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.
A smaller version of the iconic brutalist bracelet designed by Matti Hyvarinen for Sirokoro. It measures 7" x 1/2" (width) and weighs 35 grams. Marked MJH 925 U7(1973) along with a mark for Turku.
This is an old Mexico City folk necklace that is simply stunning. Approximately 17in. wearable length. The pectoral is 4.5 in. across and 2in. tall at the center. There is no damage and the silver is greater than 925 silver and has a beautiful color. The stone has a beautiful scalloped bezel with the stone in perfect condition. The repousse is puffy and has no splits and is quite thick with a weight of 65 grams. The links are smaller at 1in. long and the center is .25in...
Anton Michelsen modernist fringe necklace
4 toned sterling silver, gilded and oxidized
c 1960
14 12/" x 1"
Weight - 77 grams
Marked - Denmark, sterling with AM hallmark
Sometimes referred to as the 'The Rainbow Necklace' this iconic design by a renowned Danish artisan is a superb example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design.
Condition - Excellent
A Clement Berg Norway sterling silver purple enamel rectangle pin or brooch from the 1920s. This simple yet lovely 1-1/4" x 11/16" pin has a raised border in light lilac purple baisse-taille enamel with interior rayed lines and it has a central white enamel edge. It has the original c-clasp, it is stamped 925 with Clement Berg's cypher and it weighs 7.9 grams...
This charm / pendant is a great James Avery collectible: The Guardian Angel. It measures 7/8" x 5/8".
The back is marked with the candelabra hallmark, and JA STER, located on the bottom right. The 'T' in STER is blurred. This great piece is circa 1960's.
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.
Margot Van Voorhies was definitely the Queen of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. After her divorce from Antonio Castillo she began her Taller Margot De Taxco and created the most wondrous of jewels. This repousse necklace shows her finesse with movement. The reverse repousse gives great dimension plus the drop will detach then becoming a brooch. (look at the underside photo to see the hooks) The drop is 1.5in. tall and 1.25in. across. Made from thick silver and weighing 50 grams...
The busy, ever-changing worlds of the bottom of the sea and the shores of tranquil lakes unfold themselves in the carefully worked repousse silver frames surrounding the chunky turquoise "rocks" that adorn this early 20th c. Chinese necklace and earrings set. I never cease to be amazed at the amount of minute detail Chinese silversmiths were able to condense into such small spaces without ever losing the crispness of each motif...
Hans Hansen sterling silver necklace designed by Bent Gabrielsen
Denmark
Late 1960's - 1970's
Pendant - 4 1/4" long
Torque measures 15" in circumference plus a 1 1/4" opening
Both neck ring and pendant are signed Hans Hansen 925s Denmark
Very good vintage condition
A vintage hand made long pendant necklace in an abstract design reminiscent of strung seashells in sterling and brass. Signed behind each of the the 'seashells' with a tiny 925, .45 and a Saguaro cactus hallmark. The bottom dangles are just marked 925. We have been unable to identify the artist.
The central pendant is a large sterling clam shell with 13 smaller dangling ones ending in hammered brass circles. Lots of movement.
The necklace measures about 22" around...
A huge Coro retro gilt sterling coat pin from the 1940s. This 4-1/2" x 2-5/8" brooch features branches and flowers with aqua blue claw-set foil-backed rhinestone centers in a swirling holder. It has a safety catch, it is signed CORO STERLING with a small etched S16, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but please note that the blue rhinestones are a little foggy - the settings are open-backed...
Silver gilt earrings from the years just after the French Revolution, with hallmarks used 1798 – 1809. “Poissarde” (fishmonger’s wife) model with hinges fastening in the front motif, in this case a faceted ball. The little loops stopped the earrings from sliding forwards in front of the ear lobes. Diameter "1 / 2.8 cm. Condition: fine.
These lovely mod, kidney shaped earrings are screw backs. They measure 1 1/4" x 3/4". The design is simple and smart. The back of one is marked R. CAZARES TAXCO 925 MEXICO. They are c. 1050's and in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
This bracelet is an iconic and exceptional design from Salvador Teran, with two glittering golden sheen obsidian stones set within eight point stars. It's collector quality, and shows up superbly on the wrist. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 3/4" with a width of 1 1/2". Weight is 59.2 grams. One rarely sees this bracelet, and it is a killer gorgeous showpiece. Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the design # 156 and eagle assay 36.
This Scottish sterling Circa Dove gray Montrose agate anchor brooch is 1 7/8" x 1 1/8". Ca. 1880. Bright cut engraving.
Are you bold enough for this ring, with it's huge, sparkling grey druzy stone? The crystal measures approximately 1.5" when measured from its longest point. It is pale grey, which sparkling gold inclusions (pyrite?) layering the top. Set in sterling silver. The band is adjustable, currently size 7. Marked with an unknown hallmark, "Taxco 925."
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.