All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #1441401 (stock #RN12230)
Here is a fantastic necklace, in the style of Murrle, Bennett and other Arts & Crafts designers of high renown. It is unsigned, which is not unusual. It features a central silver panel with a big labradorite cab, 3/4” x 9/16”. The whole panel with dangles measures 13/16” x 1-7/8”. The wearable length is 24”, and there are 20” worth of labradorite beads, most having the distinctive and beautiful blue flash for which that stone is known...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #1408765 (stock #RP09158)
Here is a pretty plique a jour pin in the shape of a stylized moth, German or Austrian in origin. The body has 4 colorless paste stones, and there is an emerald green paste stone in the tail. The plique shades from green to white to peach. 1-1/2” by 3/4”, and stamped “800” on the back. It is in excellent antique condition and circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included. We do lay-away.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1960 item #1402010
Sterling arts and crafts design clip on earrings by Madeleine Turner, a designer working in New York from the 1930s through the 1950s The earrings are in a stylized flower shape, with a central stone of bright green. The stone could be jade, chrysoprase, or other bright colored stone...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1960 item #1402009
Pair of sterling silver cufflinks designed by Alphonse La Paglia for International Silver Company, ca 1953. They measure 1 1/8" wide, and 7/8" high. Stamped on back: "International Silver, La Paglia Designed, 113" Cufflinks are in good condition, some tarnish visible, very slight signs of wear on silver surface. The design is clearly in the Danish George Jensen style, and features ginko leaves with a tendril and beads or berries. Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953) was an Italian designer who st...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1970 item #1380149
A lovely sterling ridged, high domed ring from the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Kalo that opened in 1900 and closed in 1970. It is currently a size 7 but could be sized. Weighing 18 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. An elegant ring from this important Chicago silver workshop.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #1347522 (stock #RN10201)
Here we have a very pretty Charles Horner enameled pendant. It has Horner’s maker’s mark, as well as hallmarks for Chester, 1909-10. The enamel is a lovely mix of green and blue in 3 panels, with a blister pearl mounted at the top and a freshwater pearl dangle. It measures 1-5/8†not including the bale, by 1†at the widest point. The modern sterling chain is 18â€...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #1319144 (stock #02531)
An Edwardian antique period sterling silver necklace with Swiss lapis (dyed blue quartz or jasper) and marquisites circa 1910 1920. This elegant lavaliere style necklace measures 16-7/8" long and the sterling chain has fine squared loop links. The central 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" oval medallion is flanked by two oval 1" x 5/8" panels, both with inset marcasites. The Swiss lapis is a blue green on the panels and the central one is a deeper navy blue...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #1174658 (stock #T 1758)
SOLD. This silver tone necklace has an Arts Crafts to machine age look. The book chain or bookchain necklace ends in a slotted pendant with a coral pink Peking art glass cabochon made to resemble Chinese jade or coral. It has an original old early spring ring closure...
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. Ms. GM remembers collecting buying his work from his Sandwich, NH store...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #611518 (stock #T 1563)
SOLD. REPLY: Please make check payable to MIMI DEE ARTWEAR. No Gold, all sterling. Vintage ring with Robin Blue Egg Turquoise color 25mm bezel set oval glass cab in unsigned Arts Crafts foliate floral hand made stamped Sterling ring setting. 6.25, yet your jeweler could resize. Super condition. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #603911 (stock #T 1551)
Earrings resembling possible early work of Boston's Peruzzi Carnelian Cornelian Agate Quartz Chalcedony Sardonyx translucent oval flat bezel set rust color gemstones one showing Dendrite like qualities while the other has a 'band'. Hand made with tested unmarked sterling silver granulation and rope design in late Arts Crafts or Art Deco style. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #548134
This is a really special and beautiful sterling and rock crystal cuff bracelet by American Arts & Crafts period silversmith Mary Gage. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside and has a 1" opening. It is 1 3/8" wide in the front and narrows to 1" in the back. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks to the crystals. Signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very fine and rare piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #539030
