A favorite designer of mine, Carmen Beckmann is one of the few female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance that we know of. Mostly modernist, her work is known for its massive, at times, proportions (especially with her hinged bracelets) and her masterful use of semi-precious stones and gems. The star-form ring at hand is centered by a big, faceted color-change sapphire, that varies between amethyst and steely purple as the light changes...

An Edwardian 18k yellow gold 5 diamonds row ring dated 1912. This antique size 6-1/2 ring has five stones in a row and all are approximately 5 points in size (by gauge). We've tested the stones and 1,3 and 5 are genuine diamonds and 2 and 4 are white sapphire replacements (easily replaced with diamonds if you wish). This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it has a full set of hallmarks for Birmingham, England 1912 with an EWS&Co maker's mark...

A 14k white gold blue star sapphire ring with diamonds. This size 6-1/2 ring features a navy blue 1.5 carat (calculated) sapphire with vivid asterism. It has six two-point flanking diamonds and it measures 3/8 x 1/4" across the stone. It weighs 2.7 grams, it is stamped 14K TJE and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A 10k golden yellow sapphire ring from the 1940s or 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 1/2" x 1/2" across the setting. The fine golden yellow marquise shaped stone tests as a sapphire and it is 1.7 carats in size (calculated). This ring weighs 2.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however one end of the stone has a small polished area on the tip indicating a smoothing in the past, possibly to repair a chip...

This 14Kt yellow gold concave band with engraved design is from the 1960-s. The band graduates from 12.5 millimeters on top to 5 millimeters at the bottom of the shank. The size of the band is 5 ¾ and it can be sized.

Modernist sterling ring by Erika Hult de Corral (Ric), this rather rare to find design combines silver in two finishes with richly colored malachite and two small, deep blue lapis cabochons. I am very excited to have found this piece, especially since I recently sold the matching earrings to it (you can use the search feature to see them, if you wish). A talented designer and one of the few known female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c...

A large Karlsruhe stoneware tile with deep crystaline glaze depicting Van Gogh style sunflowers and mounted as a plaque. Condition - excellent. 13 inches(33cm) high,9.2 inches(23.5cm) wide and 0.75 inches(2cm) deep.

Fine Song Dynasty celadon glaze twin fish plate in general good condition. Hi-resolution images on request.

The shape of the jar is very typical for the Siwa Culture with the curved mouth and the handles. Apart from some minor repairs to the mouth rim it is in good condition. H. 13 cm. This jar is from a collection of 30 Neolithic pieces that I bought from a Dutch collector.

A silver arrow shooting through the turquoise center of a starburst is quite a powerful design and in the hands of Antonio Pineda, it becomes a jewel to be enjoyed and lovingly bequeathed from generation to generation. I like the little game Antonio plays here - who wouldn't expect the arrow to shoot through a heart, right? After all, Eros and his bittersweet weapons are so familiar to all of us. But no - the arrow in our case shoots for the ... stars and the turquoise blue sky is its limit.....

Japanese Edo period woodblock print depicting “The lay priest Ryuen, Uramatsu Kihei Hidenao, behind a rack of kimonos” from the series “Stories of the Faithful Samurai.” The print is signed at the lower left "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga" (1797-1861). The red Yoshi Kiri seal is beneath the signature. The publisher’s seal and series number is below the artist’s seal. The date seals are above the signature. The series title is at the upper right...

A beautiful and subtlety carved jade of Quanyin in a standing position holding her prayer beads.She is strung with a bead to be worn as a pendant. Size: L. 6cm. W. 1.8cm. Condition. No repairs or chips.

Here is a delightful lioness with emerald-green glass eyes, and a diamond in her mouth. The detailing of her face – whiskers, mane, etc. - are very nicely done. She is made from unmarked but tested 14kt yellow gold. Her head measures 1/2” x 5/8”, and the total length is 2-3/4”. The pin is very straight, which is rather unusual! In excellent antique condition. Circa 1900. The photos are part of the description. Please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...

A rare 1920s Bursley ware vase in Islamic shape and painted in 16th Century Turkish Iznik style belonging to the 'Bagdad' range. The design of this item is attributed to Frederick Rhead. Condition - excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. 12 inches (30.5cm) High

Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dog and grasshopper on a leaf, early to mid 20th century period, 2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.

Vintage Portuguese sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet in a classic for the genre harvest calendar design in which different months of the year are illustrated by either a flower, fruit or other staple that characterizes them. I love these bracelets for their representation of the cyclical nature of time and their allusion to earlier decades when the availability of food depended on one's location and the specific season...

Perfect for the medium to smaller wrist, this vintage modernist Enrique Ledesma hinged bracelet features a big, asymmetrical medallion with green stone inlay in the "mozaico Azteca" tradition of the Los Castillo. The transition from stone to metal is seamless and if one looks closely (in the photos it is more evident thanks to the macro lens), one can see evidence of the maestro's polishing wheel that brought the two surfaces together in a perfectly smooth union. The bracelet has a 6" inner circ...

An approximately 0.15Ct old-miner diamond centers this classic 14Kt yellow gold engagement ring from the late 1940-s or early 1950-s. The center stone is flanked on either side by a small single-cut diamond, which brings the approximate total weight of all diamonds to 0.18Ct. Very good quality diamonds for a very affordable price!The ring is a size 7 ¾ and can easily be sized.