All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1217135
Monumental 9 strand sterling bracelet by Navajo silversmith George Kee during his time at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1 1/8 "opening. It is 2 3/4" wide in the front and tapers to 1" at the terminals. Fine original condition. Weighs 89 grams and is signed as shown. Make a statement with this bold and beautiful piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1392382 (stock #14417)
Sublime is not an exaggerated description for the Antonio Pineda crescents and shells necklace presented here. This is the second necklace of this design I have been lucky to come upon this year and I am sure it will not stay with me too long either. Antonio's design flexibility, his ability to create magnificent jewelry in more than one styles is phenomenal and even though he is primarily known as a modernist, in our case he imaginatively navigates the waters of a more classic index...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #483510
Fabulous design! Mid-century sterling and green onyx necklace by Antonio Pineda. A stand out in every way, this necklace measures 15" (curved so hard to be exact) and is 1 1/8" wide. Very solid, weighing 106 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. Gorgeous on!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1401686
Spectacular size and quality, measures 6 1/4" interior, 2 3/4" high, with opening of 1 1/4", and an outside measurement of 7 3/4". Heavy gauge silver, all stamped with various designs around the edges with additional rope turning. The silver is darkened where stones are set, and there are multiple beads throughout the background of the stones...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1394641 (stock #19012302)
Circa mid-century, these cufflinks were produced by Antonio Pineda. They have a superb modernist design, with diamond shaped faceted onyx stones on each end. Four stones in total. These are elegant and classy, and a seldom seen design.

Each cufflink measures approximately 7/8" x 3/4".

Weight is 24.4 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown and 970 on each.

Excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1401474
Navajo Kenneth Begay has been called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry". From 1946-1964, he worked as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az. The top bracelet was made by him during this time and is signed with his initials and the White Hogan hallmark. The other bracelet has only the White Hogan hallmark but could possibly have also been made by him as there appears to be a very faint KB hallmark...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #893083 (stock #TR626)
A very traditional pair of diamond and pearl earrings from the 1960’s is set in 14Kt yellow gold with a European leaver backs. These earrings can be worn dressy for occasions or sporty with jeans or basically all the time. The well matched high luster cultured pearls measure 6.8 millimeters and the approximate total weight of the two full cut diamonds is 0.10Ct.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1215448 (stock #12462)
Beautifully rendered emulations of Margot de Taxco's koi fish earrings, this pair is signed by a maker who is known among collectors of vintage Mexican jewelry for his prowess in the art of repoussage and the high quality of his work. I think the point I am trying to make is amply illustrated by the bold repousse, the dark oxidation in the recesses of the design and the care that went into the finishing touches...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1280305
Beautiful, elegant sterling silver necklace by Jens Tage Hansen, a Modernist silversmith working in Copenhagen 1954 - 1964. It measures 15" end to end and is 1" wide. Weighing 66grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A very striking piece on the neck.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1169821 (stock #1310)
A very interesting yet no less monumental bracelet by Enrique Ledesma in which the maestro combines modernist silver work with curved stone tubes left unpolished- a rather unusual choice for him. I am intrigued by the combination and think that the stones are actually malachite with veins of pyrite in them. Vividly colored, the bracelet has a stunning presence because of its magnificently architectural links and it feels divinely around the wrist...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1244309 (stock #12683)
Among Gerardo Lopez's most collected clamper designs, I love to refer to this specific creation as his "flames" bracelet because of the way the repousse rises in vivacious twists and twirls. This is indeed an impressive piece - like most of Lopez's clampers are - but not overwhelmingly involved and a sheer pleasure to wear. Its patina is warm and its hinge is tight as if it has been treated very gently throughout its long life...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1970 item #1292476 (stock #151204)
We have a William Spratling silver cross necklace that is rarely seen. The necklace has a wearable length of 17in. The weight of 60 grams speaks of quality with the cross being 1.5in. x 1.5in. Some of the gold wash in the center can still be seen when viewed in person. The cross is carved deeply and each section is pyramid shaped. A treasure for collectors, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #844397
This is a superb sterling and Lone Mountain turquoise ring by Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr.in the Thunderbird Shop. He has won several awards for his outstanding creations. This ring is a size 13 ,weighs 28 grams and is in fine original condition. The magnificent stone alone measures 7/8" long and 5/8" wide. Signed as shown. This is a museum quality piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1438824 (stock #15374)
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1151043 (stock #1278)
Slick, minimalist and yet so eye-catching, a pair of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel earrings with distinctive trapezoidal dangles. Just note the way the silver polka dots jump out of the white enamel background! The earrings measure 1 3/8" long by just over 1" wide (at their widest) and weigh 18.4 grams (for the set). Fully hallmarked as shown with Margot's name as well as Eagle 16 and des. no 5586 and in excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #680307
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Beautiful and rare demi parure consisting of a fringed bib necklace and matching clipback earrings, in carved translucent Bakelite simulating amber or jade, and goldtone metal. Circa 1960. Marked GM in a circle, and also with the original paper hang tag, which is marked IMITATION JEWELLERY, MADE IN (I)TALY (the I is missing). The Bakelite tests positive using Simichrome. With slide clasp. The Bakelite is glowingly translucent and has excellent marbling...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #527230 (stock #T 1499)
Sold, no price, no info. Pair of bench made Native American vintage Sterling Silver rings, one with a Turquoise & Coral stones, both signed: BAKER JEWELRY L & B on either side of a Native American Eagle mark & STERLING. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1378383
A beautiful sterling and large center turquoise stone by Navajo Kee Joe Benally who began producing pieces in the 1950's. This bracelet was made by him during his time as a benchsmith at the Woodards Indian Shop. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 3/4" wide at the front middle area of the stone and tapers to 1/2" at the terminals. Weighing 59 grams, it is in fine condition and signed as shown...