All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #622670
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Beautiful Art Deco beaded necklace with very big genuine carved rock crystal "pools of light" beads. Circa 1920 or 1930. With twenty five 17 millimeter drilled beads strung on white cotton thread with brass spring ring and jump ring closure. The thread and clasp are original and are secure. The thread is hand knotted between each bead...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1375729 (stock #TR920)
A stunner of a ring is this early 20th century 14Kt yellow gold and diamond ring. The 0.51Ct great quality brilliant cut diamond is held in a six prong buttercup setting. The diamond is encircled by royal blue flower shaped enamel that follows through on either side of the shank. The enamel shows some wear; otherwise the ring is in great condition. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #155618
Beautiful early bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. There are six wide incised silver panels with center bezel set cabachon amethysts. It is in fine original condition with a secure pin closure. Measures 6 3/4" end to end and 1 5/8". Signed for Fred Davis as shown. GREAT!!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1273428 (stock #TR757)
Simple yet elegant, this early 20th century diamond solitaire ring is set in 18Kt yellow gold and platinum. The 0.63Ct brilliant cut diamond is NOT certified but it is determined to be K color and SI1 clarity by our in-house gemologist. The setting is made of 18Kt yellow gold and the six prongs holding the diamond are platinum, as it is clearly marked, along with WM WISE & SON makers mark. The ring at the moment is size 6 1/2 but can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1347367 (stock #9469)
A pair of 14k garnet solitaire lever back earrings from the 1930s. These 9/16 x 7/16" earrings feature two natural garnets measuring approximately 40 points each by gauge. They are claw-set and mounted on lever backs, one of which is stamped 585 (for 14k) along with an animal mark which is probably Hungarian from the 1930s era...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1286188 (stock #12908)
Classic sterling silver repousse necklace from French Indochina, this is an exquisitely made piece its links brimming with small chrysanthemum flowers, buds and leaves. Possibly made by Chinese silversmiths of the diaspora, it is a pleasure to wear and I love the way it combines classic Chinese motifs with the angularity of Deco design. The necklace is 15 3/8" long (wearable) with its width varying between 1" and 5/16". It weighs 41.2 grams and is marked "INDOCHINA" and "SILVER FRENCH"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #330508
An extraordinary amethyst and silver bracelet by Fred Davis, c 193. The weight and mass of the large rectangular amethyst stones is complimented by the open design of the silver links. I believe this bracelet to be quite rare. It measures 7 3/4" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 88 grams. It is in fine original condition with only a tiny line and ding to the edge of one of the silver rounds. It in no way detracts from the piece. I mention it only for total accuracy...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1940 item #1349098
This is a sterling link bracelet by Hans Hansen ,(1884-1940),Denmark. It is an early piece signed with the superimposed double "H" mark, so pre- 1930. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It fastens with an ingenious screw bolt and weighs 69 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A great early Hansen piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1375284 (stock #TR914)
A very pretty 14Kt yellow gold filigree flower bracelet from the 1920-s, has a wider center design which is set with three single-cut diamonds. The total weight of the three diamonds is approximately 0.08Ct. The center of the bracelet is ½” wide, the rest is ¼” wide and the length is 6 7/8”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #9892 (stock #74A)
Marbled and painted , this very old brooch was originally aqua in color as is evident on its back. It measures 2 1/4" long, 2" wide approximately. It is worn arrows facing down.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1398649 (stock #TR1044)
This 14Kt white gold and garnet filigree ring is from the 1920-s. The open work is decorated by flower motifs. The octagonal garnet measures 10 millimeters across. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #281910
A wonderful sterling and turquoise necklace and matching bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. His pieces are scarce in general and a matching necklace and bracelet are very rare to find. The design is charming and the stones are all intact. It is in beautiful original condition. The necklace measures 17" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 125 grams. The bracelet measures 7 3/4" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 55 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1409957
This sleek, heavy and solid sterling silver piece was designed in the 1930's by William Spratling. Weighing 120 grams the letter opener and paperweight measures 5 inches long and is in beautiful condition with nice patina. No dents or dings. Spratling also designed a rosewood and silver version of the design shown in a picture here.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #1122056 (stock #0953)
Spectacular early 20th c. Chinese bracelet wrought in silver with repousse prunus motifs floating over a three-part hinged frame. The large, scalloped central link is adorned with prong-set tumbled hard-stones and three carved ornaments; there is a coral prunus flower, what looks to my eyes like a bat (or could it be a butterfly?) and a half-moon turquoise...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1940 item #759038 (stock #TR552)
For a real vintage feel, go for this lovely 1930’s 14 Kt white gold setting inlaid with two small diamonds on the shank. A 1.25 carat J color VS2 clarity old mine center stone completes the understated radiance of this piece, lending to a 1.50 carat total weight and a look of timeless elegance.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1376128
Handsome & rare this hand wrought 980 sterling buckle was designed & signed c. 1930's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Made in two sizes, this is the largest. Weighing 37 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2 1/8" & will accommodate up to a 1 1/4" strap. The high 980 grade silver provides an exceptional silky texture to the design. The original tool marks can be seen on the back along with WS TAXCO 980 hallmarks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1940 item #6840 (stock #faceE)
This exotic Deco brooch of black colored metal (for dramatic effect) measures 2 3/8" long and 2 1/8" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1940 item #1373702 (stock #TR901)
Victorian and Edwardian styles are combined in the design of this great antique18Kt pink and white gold diamond ring. The hexagonal onyx on top is centered by an approximately 0.07Ct diamond. The openwork filigree frame is decorated by six rose-diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.10Ct.The ring is a size 5 1/2 and it can easily be sized.