Carl Tasha brass crab pendant

1970's

2" x 2 1/4"

Marked Tasha

Excellent vintage condition

Ca 1940 An early sterling bracelet by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. Lovely patina.Marked with the Foss logo, Sterling 116. 7-1/2" x 1/2" ~30.8gr.

Large and heavy cocktail ring in silver plate, with a large rose quartz cabochon. The top of the ring stands .75" above the thick shank. Maked "J Hull." Currently a size 8, but fully adjustable. In good condition with wear and loss to the silver plating. The rose quartz stone has natural inclusions.

Unique hand-wrought sterling silver studio earrings, circa 1950s. Each measures over 1.25" long. Screw-backs. Excellent vintage condition. Unmarked.

Unique and audacious showpiece ring by Jens Asby of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1970s. The design is striking, as is all the work by this famed silversmith. The large, deep blue stone is held by an interesting bracket which is integral to the design. This open-ended sterling silver ring can be adjusted. The large stone (sodalite?) measures approx 1-1/8" by 5/8". The approximage current size is 7. In excellent condition...

This sterling silver bracelet features six handmade panels constructed of four horizontal bands of sterling. The top band is plain and gilded, and is applied to the second band with a textured surface. The third band is decorated with an applied abstract line of silver with three tiny silver beads, and is attached to a fourth undecorated band. The back of each panel is signed D.K. and 925; the panels are connected by scored hinges. The fold-over clasp is very secure and quite tight-fitting...

This sterling silver pendant features a ‘space age’ design with a center amethyst cabochon. The surface is textured and oxidized for a whitish patina; there are a few tiny spots of oxidation. The amethyst is securely prong set. The back of the pendant and the bail exhibit a 925 in a cartouche with the words ‘Industria Argentina,’ which roughly translated means Made in Argentina. The pendant, with bail, measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Gross weight: 8.5 grams

This substantial sterling silver bangle bracelet features a classic mid-century modernist design of an oblong shape with two flattened sides. The sides, however, are thicker and a little more rounded than the more common interpretation. It is marked inside with the Mexico Eagle 1 and the maker’s initials of ESM. The surface exhibits a nicely aged patina, with a hint of tarnish. Inner dimensions are 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/8 inches. Weight: 33.2 grams

These late arts and crafts sterling silver earrings are handwrought and formed as oak leaves with a ‘berry’ at the base. They were made by Albino Manca (1896-1976), an Italian sculptor and metalsmith who lived and worked in both Italy and New York. (There is a statue by him in New York’s Battery Park). The earrings have very secure clip backs, and the mark of A. Manca Sterling is found on the back of one earring. They each measure 1 inch long by 1 inch wide. Gross weight:7.8 grams total

A vintage pair of natural Russian chunk amber cufflinks. These cufflinks measure 1-1/8 x 7/8" and they have chunk amber retaining links joined by metal loops. They are unsigned, and they are 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 slight signs of gentle use. Surface insured shipping to the U.S...

A Victorian sterling wirework ball end bracelet bangle from the 1880s-1890s period. This late Victorian (unmarked but tested) bracelet measures 2-1/4 x 1-7/8" across the interior at rest; it is 3/8" wide at the two ball terminals...

An ornate vintage Edwardian 15K yellow gold brooch with ruby spinels and diamond. This elegant pin is in an ornate banner or ribbon design, and is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1906. This 1-7/8" x 1/2" brooch features two 4 point genuine ruby spinels and a central 2-1/2 point (by gauge) mine cut genuine diamond. It has wirework and ball decoration and the original c-clasp...

A 10k mourning pin with hair circa 1860-70. This unmarked mid-Victorian 10k yellow gold 1-3/4" x 1-1/2" mourning hair brooch features a (tested) 10k yellow gold setting with either an onyx or black enamel ground in which is inserted a blonde hair arrangement under glass. The hair is curled, with gold wirework and seed pearl decoration. This pin has no inscription, it has a c-clasp (the pin is not gold), and it has an attached gold filled safety chain and pin...

A 12k rose gold shell cameo brooch pendant circa 1870-80. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" pin pendant features a maiden carved out of a yellowish-grey shell; it is bezel-mounted in the gold setting (unmarked but tested (both 12k and 15k gold were used as part of the United Kingdom gold standard until 1932). The setting has a gate-latch clasp and a fully swivelling folding loop for wear as a pendant...

A 1970s pewter and glass necklace by Jergen Jensen of Denmark. The 1-7/8" x 1-1/8" pendant is on the 21-1/4" long original chain with a spring-ring catch. The pewter has a soft brushed finish, and the pendant is stamped PEWTER JERGEN JENSEN DENMARK 360 A. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs (please note that the whitish line in the stone is not a crack nor a scratch, it is internal, may be a glass internal mark or a glue line)...

