Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of elderly biwa (lute) player. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1989. H.6"(15cm) x W.2.125"(5.5cm.) With lute strapped to his back and propped up with a cane, this strolling eldery musician looks composed and serene. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture...

Take her breath away with the simple elegance of this fully hallmarked 1999 Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold and platinum diamond ring. The classic Lucida setting is engraved in the shank with its certificate number and diamond weight. The stone is a cut-cornered square cut 0.51 carat diamond of E color and VS1 clarity. The ring is a size 5 3/4 and it can easily be sized if needed. The official Tiffany certificate accompanies your purchase. Priced well below the original retail price.

SOLD. ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. Precious metals keep going up! Antique faceted 13mm & 5mm rich red cherry beads - that passed the amber electrostatic and acetone test - and precious new fine 18K Gold were used to make these drop earrings. This season's must have red pair of earrings suspends 1.5" and oh how the light travels through as it should. Please note that second picture shows this. SOLD 7/15. Similar can be found here at www.mimideeartwear.com, by searching: amber.

18.K. Solid Gold Ring set with Genuine Heart shaped Ruby @ 0.93 ct. and 21 brilliant Diamonds @ 0.71 ct. total weight and 8 square brilliant Diamonds @ 0.39 ct.total weight.

Japanese Ceramic Contemporary serving deep Charger, or serving dish, 10 3/4" diameter, 1 7/8" high, Persimmon on branches on the thick glaze, heavy weight, condition is good.

Offered is a vintage Paul Harrie rainbow-striped studio glass perfume bottle encased in clear-striated white glass. The bottle is 4 1/4” tall, including the stopper, and 3 " wide. It is faintly signed near the base (as shown) and in like-new condition, with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle retains four silicone base protectors, which are somewhat yellowed from age...

18K. Solid Gold Ring set with very striking Colombian Emerald @ 1.30 ct., 8 square Diamonds @ 0.35 ct. total weight and 34 brilliant Diamonds @ 0.56 ct. total weight

Three very large graduated wood beaded necklaces, all from the same Philadelphia estate, to wear together or separately. All are strung on heavy cord in coordinating colors with matching beads at the ends of the cord. Each is 36 inches long and 1 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This ring is another that I bought decades ago and that one almost never sees. I certainly have not seen one advertised or on a hand. It is a design that I feel resembles wrinkled cloth. According to Georg Jensen, it is no. 10351 and was designed by Gail Spence for Hans Hansen, a jewelry designer whose company later became a part of Georg Jensen. Inside it are printed the Georg Jensen mark in a circle of dots and 925S...

Fabulous luxe big statement 1980s French long sautoir necklace in antiqued slightly matte goldtone metal with double link chain, faux Byzantine coins, double sided, and large poured resin beads in pale yellow and pale lavender, simulating barbaric carved citrine and amethyst stone beads. Marked JACKY DE G PARIS on metal tag. The beads have cast metal ornate caps in the same style as the coins. Continuous strand with no clasp. Long enough to be worn doubled as shown...

1980s clip earrings with Chanel No. 5 logo in a rope twist frame, in goldtone metal. Definitely authentic Chanel, but not marked because of the design; there is no place for the signature Chanel round or oval cartouche because it would show from the front. 1 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

French designer Sonia Rykiel, in business since the 1960s, is known for her luxe casual knitwear. This statement size necklace and matching clip earrings, circa 1990, will add a very glamorous element to any outfit, from work to weekend to occasion. Marked RYKIEL on one leaf of the necklace, the earrings, and marked SR on the necklace clasp. Beautifully made and finished and the same quality as YSL jewelry. With a softly burnished slightly matte finish over hammered surface...

Hand blown iridescent studio glass perfume bottle by Oatman. Late 20th Century. Signed 'Oatman'. Size: 7 in. ht. Beautiful purplish blue iridescent color with controlled bubbles and applied thread work on a petal base, including a long glass applicator/stopper.

Patrice's giraffe has personality! And, he and his 17" necklace are made of wonderful materials: apple turquoise, Bavarian glass, red coral, Mojave green turquoise and 24K gold plate on brass. Pendant is 1 1/2" by 2 1/4" and is chunky. Note the lovely design on the back of the pendant. Earrings are 1" in diameter and are Bavarian glass and Mohave green turquoise with 24K gold plated clips.

Fabulous early signed Monies shoulder sweeping modernist clip earrings in medium to dark brown horn, 1980s. Marked MONIES. The beads are hand knotted with matching thread. Great size -- 6.5 inches long. Excellent condition with some scratches on a few of the beads, which can be worn at the back, and is not noticeable at a short distance. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A vintage Chinese wine table made of Nongmu wood. With Keyfret aprons and stretchers along the base. Carved feet and table perimeter. Beautiful wood grain along the table top.

