Framed square sterling pin with center square moss agate stone by modernist Frances Holmes Boothby, c.1950's. It measures 1 3/8" square and is signed "STERLING fhb". Beautiful stone and in excellent condition.....$15 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Rare modernist earrings by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, a husband and wife team who created unique jewelry in their studio from the late 1940s until the 1970s. The minimalist aesthetic sterling silver earrings are circa 1950s, and feature discs each decorated by a single silver sphere. The earrings are screw-backs, and the tops measure .75" in diameter. Signed "Sterling, Burkee." Excellent vintage condition.
Magnificent large, vintage sterling pin by Matilde Poulat. This handmade piece features a pair of repousse polomas (doves) flanking a bezel set center turquoise cabachon complimented by coral beads, turquoise beads and 5 silver and turquoise dangles. This pin is 3” long and 3” wide at the widest point and weighs 28 grams. All original and in beautiful condition with no repairs and no missing stones. The clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked on the back as shown...
The Noh mask is of an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. The Noh Samurai warrior/devil face used on this bracelet is one of the most common Selro faces. While the white faces typically represent exotic cultures, the color of the stones used in this bracelet are more associated with Tudor royalty of Britain. This humorous contrast of styles gives the piece interest...
A vintage pair of kinetic figural screw back earrings by Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper, silver and patinated brass. Measure 2 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Ken Beldin etched on the back of the brass part, hard to read. Screw backs hold securely. Fine example of his work.
Sigi Pineda modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet with green gemstone
Taxco, Mexico
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference - 7 1/4"
2 1/4" x 2 1/2"
1 1/2" at tallest point
Fully hallmarked
Excellent vintage condition
Dimensions: 2" square
Hallmark: Cadoro with C in oval cartouche
Circa: 1950s
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver ring
1950
Size - 6 1/2
Weight - 12 grams
Height - 1 1/2"
Stamped Steig, sterling
Very good vintage condition
We are offering an Antonio Pineda moonstone bracelet with early hallmarks. This design is one of his best and I love his older works the best. I have shot the photos trying to poise the moonstones at different lit angles for you to see the colors in the moonstones. There are no chips or damage and all are clear. They exude a blue hue that dances in the moonlight. The bracelet has a warm, natural patina and weighs 85 grams heavy. Fits up to a 7 in. wrist. The height is 1.25in...
Clip earrings, flowers made of red lacquered gilt metal and small glass beads. Bohemian, early 1950’s with impressed mark Czechoslovakia. Diameter c "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: fine.
Hector Aguilar and his old maguey bracelet is a must for every collector. At 1.25in. tall and 95 grams of weight the design has a commanding presence. It is thick and the higher content of silver makes it's rounded edges feel silky smooth. Appropriately hallmarked as shown with eagle and a pin closure. The length is 7in. wearable. No repairs or damage of any kind.
A 10k purple sapphire ring with white sapphires from the 1950s. This size 7 ring features a lovely and very flashy cushion cut purple sapphire (tests as sapphire on our gem tester) flanked by two small white sapphires in a 10k yellow gold setting. It measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the setting, it weighs 2.4 grams and it is marked 10K with an A+A maker's mark...
The Green man is an ancient symbol of nature, rebirth, spring, etc. These earrings are a vintage homage to the ancient legends, for someone who appreciates the unusual.
Each earring is ~1" by 1". The age is unknown, probably 1940-50s.
This whimsical midcentury sterling silver bracelet features large, novelty charms on a thick chain, all marked Mexico; it was probably made for the tourist trade. The charms consist of a ewer, a replica of an Aztec calendar stone, a bell, what looks to be a cooking utensil or pot, a sandal, a sombrero and a jug. All show very little wear. The bracelet’s box clasp is marked Castelan, a Taxco maker, and has marks for Mexico and sterling, including an eagle 15...
Fridl Blumenthal modernist sterling silver screw back earrings
Mid 20th century
1 3/8" long x 5/8"wide
Weight - 7 grams
Marked Fridl, sterling with tulip hallmark
Very good vintage condition
A striking pair of 18K yellow gold mid-century earrings fashioned as knots of rope-motif gold. Each earring is finished at the top with three round brilliant diamonds and at the bottom with free-hanging tassels ending in round brilliant blue sapphires. The knot design has a very sculptural quality, typical of French jewelry from the early 1950s, while the tassels provide a sense of movement. The diamonds are graded as I/J, SI1 and the sapphires are a nice medium violetish-blue...
These Trifari earrings are a gold plated base metal with red blue and greens enameling with pearl drops. They are hallmarked Trifari with a crown C. circa 1955-1960 They are 3 1/8" long by 1 1/4" wide.
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Hans Hansen modernist sterling brooch.
Dimensions - 3 1/4" long x 5/8" at widest point.
Condition - excellent.