Two(2) carved large Natural Rose Quartz Beads, floral design, 25mm(1" diameter).
Seven(7) carved and painted various size of ivory beads, largest carved bead-22mm diameter, medium painted landscape, red flower pedals and Chinese character beads-8mm, smallest beads-6mm, total nine(9) beads, these beads have been the private estate collection since 1960's, the condition is good.
Seventeen(17) large oval shape carved ivory Beads and matching Clasp, 24mmx16mm(7/8" x 5/8"). This old choker has been in the private estate since 1960's, the condition is good.
Malachite Natural carved large Bead, carved "Shou" Chinese Character on both sides, 22mm(7/8" diameter)
Two(2) large natural rough form Turquoise Beads, polished, approximately 40mm x 32mm(1 1/2" wide). Only two(2 are available shown in the pictures.
Two(2) large Natural Turquoise Beads, long bead-36mmx18mm(1 1/2"x5/8" diameter), pebble-36mmx28mmx17mm(1 3/8"x1 1/16"x5/8") in good condition.
This is a massive Yves Saint Laurent galalith bead necklace withgold and enameled deep red metal spacers. It is 21" (54.2cm) long including the chain & hook (but not including the YSL metal tag). The center bead is 1" (2.9cm) in diameter. The outer beads are 7/8" (2.7cm) in diameter. They are strung on a fine gold chain. Each of the enameled spacers is a hair over 1/4" (.6cm) wide.
As mentioned above, there is a YSL metal hang tag at the end of the necklace...
This stunning, one-of-a-kind, runway necklace is a rare piece of Mary McFadden jewelry.
In the catalog of her 2009 show: MARY MC FADDEN: GODDESSES, at the National Museum of Women In The Arts, she is decribed as"...frequently referred to as a “design archeologist,” McFadden has created more than 100 collections...
Dating from the mid 1960's, this is a stunning 3 strand faux pearl necklace with an elaborate gold tone pave and emerald & sapphire cabochon clasp.
The shortest strand--including the clasp--is 16" (41cm) long. The clasp is 1 1/4" (3.6cm) wide and the pearls are 10mm in diameter. The gilt metal clasp has pave rhinestones and deep blue and emerald green unfoiled cabochons. The pearl strands are hand knotted. The necklace is signed on the back of the clasp with the K.J.L...
Copper and enamel pendant, an early piece by Finnish Pentti Sarpaneva (1925-78). PS, a brother of Timo S, started out as a graphic artist. In his thirties he became a designer of jewels. The “eye” enclosed in a round or square shape is a recurrent theme in his jewelry designs. The little spikes are mobile. Another pendant with an “enamel eye” has recently been seen on the net, signed Pentti Sarpaneva and Hand Made. This pendant, however, is unsigned. Width "1 ½ / 4 cm...
A pair of dress clips made of matted glass and chrome in the "industrial" or “machine” style of the 1930's. Length "3/ 7.7 cm, diameter "1/ 2.8 cm. Condition: fine.
Ivorine and faux tortoise hair comb, unsigned, c 1940 or earlier. Height "5/ 12.5 cm. Condition: fine.
Interesting early Deco gilt metal pendant of Chinese shape. The front with an enameled motif of a lady with Chinese hairstyle busy with needlework in front of a smoking scenser, all within a keyfret border. The back with a cracked ice border surrounding a willow tree and ducks in a pond. Probably French, around 1920. Width "1 ½ / 3.7 cm. Condition: fine, except for a darker spot to the back, visible from a certain angle (cf. last photo).
French Art Déco gilt copper brooch or pin, c 1930-40. Elegant design of a troubadour, a lute-player in medieval costume. Height "2/ 5 cm. Condition: fine.
A necklace in the jewelry style first made popular by the Komai family, damascened in silver and 24 K gold, made in the 1940’s or 50’s. Length "15 / 38 cm. Condition: fine.
Large Natural Amber Pendant, Butterscotch light color, 1 3/8" high, 7/8" wide, 1/2" deep, made to a necklace with black rope.
Pair impressed mark 925 Sterling mounted and synthetic Amber color drop earrings, 2" long-overall height, 1/4" thick, in good condition
Pair of natural Amber Earrings, 3/8" wide somewhat faceted shape with gilded silver mount. The condition is good.