Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry (562)

A rare and spectacular bracelet by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs comprised of six sterling silver wired wrapped irregular shaped polished stones - citrine, white quartz, amethyst, topaz, rose quartz and smokey topaz. The stones are large, the white quartz being the longest at 1 1/2" long. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide at the widest stone. The stones are beautiful,smooth, and colorful with lots of natural inclusions...

Stunning and rare sterling ring with intricately carved black onyx by Brazilian landscape architect and jeweler Burle Marx in the "forma livre" (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than being faceted, a technique he invented in 1948. This ring is a size 7 3/4 and may have been sized up at one time but could be sized again. The face measures 1" long and 3/4" wide...

A striking sterling belt buckle by Cochiti Pueblo silversmith Joe H. Quintana. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/4" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 29 grams and is signed as shown. During his lifetime, Quintana was considered one of the most innovative and versatile Native silversmiths. His unique designs, craftsmanship and attention to detail, as exemplified by this piece, earned him a place among the great 20th century silversmiths. You can read about him in the book JOE H...

Sleek and modern sterling and turquoise biomorphic shaped cuff links by Modernist Ed Wiener. The stones are highlighted by being set in a background of oxidation. Suitable for a man or woman, these measure 7/8" by 5/8" and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great mid-century cuff links.

A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide...

Big and bold silver overlay cuff with a precise pattern by Hopi silversmith Manuel Hoyungowa who learned from his famous uncle Preston Monongye and has been creating since the 1970's. Measuring 7" around in the inside plus a 1"opening, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs a sturdy 125 grams. It is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. A stunning cuff.

A very sculptural and tactile sterling bracelet by Macefield. William Mason and Leonard Field were a collaborative effort of artist/jewelers from Winchester, MA. ( the North Shore ) who were most active in the late 40's and 50's. They signed their creations "Macefield". All of their pieces were hand made and one of a kind. This unique bracelet of overlapping planes measures 6" around in the inside plus a 1" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front and tapers to 1" at the terminals...

A monumental, over the top exquisite sterling and azurite cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The six saw tooth bezel set azurite stones are set on top of a row of silver scrolls alternating with large and small silver balls, the bracelet then finished in a frame of plain silver. It measures 6" around in the inside with an additional 1" opening. It is 2 3/8" wide and weighs a hefty 118 grams. This bracelet is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown...

Rare and magnificent sterling and amethyst necklace by Taxco silversmith Felipe Martinez who called his workshop Piedra Y Plata, which he opened in 1950. This necklace predates the opening of the shop. It measures 19" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide. It weighs 92 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the vibrant purple amethysts. Signed as shown. Martinez's workshop was recognized by his peers as one of the best silver shops in Taxco...

Over the top spectacular 940 silver and 7 azurite stone bracelet by Hector Aguilar c. 1940-50. Each stone is alternating with a twisted bar bell shaped silver link and the bracelet terminates with a pin closure and safety chain. Measuring 7 3/4" end to end and 1 1/4" wide, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones which are a vibrant blue/green variation...

Great looking silver overlay cuff bracelet by Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya, 1936-2010. Known for his bold designs of traditional Hopi Indian imagery and symbolism, this cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1/2" wide and in fine original condition. Hallmarked as shown. A highly collectible bracelet from this fine silversmith.

Stunning and rare sterling pendant and matching earrings with intricately carved black onyx by Brazilian landscape architect and jeweler Burle Marx in the "forma livre" (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than being faceted, a technique he invented in 1948. This pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bail and is 1 5/8" wide. The matching clip earrings are 1" by 1". All pieces are in fine original c...

Beautiful and rare sterling and obsidian bracelet by master Mexican silversmith Abraham Paz,c.1930 . Pieces with his own hallmark are rare to find as many of his designs were bought by Fred Davis who then used his own hallmark on the creation. This bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1 7/8" wide. Weighing 73 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone which is a deep brownish green , almost black. Signed as shown. A great opportunity to own a piece by this...

Fabulous long dangling sterling and amazonite earrings designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These earrings are from the 'Future' line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. They measure 2.75" long and have screw backs. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Spectacular earrings !!!

From a private collection in Massachusetts and purchased by the original owner at The Thunderbird Shop,comes this magnificent sterling, turquoise and red coral necklace by Frank Patania Sr., c.1950. Between 2 rows of sterling beads strung on chain are 23 saw tooth bezel set round turquoise and 23 saw tooth bezel set graduated coral pendants suspended from the bottom of the second row of sterling beads. The necklace measures 14 1/2"end to end but an extender could be added if needed. The width i...

A striking 5 strand sterling bracelet with chiseled design terminals by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay who worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. and also worked on his own. The cuff measures 5 1/8" around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" gap. It is 1 5/8" wide in the front and tapers to 1" at the terminals. Fine original condition and signed as shown.

A striking sterling and center turquoise belt buckle by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay who worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. and also worked on his own. This beautiful piece measures 3 3/4" by 2 4/8" and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Weighing 80 grams, it is suitable for a man or women. Signed as shown.

A superb, handmade, sterling bracelet featuring 4 rows of circular links with hanging tubes that all move by Mexican silversmith Teresa Camino. Her work was represented in the William Spratling Maestro De Plata exhibit and can be found on page 65 of the exhibit catalogue. She was the winner of numerous awards in Mexico and the U.S. before her death in 2003. Her work is still being produced by Albino Guitierrez, her long time silversmith and collaborator. However, this bracelet was made by Teres...