Wilhelm Binder modernist sterling silver bracelet

Germany

1960 - 70

6 3/4" long x 1 1/8" wide

Weight - 79 grams

Fully hallmarked

Very good vintage condition

An Edwardian brass bangle bracelet with an antique portrait cameo circa 1910. This beauty has fine and detailed design elements and lots of openwork and the hand carved shell cameo is thick and well carved. This hinged bangle has a pushbutton box clasp and it measures 2-5/8 x 2-1/4" across the interior and 1-1/8" at its widest. It is unsigned and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A signed Courreges Paris gold plated flower pin. This great looking 2-5/8" x 1-1/4" gold plated brooch from the 1960s is signed Courreges Paris, from the French fashion house of Andre Courreges. This attractive pin has a safety catch and two triangular closed-back triangular cut rhinestones stones. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 14k yellow gold synthetic ruby pinky ring from the 1950s 1960s. This size 3-1/2 ring features a bezel-set smooth contoured synthetic ruby which has been faceted underneath and smoothed on top. The stone measures 3/8 x 1/4", this ring is stamped 14K M, it weighs 3.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A vintage sterling silver necklace with a claw-set sterling shell cameo pendant c1930s. The chain is 19-3/8" long, and the cameo pendant measures just over 1-1/2" x 3/4" (including bale). The sterling silver chain with a spring-ring catch, which is stamped 925. The cameo setting looks hand made, but is not stamped (but it tests as high grade silver). The cameo pendant has an older rhodium finish, so the chain may have been changed at some point...

Two pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in modernist designs. May be purchased together or as two separate pairs.

One pair has a polished layer of sterling intertwined with an textured layer for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sigi Tasco, and Eagle #36. There are some more markings which are under the screw back and can't be read. In fine condition with some minor tarnish...

This wonderful Art Nouveau costume piece is circa 1910. The pink glass and brass swag necklace has two pear-shaped pink 'stones' in the center and two spectacle-set ones in the chain.

Circa mid-century, here is a very seldom seen book-piece design from Antonio Pineda.

Shown on page 148 of Gobi Stromberg's "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda", this is a magnificent bracelet with a stunning modernist design. Composed of eight thick sleek rectangular links which have bezel-set carnelian gemstones, each with a silver disc rising from the center. It's a very unusual piece, and a real attention grabber...

Modernist sterling and ebony ring by Puig Doria ring, Spain, c.1970's. Signed "PUIG DORIA MADE IN SPAIN" and is in fair condition. Is size 5 1/2 and the front measures 9/16" long by 1/2" wide......$10 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.

Palle Bisgaard sterling silver and nacre bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

This well crafted, rare and beautiful bracelet measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/8"

Weight - a substantial 101 grams

Marked as pictured in frame#4

Excellent vintage condition

Art Nouveau period 18k yellow and white gold brooch set with rosecut diamonds and one seed pearl surrounded by square-cut natural sapphires. Tiny loops on back used for wearing as a pendant. All original, excellent condition Width: 1 3/8" Length: 1 1/4" Weight: 3.8 grams

A funky, vintage c1930s necklace consisting of chain-link blue-stained clear celluloid links with suspended dyed blue wooden balls. The celluloid is a pale yellow with blue staining, the royal blue wood balls are suspended from brass hooks and the clasp is a gold-plated brass. This 16-1/4" necklace measures 1-3/8" across the blue beads, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A mid-Victorian pair of hand carved shell cameos of a mythological man and woman mounted on a later bar pin c1900. The two 7/8 x 5/8" cameos are thick and finely carved and the rolled gold plate pin has a safety clasp and it measures 1-7/8" long. It is unsigned and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A signed Robert Larin cast abstract brooch pin 1970. This vintage ultra-modern style cast pewter pin is by Robert Larin of Montreal. This 2-1/2" x 1" pin has a safety catch, and it is signed LARIN on the back. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

A Victorian 14k black onyx and pearl round brooch in yellow gold circa 1880s. This unmarked ~1" across brooch has been tested to verify gold content, and the black onyx and pearl are genuine. It weighs 5.9 grams and it is in mostly excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a scratch to the back on the onyx and some very tiny edge nicks on the front...

