A magnificent sterling and Mediterranean coral bracelet by Creek/Navajo artist David Tune. The design and construction are superb and the clasp is inspired. Rich, red stones all in fine original condition, free of chips or cracks. Measuring 7 1/4" end to end, 1 3/8" wide and 144 grams. Hallmarked with the stamped symbols for David Tune. He has been the winner of countless awards for his jewelry and this bracelet surely explains why.

Crown topped heart-shaped figural buckle of an entwined Dragon and Serpent. Dragon holds a prong set pearl in his mouth and has a green cut stone set as his eye, which appears to be a Peridot. The Serpent has a red cut stone set as his eye, which appears to be a Ruby. The buckle is marked in 4 lines on the "tongue" of the buckle; a right facing Lion, an Anchor and a "G"/STERLING/B504/a Sickle (date mark for 1899). The buckle measures 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) long and is 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) wide...

Extra long and wrought in hand-hammered silver a pair of studio made modernist dangle earrings, each one adorned with two coral beads. Signed "Phyllis", a listed mid-century artist whose exact identity is still contested (see Marbeth Schon, Modernist Jewelry 1930-60, p. 104 and 262) this is an impressive set, eye-catching in its formidable minimalism, with fantastic oxidation and an almost organic feel to it. Each earring is 4" long by 1/2" wide (at its widest) and the set weighs 6.8 grams...

Rare and unusual Modernist sterling ring by jewelry designer and silversmith Miye Matsukata (1922-1981)who was born in Tokyo, Japan. She attended the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, opened her store, Janiye , on Newbury Street in 1950 and continued to work there until her death in 1981. This ring is a size 8 3/4 and weighs 19 grams. Suitable for a man or woman, it is plain in the back so can be sized. Fine original condition and signed as shown...

Beautiful Matl hand-mirror with ornate scroll work around the oval "looking glass" and bezel set turquoise cabs. The teardrop repousse handle has exquisite patina as does the whole piece. A veritable Matilde treasure and an example of her work I have never had before. The mirror measures 4 1/2" tall by 2 1/2" wide (at its widest). It weighs 32.7 grams and is signed "MATL MEXICO 925 SALAS"...

A celebrated book piece Antonio Pineda's "crescent" design is a veritable feast for the eyes in its less-is-more combination of high purity silver and glistening black onyx. Undoubtedly a classic both when it comes to vintage Mexican modernist jewelry but also for Antonio collectors, the necklace's presence is powerful and attracts the eye in a way difficult to resist. The version presented here is my favorite - the links between the individual crescents are topped with a repousse semi-sphere...

Matching the necklace of the same design that is also currently available in my inventory - you can see the two pieces together in the last photo here - a fantastic Los Castillo bracelet in an elaborate knot design. Though a link bracelet this piece holds its shape when worn just like a bangle and it is very comfortable. Please note the deep chasing in the silver work, intensified by oxidation, and the round perfection of the repousse semi-spheres...

This is a lovely 16.5" long 18Kt yellow gold necklace circa 1920 with sections of one and three seed pearls alternating, all together there are eighteen pearls. The weight of the necklace is 4.8 grams.

Miniature versions of the clamper bracelets in the corresponding designs by-pass or wrap rings are veritable miracles of craftsmanship and attention to detail as well as testimonials to their maker's patience and ability to concentrate. And even though I know all this, some examples still amaze me with their superb quality...

Possibly a Margot design from the period when she was influenced by the arts and motifs of Japan this is a large Los Castillo brooch in one of their most recognizable motifs - the koi fish. Exceptionally well crafted with astonishing detail and fearless, confident repousse the brooch has acquired a fantastic patina over time that lends even more depth and dimension to the design. Meausuring 3 3/8" by 1 7/8" it weighs 28.6 grams and dates in the 1950s...

A retailer in Cuernavaca, according to Bille Hougart, Doris probably commissioned work from several maestros yet jewelry bearing their signature does not surface very often. But when it does, it is usually spectacular - like the cuff presented here. Co-signed "Corpus Artisans", its repousse is immaculately executed; dramatic, perfectly finished and beautifully oxidized...

A colorful, vibrant, beautiful pin by Modernist Elsa Freund ( 1912-2001) who was born in Missouri and influenced by the beauty of the Ozarks. This one of a kind piece is hand forged sterling silver and the "stone" is clay fired with pulverized bits of glass, a method she developed, that her husband named "Elsaramics". The pin measures 2 1/2" by 2" and is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks. It is signed "Elsa" on the reverse of the pin as shown...

