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
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...
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.
Modernist design enamel and silver pin, c.1950's. Design is a pair of flesh-colored hands with a blue bird in the upper left corner. The other enamel colors are red, yellow, green, black, and brown. Of good size and weight, it measures 2" in diameter and is 1/4" high. Excellent condition. Very interesting.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
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.
A superb 6.42 carat natural star ruby set into a late Retro 18K yellow and white gold mounting. The ruby is color-graded as medium-dark, moderately strong purple-red (R/P 6/4). The ruby has fine clarity, without eye-visible inclusions. The cut has excellent symmetry and a high dome, resulting in a well-centered bright star with straight, evenly spaced, long rays. The ruby is set in a very attractive 18K yellow gold setting with geometric white gold accents...
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...
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.
A fine pair of mid-century modern 14K yellow gold and diamond cufflinks by Larter. The heavy gold faces are decorated with parallel lines and the canted edges are bead-set with brilliant round-cut diamonds. The diamonds are of very good quality, estimated at I color, VS clarity. The stones are set in white gold enhanced with milgrain borders. The backs are completed with the older type of toggle mounting. The backs are stamped with Larter’s hallmark.
Origin: America, ca...
Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver bracelet by Bernice Goodspeed of Taxco, Mexico; hand crafted silver cuff bracelet with pre-Columbian motifs featuring masterful and deliberate incision and oxidation. Dimensions: up to size 8 x 1 1/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
This is a signed pair of Selro Corp red Okina mask earrings. It is the mask of an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. They are 1 1/2" x 1 1/8". They are hallmarked: Selro Corp.
A vintage modernist pendant in brass with a design of copper and sterling by the noted jeweler, Ed Wiener. Measures 2" across. Signed Ed Wiener on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish. Very cool design.
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver and coral earrings
1 1/4" long
Unmarked as these generally are
Very good vintage condition
Two(2) pendant necklaces made of brass and silver by the famous NYC modernist Ed Wiener. One of the necklaces is signed:"ED. WIENER" and they are in excellent condition. Each concave disk has a free form applied silver wire and bead design. One pendant measures 2 1/2" and the other, almost 2". They are each hanging on sterling chains, 30" and 19". Early, wonderful, and rare examples of Ed Wiener's artistry. Would consider selling the unsigned necklace separately.....$25 USA insured shipping.
We have an Antonio Pineda high sheen obsidian bracelet today with a wearable of 7 inches and a height of 1.25 in. tall. A substantial bracelet with a weight of 90 grams and no chips or damage to the silver. Part of the hallmark wraps under the clasp. You will see glare and areas with patina. This signed Antonio Pineda is featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA BY GOBI STROMBERG.
Hand made large sterling modernist ring, c.1950's. Made of heavy gauge silver it measures 1 3/8" long by 3/4" wide and is size 6 3/4. Hand hammered and very substantial(weighs 15 grams or 1/2 troy ounce), it is signed "STERLING". Strong design and in excellent condition.....$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Peter Ein-Hod modernist sterling silver ring with green stone
Israel
Mid 20th century
Size - open back, currently 6 1/2"
1 1/4" tall
Marked Peter Ein-Hod, St Made in Israel PH
Very good vintage condition
Vintage modern mid century double leaf foliate clip earrings stamped signed: Orb Sterling and made by Modernist Otto R Bade who was Rebajes' foreman and later bought Rebajes' studio equipment.
1 X 3/4" and in very nice preowned vintage condition. Mid century styling...
Intricate sterling silver 3 panel bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Sigi Pineda. Measures 1 1/8 inch wide at the center front. Will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist.
Weighs 71 grams or 2.05oz. The center panel is comprised of a cross hatch shadow box design. The two side panels are hinged with a slide in clasp and safety catch. Fully hallmarked SIGI, TASCO, STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO & eagle assay mark. Beautiful vintage condition with unpolished patina...
Carnegie's King Neptune brooch is gold tone base metal trimmed with rhinestones. The colored pieces are made of molded plastic resin
Dimensions: 2 3/8" x 1 7/8"
Condition: well loved
Circa: 1965
Reference: Classic American Costume Jewelry by Jacqueline Rehmann, 2011, Collector Books,p. 119
I have seen this pin on the internet as high as $940.00. This item is being sold as is!
This is a Men's Diamond Ring with a 1.50 carat diamond mounted in an 18k yellow gold setting. That setting is a Gypsy mount popular ca. 1950's. Diamond is 1.50 carat modern brilliant cut HI Color, SI3 clarity.
Ring size is 9 1/2 & can be sized up or down per usual goldsmith requirements
A modernist sterling silver necklace by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.