Here is an exceptional necklace and earrings set from Antonio Pineda, circa mid-century. Collector quality.

This set is a book-piece design, shown in Gobi Stromberg's "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda."

The design is known as "Crossing Arches with Teardrop Amethysts", and it's a heavy modernist design which is hand-wrought with superb craftsmanship. The necklace has seven teardrop amethysts dangling beneath the crossed arches. The amethysts are...

A set of three 14K white gold, diamond and mother-of-pearl shirt studs by Larter. The round faces are set with concave mother-of-pearl discs, each centering a round diamond and surrounded by an ornate beaded border with additional diamonds. The backs are hallmarked by Krementz.

Origin: America, ca. 1915. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 9 mm (11/32 in) diameter. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .16 ct. Weight: 4.1 gr.

NOTE: We also have a pair of cufflinks by Carrington (Item #12333...

Signed Valentin designs seldom surface as their rarity, style and elegance make them highly sought after works of art. This sculptural piece measures 2" across X 1 3/4" high and weighs 33 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Fully hallmarked .940 Valentin TAXCO MEXICO. Looks great on a chain or cord as well. Valentin was an apprentice of both Hector Aguilar and William Spratling. Penny Morrill's books MEXICAN SILVER, SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO and DREAMING IN SILVER offer in-depth details & pho...

A wonderful, generously-sized Retro period 14K yellow gold charm or pendant depicting a spaniel. The dog is finely detailed and is offset with sparkling blue sapphire eyes. Ruser, the foremost Beverly Hills jeweler of his time, was a favorite of Loretta Young and Joan Crawford. His famous line of poodle jewels were inspired by Crawford's poodles. Other breeds of dogs are exceedingly rare. The back is marked "14K" and is signed "Ruser."

• Origin: America, ca. 1945
• Condition: excellen...

A nice extra-wide Victorian silver cuff bracelet engraved in an ornate Persian-inspired design. The bracelet is hinged, and the back side is unengraved. The width of the bracelet lends a very imposing look. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver.

• Origin: America, ca. 1875
• Condition: excellent, only two pinpoint dings on the back side
• Dimensions: 6-1/4” circumference, 1-7/16” wide
• Weight: 31.9 grams

A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Eivind Hillestad, Norway.

Marked EH, and 700. Designed by noted Norwegian gold and silversmith, Leif Sverre Høvren Johnsen.

The pendant has a central carnelian colored swirled cabochon. Measures 1 7/8" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 21" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In nice condition with some minor scratches.

Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design!

American Modernist Sterling Silver Brooch

Betty Cooke

c.1960s

Excellent condition

4 1/4" x 1 3/4"

This A. Katz CoroCraft duette is called "Bill & Coo".

This famous duette has 2 bluebirds perched on 2 flowering grapevines. The birds are hand painted with enamel colors. All of the crystals have been faceted by hand. The birds are 3 dimensional giving you the sight of 2 wings on each bird. Each bird measures 1.75" high and 1.35" wide. The duette measures a total of 1.75" high and 2.75" wide.

Reference: American Costume jewelry 1935-1950 by Brunialti & Brunialti. pp. 80 & 82

A handsome pair of Art Deco Mother of Pearl, Platinum, 14K yellow Gold and Diamond button-form double-sided cufflinks made by Carrington and Company, each cufflink centered with a small sparkling diamond, platinum bezel, yellow gold back, circa 1925, marked 14 within a C and pattern number, antique cased. Weight: 9.4 Grams. Size: 9/16" diameter; Condition is excellent.

This 14k yellow gold Baume & Mercier rope bracelet watch from the 1950's is a true beauty. The watch features a 14K yellow gold case and dial with gold hour markers. The movement in this watch is mechanical winding with 17 jewels in perfect condition and keeping excellent time. The bracelet is comprised of four intricately turned gold link rope chains. Stamped 14k, the case is #963297,77E The tight fitting clasp will keep this 6.5" bracelet watch securely on a wrist. Bracelet Width: 1". Weig...

