Of hollow construction and graduated thickness, with angular sides. The top surface of the bracelet has been machine-etched in a tight zig-zag pattern. The hinge has a good spring and the bracelet has retained its shape and sits nicely on the wrist. The inner circumference measures 7 inches; the bracelet opens to 1 ½ inches to slide over the hand. It is light and comfortable to wear, with a classic neat look. It has the Italian post-1968 mark for sterling. Weight: 15.6 grams

A delicate setting surrounds a bold, vibrant blister pearl in this small Art Nouveau pin. It is securely bezel-mounted and framed by a graceful, scroll motif. The pearl is in lovely condition, with hardly any signs of wear. The C-clasp is quite secure and the pin stem very sturdy; it is marked sterling on the back. The pin measures 1 ¼ inches long by 5/8 inch wide; the blister pearl protrudes about 3/8 inch.

This chain is nicely hand-constructed with cast curled pieced that are reminiscent of the applied and hand-worked French chains of the turn of the 20th century. This one appears to be a bit later; the beading looks to have been cast with the rest of the elements and connected with hand-formed S-shaped links. It has a hand-formed hook closure, and a substantial feel. There is a partial mark for .800 silver on the hook...

Six silver panels frame embossed, hand-painted porcelain panels. They depict four chrysanthemums and two orchids, in shades of pink and purple, white, yellow centers all on black backgrounds. The bracelet was made by the Toshikane company of Japan, as marked on the box clasp. The metal has been tested for silver; the ring links between the panels are secure. The clasp is in good working order and the bracelet still has its original safety chain...

A clever design composed of three forged wires terminating in curls at each end. The bracelet is handmade and quite sturdy. It bears a mark inside one curl of a three-lobed cypher and STG, possibly for sterling. The metal shows a very strong test for silver. The bracelet has a 6 ½-inch internal circumference, which includes a 1 1/4–inch opening; it is ¼ inch wide. Weight: 21 grams

Composed of delicate, sectional curved bars with ring links. Each piece bears the unidentified maker’s mark of GHS and the sterling mark and Mexico marks; the necklace also has what looks like an eagle 3 mark. Both pieces have secure hook and ring clasps. The necklace is 18 ½ inches long; the bracelet measures 7 ¼ inches long. Weights: necklace, 24.6 grams; bracelet, 10.1 grams

A classic circle pin with nicely detailed molded acorns and curling leaves. It has a secure rollover clasp. The pin measures 1 ¾ inches in diameter. Gross weight: 10.6 grams

An impressive hinged bracelet with an industrial design based on machine-age influences. It is of hollow construction, with each angular piece connected by pins of base metal. The hidden clasp, composed of a hooked piece that neatly engages a hinge pin, seamlessly continues the alternating geometrical peaks of the bracelet. The safety chain appears to be original to the piece; the bale connecting the chain to the bracelet is slightly bent...

A dramatic, wide cuff set with oval pieces of turquoise-colored glass cabochons in beaded bezel mounts. The cabochons alternate with pairs of stud-like protrusions that contrast with the Victorian-like settings. The cuff is unmarked, but looks to be a white base metal on the inside with a good bit of surface wear and bubbling; the outer portion is silverplated and shows tarnish. One of the cabochons exhibits chips at the edge of the mount, but is stable (see Photos 1 and 3)...

A set of three cuff bracelets, each composed of sterling silver frames bearing applied half-spheres mounted with abalone. They are unmarked, but test definitively for sterling and are probably Mexican. Each has applied silver balls at the terminals; each ball exhibits dents of various sizes, but none that are destabilizing or stress the metal. There is a roughness to the construction, and the shape of each bracelet is substantially intact...

A studio piece, of a geometric lattice-like design set with a dyed blue chalcedony in a secure bezel mounting. The spring-ring clasp is secure and marked 925 for sterling; the oblong panels links by chain also test strongly as silver. The necklace measures 18 inches long, with a 3-inch-long center drop. Gross weight: 38.8 grams

A charming design, nicely molded and enhanced with oxidation. The eyes are composed of turquoise enamel. The rollover clasp is very secure. The pin is unmarked, but tests definitively for sterling silver. It measures 1 ½ inches long by 1 ¼ inches at its widest area. Weight: 11.6 grams