Age: 20th C

Dimensions: 42" Wide by 34" High by 14" Deep

Vintage European glass from the 1930-40's and brass with gold plate compose this Patrice bracelet.A contemporary American designer, Patrice presents only the finest materials, designs and details. All work by Patrice is of heirloom quality. The bracelet is 7 1/2" long including clasp, and is 5/8" wide.

The look of ancient ivory, antiqued copper-tone metal framing and antiqued gold plate chain, all these in Maya's lovely purse. Add to that jasper, citrine, and wood and metal beads and you have an artwork! Great to wear with jeans and also great with dress up. Note the flat back of the purse which makes it ride nicely against the body. Purse is 5 3/4" wide, 7" high, 2" deep. Chain is 46" long.

Milchglas beaker vase, slightly conical and enameled with flowers, a faithful copy of the milchglas made in 18th century Bohemia. Produced for the Novy Bor museum in Czechia. Height "3 1/3 / 8.5 cm. Condition: fine.

Kenneth Lane pierced earrings in slightly matte goldtone metal with a hammered design, in a tribal style. With attached paper hang tag marked KENNETH LANE COUTURE COLLECTION. From an estate. I am also listing a similar necklace from the same estate. Great size -- 3 5/8 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A stunning Genuine Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire @ 1.80 ct. and a Genuine Ceylon Canary Yellow Sapphire @ 2.03 ct. TOI et MOI 18 K. Gold (6.60 gr.) Ring flanked with 32 Genuine Diamonds @ 0.35 ct. total weight

Aquamarine & Amethyst bracelet with charm was designed, made by and signed: Sterling - Mimi Dee. 22k Gold on Sterling Vermeil was used as accents and all total approx 200 Carats of lush cool ocean blue green dreamy mossy aquamarine (a beryl) and just yummy amethysts, both magical gemstones. You won't be able to stop touching or looking at them. Priced separately:
(A) Bracelet approx 140 carats - 8 1/4" interior. 295 ;
(B) Ear/135...

Super chic modernist French statement size laminated Lucite asymmetrical bangle bracelet in opaque green and transparent honey color, signed (illegibly) by the artist. 1980s. Round on the inside circumference and the walls are thicker at one side and taper on the other on the outside. Very well made and finished couture artisan piece with invisible laminating. 2 1/2 inches inside diameter on the thinner side and 2 3/4 inches inside diameter on the thicker side...

Offered is a triangular Paul Harrie studio glass perfume bottle with a violet chamber encased in clear and opaque black glass with three facets and a tall angular stopper. The bottle is 5 3/4" tall, with the stopper, and 2 ¾ "wide. It is signed and dated on the bottom as shown, in like-new condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted, and retains four silicone base protectors...

Offered is a hand-blown Sommerso studio glass perfume bottle by Roger Gandelman. The bottle has a ruby chamber encased in clear glass with a gold luster finish, two cut facets that expose the chamber, and a simple, clear glass teardrop stopper. The bottle is 5 ¾ " tall, including the stopper, and 2 ½ " wide, signed and dated on the base as shown, and in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs noted...

A handmade studio piece with a rectangular top mounted with a lavender stone that tests as tanzanite or chalcedony. The work has a roughness to it, but the ring is sturdy and the stone is very secure. The ring is unmarked, but tests definitively as sterling silver. The top of the ring measures 1 1/8 inches long by 5/8 inch wide. It is a size 5 1/2.

A really attractive modern ring in 10k white gold with rose gold highlights. This size 6 ring features a central area of genuine black 2 point (by gauge) diamonds with flanking rows of white diamonds. This ring measures 1-1/8 5/8" across the diamonds array, it weighs 4.0 grams, it is stamped JWBR 10K, and it 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...

Stunning signed Iradj Moini necklace with dark reddish purple melon carved graduated genuine ruby beads, and a genuine dark blue sapphire bead, and a carved reeded green genuine beryl bead on the other side. The rubies are wired in dark goldtone metal, and the sapphire and beryl are mounted in dark antiqued goldtone metal stations set with smaller cabochon stones, rubies at the beryl and emeralds at the sapphire, and crystal accent stones. Marked IRADJ MOINI. Hook clasp with ruby cabochon and ma...

Stunning 18K. Solid Gold (76.5 gr.) Necklace set with one genuine oval deep red ruby @ 1.10 ct and 16 diamonds @ 0.22 ct. New.