A Victorian 10k rose gold pink coral cameo pin pendant. This late Victorian pale pink coral hand carved cameo pin pendant is circa 1900. The openwork setting on this 1-1/8 x 15/16" pin has a gatelatch clasp and a fully-functional swing-up rotating loop for wear as a pendant. It is stamped 10K on the pin guard, it weighs 4.8 grams, it has a carved Neoclassic portrait, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A vintage pair of signed Christian Dior gold plated 1968 striped agate glass clip-on earrings...

A Victorian RGP or rolled rose gold plate watchchain with a swivel and t-bar circa 1900. This twist style 12" long open link antique watch chain is 1/4" wide and it has a loop drop from the t-bar (which kept the chain in place by being anchored through the vest buttonhole) for suspension of another decorative accessory, either a gentleman's pocket watch or fob or watch key. It would also make an interesting bracelet or necklace. There is a loop marked rolled gold with the maker's mark for Kol...

A large 10K rotating hair brooch with photo 1860-70. This opulent (typically unmarked but tested) 10k yellow gold rotating or turning hair brooch has a photo on the other side. This mid-Victorian 2-5/8 x 2-3/8" pin features a finely plaited brown and blonde hair display on one side and a hand-tinted albumin photograph of a bearded and bald gentleman on the other. Each side is under glass and the center display rotates freely on its perpendicular pivot. It has its original c-clasp and attache...

A Victorian ornate silver and gold plated watch chain circa 1870s. This antique ornate 13-5/8" watchchain is 7/16" wide and it consists of six nickel plated base metal oblong links with fine engraving. Each link is attached by thick loops. Every alternating link has gold plated engraved inserts held with three thin metal bands. It has a swivel and it is unsigned and unmarked. This handsome gentleman's pocket watch accessory is in good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repa...

Hans Hansen KGH future line brooch

Sterling Silver

1930's

2 3/4" long

Marked HaH 925s

Excellent vintage condition

Amethyst stones set off this very large 3.5in. x 2 3/8in. jewel designed by Maestro Horacio de la Parra and is properly hallmarked as shown. This rare piece weighs 16.5 grams and is featured in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO.

A Ladye Fayre engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1940s-1950s. This hand-engraved 5/8" wide bracelet measures 2-3/8" x 2-1/4" across the interior, it has a safety chain and box clasp, and it weighs 23.6 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no monograms, 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 us...

A vintage c1915-20 long link 13-1/4" watch chain in 14k yellow gold. This chain measures 1/16" wide, it has a springring catch (marked 14K) and a swivel (obscured mark), and it weighs 6.4 grams. 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. Surface tracked insured shipping to the U....

A early to mid 19th century period 12k yellow gold watch fob pendant with a shield shaped genuine rock crystal stone. This 7/8" tall fob measures 1/2" x 3/8" across, and it has a genuine bevelled shield shape natural rock crystal stone held with a bezel. The stones has foiling on the back, still visible but dulled and slightly loose with age. It is unmarked but tests as 12k, and it weighs 1.9 grams (the British Empire had 12K as part of their gold standard until 1932). This item is in excell...

Esther Lewittes modernist jewelry sterling and pearl brooch

1950's

3 1/2" x 2"

Marked on verso

Very good vintage condition

Carl Tasha modernist brass buckle

Provincetown, MA

1970's

2 1/2" x 2 3/8"

Marked C.Tasha

Very good vintage condition

This is a beautifully executed, thick silver bracelet that is 1in. wide on the side panels. The piece weighs 29.7 grams and has an airy cut out design and features an amethyst cabachon. It is slightly sizable and fits a 6.5in. to a 7in. the best. Marked Silver Mexico which dates the piece to pre-1948. This example of early Taxco silver work is a classic and displays an aura of elegance to those who gaze upon it.

Decorated with a guilloche design of white enamel enhanced with a geometrical pattern, these sterling silver gilt cufflinks are an example of the fine work of Aksel Holmsen. A curved bridge bar securely connects each side. The enamel shows no loss or scratches; there are some small areas of tarnish along the edges of the silver, which has retained its gilding. The cufflinks are marked on one side of the bridge bars with the term Norne and on the other side with 925 for silver content as well as ...

