable to wear.
Fine...
Bill Schiffer sterling silver lariat necklace with earrings
1980's
Necklace measures 32" long extended
Earrings - 2" long
Weight - a hefty 102 grams
Marked Schiffer, ss in script
Excellent vintage condition
Lovely fluted silver earrings gilded with gold. They date to the Victorian Era and are in excellent condition. They measure approximately 1.75" long and at their widest are 0.5". The drops are hollow making for easy wear. They are unmarked but have tested as silver with a gold gilding. The overall weight of the pair is 7.6 grams.
This pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1" (x 3/8"). It is an textured, oxidized, silver plaque, surmounted by silver, textured, biomorphic portion. It is circa 1960's and in excellent condition. It also has good heft.
Felipe Martinez opened his shop, "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. A former sculptor who had worked with Hubert Harmon in the 1940's, Martinez was known for his work with beautiful stones which melded seamlessly into his silver designs. This necklace features chrysocolla stones with a trapezoidal shape which alternate with concave silver panels in front. Stones and silver panels graduate in size, with the upper sides of the necklace all silver. Closure is a tight and secure tongue in box, with a safet...