A very rare handmade sterling and center bezel set oval malachite bracelet by the American Arts & Crafts workshop Chicago Art Silver Shop. In 1912, after moving from their native Hungary, Edmund Boker and Ernest Gould formed the Chicago Art Silver Shop. Both had worked as silversmiths in a Budapest factory making objects for European royal families. The bracelet is a bangle that is 3/4" wide in the front, narrowing to 3/8" in the back and is 8" around in the inside...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #466266 (stock #T 1420)
Sold. From local Boston area estate, this C 1920 unsigned except for 'Sterling' mark, hand made ring with Shiebler like Classic Greek Roman face of a bearded man as the 1 1/8 X 3/4 table and showing typical Arts Crafts metal work at shoulders. Presently @ 6 with a 1mm opening for adjustment at back of 3mm wide shank, yet can easily be resized or left with this old opening to adjust up or down. This ring has lots of age as evidenced by the softening of the facial features. Nice heft...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #442613
A rare and magnificent locket and chain from the Chicago Arts & Crafts Workshop KALO...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #377710 (stock #T 1251 )
SOLD. Bold 1 3/8" bezel set Green Stone that Fred Davis favored unmarked tested Sterling Silver Ring that hints Arts Crafts or Early Unsigned Taxco Mexico. Still circa 1930 Serrated bezel edge, applied rope and applied flowers at shoulder. Power knuckle to knuckle stature. SOLD, no price, no info please. 12/12
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #373736
A rare and spectacular handwrought sterling repousse cuff by silversmith Peer Smed. He was trained in Denmark, came to the U.S. and worked for Tiffany & Co., then later opened his own shop in New York. The workmanship of this bracelet is superb.The flower and leaves look alive. His pieces are hard to find and this is the first bracelet made by Smed that I have ever seen. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1" opening, it is 1 1/8" wide in the front and tapers to 1/2" in the back. It is ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #352251 (stock #T 1149)
SOLD. Unsigned, unmarked tested sterling ring reminding one of the work by Doris Cliff or that of French or even the work of Bernard Instone with the applied leaf foliate designs and split shank construction. See image 2 & 3
A green jade or tree agate or glass even, naively 'carved' green bezel set stone. Was resized once to 5.75. SOLD, no price no info please.

If you like this Bernard Instone look, please search #670344 here at www.mimideeartwear.com to view two pieces with very simil...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1900 item #350697
This is a FANTASTIC ARTS & CRAFTS ERA CAMEO OF AN IDEALISTIC BEAUTY. Everything here is Exceptional and NOT the norm, especially the Curls, the Necklace, and the BEAUTIFUL Face. The Setting is STERLING SILVER and dates ca. 1890 to 1929. The size is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". Artist signed on the back: G. NOTO. In EXCELLENT Condition. For the discerning Collector...jgps give MORE info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #350179
A fabulous hand hammered silver and acid etched pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This is a large piece measuring 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It is all original and in fine condition. Hallmarked with the interlocking C hallmark as shown. A rare example from this great workshop.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1960 item #349946 (stock #T 1135)
SOLD. Ancient Auspicious Spiral Design on this mid 20th century tested sterling silver Modernist Modernism Studio bracelet with a large round bright green Jade disc charm. Odd custom made closure in that the 1 3/8" rich green jade disc is at the end of a chain allowing the bracelet to 8 1/2" then you loop it around to create a closer fit. 1.4 Oz 40 Grams weight. SOLD
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #346567 (stock #T 1125)
Sold. Ring reminding one of Doris Cliff or that of Bernard Instone whose use of applied leaves was prominent in his metal work. Applied face foliate motifs and an ecru clay bead with Egyptian symbols front and back as the 'stone'. Note the split double shank construction. Lots of character! Approx size 7.25 Unsigned Unmarked as many Arts Crafts pieces, yet tests at least 90%. Super vintage condition with the appropriate softening of the applied silver work and tanning of bead, for age. ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #340417 (stock #T 1089)
Do you recognize who made this Studio Silver Pin simply stamped STERLING? Hector Aguilar? The slightly green 8 X 11 mm turquoise is threaded into the silver flower petals and held W a wide prong of sorts. Sturdy at 10 Grams and is 2 5/8" X 7/8" with rich patina. Please see scans
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #323235 (stock #T 958)
C 1935 Golden Butter Antique Yellow Hue Oval Mabe Bezel Set 10 X 16mm Pearl Arts Crafts Silver Ring w Asymetrical Tulip Buttercup Flowers Foliate Ornamentation. Looks late Arts Crafts w Early Art Deco ring base. Maybe cast w some additional handwork. Presently size 7.25 yet can be resized by your jeweler and is in wonderful condition w the right amount of rich darkening in crevices. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #323071 (stock #T 957)