This late 19th century sterling silver bar pin features suspended medallions of classical profiles and other similar elements, exemplifying the iconic design of George W. Shiebler of New York. This piece was part of Shiebler's Etruscan or Homeric line. It has a secure modified C-clasp on the back as well as the maker’s mark of a winged S, and a design number of 590. It is also marked sterling. The pin measures 3 inches wide by a little over 1 1/2 inches at its longest drop. Weight: 20.9 grams

This sturdy pin is probably the work of an American maker; its Scandinavian style is reminiscent of VikingCraft or early Danecraft. It is well cast, with an original working rollover clasp; it is marked sterling on the back, but no maker’s mark. It measures 2 1/4 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Gross weight: 16.8 grams

Modernist hand crafted sterling, pearl and hematite ring

c. 1950

Size 6

Front measures 1 3/8"

Marked sterling with illegible cypher

Very good vintage condition

This vintage carved black bakelite pendant is 2 3/4" long by 1 7/8" wide. The chain is 16" long. It is 5/16" thick. This pendant and chain are in excellent condition.

This vintage carved bakelite clamp bracelet is 1 1/4" wide on the floral side, 2 3/8" interior length, and 1 11/16" wide. This bracelet is in excellent condition.

These earrings are made of roughly cast concave oval discs. Each drop hangs from a rosette-shaped top and swings freely. Due to the casting process, there are slight differences in darkness among the pieces: The tops exhibit darker oxidation than the drops, and there is a slight difference in shade between the earrings in general. The surface has a brushed finish. The screw backs are marked S835, with an unidentified maker’s mark of what looks like I.Bh. They are probably Norwegian. Each earri...

Ed Wiener - rare modernist brooch

Original blackened patina

2 3/4" 1"

Marked Ed Wiener sterling

Very good vintage condition

Modernist sterling silver ring with inset black onyx

Bold and substantial

Size 9 1/2"

Marked sterling, JAD

Excellent vintage condition

This silver pendant has a delicate, organic quality enhanced by dark-green enameled discs and small orbs that read as stylized buds or sprouts. The silver frame could be sterling, and is coated in some sort of translucent acrylic lacquer. The pendant is unmarked, but definitely hand made. It measures about 1 1/2 inches long by 1 inch wide. Weight: 8.3 grams

Calling all equestrians! The ultimate accessory for your riding outfit is this 18Kt gold riding crop and stirrup bar-pin from the 1920-s. The length of the pin is 2" and at the widest part measures 5/8".

Fabulous articulated bracelet in silvertone rhodium plated white metal / pot metal with large and small square emerald cut invisibly set blue openback unfoiled glass stones and tiny colorless strass stones. Examples of this type of French bracelet are pictured in "European Designer Jewelry" by Ginger Moro. Slide clasp with safety chain. Wearable length is 7 1/2 inches. 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Some colorless stones are dark but all are better than the photos depict. Some s...

Approximately 16in. wearable length this is an older master piece designed by Sigi Pineda and properly hallmarked with eagle for Sigi Pineda. The inside measurement for the neck is 4.25in. wide inside x 5.25in. inside. With 12 gem quality amethyst cabachons 12mm x7mm and weighing 129.8 grams this piece is a crowning jewel for a Mexican silver collector. Simply the best, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This is an impressive Hector Aguilar bracelet. Vintage dated to 1940-45 because of the earlier 990 mark making this one more rare than most. Weighing 51.2 grams and 1 1/8in. wide the chain is heavy and the gage of the medallion is thick silver. I was quite surprised the first time I had this design in my hands because it was a larger piece than anticipated from photographs. A lovely addition fit for anyone's collection.

Featuring bridge-like connectors and open rectangular links, this 1960s sterling silver link bracelet features an abstract design characterized by both lightness and visual heft. It appears to have a lacquered finish to keep the silver bright, and is marked 925 on the back of one rectangular link. Its unusual clasp continues the bridge motif, and points to possibly a European origin. It measures about 7 3/4 inches long by 7/8 inch wide. Weight: 36.2 grams

This linked handmade silver bracelet features a series of hammered, oxidized panels with scalloped edges. The applied decoration consists of leaves and stylized vines in a pinwheel pattern, reminiscent of late arts and crafts design; the pinwheel motif is repeated on the four-lobed connecting links. All elements test for silver except the spring-ring clasp, which is in good working order and appears to be original. The bracelet dates from the 1950s and measures about 7 1/4 inches long by 3/4 inc...

Ray Urban modernist sterling silver brooch

Fausing

Denmark

1 7/8" x 1 1/8"

Excellent vintage condition

Bijoux Jeunesse modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet

Germany

1960's

Interior circumference - 7"

Stands 2 1/8" tall at highest point

Excellent vintage condition, minor surface scratches

A rare, delicately hammered dress clip by the well known Danish silversmith, Erik Magnussen. After working at Gorham and having his own shops in Chicago and New York, he opened a shop in Hollywood and designed for the stars. Returned to Denmark in 1939. This clip measures 1 3/4" long and 1 3/8" across. Marked with the conjoined EM monogram, Sterling, ERIK M. and Hollywood. Spring in clips still holds. Could be converted to a brooch or worn on a chain or neck ring as is. Classic Arts and Cr...