Modernist Peruvian sterling brooch.

C. 1940 - 1950.

1 3/8" x 2 1/4".

Substantial and of heavy weight this brooch represents a classic melding of modernism with the ancient traditions of Peru.

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An excellent multigem "Sputnik" ring in the style of H. Stern. Stern, the world's largest dealer in colored gemstones, created this design in the 1950's to showcase the variety of colored stones available from its Brazilian mines. This particular ring has a very brightly colored selection of stones including dark and light green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, spessartite garnet, almandite garnet and aquamarine. The stones are collet-set above the yellow gold dome in a way tha...

An outstanding 18K gold pendant set with an amazing enameled alpine scene by Carlo Poluzzi (1899-1978), the greatest Swiss enamellist of the the 20th century. Poluzzi sometimes used the very difficult technique of applying translucent enamel over an engraved gold plate to produce brilliant sunrise or set effects as seen in the left side of the sky in this example. This required multiple coats of different colored enamels which increased the likelihood of unwanted cracks during the multiple firin...

One of the techniques the Los Castillo workshop pioneered, “pluma Azteca” uses dyed bird feathers as inlay to adorn jewelry and other decorative items. Quite impressive in their colorful vibrancy, the feathers can also be vulnerable, especially when they are left exposed, resulting in a rather small number of “pluma” jewelry having survived over the years. The articulated torque-type necklace at hand is a wonderful exception. Combining the slick minimalism of its modernist silver-work wi...

A classic pair of mid-century oval shaped silver monogram double-sided cufflinks (without the monogram) from Denmark, oval shape with simple scroll border design, marked on connector bar 830S and maker's mark of TM; Measures 5/8" x 1/2"; Cufflinks show minimal wear.

A nicely made open heart shaped 10k white gold and diamonds pendant necklace circa 1970s. The heart pendant measures 3/4 x 1/2", it has three single point diamonds and this necklace weighs 1.6 grams. The white gold chain is very fine and both the pendant and chain are stamped 10K. Great something old bride necklace or a valentine or birthday gift. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs...

Two wrist ornaments to wear today. Select either or take them both for real savings:
( A) Stamped: GERMANY STERLING with 13 faceted 12mm x 8mm bezel set Carnelians in a slightly serrated bezel. Organic shading, as they are not all identical color.
End to end 7 3/4X 7/8; or
(B) Rhodium plated with 8 half round Carnelian looking claw set stones. Each half moon shape is 30 X 15mm and although quite even coloration, no bubbles noted.
End to end 7 3/4 X 1 1/4". No marks seen.
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Animal prints are a top trend and this fabulous piece makes a super statement. Vintage, circa 1970. This feels like Lucite with a lacquered overlay finish forming the zebra pattern on the outside and also on the inside. 1 1/8 inches wide, 1/4 inch thick, and 2 5/8 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Beautiful statement size bib necklace made of hammered curved goldtone disks with bezel set Lucite stones in purple, green, and blue. Circa 1975. Most likely an unsigned Les Bernard; I have seen a signed version of this exact piece. Very well constructed, with the circular elements connected with braided metal chains on the back, to allow it to drape properly. An excellent very wearable and modern look. Very much on trend; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Wea...

Nile Erik From modernist sterling silver and amber brooch

Denmark

Mid 20th century

2 3/8" x 1"

Weight - 13.85 grams

Marked NE From, Denmark, 925s, sterling

Very good vintage condition

A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a green oval cabochon, (possibly jade). Measures 1 3/8" across and 5/8" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked sterling on the back. Fine work, well crafted.

Authentic Victorian 15K Albert Link Chain with original T BAR and dog clips from which to attach your favorite locket or pendant. The chain is stamped on every link with the 15Ct 625, indicating English heritage, and is 17.8" long. The T bar and dog clips are stamped the same. Alberts are named for Prince Albert who popularized the wearing of a vest with pocket watch and a fob on a chain, the watch in the vest pocket, with fob and T-Bar dangling. Our chain combines two important Victorian motifs...