Animated vintage handmade necklace comprised of translucent amethyst beads & tubes spaced with sterling silver and azur-malachite discs finished with 8 sterling inlaid azur-malachite mexican folk art hummingbirds. (c.1940's - 50's). Necklace measures 19 inches long. Each of the 8 pendants is 1 1/4" long. Marks read ARTEE PLATA eagle #3 ESS TAXCO, MEXICO. Beautiful vintage condition with no chips or crack to the stones. Slide in clasp works perfectly.

Just WOW! I don't usually resort to exclamations of this kind yet I believe the Margot necklace I am presenting here deserves it more than anything else. I was stunned when I first held it in my hands - its beauty, the sculpturality of its links, the fantastic patina, the weight and the rarity of the design all combine to make a true collector's dream materialize. I will leave the assessment to you - just enjoy the photos. And as you can see, its matching bracelet is also available.....

Stupendous pair of Taxco sterling silver earrings in the shape of dangling crosses made up of thick "x"s with curled ends. I have never seen a more massive set and let me assure you that the visual impact is beyond description. Each earring is 1 7/8" long by 1 1/16" wide (at its widest) and the pair's weight registers at 24.4 grams. They are signed with maker's initials "AJ" which can also be found on Bernice Goodspeed pieces as well as "TAXCO MEXICO 925" and bear Eagle 3 assay mark. I would d...

This vintage 1920’s platinum eternity band is decorated by 41 good quality channel set single-cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.40Ct. The condition of the ring is very good, the size is 5 ½, and the width is 1.7 millimeter. PRICE BREAK! Original price was $700 new price is $395.

A superb sterling bead necklace with 11 graduated coral pendants by Frank Patania Sr. The tear drop shaped saw tooth bezel set corals are a deep vibrant red and the shape of the silver pendants flow in one direction. The necklace measures 16 1/4" end to end and the pendants go from 1" to the largest in the center of 1 1/2" wide. The necklace, including the stones, is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Frank Patania Sr. came to Santa Fe, N.M. from Italy and opened The Thunderbird Sh...

The only way to describe this great ring, that it is superbly designed, wonderfully executed and set in platinum with high quality well matched diamonds. The center consist of five straight diamond baguettes, and the overlapping scroll design that surrounds the center is set with twenty-eight single-cut and six full-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.50 Ct.

Created by Michelsen in 1940 to honor the birthday of Princess Marguerethe the "Daisies" line is one of the most avidly collected among fans of Danish jewelry and Michelsen afficionados alike. The necklace presented here is the best example of "Daisies" necklaces I have seen, combining the sterling and vermeil white enamel flowers in five groups of three and finishing with an appropriately delicate chain. Equally suited for a young girl and for all romantic females its light-heartedness i...

This is a beautiful sterling silver overlay bracelet by Hopi silversmith Raymond Sequaptewa. It has a bold geometric design and is in fine original condition. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a1 1/8" opening, it is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 80 grams. Signed with Sequaptewa's ear of corn hallmark and the Hopi Guild symbol. A magnificent cuff.

Don’t miss out on this priced to sell delicate American Victorian 10Kt pink gold ring with a marquee shaped turquoise in the center, surrounded by 16 oriental seed-pearls.

This striking pin is composed of 2 beautifully engraved silver circles intertwined with an oval, and set with ovals of agate of various colors. Agates have been used in jewelry going back into antiquity. They were thought to ward off storms and headaches, attract strength, and to affect dreaming. Queen Victoria became enamored of Scotland during her reign, so everything Scottish became popular during that period (except, perhaps, haggis!), especially post 1848 when she bought Balmoral Castle. Un...

LOOK at this beautiful vintage 1920’s platinum ring, which is centered by an exceptional 2.35Ct cushion cut natural blue sapphire. The center stone is surrounded by 18 single cut diamonds, and with the additional two diamonds on the shank the total diamond weight is approximately 0.40Ct.

Over the top spectacular 940 silver and 7 azurite stone bracelet by Hector Aguilar c. 1940-50. Each stone is alternating with a twisted bar bell shaped silver link and the bracelet terminates with a pin closure and safety chain. Measuring 7 3/4" end to end and 1 1/4" wide, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones which are a vibrant blue/green variation. Signed as shown. A similar bracelet is featured on page 104 of the first MEXICAN SILVER book by Morrill and Berk...

Towering sterling silver Matl ring with pyramid-cut amethysts in Matilde's iconic Maltese cross design. I haven't found an Eagle stamp on this piece so I believe it's a pre-1948 example. Classic and irresistible, I like this version with amethysts only; it's more discrete, in a way, and not as folky as the rings that have corals and turquoise too. The ring is a size 8.5 and its face has a diameter of 1 1/16"; when worn, it rises approx. 9/16" above the finger. It weighs 8.8 grams, is signed "Ma...