Accessorize from the past with this fine antique gold filled watch chain featuring fancy bead lozenge links and swivel loop, made in American, circa 1894-1895, Marked 1/10 14K Gold Filled; Measures 13" long. Condition is excellent, minor wear.

An 18k diamonds and cornflower sapphires row ring circa 1890. This Victorian period size 6 ring is 18k yellow gold, with genuine natural sapphires and antique sut diamonds. It measures 3/4" x 3/16" across the setting, the two diamonds measure approximately 10 points each by gauge, and the cornflower blue sapphires measure approximately 6 points each (side) and 12 points (central). This ring weighs 2.0 grams, it is stamped 18CT with a CT maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, c...

An Art Deco 14K diamond solitaire ring in 14k yellow and 18k white gold circa 1920s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 3/16" across the diamond, which is a 20 point round brilliant cut stone of VS-2 clarity and F colour, fair cut. This ring is stamped 14K-18K with a maker's mark, it weighs 2.6 grams. It had an independent gemological appraisal for $1000 (from August 2009). This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. T...

This complex bracelet has an almost glitzy appearance that belies its artistry, but gives it a formal look. It is composed of cast rectangular links of two sizes, alternating with organic, anemone-like elements; it looks to have been made from lost-wax casting. It features an iridescent finish that gives it a pinkish tone in some places; on one of the end links, the finishing process has left a darkened area. The bracelet is marked 835 on the underside of the clasp to indicate the standard for s...

Ca 1940 An exquisite bracelet created by Foss during the time he worked for Georg Jensen USA. This is truly a "must have" for any Foss collector. Marked 416A. 7-1/4" x 5/8" ~ 24.3 grams

A phenomenal Edwardian platinum, diamond and amethyst bow brooch by Cartier. Four tromp l'oeil amethyst loops, each surrounded in old European cut diamonds, flank a center 1.08 carat, J/K, VS2 old European cut diamond.

Each of the double loops of the bow appears to be set with two amethysts, but there is in fact only one amethyst on each side. The gemstones are precision-cut to fit perfectly into the platinum setting and give the appearance of being four stones. The amethysts are graded as ...

A classic! 14Kt white gold filigree bracelet centered by an approximately 0.25 Ct square cut diamond and further enhanced by two square cut amethysts. There is a safety on the side of the 6 5/8” long bracelet, which is in excellent condition. Anyone would love this piece of jewelry, who likes the style of the 1920’s

A stunning 14Kt yellow gold and diamond right hand ring from the 1960’s is centered by an approximately 0.55 Ct brilliant cut diamond that has G color and VS1 clarity. The two sides of the center stone are enhanced by 64 pave set brilliant cut diamonds, forming a slightly domed offset semi circle on each side. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.95 Ct. my photography does not do justice to this ring’s style and beauty.

A great example of Victorian Etruscan work displayed on the middle nine links of this 18Kt yellow gold graduated bracelet. The bracelet graduates from the center where the width is 17 millimeters towards the two ends where the width is 9 millimeters. The center five links are further enhanced with eight seed pearls. The length of the bracelet is 8". The top of the bracelet is in very good condition, on the back there are some dents and dimples which are not visible when the bracelet is worn.

Jeweled clasp bracelet made from amazing very big and heavy Lucite beads in a pale amber color which shades for a fabulous ombre effect. The designer Ugo Correani has had his own label since the 1970s, and also has designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix. Hand knotted with matching heavy cord. Marked CORREANI and MADE ITALY. With slide clasp with faux pearls glued around a flower form design of prong set glass stones in topaz an...

This is a Georgian Style Diamonds Ring circa 1960 - 1980 with Classic Pave Diamonds Design. 14K shank & white gold top

Ed Wiener exceptional sterling silver and copper modernist brooch

Crafted early in his career

3" x 1 1/4"

Heavy and expertly rendered

Marked Ed Wiener sterling

Very good vintage condition

Victorian 14k diamond & opals pendant from 1890-1900. This yellow gold pendant has a central diamond and natural opals surrounding it. The stones are all claw-set, and the old European brilliant cut diamond is 30 points, with I-1 clarity and G-H colour. The opals are genuine natural opals, 3.5-3.4 mm. in size and all have excellent blue, green and red colours (quite intense in real life but somewhat muted in our pictures). This pendant was constructed from a Victorian earring, after the mate...