These sterling scatter pins are 1 1/2" square. You are buying 2 pins for one money.

A strand of genuine cultured pearls circa 1960s with a marked 14K yellow gold clasp and 14k ball spacers. This vintage 38-3/4" necklace has 128 cultured pearls ranging from 7 to 5.5 mm in size. the gold beads consist of one 6.5 mm, two at 4.5 mm and two at 4 mm. The pearls between the gold balls have two smaller pearls flanking three of the 7 mm. pearls, while the pearls leading to the clasp are strung with a length of 5.5 mm pearls leading to a length of 7 mm. pearls. It's a well thought o...

A 1930s Mexican sterling three butterfly swag or sweater brooch. This unusual vintage Mexican sterling pin is in the form of three chain-linked butterflies with glass turquoise cabochons and dates to the 1930s. This pin has three different sized butterflies (all with their own pins on back), with the largest 1-7/8" across and the smallest 1-3/8". Each segment has a safety catch pin and each is stamped MEXICO STERLING. This item is in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, scrape...

Offered on consignment... Circa mid-century, here is a large stunning amethyst ring which I believe is from Mexico. It is unmarked. Tested to be 940 silver, so greater than sterling 925. It is a magnificent ring, reminiscent of the work of Fred Davis and Abraham Paz. The amethyst is a gorgeous old stone with quartz marbling, natural inclusions, and lots of character. The stone is free of any flea bites, cracks, or chips. The split shank band has never been sized, and it's measures 7.5 on a...

Ca 1970 A sophisticated gold filled necklace with black glass balls marked 1/20 14kGF on the clasp. 18-1/4" x 1/2. Weight 26 grams.

An elegant Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold bracelet comprising individual links fashioned as abstract bellflowers, each set with an oval cabochon rhodolite garnet. Each link is further enhanced with appliques to suggest leaves, tendrils and seed pods. The overall design is very much in the Jensen expression of Skonvirke. The rhodolite garnets have lovely purple coloring. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: possibly Denmark, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3/4†wide; 8†lon...

Circa mid-century, this bracelet from Antonio Pineda is a published book-piece design, shown with obsidian cones in Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.

It's a heavy solid piece, weighing a staggering 153.1 grams. Executed in 97% silver purity, this is a very seldom seen bracelet which is nothing short of amazing. Looks fabulous on the wrist. Sixteen amethyst cones sit atop interlocking thick silver panels.

Measures a closed, wearable length of 7"...

Handcrafted Modernist/Brutalist Brass Necklace⁠

A superb example of hand hammered jewelry from the late 60's or early 70s⁠

Ceramic beads on a brass chain support this gorgeous statement pendant⁠

Pendant measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" including fringe⁠

Chain - 19" with a hook type clasp⁠

Great vintage condition⁠

Oval, with rolled edges, engraved and etched with a scrolled, leafy motif. The buttons are connected by sturdy bridge chains. The cuff links were made by J. & R. Griffin Ltd., of Birmingham, bearing Chester hallmarks for 9kt gold and the year 1925. They measure about 3/4 inch long by 1/2 inch wide. Weight: 3.8 grams total

An early Mexican Deco bracelet, made in Mexico City as indicated by its hallmarks, this massive piece is as well-crafted as it is impressive. Impressive might even be an understatement, actually. Though it is true that vintage Mexican silver jewelry is not of the delicate, demure kind, even after so many years of researching, buying and selling them, I find myself at a loss for words when a piece like this shows up. I love the Spanish Colonial air of the wirework adorning the convex panels with ...

An exceptional pair of Victorian carved ivory and 9K yellow gold earrings. The earrings are fashioned as exquisitely detailed cherubs, each suspending three elongated drops. The drops are arranged in the typical girandole style with the central piece hanging lower than the outer elements. The cherubs are fully three-dimensional and the feathered carving on the backs is as fine as that on the front. The ivory has a very nice patina. The style and exceptional quality of carving indicates the ...

A nice quality and attractive 17-3/8" gold filled necklace with a central 1-1/8" drop and complete with cultured pearls. The pearls measure from 6-7 mm. and this unsigned necklace has a springring clasp. The spring ring is stamped 1/20 18K GF, and this necklace is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have ...

