This moonstone necklace and/or choker has great detail, with foliate accents. It sits on the neck very nicely, with its style. It is sterling silver with lovely, moonstone cabochons surrounded by applied leaves. It is a Navajo / Native American / South Western piece. The chain is 15 1/2 long. The back is marked STERLING with the maker's mark clearly show a D. The other letter is cut off (see pics). It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
A very charming, small collection of two pair of earrings and a belt buckle by Navajo Kenneth Begay created when he was working at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona. The pieces came with the original tag from the White Hogan Shop and has a script inscription added on from the owner passing on the pieces to a loved one. The sterling and ironwood belt buckle measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/8" and weighs 25 grams...
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 whimsical brooch in a fish shape designed by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Birger Haglund.
Marked STE for the maker, Town Mark for Stockholm, National Mark, Silver Standard, and date code for 1977. Also signed Birger H for Birger Haglund.
Measures about 1 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a bezel set red stone, probably a garnet. Curved for an interesting effect. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. In very nice condition.
Fine MCM design.
A seamless marriage of sterling silver and golden sheen obsidian celebrate Enrique Ledesma's creative genius in this set of modernist Mexican earrings. Much published and avidly sought after, the design can be found with various semi-precious and hard stones or, as in our case, housing polished, glistening pieces of volcanic glass. And if you are not so keen on screw-back findings, you are in luck with these as they are actually clip-ons...
This interesting handmade ring is composed of applied angular bands of various textures. A split band is attached asymmetrically to each side. The ring is unmarked, but tests definitively for silver. It is probably from the 1970s, and is sized approximately a 6 scant. Weight: 5 grams
This pendant was constructed by a studio jeweler in the Brutalist style. It is composed of a rounded plaque with organic, coral-like protrusions applied to an oxidized surface. The tip of one branch is set with a white sapphire. The bail is very sturdy; the back shows a distinctive but unidentified maker’s mark. The pendant measures a little over 1 ½ inches long (the bail adds another 1/4 inch) and 1 ½ inches at its widest point. It comes with a vintage 20-inch sterling snake chain...
A superb vintage sterling and blue gem turquoise suite consisting of a matching bracelet, ring and brooch by master Navajo silversmith Fred Peshlakai. The bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 5/8"wide at center and tapers to 3/4" at the terminals. The amazing Blue Gem stone itself is 1 1/2" long and 1 5/8" wide. Precise elaborate stamping adorn the bracelet...
A beautiful tufa cast pendant with mosaic inlay of various stones including turquoise, coral and onyx by Harold Lovato of Santo Domingo Pueblo. This pendant measures 2 1/4" long including the bale, is 3/4" wide and weighs 20 grams. It is on a 20" sterling chain. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Active from the 70's until his death in 1997, Harold Lovato designs are always unique and interesting.
A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.
This large reticulated pendant measures 3 1/8" long and 2" wide. It is hinged at the top for lots of movement. Has a large bail so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring.
Currently suspended from a sterling snake chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring clasp.
Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland...
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...
This sterling silver bangle bracelet has a diameter of 2 1/2". The "face" is 1/4" wide. It has a geometric, diagonal, overlapping, design with wonderful oxidation (see pictures). It is marked STERLING and has good heft. It is in excellent condition.
A concave sterling bangle signed Hans Hansen Denmark 925S. For a smaller wrist and hand, it measures 2-1/4" ( inner diameter), is 1/4" wide and weighs 29.2gr.
Arne Johansen modernist sterling silver and Lapis pendant
Denmark
Mid 20th century
2 1/8" x 1"
Weight - 21 grams
Marked on verso - Denmark, 925s, AJ
Excellent condition
Israeli modernist sterling silver and pearl ring
Mid 20th century
This unique and well crafted modern form weighs 14.75 grams
Size 7
7/8" tall x 1 3/8" across
Hallmarked 925, Israel with unknown artist cypher
Excellent vintage condition
Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver and amethyst quartz bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference 7 1/4"
5/8" tall at highest point
Amethyst sphere - 5/8" diameter
Weight - 45 grams
Markings - Hans Hansen etched in script, 925s, Denmark, 253
Very good vintage condition
This bracelet is truly beautiful. The central stone is bezel-set with a diameter of 1". The bracelet has a great mod look and good heft, as well. It would likely fit on a smaller wrist. It is in excellent condition.
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated teardrop.
Measures about 3" long from the top of the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest.
Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.
Marked Made in Spain on the bale. Could not find a Puig Doria mark on this but it is a documented design.
Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and tarnish. Weighs 31 gr...