Quite impressive with its big, variegated agate cabochon - I believe this is actually moss agate - and extremely rare this is a Mexican ring with strong presence by Enrique Ledesma, one of Taxco's foremost modernist silversmiths. I love the asymmetrical setting - it creates a feeling of continuous flow and movement that accentuates the earthiness of the agate - and the fantastic way that Ledesma has of combining metal and stone. The ring bears the Eagle 60 assay mark, which in Bille Houga...

A mod example of the Los Castillo "Mozaico Azteca" line that combined sterling silver with malachite and azur-malachite inlay this is a ring that will sweep you off your feet! Gorgeous, deeply saturated colors and almost seamlessly connected stones bespeak the taller's attention to quality and innovative design. The ring is a sz 6 and its face approx. 1" long by 3/8" tall; it will rise 3/8" off the finger when worn and weighs 11.1 grams...

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. Ms. GM remembers collecting buying his work from his Sandwich, NH store...

A donkey doll motif. Pre assay 1930's or 40's hand chased repousse donkey burro tested silver pin with MEXICO mark and the cutest round face big headed punk haired donkey doll! So it has an overbite and no chin, it is so kee-oot!. Must have.
The native peoples are known to make dolls in the shape of their local animals for their children to play.

Wt: 20 grams on postal scale and ~2 3/4" X 2 1/2"...

Beautiful sterling Mid-Century Modern design bracelet designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Georg Jensen Denmark. The matching necklace is featured on page 154 of Janet Drucker's book GEORG JENSEN A TRADITION OF SPLENDID SILVER. The bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed and numbered as shown. Fabulous design.

A 14k sapphire doublet and seed pearls pierced drop earrings circa 1890. They are unmarked but have been tested. These antique yellow gold feature 20 point claw-set sapphire doublets (man made synthetic stones) surrounded by genuine seed pearls; the hoops are the hinged back design and they have a tab and slot style catch. They weigh 2.1 grams, and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

SOLD. All metal is sterling. Mother nature gets credit for the yummy blue coral, the silver is USA mined and the bracelet was designed, carefully assembled by and signed: Sterling Mimi Dee in a USA studio. A small blue lace agate was added to the 1 1/2" charm. All metal is precious (never is plated cable used here!)and is carefully shaped through each bead to deter against loss. Both this metal and the coral's value keeps going up. The latter due to conservationists' continued restrictions...

Rare Penti Sarpaneva 830 silver ring this is a stunning piece. Multi-layered and very impressive it is topped by a "lace" type flat-top pyramid and has excellent patina. The ring is currently a sz 6.5 but it's adjustable due to its open shank. Its face measures 1 3/8" square and it will rise approx. 7/16" off the finger when worn. It weighs 18.2 grams and is fully signed as shown, dating in 1972.

Superb 1960s sterling silver and enamel pendant with its original neck ring designed by Bjorn Sigurd Ostern for David Andersen...

This Art Deco inspired right hand ring with its quiet elegance matches every outfit and can be worn all the time. The center three brilliant cut diamonds are prong set on a diagonal and flanked on either side by four channel set smaller brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.50Ct.

Gold seal of approval! An American Victorian 10Kt gold and carnelian watch fob/seal. The carnelian seal measures 1” X 15/16”and is set in a frame on the bottom. The openwork scrolls constitute the sides and handle of the fob, which is very stylishly topped by a line design decorated tubular bail.

The luckiest sign of the Chinese zodiac, the dragon, is depicted on the front of this 14Kt gold early 20th century locket. The eye of the dragon is a small green garnet, and the fire in the mouth is a cabochon amethyst. The front is in great condition as well as the inside including the bezel and the glass, the back of the locket has some light, negligible dimples. The diameter of the locket is 1”.

A steal of a deal! Original 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold poodle charm which measures ¾” in diameter. List price $189 on sale for $145.

Elegant 1960-s platinum and diamond ladies wristwatch by the Hamilton watch company, which is decorated by 89 high quality round diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 2.35Ct. The watch is in pristine condition and in good working order with the original 17 jewel movement. The length of the watch is 6 ½ “.

The words class and high quality come to mind when looking at this vintage 1960-s platinum, diamond and ruby broach. The bouquet of flowers design incorporates 48 high quality, various size round brilliant cut diamonds, 24 various size diamond baguettes and two round faceted rubies. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 4.65 Ct and the rubies weigh approximately 0.60 Ct. The height of the broach is 1 ½” and the width is 1 3/8”.

A 9k Maori jade greenstone New Zealand bar pin circa 1900. This vintage and genuine green Maori jade bar pin has 9k yellow gold mounts, it measures 2" x 5/16"and it has the original c-clasp with brass pin. It has hand-engraved gold mounts, it is stamped 9Ct with an unidentified maker's mark under the pin at the hinge, and it weighs 4.0 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Relive the excitement of the roaring twenties by wearing this beautiful platinum and diamond ring from that period. The masterfully crafted openwork ring is in pristine condition and is centered by an approximately 0.50Ct old-mine diamond that has I color and SI1 clarity. There are eight various size diamonds further enhancing the combination of openwork and engraved design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.80Ct.

A genuine Art Deco vintage 10k yellow gold and natural amethyst ring c1930. This size 8 ring features a claw-set 8mm x 6mm amethyst, it weighs 1.5 grams, it is stamped 10K, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S...

A 12K Egyptian rose gold genuine yellow topaz ring. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 genuine topaz solitaire has gold hallmark for Egypt. The date mark may be for 1943 -1944, but that may vary by city where assayed. The claw-set stone is a rectangular faceted or emerald cut, and is a definite yellow with very slight brown under-tone, and has an excellent clarity...

