All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #1359781
A stunning, magnificently crafted, sterling and natural Morenci turquoise necklace c. 1950, by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. There are seven graduated round sterling discs each having a sawtooth bezel set center turquoise in a shadow box setting...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #333411 (stock #T 1032)
Sold. Arts & Crafts Tradition Continental Silver Knuckle to Knuckle Ring w free form bezel set 22mm X 40mm Golden Amber Cab and 4 Hallmarks: lady facing right with a" W: behind her head. Sits 1 1/2 X 1 1/4" and weighs 18 grams. Size 7. Super condition with rich darkening in crevices as it is suppose to show. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #1342023
Hopi Lewis Lomay (1913-1996)is considered one of the finest Native American jewelers of the 20th Century. He began his career in the 1930’s as a student of the Navajo silversmith Ambrose Roanhorse at The Santa Fe Indian School and then at The Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild. Later, Lomay worked for Frank Patania in the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe. These earrings are screw backs and are 2 1/2" long and 7/8" at the widest area...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #667777
This is a very unique sterling concho belt by Frank Patania Sr. The overall length of the belt is 31”. There are 9 conchos and the buckle. Each concho is approximately 2 ¾” long and approximately 2” wide. Each concho has a textured and oxidized background with two attached hand-stamped "button/dangle" combinations. The buckle is identical to the other conchos except the background is not textured, just oxidized. The buckle is also the same size as the conchos...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #325801 (stock #T 972)
SOLD. Later California era, after 1957, marked "Sterling by Cini" Scorpio Figural Pin stamped: Sterling by Cini on rectangle tab and the "C" copyright mark. 15 Grams weight, 2". Lighter weight than his earlier Boston jewelry. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #327835 (stock #T 990 abc)
Only one (A) left of this Trio of mid century Silver Floral Leaf Link Bracelets. A) stamped "Beau Sterling" & still available; while the rest are SOLD: B) marked Double Bubble B Ster for "Binder Bros", C) just stamped Sterling and all test such.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #555218
A huge and stunning sterling and turquoise dome ring by Carmelo Patania who founded The Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe with Frank Patania Sr. in 1937 and then opened The Kachina Shop in 1957. Each turquoise is bezel set with silver beadwork in between. The ring measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" so a VERY big look. It is a size 7 1/2 and weighs 19 grams. Beautiful original condition, fabulous turquoise. Signed CP Sterling as shown. STUNNING!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #595335
This is a massive, bold and spectacular sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The bracelet is 2 1/2" wide in the front and narrows to 7/8" at the back ends. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1" opening. It is in excellent original condition free of any damage or repairs and signed as shown. This is a rare and impeccable example of some of his finest work...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #811638
This is a magnificent sterling and Bisbee turquoise necklace and earrings set. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and the center dangling arrow shaped piece measures 3" long and 2" at the widest point. Each arrow from the center graduates smaller with the smallest measuring 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. The necklace weighs 115 grams. The earrings are screwbacks measuring 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. They weigh 19 grams.Both pieces are in fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #455496 (stock #T 1387 ABC)
SOLD. Vintage Sterling Bangle Bracelet Collectors: A)Mexican Mixed Metals Metales; B)unsigned maybe Danecraft; C) Lunt Sterling # 72 rich ornate. First two 2 1/2" across inside each, the Lunt is 2 5/8", each approx 1/8 wide. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #300357 (stock #T 803)
Sold. Beautifully chased substantial cuff bracelet marked: "S. Kirk & Son" Sterling, the mark used from 1932 to 1961, on one end and "Chrysanthemum 15-11 inside the other rounded end. Nice heft at 1.3 Oz or 38 Grams and is just under 1" wide by 7" inside which Includes the flexible 3/4" opening. Very nice preowned condition
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #341
Penino Brooch. Large, heavy sterling vermeil and dramatic clear rhinestone flower heads (1" each) with leaves and vines. Ca 1940s. L:3 1/2"
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #269373
Magnificent sterling and coral brooch/pendant by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This brooch/pendant has a blood red ornamented bezel set coral cabachon surrounded by 8 bezel set coral cabachons of uniform size and color. Silver beading is interspersed. Impressive in size, it measures 2 1/4" diameter and weighs 37 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #686211
EXQUISITE sterling and red Mediterranean coral hair band by Frank Patania Sr. Beautiful center floral design complimented by the side raindrop shaped stones. This hair band measures 13" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide at the center flower. It is all original and in fine condition. It is hallmarked in two places as shown. Fabulous in every way.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #340056 (stock #T 1083 abc)
Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets yet So Today! Stamped BEAU STERLING. All 2 1/2" across inside. A) is 1/8" wide lines & dots: B) 1/4" wide and non textured: C) 3/16" wide chased 'vine' for a total wt of 1.1 Oz or 31 grams. Very nice vintage condition. Please see pix
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1394998
This vintage, handwrought 990 sterling silver bracelet was designed c. 1940-45 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Weighing 40 grams the bracelet measures 6 3/4" long x 1 1/4" wide. Clasp and attached safety chain are tight and secure. Excellent condition and patina.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #353017 (stock #1166)
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Vintage Mexican jewelry or owl collectors! Pyramid triangle shape pin that converts to a pendant with tortoise like inlay, Abalone owl star chased branch mrk'd: TAXCO letter around PF or FF and assay 3.
1 3/4" with built in 3 mm bail to allow your chain. Mid century styling. Very nice condition.

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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1426656 (stock #14917)
Classic Fred Davis Mexican Deco silver and turquoise bracelet in a design that is considered an iconic creation for the renowned designer, especially in this combination of materials. A row of repousse florets with stone hearts comfortably hugs the wrist and conforms to its movements freely. The turquoise cabs have developed an interesting variation of hues over the years which, in combination for the warmly glowing patina, adds character and a certain "life experience" to the bracelet...