Composed of an oval chrysoprase cabochon drop with three smaller chrysoprase cabochons decorating the delicate chain. The large drop is mounted in a silver setting with an Egyptian motif of a phoenix and lotus blossoms. The chain features molded rosettes. A secure spring-ring clasp has replaced an older, less secure box clasp. The necklace is unmarked but tests as silver; it is most likely European and dated conservatively...

A delicate art deco bracelet of carved carnelian discs and rings; the carved discs may be late 19th century. The chain is not marked but tests as silver. All carnelian pieces are in excellent condition; the bracelet appears hardly worn. It measures 7 ½ inches long; the rings, a little over ¾ inch in diameter.

The glass inserts of this bracelet give off a peacock blue iridescence, and is very much reminiscent of labradorite or other quartz-like stone. The cabochons are set within silver frames with tiny sawtooth edges. One is chipped on the back (see photo), but can’t be seen from the front, and is stable. The spring-ring clasp is in good working order; it is vintage, although it may not be original to the piece...

A quirky set of sterling silver top hats with intersecting canes, decorated with white glass cabochons. The hats are made of cut and folded lightweight sheets of silver; the canes are more substantial pointed sterling silver rods. The pin is marked sterling on the back; the mark is obscured partially by the applied cane. The earring screw backs are marked silver on the screw tops. All findings are original and secure. Total weight: 9.8 grams

This sterling silver bracelet exhibits quality workmanship that points to a European origin. It is comprised of nine linked discs decorated with exquisite bands of turquoise tour a guilloche enamel work. Each disc is ringed by sharply embossed frames of flowers and leaves. The double-hook clasp is very secure. The bracelet measures 7 inches long. It is unmarked except for the word ‘Silver’ impressed on each end disc; the silver tests definitely as sterling. Gross weight: 20.5 grams

This sterling silver barrel chain features a large spring-ring clasp as well as an art deco safety chain and closure. A sterling silver rectangular plaque for engraving is also attached; it bears what appears to be the mark for the New Jersey firm of the Forstner Chain Corp. The watch chain itself is unmarked; the large spring ring is marked sterling. The barrel chain measures 16 ½ inches, including the spring ring. Weight: 15.9 grams

This delicate sterling silver bangle is composed of a thin, engraved flexible wire band that winds around 21 ½ times. The wire threads through small rings that serve to keep the bangle shaped. There is a slight give to the bracelet that enables it to go over the wrist. The wires are engraved with a floral decoration all around, with a silver bead at each end. The bracelet is 2 ½ inches in diameter with about a 7 1/2-inch internal circumference; it is about ½ inch wide at the terminals...

This delicate link bracelet features four oval cabochons, each prong-set in a decorative sterling frame. Sterling openwork panels, each set with a single marcasite, connect the frames. The sharply molded settings evoke a Victorian feel. The spring-ring clasp is secure, and is marked sterling; one of the connecting panels is also marked sterling on the back. The bracelet measures about 7¼ inches long by about 5/8 inch wide.

This delicate link bracelet is nicely decorated with niello stripes. Each ovular open panel is connected by secure fold-over links that are plated in pink gold. Aside from some minor loss to the gilding, the bracelet shows very little wear; the niello work is completely intact. The clasp is a secure tongue and groove; the safety chain may be a later addition, with one attached bale showing more solder than the other. The back of one panel exhibits impressed marks of 800 (partial) and 1B...

This working silver whistle features an overall embossed design of scored diamond shapes. It is unmarked but tests for silver; it is probably .800 silver. The whistle measures 1 3/4 inches long, including the bale, by 1 1/2 inches around. It contains a cork ball. Gross weight: 9 grams

This filigree sterling silver bracelet features a large cabochon amethyst. It was made by Shiman Mfg. Co. of Newark, N.J., under the brand name Esemco. The slide clasp is very secure and easy to maneuver. There is an inclusion in the amethyst, but no surface wear or damage. When closed, the interior circumference of the bracelet measures about 7 1/4 inches; the clasp opens the bracelet to 2 3/4 inches wide. It is 5/8 inch wide at the amethyst, which sits about 1/4 inch high.

These sturdy sterling silver cuff links are boldly molded with vertical lobes on each end of a blimp-like shape. They are marked sterling on the oblong bridge links, and are nicely finished with rolled edges. They are conservatively dated, and could be older. Each side measures 7/8 inch long by 1/4 inch wide. Total weight: 6.1 grams