18K Yellow Gold & Ruby Starburst Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1960: item #72408

Lovely 18K yellow gold starburst brooch set with a cluster of round brilliant-cut rubies. The reverse is marked "18K Italy" and has the jeweler's signature "A&Z".

Origin: Italy, circa 1955. Condition: excellent. Size: 2-11/16" x 1-1/4". Approximate Gemstone Weight: 1.25 carats. Weight: 17.0 grams.

18K GOLD AND RUBIES PIN - MODERNIST - SIGNED

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1980: item #58091
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Exquisite handmade 18K(750) gold and rubies modernist pin/pendant, c.1960's. It is signed "750 (stylized) R" and is in excellent condition. The texture is quite unique(on both sides) and has a 24-carat gold overlay so is very bright gold in color, and has 3 small pronged rubies. Made of very heavy gauge gold, it weighs 18 grams and measures 2 1/2" by 1 3/4". Breathtaking! Has a hand made double loop so that it can also be worn as a pendant. A real work of art!....$20 for insured USA shipping... Click for details

ED LEVIN 14k/Opal TIE TAC-Modernist-EARLY-c.1952

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1960: item #48107
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Early modernist 14k and opal tie tac by the famous NYC designer, Ed Levin, c.1952. It is quite rare to see gold work by this artist, and this is a beautifully handmade piece. Signed "LEVIN 14K", it is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. Can also be worn as a brooch....$10 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

PEARL/DIAMONDS 14K EARRINGS-Tree Branch Design-Mod

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1960: item #46207
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Modernist tree branch design handmade 14k earrings with pearls and diamonds, c.1960. Each earring has a 9mm natural pearl and three 3-point diamonds. One of the earrings is marked "14K" and they are in excellent condition. Of good size and made of heavy gauge gold, they measures 1" by 7/8". Sold without backs for the stickers or posts but very easily purchased. Great looking and strong modernist design.....$15 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

GOLD AND DIAMOND TREE PIN - MODERNIST

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1980: item #42735
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Beautiful 14k gold and diamond tree brooch, c.1960's. This piece has a lovely modernist/art nouveau design showing a tree blowing in the wind and is set with 7 small diamonds in the branches. It was made using the lost wax process and has a very bright gold color. Made of heavy gauge gold, it is large, measuring 3 1/2" long. Very beautiful and major piece of gold jewelry.....$15 USA insured shipping.

BETTY COOKE 14K/PEARL/EBONY PIN - MODERNIST

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1980: item #33494
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Very large minimalist 14k pin with a pearl and ebony by the famous Baltimore modernist, Betty Cooke. With strong architectural design, it is signed "Cooke 14k" and is in excellent condition. It measures 3 3/4" long by 2 3/4" wide. Very major work of art and is photographed on page 48 of "MODERNIST JEWELRY 1930-1960 by Schon.....$25 USA insured shipping.

ERIC DE KOLB 14K MASK PENDANT-60s-WORK OF ART

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1970: item #32997
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RARE:Incredible very large 14k, extremely heavy(4 troy oz.) lost wax and exquisite pendant showing the mask of a man, made by goldsmith Eric de Kolb, c. 1960's. Eric de Kolb had a shop on Madison Ave., NYC and sold exclusively at Bloomingdale's as well. He worked in 14k with a 24- carat overlay. This piece, of 14k yellow gold with white gold eyes, has hair and beard of granulated gold and is signed "Eric de Kolb 14K" and is in excellent condition. It is very large, measuring 3 1/2" long by 2 7/... Click for details

EUROPEAN 18K GOLD MODERNIST RING

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1980: item #32777
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Wonderful European 18K (signed"750") modernist hand made gold ring, c. 1960's. Very architectural and minimalist in design it was probably made in Germany. Made of very heavy gauge gold, it weighs 17.7 grams, is size 6, and is in excellent condition. The trapezoid shape measures one inch in both height and width. Beautiful and unique work of art....Insured shipping is $14 in USA.

14K Gold, Silver Pearl & Ruby Bangle Bracelet

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1960: item #23335

Sterling silver and 14 karat gold bangle bracelet, set with three pearls and three rubies, each mounted in yellow gold. The gems are set equidistant from one another. The pearls are deeply lustrous and have a fine, faint pink tint. The pear-shaped rubies are also of good color and clarity. The pearls are 6mm in diameter; the rubies are approximately 4mm x 2mm. Ca. 1950's.

Delicate 14k Gold/Aquamarine Pendant/Pin,Birthstone

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1980: item #785511
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This is a delicate and lovely jewel that can be worn as a pendant with the fine gold chain that is included, or as a brooch. 14 karat gold prong setting in simple modernist style holds six good size aquamarine cabochons of a pale greeny-blue with one darker stone at bottom. according to one website “ It is one choice of birthstone for both March and October, and is also a symbolic gift for the nineteenth wedding anniversary.”... Click for details