This intricately designed art deco style 18Kt white gold and diamond engagement ring is centered by a 1.25Ct GIA certified square cut diamond. The square shaped modified brilliant cut stone that has the appearance of a princess cut has H color and VVS1 clarity. The striking open work design of the setting is further enhanced by 78 smaller round diamonds. The total weight of all diamonds is 1.82Ct. The ring is a size 6 ½ and can easily be sized.

Offered is a simple but elegant Michael Trimpol egg-shaped studio glass perfume bottle with a vibrant pink chamber encased in colorless glass, matching pink lip, and a large clear glass ball stopper. The bottle is 6 ½ " tall, including the stopper, and 3 1/4 " wide. It is signed and dated on the base as shown and in excellent condition, with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Michael Trimpol was introduced to glass working during high school. He pursued a career in st...

Offered is a James Clarke blown studio glass perfume bottle with two facets, a clear chamber encased in clear glass with ultramarine blue ribbons, and a simple round clear glass stopper. The sides of the bottle are frosted, which frames the blue ribbons. The bottle is 4 3/8 “tall, including the stopper, by 2 ¾ “wide. It is in very good to excellent condition, with minor scuffs to the frosted glass and minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use, with no other scratches, chips,...

Mosser Glass Company made this pair of bookends. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Fabulous Bottega Veneta large shoulder bag in finely woven very soft and flexible black natural straw or rope cord, with black leather trim and goldtone hardware. Circa 1990 or later. Marked BOTTEGA VENETA MADE IN ITALY and with black glazed cotton lining. The strap has a stiched stationary decorative knot, and can be extended to cross body length. Divided interior with magnetic close on one side and interior zip pocket. With signed dust bag (not pictured). Guaranteed authentic. 12 i...

Four strand vintage glass beaded necklace in glowing colors, including pale translucent opal, chartreuse green and yellow, blue, pale peach pink, red orange, and orange. Also with colorless beads. All beads are glass. 1980s. With silvertone metal mounted terminals with matching opaline cabochon stones and opaline beaded extender chain and hook close. A fabulous stunning statement. 34 inches wearable length about about 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Pho...

Gilded Cross Pendant, 1 1/2" long, 1 1/8" wide, 1/8" thick, etched design in front and in good condition.

Fabulous huge carved Lucite cuff bracelet by the contemporary artist Patricia Von Musulin. Not marked but very recognizable as her work. Asymmetrical design in solid heavy Lucite, with a different look from every angle. Great size -- 2 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches thick. Inside circumference is 7 inches including the gap which is 1 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. There is a tiny scuff on one edge; shown in one photo but not visible when worn. Photos enlarged to show detail. Displ...

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a superbly carved sandalwood Ganesh from the city of Jasailmer in the Rajasthan region of India. Ganesh, the Hindu God of Wisdom, is revered by the entire religion regardless of sect, and is depicted here atop a tiered double lotus throne, in one of his typical incarnations with his easily recognizable elephant head, regal headdress, and accompanied by a snake and his rat transports.

When we travel to collect pieces, we shop with a very discerning ...

Very elegant 18K. Gold earrings set with 178 Pave Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 2.01 ct. total weight, 66 Pave Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 0.44 ct and 2 Genuine Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphires @ 1.31 ct. total weight. Double feature: Clip and/or for pierced ears!

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of Daikoku, God of Wealth & one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1988. H.5.5"(14cm) x W.3.625"(9.25cm.) Very Good condition, small paint crack on right shoulder. Daikoku stands poised with raised mallet, his magic hammer that creates an explosion of gold when struck. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture. They say the town’s name “mi’ (3) “haru” (spring) comes from t...

Val Bertoia bronze wire brooch

1980s

2 1/2" x 3"

Crafted from a single length of bronze wire this unique brooch is a true statement piece by a world renowned artisan

Excellent condition

Unmarked but guaranteed - purchased by us at an affiliated art gallery in Allentown, PA in the mid to late 1980s

The son of Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia, is an artist and sculptor in his own right

Bertoia studied engineering early in his caree...

Very striking solid 18K. gold earrings set with 2 genuine golden Ceylon Yellow Sapphires @ 1.38 ct. total weight, Black Onyx and 68 Pave Diamonds @ 0.87 ct. total weight. Double feature: Clip and/or for pierced ears!

