Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry (562)

An amazing ring by famous Zuni artist John Gordon Leak. His work was prominently featured in the 1975 Sotheby's auction of the C.G. Wallace collection. John Gordon Leak was most well-known for his knifewing and dragonfly images. The central knifewing image is inlaid with shell and turquoise within a black jet background. Fine twisted wire graces the outer silver frame. The ring has a triple split shank and is a size 6 3/4-7. There is no missing inlay. All original condition...

A rarely seen vintage Antonio Pineda bracelet with trapezoid shaped 970 links each having a round amethyst ball. It measures 7" end to end and is 1" wide. Weighing 116 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the amethysts and an intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A must have bracelet for the Antonio collector.

This is a beautiful and rarely seen sterling bracelet designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen. The circular links all seamlessly connect and move and flow. They terminate with an ingenious screw bolt clasp. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1/2" wide and weighs 103 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A stunning Danish Modernist bracelet.

Big , bold and beautiful cuff with silver overlay and center cluster of turquoise stones by Hopi Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 40's and is best known for his traditional Hopi patterns. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 3/8" opening. It is 2" wide and weighs a hefty 113 grams. The center frame of stones measures 2" vertically and 1 1/2" horizontally. Beautiful natural turquoise stones free of chips or cracks...

Wonderful vintage Georg Jensen " Amoeba" bracelet no.89 designed by Henning Koppel. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs a very substantial 136 grams. The biomorphic links are thick, so closed fits a 7" wrist. Fine original condition and signed as shown. This is mid-century modern Scandinavian design at its very best.

Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling "Amoeba" earrings no. 125 designed by Henning Koppel. These are bold and dramatic screw back earrings measuring 2" long, 1 1/4" wide, and weighing 23 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. These earrings are quite rare and a perfect match for the Jensen "Amoeba" bracelet if you are lucky enough to own one.

A beautiful sterling cuff with center turquoise stone set in an 18k bezel by second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. This comes in its' original box from the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, NM. This is a solid cuff weighing 96 grams. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a masterpiece.

Rare original vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling ring no. 443 designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube circa 1970. This ring is from the 70's and not a re-issue. It is a size 5 and in fine original condition. Weighing 9 grams, the face of the ring is 1" diameter. Signed as shown. Torun designs are always striking and remarkable.

Very beautiful and early Fred Davis sterling and Rhodonite ring. This same ring, with an amethyst stone, is featured on page 27 of the 4th edition of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1930. The face of the ring measures 1" wide and 3/4" long and it is a size 6. Weighing 14 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great addition to a Mexican Silver collection.

Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark. Julian Lovato has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This ring is a size 7 1/4 and the face measures 1/2" long and 7/8" wide...

A lovely sterling ridged, high domed ring from the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Kalo that opened in 1900 and closed in 1970. It is currently a size 7 but could be sized. Weighing 18 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. An elegant ring from this important Chicago silver workshop.

An outstanding vintage sterling and multi stone inlay bracelet by Navajo Jim Harrison who began creating in the early 1980's. Preston Monongye and Jessie Monongye shared their techniques with him and he credits his success to them, having helped him open his mind to his own designs. The influence of Jesse Monongye is particularly evident in this piece. Measuring 5" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4", it is 1/2" wide...

A wonderful sterling pin/pendant by the Swedish designer Rey Urban for the Danish company A. Fausing. It is three dimensional and very tactile. Measuring 2" by 1 3/8", it weighs 15 grams and is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great industrial design.

Wonderful Art Deco design in this vintage sterling Georg Jensen Denmark pin no. 230 designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen. It is a small pin measuring 1 1/2" by 7/8". Fine original condition and signed as shown. An unusual and not often seen Jensen pin.

Very rare and highly collectible "Bubbles" cuff designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. circa 1980. Using the inlaid mixed metal art of Damascene, the bracelet is comprised of gold, silver and iron. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 3/4" wide and weighs 26 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A truly amazing piece.

This is a big, bold, gorgeous sterling and turquoise ring by notable second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. The ring is a size 7 and the face of the ring measures 1 3/8" long and 1" wide. Weighing a very solid 22 grams, the ring is in fine original condition and the beautiful stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a treasure.

A beautiful sterling and large center turquoise stone by Navajo Kee Joe Benally who began producing pieces in the 1950's. This bracelet was made by him during his time as a benchsmith at the Woodards Indian Shop. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 3/4" wide at the front middle area of the stone and tapers to 1/2" at the terminals. Weighing 59 grams, it is in fine condition and signed as shown...

Rare original vintage sterling necklace designed by Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen Denmark c.1954. Each link is a double disc and the seamless closure provides a continuous look on the neck. It is design no. 124 and measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1/2" wide. Weighing 135 grams it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Gorgeous in every way. A true find for any Jensen collector.