Has two curved and flattened links and a central longer piece with a cultured pearl nested in the center. The links are connected by curved bars with orbs at each end.
Measures approximately 14 1/2" around...
Carol Horrocks modernist sterling silver and ebony bracelet
1950
6 1/2" interior circumference
Flip clasp opens in rear
Very good vintage condition
Graziella Laffi modernist sterling and 18K gold necklace
Mid 20th century
Peru
Should fit a 15 1/2" to a 16" neck
Center element measures 5 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Weight - 105 grams
Marked Laffi, Peru , 925, k18
Fine vintage condition
A pair of modernist sterling silver clip earrings, #116 B designed in 1955 by Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Georg Jensen, Denmark. The B indicates that these are the larger examples.
Measure 1/2" across and 7/8" high. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark and style 116 B. There is another very tiny hallmark on the end of each of the clips but we can't make them out. May be a U.K. import mark.
No need to have pierced ears, these are clips which hold securely. In fine condition w...
A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby.
This brooch measures 1 5/8" tall and 1 1/4" across the bottom. Has a textured inlay of multicolored enamel. There is a sterling inlay in the center of the enamel for an interesting contrast. Marked with fhb and Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely.
Has a few minor scratches, some tarnish and one nick to the side that touches both the edge and the side of the bezel.
Fine mid cen...
A rare sterling silver bracelet with teardrop shaped bezel set amethyst cabochons from the workshops of Antonio Pineda in Taxco. In this version, the amethyst is completely encased in a sterling outer teardrop.
The bracelet measures 7 1/8" long and 1 1/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp. Marked with a partial Pineda Crown. Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. The stones feel smooth with no chips or roughness. They have natural inclusions.
Beautiful deep purple stones. Classic An...
Rosette-shaped, with extensive white metal wirework on the front. There is a secure C-clasp on the back, as well as a hinged bail for wearing as a pendant. The piece is probably Chinese. It is marked Hand Made on the back and measures 2 1/8 inches in diameter. Weight: 25.6 grams
Exceptional native American sterling and turquoise row cuff bracelet
40 beautifully matched turquoise squares set in heavy gauge sterling silver framed with silver rain drops and classic stamp work displayed on each side
Interior circumference measures 6" plus a 1" rear gap for a total of 7" in all
1 5/8" tall
Weight - a hefty 129 grams
Marked D C, sterling
Condition - excellent
This Julian brooch is 2 3/8" in diameter.
Reference : Juliana Jewelry Reference by Ann Pitman p. 148.
From the 1950's, inspired by the Art Deco movement, is this pale pink and clear Lucite moonglow hair stick pin. In perfect condition, it measures 6" long. The pink ornament measures 1.25" x 7/8".
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch
1950's
4" x 1 3/16"
Weight - 26.34 grams
Marked R.H. Pearson, sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist Sterling Earrings
Maxwell Chayat
C.1950s
excellent condition
1" dia.
Nicely made British Modernist Sterling and Enamel Brooch
Hallmarked D L with lion passant, anchor and O
2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in the shape of a five pointed star.
Made from thick sterling wire. Unsigned, as were most of his star brooches. We believe this one is the larger version.
Measures 3 1/8" across and 2" high.
Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There may be a slight bend on the long arm, may be original to the piece. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.
Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece
Early sterling silver SB earrings attached to a card that reads: Original Jewelry by Frances H. Boothby, then Art Shop Munson - Williams - Proctor Institute, then Utica, New York without a zip code making this pre 1960's.
The original box also has the Art Shop info sticker. The mark of "fhb" could be under the screw back findings which are marked Sterling and are identical to others on FHB earrings.
Many Early pieces are often not signed and these have decades of patina which can be p...
Los Castillo's fern clamper is simply the best. No other leaf can compare. The weight is heavy at 101 grams. The height is 3.75 inches. For fit the inside diameter is 2.5 in. I believe this will best fit up to a 6.5in. wrist. There are no dents,damage or repairs. The leaves meet exactly where they are supposed to with no overlap. A superior treasure.
Nice example of the work of Taller Borda designer Gabriel Flores (c.1950)who worked with Hector Aguilar and was allowed to use his own GF hallmark along with Aguilar's eagle # 9 and the Taller Borda hallmark. Face of each link is 1 inch X 1/2 inch wide.
Large wonderfully designed "Viking" pin by David Andersen, Norway. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" and is signed "D-A NORWAY STERLING 925S REPROD.ORIGIN.VIKING PERIOD.FROM". Excellent condition. Powerful and intricate design....$8 for insured USA shipping.
