Mexican Modernist Sterling Lapis Bracelet Signed

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1940: item #131965

This vintage Mexican bangle bracelet is unbelievably easy to wear. The buckle actually works: You simply lift it, slide the other side in and lower the buckle's latch into one of four holes. It adjusts to fit just about any wrist perfectly (up to about 7 inches).

Of hallmarked sterling silver, the jewel is beautifully detailed - accente... Click for details

Signed Modernist Sterling Earrings like O'Keeffe Irises

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1950: item #126273

This stunning pair of hand-made sterling silver ear clips makes me think of Georgia O'Keeffe's flower paintings. They have the same graceful, undulant lines - and the same gigantically blown-up quality. These earrings are about as big as ears! While the shapes are evocative of Art Nouveau, they've been interpreted by a master of early Modernism. Based on the abstract design and clip backs, I believe they date from the late 1930s or early 1940s. Pads were added more recently for comfort. Despite... Click for details

Exquisite Jeweled Sterling Art Nouveau Lady Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #126268

This finely wrought Victorian brooch is one of the most romantic and beautiful pieces of Art Nouveau jewelry I've ever seen. Dating from around 1900, it features a flowing-haired lady who's more than usually gorgeous and very pertly posed. Beyond the charm of the coquettish figure and lavish floral silver work, the piece gains an enchanting, magical quality from its radiant mother-of-pearl moon. Naturally it has the old "C" clasp right for the period. Its measurements are petite, about an inch ... Click for details

WW II Sterling Earrings Red White and Blue Fireworks

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Retro Pre 1950: item #125606

Set with rhinestones in the red, white and blue hues of Old Glory, these historic earrings are extremely well-made with beautiful silverwork and prong-set stones. They're in fabulous condition and huge, too: 2 1/4" tall and almost 2" wide. The screw-on backs are original, right for the Retro period, as is the sleek and curvy Moderne styling. Earrings don't get any more 1940s than these - and did you know manufacturers were forced by wartime shortages of other metals to use high-quality silver, e... Click for details

Superb Art Deco Sterling Onyx and Marcasite Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Deco Pre 1930: item #118132

Based on the Edwardian influence apparent in its restrained size and openwork pattern, this lovely silver brooch appears to date from early in the Art Deco period (circa 1920-15). It's an extremely high quality piece, quite weighty for its size and set with rows and rows of sparkling marcasites around a highly polished central black stone (which I believe is natural jet or onyx). In exquisite condition, this dainty pin measures about 1 1/2" wide by a little more than 3/4" tall. It came from the ... Click for details

c1920 Arte Nueva Malachite Ring from Major Collection

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Art Nouveau Pre 1920: item #117212

This exciting ring from the collection of Fred Rezazadeh (distinguished author of "The Collectible Silver Jewelry Book" and "Costume Jewelry: A Practical Handbook & Value Guide") is a splendid example of Arte Nueva - an ethnic spin on classic Art Nouveau design. Note the swirling lines of these stylized feather-like leaves. Arts & Crafts influence is also evident, both in the fine quality of hand-workmanship and the choice of a green cabochon stone. And what a gorgeous chunk of malachite it i... Click for details

Elegant Antique Victorian Diamond Paste Bow Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #116910

This enchanting antique brooch of silver pot metal sparkles all over with diamond pastes (so much more brilliant than rhinestones) and its oval shape frames a central bow, upraised from the outer mounting. The dimensionality of its layered construction gives the brooch a lot of presence.

The dazzling "all white" look and cutouts antic... Click for details

Lovely Antique Sterling Art Nouveau Bar Pin 1890s

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #113905

Subtlety and Art Nouveau don't ordinarily go together, but here's a splendid exception. This restrained and yet characteristically Nouveau jewel is lavished with floral repousse work, but holds excesses within the bounds of a bar pin, slender and 2 inches long. Notice the finely wrought clasp is engraved to match the front -- a particularly elegant touch.
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Carnelian ring

Estate Jewelry: Silver Pre 1950: item #113161
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Carnelian ring, probably silver, unmarked 1 l/4" h. x 1/2" w. 3/4" diam. Estate jewelry

Marquisette and sterling pin

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Art Nouveau Pre 1950: item #113157
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Marquisette and sterling pin, marked sterling measuring 2 1/4" L. x 1" h. Old estate jewelry