This elegant piece is a woven 14Kt gold slightly graduated bracelet that hides a 17 jewel swiss watch made by BERLIS. The top of the bracelet is decorated by ten brilliant-cut diamonds with an approx. total weight of 1.25Ct. The length of the bracelet is 7.5". The workmanship is so fine that the lid is practically invisible only the wearer knows it is a watch.

Not very frequently coming up this is a fun Antonio Pineda ring, which I would date in the 1960s! I have never come upon this design before but I think it is related to the gorgeous silver and pearls "Knot" necklace pictured on p. 190 of "Silver Seduction", the catalogue to Pineda's big retrospective exhibition at UCLA's Fowler Museum in 2008/09. I find the complicated, thick wire knots on the face very intriguing and definitely different. The ring is a comfortable sz 6.5 and its face measur...

Matching the necklace of the same design also currently available in my inventory a hand-wrought sterling silver and lapis bracelet bearing the signature of Ella Cone. Reflecting elements that are also present in the necklace's clasp, the bracelet is formed by links with wirework curlicues and beading while the stones here are set in square bezels. Fantastic patina and the rich, saturated blue in the lapis make for a stunning combination - a true collector's quality bracelet and a rare example t...

Rare handmade sterling silver pin designed and signed (c.1940)by famous Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). 2 1/2 inches long X 1 inch wide. The pin back is secure and works perfectly all though the safety lock is no longer there. No dents or dings to the silver. Spratling pieces are rare and very collectable. Please visit the excellent website www.spratlingsilver.com for additonal pictures and information on this talented designer. He and his silver and gold designs have been ch...

Very much in the style of Matilde Poulat, a drop-dead-gorgeous set of repousse hair combs adorned with amethyst and faux turquoise cabs. Earthy, hand-made quality; beautiful amethysts with clouding and inclusions; generous size and an endearing naivete in the design's execution with assymetry and variations in the combs' proportions turn this set into an eye-catching treasure. Perfect for the winter bride, I believe, yet you don't have to marry to enjoy them! Each comb is 4" wide and the silver ...

Italian-born Gulielmo Cini arrived in the States when he was 17 years old and in 1922, started creating jewelry based on Classical and Renaissance Revival themes in Boston, MA. His pieces are considered among the best American examples and are sought after and enjoyed to our day. The demi presented here dates in the 1930s-40s period, I believe, and features bold, fleshy spheres, stylized fleur-de-lis links and, for the earrings, inverted heart-shaped elements replete with floral, scroll and feat...

Stunning sterling and cobalt blue stone clip earrings and matching ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The earrings measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/4" and are in fine original condition. The ring is a size 5 1/4. There are no chips or cracks to the stones. The earrings are signed as shown. The ring is not signed so needs to remain with the earrings to authenticate. These are the matching pieces to the H Fred Skaggs blue stone cuff also listed on my site. Together, they are a fantastic set and a very...

Late Art Deco Carved Ivory Snake Bracelet in the clamper hinged style with what appears to be gold fill metal fittings. Measures a comfortable 6 3/4" around interior X 5/8" @ widest. Beautiful mellow aged condition with just a bit of the gold color fading on the interior portion of the (strong) hinge, where it should show its decades old age! Sold, no price, no info

Matching the bracelet in the same design also available at One Good Eye Silver (you can see the two pieces together in the last photo here) an early Mexico City repousse figural brooch in the form of a boldly puffy fish with turquoise eye. Excellent patina, sculptural quality that jumps out at you and perfect for this year's sweet summer nights by the beach... The brooch measures 2" long by 1 7/8" tall and weighs 15.1 grams. It is signed "MEXICO STERLING", dates in the 1920s-early 1930s and is...

Obviously based on Matilde Poulat's "moth" design, an early Deco silver and turquoise ring that could hail from Mexico City yet it's difficult to say since it's unmarked. "Moth" jewelry does not come up very often and I am thrilled to have found this ring - it would be a great match for the Gomez brooch of the same design also available in my inventory (just take a look at item no 1112471). The ring at hand is not your run-of-the-mill, hastily put together modern emulation of a Matl piece; p...

A spectacular sterling silver bracelet based on Jensen's famous "Dove" design this piece was made by Norseland in the 1940s-50s period. Owned by Coro, Norseland was the trademark for which the company reserved their best quality silver jewelry, pieces that usually emulated Scandinavian, and more often Danish, creations. It seems that Jensen himself purchased the "Dove" from Christian Mohl-Hansen, the Danish painter who created it around 1904-7, and then issued different variations using an ar...