All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1175830 (stock #TR723)
This exceptionally well executed 18Kt white gold and diamond filigree ring is centered by a high quality approximately 0.25Ct full cut diamond. The center stone is flanked by a smaller diamond on either side, which will bring the total weight of all diamonds to an approximate 0.30 Ct.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1407792
Navajo Mark Chee (1914-1981) who was active from the 30's to the 60's, is known for traditional stamp work in thick, heavy silver. This beautiful pair of cuffs is a wonderful example of his expertise with the stamping on each cuff being slightly different. Each cuff measures 4 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, so for a small wrist. They are each 3/8" wide and their total weight is 86 grams. They are both hallmarked with the Chee bird...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #74500 (stock #Hobe 19L73)
Glamorous Hobe. Citrine, smoky topaz and diamond-like rhinestones, all prong set. A show stopper! 14" inside length plus 3" extension. Front depth 1 5/8", tassel 2 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1950 item #191858 (stock #T 590)
Sold. Horse Equestrian Lovers Figural Collectors! Reverse Painted Brown Horses on Crystals on Mother of Pearl and bezel set in and marked Sterling. 3 of those, horseshoe and bit links to measure 6.75" inside X 5/8" at widest ending in a secure clasp. Very Nice. B5305
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #338423 (stock #T 1069 A,B)
SOLD, no price no info please. Hard to find late Art Deco or earlier sterling bangles for the smaller wrist let alone a Beautiful Black Enamel Pair! Reminding one of F&B. Each is stamped Sterling inside where they measure 7 1/8" or 2 1/4" across inside the 2mm thick silver. Comfortable fit for the small wrist. SOLD, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1420431 (stock #15013)
Bangle bracelets, be they hinged or solid, are a big love of mine but I am doubly thrilled to be presenting here a set of three signed by the Los Castillo! How often does one see this form with this signature, truly? Not often enough is the answer and the rarity enhances the innate quality of the pieces...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #510916
Spectacular, unusual sterling and onyx earrings by Antonio Pineda. A great layered, modernist design with spikey pieces of onyx at the top of the earring. These are screwbacks and measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" wide. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Terrific!!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #129867 (stock #T089)
Hard to find 50+ Grams Sterling Rebajes Signed Small Wrist 2" wide Cuff Bracelet. 2 1/2" across with 15/16" opening, definitely for a smaller wrist! CONDITION: Very good with age appropriate oxidation and rich silver color. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1342009
Rare and impressive this vintage sterling silver & turquoise cuff bracelet was designed & signed c. 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Weight 117 grams. The cuff measures 2 7/8" high. The interior measures 5 1/2" between terminals. The gap opening gradually widens from 1 1/4" at the bottom wrist end to 1 1/2" at the top forearm end. The wearable wrist size is up to 6 3/4"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #78410 (stock #178KCX)
The best quality: old Haskell with the horseshoe plaque marked Miriam Haskell. Beautiful prong set jade and sapphire glass beads. Heavy and gorgeous. Brooch 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", clip earrings 1 1/8" by 1"
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1950 item #151182 (stock #T 241)
Feathered Friends Lovers Delight Round Brooch with Cut Work of a Blue or Jaybird on a Branch with peach, salmon colored hand painted Guilloche blossoms. "C" clasp. Delicious Enamel in very nice condition - nothing missing. 1.75" across.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1113817 (stock #0865)
An iconic design for Salvador Teran - and possibly one of my absolute favorite designs in Mexican silver ever - this is a pair of "Dancers" earrings. Teran's signature abstraction is clearly evident here as is the innovative way he used the "shadowbox" technique. Measuring 1 1/16" by 7/8" the earrings weigh 14.8 grams and are in excellent vintage condition with fantastic patina and their oxidation in very good shape...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #267002 (stock #T 665)
Freida Kahlo's Earrings were tame compared to these by Mimi Dee. Art Nouveau Victorian Style Stamped Pieces were 24K Gold Plated per this maker's specs, then designed and assembled by same, by adding AB Sage Color Fire Polished (10mm), Dusty Rose Peach Molded Tulip (11mm) and Vitrail Czech Cut Glass Beads. Each weighs .6 Oz and are suspended on Hand Wrought 14K gf Shepherds Hooks for a total of 5" long X 1 1/2" Wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Pre 1970 item #423576 (stock #TR504)
106 graduated cultured pearls measuring from 3 mm to 6 3/4 mm make up this 19" long strand that's been capped off with a delicate silver clasp. The strand is newly restrung and dates from the 1950's or 60's. The pearls are well-matched and have a luminous luster.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1370543 (stock #170312)
The Los Castillo 653 cuff is a modernist jewel perfect for career wear for the best dressed. The dimensions are: Back gap 1 inch. Height is also 1 inch. Weight is a thick solid 53 grams. Inside diameter is 2.25 inches and can be professionally sized. There is lovely darkness in the circular recesses and some patina to the rest of the piece. No dents and rounds the wrist beautifully.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1105169 (stock #0726)
Using a combination of azurite and malachite the Los Castillo taller created a fantastic line of jewelry based on the almost lost ancient Aztec art of stone inlay. The charm bracelet here is a fantastic example of the technique and one of the most interesting "Mozaico Azteca" pieces by the Castillos I have encountered. The Greek key links are connected with flexible, sturdy hinges and the stone mosaic is done in warm, earthy colors with accents of deep blue and greens...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #162867 (stock #T 331)
This ring is SOLD. "Lux et Veritas" = "Light and Truth". "Seal of Yale College". The perfect vintage gift for the Yalie Collector. This college ring is small, blue and white enamel, nouveau, and has a highly decorated figural shank. Maker's Mark of "Salman Sterling" of Boston, MA, whose 1906 advertising stated that they sold the most fobs. Only 117 women were enrolled at Yale in 1909. Very good condition, all enamel intact.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1940 item #179661
A rare, early and beautiful sterling Art Nouveau bracelet by Georg Jensen, Denmark. There are 4 silver cabachons alternating between double links of a leaf type design. One of the silver cabachons is the clasp. There are inscriptions on the backs of 3 of the 4 cabachons- the first says: D.D, the second: NOV.12, the third: 1936. The back of the fourth cabachon, the clasp, has the GJ mark dating from 1915-30, as shown in the photo...