This American-made brooch features three identical medallions with die-stamped heads of helmeted soldiers in the classical style. Each is stamped ‘Sterling’ on the reverse, as well as the bar attached to the C-clasp. It measures a little over 2 3/4 inches long by 1/2 inch wide

Originally designed as a watch pin, this lovely winged creature is nicely molded, with a diamond eye. The reverse shows a C-clasp, and a tiny bit of solder where the watch hook was removed. There is a small nick to the edge, mostly visible from the back. It was probably made in Newark, N.J. It measures 1 inch by 1 inch at its widest points.

A nice quality pin with a graceful design, set with a dyed blue chalcedony. It is American, with a maker’s mark of conjoined JM for Joseph Masaniello, a New York jewelry artisan who worked during the 1940s and 1950s, and was a friend and contemporary of Carl Ruopoli. The pin is formed as stylized calla lilies and leaves, with vine-like curls. It’s a substantial piece and measures 2 3/4 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide.

These 14kt gold earrings have a sassy swing and a lovely warm patina. Both the tops and the drops are of hollow construction so as to not pull on the ear; they have post backs. They measure about 2 1/4 inches long. Gross weight: 7.2 grams

Here is a necklace with a great modernist look by a master jeweler of the period, Ed Levin, who died in May 2008. It is his collar style, set with a cabochon amethyst, and made of a gilded metal. The result is a coppery finish; inside the collar is Levin’s name in script letters and ‘Bronze.’ The well-designed collar is quite comfortable and lies nicely at the base of the neck. It measures 3/8 inch at the front, its widest area, and about 14 inches inside circumference.

These charming earrings were made in Israel of .935 silver; only one is marked. They are decorated in multicolored enamels on a lime green background, with a design of stylized fish defined by applied thin strips of metal or silver. Both earrings appear to have some sort of maker’s mark on each clip back. They measure 3/4 inch in diameter.

Here is a copper necklace with a sophisticated look that works for a variety of occasions. Made by Renoir of California, it lies neatly around the neck like a collar of copper fringe. It is nicely designed with alternating groups of graduated flat links, and has a secure fold-over clasp that bears the Renoir mark. Copper is almost as bright as the day it was made, mostly due to Renoir’s special coating to preserve the metal’s luster. Total length is 15 inches; widest links measure 1 inch...

I have seen other pieces by this maker – whoever it is – and they are always beautifully put together. This pin has hand-applied calla lilies and leaves on a shaped flat back, with lovely detail and nice patina. The safety clasp is secure, and the pin is marked sterling on the back. It measures 1 3/4 inches long by nearly 1 inch at its widest part.

Here is a nicely designed bracelet with a primitive feel and a classy look. It was made by Renoir of California, and has a secure fold-over clasp and the Renoir signature on the back. It lays nicely on the wrist. It measures 7 1/2 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. (See our listings for matching necklace and earrings.)

This bracelet is constructed of six hinged panels designed as leaves and berries, with a fold-over hook clasp. It is marked on the back of the clasp with the Mexican maker’s mark of ETD, which is unidentified. It has a nice warm patina, and two of the berries have very minor impact marks. The bracelet measures 7 1/4 inches long by 3/4 inch wide. Weight: 34.4 grams

Formed in the shape of coral-like branches and set with a gray pearl, this delicate sterling silver pin was made by Otto Robert Bade of New Hope, PA. It is marked ‘Orb’ on the reverse and is secured with a safety clasp. It measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide.

Here is a sterling silver pin of solid modernist design, resembling coral branches, set with a dyed green chalcedony. There is a loop on the back at the top for use as a pendant, and this loop also has an unidentified maker’s mark. It is also marked 925 and has a working safety clasp. It measures 2 inches across. Gross weight: 14.7 grams