Rare and fabulous - how often do you stumble upon a massive Graziella Laffi bracelet? - this is a true museum quality vintage Peruvian piece bearing the signature of the country's foremost designer. Its unsurpassed craftsmanship and stunning design explains in the best way possible the reasons for which Laffi is referred to as "the Spratling of Peru". Born in Florence, Italy she lived in Peru and drew inspiration from ancient Inca goldwork to create masterpieces in silver that combined ancie...

Hand made sterling silver ash tray designed and signed(1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 2 1/4" H. Dish has applied discs decoration and rests on 3 ball feet. 65 grams, 2.03oz. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.

Set of 7 handmade sterling silver buttons and a matching pair of silver cuff links designed and signed (c.1930's). Each of the nine pieces measure 3/4" across. All nine pieces of the set carry the early WS brand. Loops on back in fine condition. No dents or dings to the silver. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.

Early Victoria sterling silver necklace in a design inspired by Mexico's rich pre-Colombian heritage, very comfortable to wear and though true to the "archaeological" style not overwhelming at all. The carefully hand-crafted links that form it remind me of a similar Margot design but then during those years Taxco was a true melting pot of ideas in which silversmiths reflected off of each other and found inspiration in each other's work. The necklace measures a wearable 16 7/8" long by 5/8" w...

A 9K rose gold amethyst seed pearls lavaliere pendant necklace 1900. This 9 K Arts & Crafts late Victorian period genuine amethysts and seed pearls lavaliere pendant necklace consists of the 1-7/8" x 3/4" (including bale) 9 K rose gold Victorian period pendant and the 16-1/4" Victorian period 9K rose gold chain with a spring-ring catch. The shield-shaped pendant has two bezel-set genuine amethysts and it is stamped 9Ct inside the bale. It is simpler is style than much of the fin-du-siecle jewel...

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. Her jewelry is timeless and always unique an...

A great ring for the bride with a passion for all things antique. This is a wonderfully crafted platinum ring dating from the 1920s. It is centered by a 1.86 carat old-mine diamond that has K color and VS1 clarity. The center stone is flanked on either side by three channel-set single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 2 carats.

Dramatic first design period (1931-46) sterling silver and amethyst necklace designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The cruciform pendant measures 3 inches long X 2 5/8 inches wide. The attached sterling silver chain measures 19 inches long. The amethyst stones are very deep and vivid in color and in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. The silver frame and chain are in excellent condition as well with no dents, dings or repairs. The entire necklace weigh...

An astounding example of Hector Aguilar's design acumen this is a majestic "New Maguey" necklace. Thick, absolutely perfectly hand-cut 940 silver sheet in a design based on Mexico's rich Maya and Aztec cultural heritage with hidden hinges and a substantial chain. One of Aguilar's classic book pieces and a spectacular necklace to own and proudly wear! With an inner circumference of 14 1/2" (clasped) this is a true choker for smaller to medium necks. The seven-link central part is 5 7/8" long a...

Classic Tiffany elegance shines in this wonderfully executed 18Kt yellow gold brooch. This design has recently been featured in Madeline Albright's book Read My Pins. The X shaped tie in the center is platinum set with 11 full cut diamonds that have an approximate total weight of .45 carats. The pin is 2 3/4 inches long and 1 5/16 inches at its widest. The pin is marked "TIFFANY & CO" and "750" (18Kt) on the back.

A late Victorian gp serpent snake necklace with a cabochon. This beautifully made late Victorian or Edwardian vintage gold plated over brass serpent necklace is from 1890-1900. This 20-1/2" necklace features a finely detailed snake head with open mouth and jagged teeth, patterned scales, and a bezel-set turquoise blue coloured glass cabochon on its head. The head screws onto the threaded end which protrudes through the coiled tail of the snake; the chain itself is serpentine and flexible. T...

A Vict. gp & mop fancy spring extendable watch chain. This truly unusual 12" spring-loaded expanding Victorian gold plated over brass watch chain has with mother of pearl sections. This 1/2" wide chain features engraved round links with pierced loops, round thick plain loops and designed flattened patterned loops; it also has two spring-loaded segments with mother-of-pearl inserted sections. Each spring segment has engraving and finely made pivots and channels for the expansion spring; one ...

A truly monumental Los Castillo bracelet combining sublime relief and beadwork in wide scroll and leaves links held together with silver rings on the back. This specific design doesn't come up very often and both its inventory number and taller's signature in straight line capital letters indicate that it belongs in the earlier Los Castillo period, the 1940-1945 years when Margot was also designing for them. With a wearable length of 7" the bracelet is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 68.1 grams. Full...

This late-19th century sterling silver bangle bracelet exhibits the quality tool work of many of the New York and Newark, NJ, bench jewelers of the late 19th century. The bangle is hollow, but sturdy enough to withstand the hand chasing of the twisted surface. It bears the maker’s mark of George W. Heath, New York (later Newark), as well as a sterling mark. There are a few very minor indentations in the surface (some are in photo #3), but nothing that compromises the structural integrity or b...

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...

Fabulous Modernist design sterling bracelet with green stone by Sigi Pineda. This is a cuff that is hinged in the back and opens and closes in the front. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside, it is 1 1/8" wide at the stone. Fine original condition and weighing 71 grams. Signed for early Sigi as shown. This is not a Sigi bracelet that I have seen before. It should delight any Mexican silver jewelry collector.

SMASHING, rare and unusual sterling bracelet with agate dangles by Modernist Paul Lobel. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 1/2" wide in the front. The agate dangle hangs 2 1/2". Fine original condition and signed as shown. For the woman with attitude who wants to make a statement. A fabulous piece by one of the most important Modernist jewelers.