Sold, no price, no info. Pictures do no justice! Arts Crafts Silver (at least 90%) ring with Pentagon shape Dendrite Agate Bezel Set Stone and applied chased leaves at shoulder of the piece. Held up to the light it is beautiful and you can see rutils! Presently size 5.5, yet your jeweler could resize for you. 3/4" across and in wonderful condition! Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #296572 (stock #T 788)
SOLD. Though not in the linear Arts Crafts style, this unmarked ring from a Boston area household is nonetheless in the same bench made discipline. This type often has a small rectangular tab stamped 'Handmade Sterling'. This one has neither, yet it is guaranteed tested to be at least sterling. Look at the applied chased leaves, flower petals, curls all layered on to a rectangular base with a double row 2mm shank. 7/8" X 5/8". Appears to have been previously sized years ago to a size 6.25,...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #295743
A fabulous hand hammered sterling and stone pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This fine pin measures 1 5/8" by 1". It is in beautiful condition. I am not sure, but the pin may have been replaced. Signed for Carence Crafters as shown. A rare and inspiring piece from this great time of handmade jewelry.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1950 item #291754
This is a gorgeous custom made, handmade moonstone and genuine ruby pin set in sterling. It is c.1940 and measures 3 1/4" long including the dangling moonstone,and 2 1/2" diameter. All of the stones are individually prong set. The moonstones are clear, blue and beautiful. All stones are in fine condition and original. This is a fabulous coat or blazer pin and the moonstone lover should be absolutely DELIGHTED with this brooch.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #287743 (stock #T 757)
SOLD - SOLD c 1910 Interesting hand made sterling ring with hand applied silver and 4 late Victorian color reddish Gold chased leaves, simply marked sterling. Some would say that those leaf motives look much like the ones Bernard Instone favored. The 23 x 13mm bezel set amethyst glass has a wonderful frosted satin table, while the back has soft facets and mold lines.
To remind the visitor that the Newbury Street Boston Society of Arts & Crafts was established in 1887, fostering many silve...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #282071 (stock #T 735)
Traces of Art Nouveau are left on this Arts & Crafts Ring marked Sterling and possibly a "J", with a satin finish green swirl art glass collet set stone. It is a comfortable pinky ring at size 3.75. The art glass cabochon is 14X8mm with the length just shy of 1" long. Very nice wearable condition with the usual lines that silver rings of this age get. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #258887 (stock #T 628)
Sold. Fire Orange Honey Amber color with Flashes of Bright Blue in this 'Dragon's Breath' Antique Jelly Opal Art Glass Ring with Arts Crafts Setting marked Sterling. It is just off round at size 6 with 2 tiny lines on the 10 x 18mm "Jelly Opal" Cab that appear to have been made when art glass was poured into mold. Incredible color changes.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #187820
A very rare and magnificent sterling and carved lapis pin by Mary Gage, American Arts & Crafts period c. 1930. The frame is a foliate motif encircling the oval carved lapis which is held in place by bead tipped silver wire prongs. This is a huge brooch measuring 3" by 2 1/4" and is solid and bold at 51 grams. A great coat or blazer pin that is sure to make a statement.It is in beautiful original condition and signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very important piece from this artist.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #180336 (stock #T 511)
SOLD. This has been mailed to Collector. REPLY: Regrets, no international service. Please employ an American buying service to pay with US funds and mail to US address. Described as Jensen esk or even the look of Bernard Hertz. Acquired from the local Boston area Thelma Todd Estate sale of a few years ago. She was born and raised not more than 2 miles from here. Alas! Unsigned Lapis Lazuli piece, yet the workmanship is lush as the the thick leaf foliate motif swirls with applied thick pi...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #173171 (stock #T 434)
c 1925 Late Arts & Crafts Period, Hammered Brooch Pin cut in the shape of a totem bird, hawk, eagle, falcon with wing span of 2", beak to tail 7/8". Simply stamped sterling, maybe even early Native American. Decades of patina! Safety working clasp. Very Good Not Polished condition.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #163888 (stock #T 340)
Vintage Unmarked Unsigned No Stone Arts & Crafts Bow or Celtic Brooch Pin that tests at least 925. Has Heft for it's size of 1 3/8" X 1 1/8". Very good condition with just a little wave to pin stem. Rich Silver with plenty of patina in crevices.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #158305 (stock #T 285)
Extra Vintage and some would say much like the work of Doris Cliff, yet others have said more like Oakes or Hale? The last two, after all were medalists winners at Boston's Society of Arts & Crafts established in 1887.
Then there are those who would say that the use of those leaves is all Bernard Instone who also used the split shank construction. Note the applied leaf at upper right that can also be found on other rings found and acquired here: # 287743; 352251; 346567. To continue your...