A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable technique of fusing stone with silver, this set is a fine example of his craftsmanship.The color of the stones is a beautiful mottled green and blue blend. Fine vintage condition, the necklace measures 17 1/4" end to end and is 1/2" wide in the front. The earrings are posts for pierced ears that have been professionally changed from screw backs. They are 1 3/4" lo...
For the discerning cuff link collector! A rare, impressive pair of cufflinks, hand fabricated in textured 14K yellow gold, each stamped “14K” and a house mark; centered with a circular natural apple green jadeite lightened with a little white diamond. House-made in mid-century Hong Kong. They are sure to add a dashing spot of color to your cuffs and to your ensemble overall.
Size: 1.7 cm long, 1.7 cm wide.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver necklace
1950
Choker style
Should fit a 13 1/2" neck
Jump rings can be added to increase size if needed
Center element measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 45 grams
This solid and well crafted necklace is signed Steig, sterling on reverse
Excellent vintage condition
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring
1950s
Size 5 1/2
Weight - 10.6 grams
Unique biomorphic form
Marked Pearson, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
A goldstone sterling silver pendant on chain necklace from the 1950s. Goldstone is a formed glass with internal crystallized copper (or other colour yielding metals), carefully heated and cooled to precipitate the metals giving the metallic sparkle. This 7/8 x 11/16" pendant comes with a 16-1/2" fine link sterling silver chain with a springring clasp. This necklace weighs 4.4 grams and both components are stamped STERLING. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, cor...
Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones
Hallmark: Jomaz with copyright
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 1 7/8" x 1"
Reference: Costume Jewelry 202
Graziella Laffi modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet
Peru
Mid 20th century
This exceptional example of Laffi's work weighs a solid 62.50 grams
2 1/4" tall
Interior circumference - 6" plus a rear opening of 1"
Stamped G. Laffi, Peru, 925
Excellent vintage condition
A handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks in a brushed finish with prong-set sapphires. The design of a cut-out triangle superimposed over a solid triangle creates a layered effect that lends a nice feeling of depth to the cufflinks. The toggle backs are marked "14K".
li>Origin: America, ca. 1950.- Dimensions: faces, 3/4" x 3/4".
- Weight: 13.5 grams.
- Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: .15 carat.
- Condition: excellent, one toggle has a minute ding on the edge.
Ca 1950 A wide copper cuff signed Renoir. It measures 2-7/8" in width and the inner diameter is 2" with a bit of give to open.
A man's 10k & 14k diamond solitaire ring circa 1960s This vintage size 11-1/2 ring features a 21 point diamond (VS1, F-G) and it weighs 7.7 grams. The yellow gold body has stylish reeded flanks and the setting around the diamond is of 14k white gold. It is stamped RMT INGOT 10-14K with a maker's mark, and used to have an independent gemological appraisal in the amount of $1650 CAD, but this is no longer present. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosi...
The Noh mask is of an older male with long red beard expressing wisdom. The Noh Samurai warrior/devil face used on this bracelet is one of the most common Selro faces. While the red 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. The red face is in stark contrast with the warm gilt metal and the dark stones..
This mid-1950 Selro "Samurai warr...
This copper bracelet features a double row of linked leaves attached at each end by copper-plated openwork panels, and connected by round copper-plated links. The surface is highly patinated, with only very minimal wear to the plating on the ends. The fold-over clasp is very secure; there is no mark. The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches long by about 1 3/4 inches wide.
Ballesteros is the maker of this gorgeous chrysocolla stones bracelet. The width is .75in. and the wearable length is approximately 7in. The weight is 50 grams heavy. The dimpled dot repousse link is a signature design for Ballesteros in the 1950's. It has a rich look with the individual tones to the stones and is balanced beautifully by its sleek size. The stones are without cracks or chips and show just the natural surface of the stones. The silver is free of dents or damage. The barrels are t...
A large Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm an a crown form, set with emerald and round cut citrines. The gold surfaces are decorated with twisted wire and rosettes, and the lower portion has a Florentine finish with engraved details. Tested and guaranteed 18K.
- Origin: Italy, ca, 1955
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-3/8” x 1-3/16” x 1-3/8” (excluding jump ring)
- Approximate Total Citrine Weight: 37.4 carats
- Weight: 22.6 grams
Maxwell Chayat, sterling and enamel American modernist brooch.
1 5/8" x 2 1/8".
Excellent condition.
Fabulous long sterling earrings by American modernist Phyllis Jacobs, circa 1950s. Each earring has a single faux earring which moves freely along a bar. Each earring measures approx. 2" long. Signed "Phyllis sterling" and hallmarked as shown. Very good vintage condition. Screw-backs.
Exceptional Peruvian panel bracelet.
Marked - Industria Peruana, Munos, 900.
Excellent vintage condition.
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