All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1960 item #1385858
Big , bold and beautiful cuff with silver overlay and center cluster of turquoise stones by Hopi Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 40's and is best known for his traditional Hopi patterns. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 3/8" opening. It is 2" wide and weighs a hefty 113 grams. The center frame of stones measures 2" vertically and 1 1/2" horizontally. Beautiful natural turquoise stones free of chips or cracks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1358763 (stock #J2721)
This beauty is the work of New York jeweler and silversmith George Shiebler and Co. It was made around 1880, and is part of what is known as the firm's "Etruscan" or "Homeric" line, inspired by the archeological discoveries that captured the public's imagination at the time...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1930 item #481952 (stock #T 1454)
Sold, no price no info available. Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Bookchain festoon necklace with 5 oval pierced pressed red glass oval drops found at the same estate of a collector who collected very theatrical jewelry. It along with the turquoise color one were acquired some 15 years ago. This type of book chain festoon necklace ending in a decorative fold over clasp were often seen worn by Victorian women as well. Again, one can almost see this in some silent movie of decades past.....
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1274302 (stock #12890)
Margot de Taxco vintage Mexican silver bracelet, this is the widest version of the Hibiscus design and its matching necklace is also available in my store – you can see the demi together in the next to last photo. One of the maestra’s romantic creations this is nevertheless not your fragile, wimpy bracelet – generous links, excellent detail and meticulous finishing make for a piece that will never go unnoticed...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #96760 (stock #hask187L76)
Wonderful Haskell faux pearls sporting a delicate heart and Baroque pearl pendant. Haskell oval tag on flower clasp. 16" end to end with a 2 1/2" extension. Pendant length 2 3/4",width 1 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1127752 (stock #1017)
A truly monumental early 20th c. Chinese silver bracelet, this is simply breath-taking both in proportions as well as in the craftsmanship it displays. Executed in cobalt and sea blue, as well as purple and green enamel infinity knots, bats, stylized clouds and "Shu" characters adorn the filigree frame. Yet the piece de resistance is the carved and pierced jade insert in the central link. I believe this might be mutton fat jade and it shows the Ho Ho or Heavenly Twins...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291966 (stock #T 775)
Sold, no price, no info please. Vintage Pin Brooch by New York Modernist stamped marked with maker's mark of LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING. In wonderful pre owned unpolished condition, yet will hand polish at no fee. 1 7/8" X 3/4" and weighs 8 Grams. Sold, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #896513 (stock #TR629)
This vintage platinum eternity band from the 1940’s is enhanced with 20 full-cut high quality diamonds in a fish-tail setting. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.50Ct. The ring is in excellent condition, size 5 ¾, and 3.3 millimeter wide. PRICE BREAK! Original price was $3200 new price is $2400.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1246327
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #906236
Beautiful sterling cuff with traditional designs and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This cuff measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening and is 3/4" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #457123
This is an ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU GOLD JOAN OF ARC LOCKET from a Maryland Estate. This LOCKET has been nitric acid tested and realizes 10-12K Gold. The size is 1 1/16" in diameter X 1/8" thick closed. In EXCELLENT Condition. RARE, SCARCE, Hard to Find ca. 1900 - 1920... Add to the Collection
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1368457 (stock #172917)
Salvador Teran created this Mexican silver bracelet adorned with natural uncut emerald stones that spark green flashes with light.The silver is thick and it fits most with a 2.5 diameter. The width is 1 inch. Appropriately hallmarked as shown and with no damage. The patina is naturally dark. The dark spot in the center is the camera reflection. Mexican silver is silky soft to the hand and this example is no different. A definite candidate for collectors as well as rarely seen.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1425026 (stock #202408c)
The emerald Salvador Teran is one of the most sleek and rich designs from his body of work. The stones are raw uncut emerald crystals. The necklace diameter is 5.3 inches and the face front is .75 of an inch. The neck band is jointed for a perfect fit and the drop displayed for a straight forward look at the emeralds. It masterfully displays 72 grams of silver and is 18 inches of wearable length. The bracelet is 7 inches long and is also segmented for a perfect fit...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1970 item #1068735 (stock #T 1714)
SOLD. 12/12 Reply: GM below . Available: MC Earl snowflake earrings see image 4 for price and image 5. Vintage hand wrought arts & crafts process yet during modernist era sterling silver snowflake motif pendant & pin signed by local silversmith whose mark is an AG in a circle. Update: Per Ms. GM, his name is Abbot Gotshall and he had his studio in Sandwich, NH...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1339662 (stock #7399)
An early Victorian 18k Socrates carnelian intaglio signet ring. This antique size 7-3/4 or 7.75 rose gold mid-19th century ring is completely hand made. It and it features a deeply carved carnelian intaglio portrait of Socrates. It is simply executed but stylish with subtle design flourishes. It measures 7/8 x 5/8" across the bezel-set intaglio gem stone. It has a full set of stretched and now obscured hallmarks - it tests as 18K. Although the stone is a substantial size, this ring in the 18th...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #663189
A rare and exceptional 14k gold and carved lapis scarab ring signed Macefield. William Mason and Leonard Field were a collaborative effort of artist/jewelers from Winchester, MA. ( the North Shore ) who were most active in the late 40's and 50's. This ring is a size 5 1/4 and measures 7/8" long and 3/4" wide. The prong set carved lapis scarab sits high in a scalloped setting with a twisted edge. The ring is in fine original condition. Magnificent craftsmanship and design.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1381802
This spectacular gold metal and enamel necklace and earring set looks as though it was never worn. The necklace is 17" (43 cm) long, not including the Lacroix logo at the end. The center front of the necklace is 2 1/4" (6 cm) deep. The earrings are 2 1/4" (6 cm) long by 1 1/4" (3.5 cm) wide. Large sparkling round, square, pear and navette shaped pastel rhinestones are scattered throughout the necklace. The earrings have a center emerald cut stone and multi pastel stones on the 1 1/8" (3.1 cm...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #589238 (stock #hask210L79)
Colorful! A fun set by Miriam Haskell. Designed in the 1970's to celebrate the Egyptian show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Gilt metal and glass beads. The necklace is signed on the scarab pendant, the clasp and on a metal tag. The clasp also has the patent number. The screwback/clip earrings have two Haskell signatures and the patent number. The necklace is 20" end to end. The scarab pendant is 2 1/2" long and 2" wide. The pharaoh earrings are 7/8" by 5/8".