Here is a sweet ring, which comes out of the era when Edwardian styles were sliding into Art Deco. (1920s – 1935-ish) It is marked “925” for sterling silver, and set with a ruby, birthstone for those born in July. Rubies have been called “the queen of stones and the stone of kings.” The ring has the mellow patina of age, and is size 6. It could be re-sized. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...

Steeped in ancient Italian lore, the “cimaruta” pendant might have started its life in the world of magic yet somewhere along its long life, it became adopted as a talisman warding off the “evil eye” and protecting against witchcraft in general. The Flli Coppini example presented here dates in the first decades of the 20th c. and is the next best alternative to the impossible to obtain ancient pieces...

Casting of very good quality, a huge amethyst gemstone and a long chain with figural links combine in this Italian Peruzzi style pendant necklace to create one of those pieces that collectors covet and all of us dream about. I believe we have here a convergence of two Revival movements - Classical Revival in the sterling chain with its theater mask links and Gothic Revival with the two dragons flanking that amazing amethyst...

Gorgeous silver hinged bangle bracelet signed by Topazio of Portugal featuring a repousse "harvest" motif with bunches of mature wheat in rectangular frames. Topazio bracelets are the best of the genre - their designs are crisp and register easily to the eye; the finishing is impeccable and their decorative motifs a joy to behold...

Vintage Portuguese sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet in a classic for the genre harvest calendar design in which different months of the year are illustrated by either a flower, fruit or other staple that characterizes them. I love these bracelets for their representation of the cyclical nature of time and their allusion to earlier decades when the availability of food depended on one's location and the specific season...

A fabulous example of late Deco Portuguese jewelry this hinged "bangle" is signed by Topazio, the country's foremost manufacturer of silver hollowware and jewelry. Wrought in .833 silver, its two "wings" are made up of curved panels with alternating scrolled niello and figural decoration. This specific design is known as "monuments of Portugal", the Belem Tower and the National Pantheon being among the country's architectural treasures portrayed here...

A flying birds sterling silver marcasites lavaliere necklace from the 1930s. This Victorian revival beauty is 16-1/2" long and the scroll chain has a pearl strand style clasp with marcasites. The central flying bird drop is 3" across and 1-3/4" deep. This necklace is stamped STERLING SILVER on the clasp and SIL. on the drop and it weighs 9.3 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

An Art Deco sterling and gold front step side signet ring from the 1920s. This size 5-1/2 ring has a central 9/16 x 5/16" overlay gold front with a Gothic letter (an E or F, we think) with a corner hand engraved embellishment. The flanks are engraved gold as well and the mount has stepped sides. It is marked STERLING with faint signs of other marks which have been lost due to resizing in the past...

An Edwardian Art Deco sterling silver barrel step cut crystal necklace from around 1920. This beauty features a fine open wire link 16" chain with a hook and eye clasp. The 1-1/4 x 5/8" unmarked pendant features a step-cut rounded barrel style crystal stone claw-set on a mount with an array of white rhinestones. The chain is stamped STER and it weighs 6.2 grams...

A sterling bird Southwest poison ring with turquoise eyes from the 1930s. This unusual and vividly depicted ring is in the form of a bird or owl's head; it has two turquoise cabochon eyes, one green and one blue. It measures 5/8 x 1/2", it is hand made and engraved and it has cutout shoulders. The top opens to reveal a poison compartment (in this case it has an instant relative's photo which can be removed). It is unsigned and it has native American symbology on the shank...

An Art Deco amber cut crystal sterling silver cocktail ring from the 1920 to 1930 era. This size 7 ring measures 1-1/4 x 1/2" across the bezel-set amber cut crystal stone. It is stamped STERLING and it weighs 5.5 grams. The 1920s was the beginning of the these large cocktail rings, we tend to call them statement rings now, as they certainly are that. This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some li...

A Birks Art Deco sterling silver link rhinestone bracelet from the 1930s. This 7-1/8" bracelet is 3/8" wide, it has a safety chain and a box clasp and the rhinestones sparkle brilliantly. It has a classic repeating motif design so popular in the Art Deco period. It is stamped BIRKS STERLING, it weighs 18.6 grams 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 ar...

An amethyst sterling silver pendant on chain necklace from the 1930s. The 5/8" pendant has a free-swinging genuine faceted amethyst in a lobed circle and it is on an 18-1/2" sterling chain with a springring clasp. The chain is stamped STG (the pendant is unmarked) and this necklace weighs 3.0 grams. the stone is 0.8 ct in size (calculated) and this necklace is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conser...

A stunning Art Deco yellow crystal sterling silver buckle design bangle bracelet from around 1920. This vintage beauty shouts Deco and it has the same silver tooling and buckle clasp as seen on signed DIAMONBAR bracelets by Wachenheimer Bros of Rhode Island (1905-1933) and this is probably an early example. The buckle itself has white rhinestones, the sides are finely and ornately engraved, the interior is cut-out and it is stamped only STERLING. The box clasp and hinge are both heavy duty an...

A stunner, early Deco Flli Coppini pendant necklace, this piece is not only holding a beautiful St. George slaying the Dragon medallion but it's adorned with a multitude of figural charms. Combinations like this are very hard to find and as the example at hand is wrought in .800 silver, it dates most probably in the pre-1934 period, when the sterling standard had not been yet adopted by the Italian authorities. Measuring 27 3/4" long the chain has a total of 9 charms, many related to the histor...

SOLD. 1925 Art Deco camphor frosted satin surface oval 30mm x 22mm glass stone, with a 5 point star, is held by 4 prongs and set in a rhodium plated brass frame. The 1 7/8" camphor glass pendant suspends from a later 925 sterling silver 18" double rope chain. Although the 2mm center stone is dulling, it still flashes a sparkle, when you least expect it. The back shows the rivet firmly in place and the sharply cut "spokes" are evident. Needs a polish. The rhodium plating is very good tha...

Art Deco 1930 Bangle bracelet - Highly collectable channel set square princess table cut festive ruby red to "rhodolite", depending on the light, French paste 2mm glass stones held between serrated edges.
Marked: 935 Sterling Germany. 3mm wide X 3mm X 2 5/8" across interior.
Beautiful detailed engraving on sides. Each stone was individually cut as seen per highly mag loupe to find square tables where only the teeniest of pin points can be seen.
Very round. Someone took reall...

SOLD. Vintage sterling silver bracelet and earrings with difficult to find circa 1920 etched on both sides frosted green art glass. It is often referred to as "Lalique" like as found on page 91 of the 2nd Edition book: Popular Jewelry 1840 - 1940. That one being clear while this one a very collectible frosted green! These are often found in antique Czech jewelry as well. This pressed art glass is acid etched on both sides, has ground edges and feels denser than most while it makes a differe...