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A vintage cuff bracelet and/or pendant in the style of Ken Beldin in patinated copper and brass with central pottery heads. Both pieces are signed Xochitl Mexico. There have been some documented Beldin pieces also signed Xochitl and it was noted that she may have been his wife or mistress. Although these pieces are not signed Beldin, the quality and design reflect his work.

May purchase these pieces individually or as a set.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" in diameter and is suspended from a...

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5376, with blue confetti enamel. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Measure 7/8" high and 3/4" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5376. Also marked with Eagle #16.

Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition with some tarnish. Hard to find design.

Please see our listing for a similar Margot brooch with blue confetti enamel.

An interesting pair of sculptural mixed metals pierced earrings by the New York jeweler, Marci Zelmanoff.

These earrings have sterling wire details and sterling shepherd ear wires. Measure 2" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Both earrings are signed Marci Zelmanoff and with some sort of code which looks like 02-Z64. Hard to read.

They are in fine condition. Her pieces are quite rare.

An exceptional vintage large copper pendant with blue and green stone inlay depicting a horse and woman by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cord.

The pendant measures 5" across and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay and turquoise colored beads in the woman's earrings. Great contrast of verdigris and copper.

The leather cord measures 23" long and hoo...

A wonderful vintage large copper and brass pendant depicting an acrobat by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from leather cords.

The pendant measures 4" across and 3" tall. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay in the body and the small ball he is jumping over. Great contrast of verdigris and copper.

The leather cords measure 15" long on each side and tie at the back.

Ken Beldin, Tenencing...

A vintage pair of kinetic figural screw back earrings by Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper, silver and patinated brass. Measure 2 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Ken Beldin etched on the back of the brass part, hard to read. Screw backs hold securely. Fine example of his work.

A rare pair of vintage copper and brass pendants by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cords.

The hourglass shaped pendant measures 2 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest. Depicts an antelope or deer in copper overlay against a verdigris background. Great contrast of textures and colors. The leather cords and connectors measure 12 1/2" on either side. Ken Beldin, and maybe Tenenci...

A vintage hammered sterling silver circles necklace and bangle bracelet in the style of the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. These examples are both signed 'jb' and sterling, but it is unclear who this was and if they had any relationship to Lewis. They are even signed the same way but with jb instead of the crossed JL.

The necklace has a lightly hammered texture, circles are various sizes. Measures 18" long with the widest circle measuring 7/8". Very delicate, weighs 8 gr. ...

A choice of a pair of vintage earrings or hook bracelet from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. May purchase individually or together.

The screw back earrings measure 1/2" across. They hold securely. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist on the back of the screw part. You can see the hammer marks that the artist is known for.

The bracelet measures almost 8" around and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 9 gr. The bracelet has a da...

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. Made up of multiple circles at different heights and contrasting textures. You can see the light hammering around the edge.

Measures about 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Heavy and substantial. Weighs 38 gr. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. It is marked under the pin making it difficult to photograph.

Very nice condition. Have seen a few others in this series an...

An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp. Slight bend on the pin. A similar De Patta brooch can be seen in the Philips de Pury Design Auction dated May 24, 2007, lot number 189....

An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.

Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" at the widest. Has darkened textured areas in contrast to shiny polished sterling. Can be worn on either wrist depending if you...

A Fine Etching on wove paper "Fruhlingsabend" (Spring Evening) by the well regarded Art Nouveau artist, Heinrich Vogeler (1872-1942). Image size about 4 3/8" by 7 3/8", overall paper about 7 1/2" by 10 1/4". Pencil signed lower right and monogrammed in print. Rare and beautiful.

A bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Pendant measures almost 2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Marked Made in Finland on the back of the pendant. Chain measures 27" long and has a hook closure. Nice warm patina. We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

An interesting pair of Sterling Silver artist made dangle clip earrings with 18K gold detailing. There are alternating cubes of sterling and flag shaped dangles. The dangles have 18K gold on the front.

Measure 1 7/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. Clips hold securely. Marked Sterling and 18K on the back of dangles. Also signed by the artist with what looks like 'Ruth Goodman'. The back of the clips are signed sterling.

Lots of movement when worn. Nice contrast between the sterling...

An unusual hand wrought brooch in the shape of a surrealist eye in thick hammered sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead for the iris. Has 2 layers of sterling, one more hammered then the other for an interesting contrast. The dangling brown bead moves and reflects on the sterling background.

Signed with a partially struck To... ier, Sterling and 925. Wish we could figure out the artist. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a ...

Choice of 2 pair of sterling silver clip earrings by Georg Jensen, a floral design #36 or a spiral one, #102.

The floral pair measure 5/8" across. The spiral pair are 3/4" across and 1/2" high. Both pair are marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 36 and style 102 respectively. The spiral earrings were designed by Arno Malinowski.

No need to have pierced ears, they have clips which hold securely. The floral clips swivel and the spiral clips are the hinge style.

They a...

A vintage Mexican silver (probably sterling or better) bracelet by Fred Davis in his classic floral link design. Has twelve turquoise cabochons and wide silver links on the top and bottom.

Measures approximately 7 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with the conjoined FD of the maker and Silver Mexico.

Has a box clasp that snaps securely. Pre Eagle, (Pre 1948).

Fine work.