These elegant earrings by Antonio Pineda have a great modernist design with their gorgeous combination of silver and deep Black Onyx stones. They measure 1/2" X 1/2" and together they weigh 12.2 grams. Hallmarked on both earrings with the Antonio Taxco crown they are in good vintage condition with minor age related wear and tarnish and the screw backs are in good working order. Chic, timeless, and elegant, they are a pair of earrings you will wear for a lifetime.

Fabulous pair of signed Ciner horse form hinged bangle bracelets with fired enameling and glass stones. In the 1960s and 1970s, Ciner specialized in costume jewelry inspired by the enameled gold and jeweled figural animal designs of the fine jewelry maker David Webb. Ciner specialized in producing costume jewelry which exactly simulated fine jewelry. Circa 1965. Both are marked CINER. Goldtone metal with black enameling and glass cabochon stones, with colorless rhinestones. Slide clasps....

This beautiful turquoise necklace is comprised of disk shaped turquoise beads, spaced with black glass beads. It has been recently re-strung and is ready for wear. It has a new sterling silver toggle clasp. The strand measures approximately 23" long. The beads are graduated and measure approximately 3/4" in diameter at the largest; and 1/4" at the smallest. It is in excellent condition and the overall weight is 227.5 grams.

"Lucky eights" appear on these vintage pinwheel circle silver tone cufflinks in the right light. American made, circa 1970, unmarked. Size: 1 3/4" Dia. Condition is perfect.

A lovely vintage 18K yellow gold and diamond ring by Boucheron. The top of the band has a quilted ("matelassé) pattern accented with crossed bands set with brilliant round-cut diamonds (E/VVS2). The setting is heavy and quite comfortable to wear. The interior of the shank is signed “Boucheron” and is marked “Or 750 / 885513912”. The outside of the shank is stamped with the “tete d’aigle” mark and with Boucheron’s maker’s mark.

Origin: France, ca. 1990

Condition: excellent

A stunning pair of 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelets from the "Cometes" line by Chanel Haute Joaillerie. The bracelets are designed as simple band of channel-set brilliant round diamonds punctuated at regular intervals with 5-armed stars, each bead-set with a brilliant round diamond. Though the bracelets appear to be solid, each of the sections is hinged at the star, so the bracelet is flexible and comfortable to wear. The clasps are hidden beneath one of the stars. Each bracelet compr...

A late Victorian 14K rose gold 1" x 5/8" chatelaine pin c1900. This pin weighs 3.9 grams and it is stamped 14K on the pin which closes with a c-clasp; it would have been used to suspend a pendant or watch. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked shipping to ...

Confident in his prowess as a warrior and comfortable in his ceremonial attire this Margot de Taxco silver and enamel Aztec figure can be enjoyed both as a brooch as well as a pendant. Though experimentation with the art of enameling started while Margot was still part of the Los Castillo workshop, it was after her divorce with Antonio that she focused on perfecting it in her own, independent taller. And perfect it she did. So much so that today, when one thinks of Mexican enamel jewelry, one un...

This mid-century buckle bracelet is based on a design which originated with Antonio Pineda. It's a stunning, rarely seen design. Striking, edgy, modernist, gorgeous. Opens wide to easily fit on the wrist. The buckle swings over the notch which fits into the groove on the buckle. Closed, wearable length is about 6 3/4". Width is 1 11/16" at the buckle. Weight is 101.6 grams. Signed and hallmarked "SCH Hecho en Mexico Taxco Sterling", with the eagle assay 1. In very good con...

A nice patina silver belt and gilt gold buckle worn by Peranakan straits Chinese during their wedding ceremony

The feeling of the roaring twenties comes alive when one looks at this original period piece. The 14Kt white gold filigree frame hold an octagonal shell cameo bust of a lady decorated by a collar that is further enhanced by 3 round diamonds. The brooch that measures 1 ½” by 1 7/8” also has a bail, which makes it very versatile since it can be worn as a pendant as well.