Composed of linked hand-forged curved pieces with an A-shaped pendant decorated with applied sterling beads, this 1980s necklace has a strong presence. Hinged bars make it comfortable to wear and cause it to drape nicely around the neck. It is marked sterling on the back with an engraved initial A, probably the maker’s mark. The necklace has an internal circumference of about 15 inches; the pendant drops about 2 ¼ inches. Weight: 41.2 grams

The pair of cups in contrasting color black and white. Each measuring 4” diameter Czech Mid Century …Quillen

A stunning PLATINUM RING with 3-Tone 18K. Gold (Yellow Gold, White Gold and Pink Gold) Braid inset. Very fine workmanship! Size: 7

Dramatic sterling silver necklace featuring 5 lock escutcheons and 2 keys, by noted designer Jessica Kagan Cushman. Necklace length 17", pendants vary in size, each roughly 2" x 1 1/2". Signed on attached tag and on backs of pendants with designer's initials. Necklace and pendants are sterling, unmarked, but guaranteed silver. The rings holding each pendant are gold, also unmarked. Heavy chain, lobster claw closure. Each pendant is in the shape of an elaborate antique escutcheon plate, all...

ALL metal is 18K Gold. Precious metals keep going up! Antique faceted 12mm rich red cherry beads - light as a feather as they should be that passed the amber electrostatic and acetone test - and precious new fine 18K Gold were used to make these drop earrings. This season's must have red pair of earrings.
1 1/8" including the small precious metal shepherd's hook. Oh how the light sparkles and travels through as it should. Please note that the second and third picture shows the light. P...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a superb original and signed acrylic painting on canvas depicting an Indonesian Barong Dance, deaccessioned from the Agung Rai Museum in Ubud, Bali in 1997.

The Barong Dance is one of those wonderful and almost magical expressions of Indonesian mythology, where themes of good and evil are pitted against one another through a cultural tale played out as a dance. According to the tale, an evil sorceress named Rangda summons her army to go after Erlangga, ...

A piece of cloth with many kinds of cotton shibori fragments. It shows several kinds of shibori techniques. All machine-sewn. In excellent condition but white parts are slightly changed to pinkish because of the color bleeding. The second half of the 20th century. 45cm x 2m

Solid 18K. Gold Ring (3.42 grammes) set with one Genuine Ceylon Blue Sapphire @ 1.53 ct. and 26 Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 0.21 ct. total weight.

Viking Glass Company made this Madonna from 1980-81. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

An 18K. Gold Ring Set with one intense Red Pigeon Blood Genuine Oval Ruby @ 4.60 ct., and 14 Genuine Brilliant Cut Diamonds @ 0.83 ct. total weight. Ring size 7 (54).

Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Red Maple design Square Dish, 5" square, 4 corners are upright, red Maple leaves on dark brown unglazed Ceramic base, the condition is good.

Stunning Solid 18K. Gold Ring (6.94 grammes) set with one heart shaped Genuine Ceylon Yellow Sapphire @ 2.39 ct. and 10 tapered Diamonds @ 0.54 ct. total weight

14K GOLD leverbacks. Gold keeps going up! For alexandrite or saphiret art glass collectors and those who must own the "only one", consider this original pair of earrings. Unusual color change - No AB coating - Swarovski crystals change ala alexandrite or Saphiret art glass, in that the changes in these are from mauvy peachy pink to light aqua ish celery ish depending on fluorescent or natural light were used to make this original pair. Please view all images to experience the changes!
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Most attractive 18 K. White Gold Pendant set with 10 Genuine Pink Ceylon Sapphires @ 3.94 ct. total weight and 99 Pavé Diamonds @ 1.33 ct. total weight. Dazzling!

Incredible monumental tribal style bib necklace by Masha Archer with long double layered strands of Chinese turquoise beads, red and blue glass chevron beads, and goldtone and silvertone cast metal openwork beads, dropping from an engraved silvertone metal collar with an elephant motif, with multi strands of matching red and blue glass beads, and metal beads, attaching to the collar. Marked MASHA ARCHER SAN FRANCISCO and numbered. 1990s. Each ring attached to the collar has two strands of beads....

This fine box is made of ivory by the renown, Cape Cod scrimshaw artist, Gerry Dupont. He usually works with the whale tooth; but, sometimes displays his art on / with other pieces. This small box measures 2" x 1 1/2" and is just under 1" deep. The slightly convex top displays Dupont's fine and brilliant, clipper ship art. Dupont is most wellknown for his whale's tooth scrimshaw, but; he also, rarely, works his magic on other pieces. This great box is signed DUPONT and is in excellent condi...

Nantucket woven rattan basket or purse having 2 scrimshawed ivorite plaques, one features a sailing ship with the inside plaque featuring Marblehead Harbor. This basket has a swing handle, leather hinges and a wood base. Made in Rhode Island, it is signed Farnum on the bottom and a penny glued inside dates the basket 1996. Measures 11" long x 8" high with the handle down.

A GENUINE SANDBLASTED PLATINUM RING SET WITH 5 GENUINE BRILLIANT DIAMONDS @ 0.05 ct.TOTAL WEIGHT. RING SIZE: 5 3/4