These sterling silver cuff links have a handmade look, and are made of four buttons formed in the shape of rosettes, linked by sturdy silver chains. The centers are domed and highly oxidized around the dome. The cuff links are unmarked, but test strongly for sterling. Each button measures 1/2 inch across.
Here is a pretty woman’s face in profile. Her long golden hair trails down to end with a tiny baroque or freshwater pearl. Total length of the face, hair and pearl a little less than 3/4”. This design was based on a drawing by Charles Dana Gibson – a Gibson Girl! (See the final photograph.) It is marked 14k, weighs 1.2g, and is in excellent condition. It doesn’t have a maker’s mark, but we have seen this same stick pin with Alling’s mark. Circa 1910...
An Edwardian 14k yellow gold garnet child baby or pinky ring from the 1900-10 era. This antique size 3-1/2 or 3.5 ring features a natural cherry red claw-set garnet in a flower-like setting which is 3/16" wide. This stylish ring weighs 1.2 grams, it is stamped14K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Very Well Made Heavy Link Sterling Silver Bracelet stamped: MEX TM-223 925 in a wonderful Aztec Zig Zag motif filled w crushed Malachite. Weighs 1.2 Ounce or 31 Grams and measures 7.5" inside while the very strong V in Box clasp is engaged X 1/4" wide X 2.75mm thick. In excellent condition. Please see scans.
This Antonio Pineda masterpiece with moonstones sparking blue and white colors is a most incredible site. The weight is 105 grams of quality with correct hallmarks as shown. No repairs or damage of any kind. Measurement shows a 7.25 inches in length and a little over 1 inch tall. The design is in the book SILVER SEDUCTION with several different stones.
Shaggy, chunky and very dramatic, this 13 1/2" necklace has a 2 1/2" extension. There are two layers of goldtone fringe, the longest measures 1 1/2" and the shimmering prong set rhinestones mesure 1 3/4".
This glistening treasure has faux pearls, transparent aqua glass beads, and faceted glass beads in ruby red.The emerald green faceted glass teardrops are elegant! Add to that tiny emerald prong set rhinestones and tiny emerald glass beads and this becomes a most charming necklace. Beautiful to look at, spectacular to wear. 17 1/4" at full extension. Long drops are 8", the two short ones are 5".
With either assay mark 22 or 23, both of which belonged to very famous Taxco Silversmiths, this Grape Cluster Pin Brooch is stamped: "Hecho en Mexico" with 2 initials inside a Heart Shape M. Weighs .3 Oz or 8 Grams and is 2 X 1 3/4" with decades of rich patina in the leaf veins. SOLD, no price, no info
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...
Stunning Diamonds by Antonio Pineda is a published design in the Silver Seduction book of Mexican Silver by Stromberg. The height is 1 inch tall and the weight is 91 grams of thick silver. The 970 silver is silky soft. There are no cracks to the stones and the clasp closes with a crisp click. This one is more than rare and definitely belongs in a fine collection.
This is a FANTASTIC ANTONIO STERLING ONYX and MOONSTONE NECKLACE and EARRING SET. This Rare Set's NECKLACE measures 7" top to bottom closed; the EARRINGS are 1 1/4" long. There are 8 Bezeled MOONSTONES
around the edges. Marked: BELL LOGO; ANTONIO TAXCO Triangular Mark;
970; STERLING MEXICO both on the NECKLACE & EARRINGS. Date this ANTONIO SET circa third quarter of the 20th Century. OUTSTANDING ANTONIO JEWELRY
This is a FINELY CARVED IVORY NECKLACE ..... Japanese Carving depicting SEE HEAR & SPEAK NO EVIL. Graining in the IVORY BEADS
is OBVIOUS. Length overall is 29" or 14 3/4" that fits easily over the head. Beads are 10+ mm; will be posting more specifics shortly incl OJIME ~like mm of the Monkeys themselves.
Circa 1975 - 2000
This platinum and diamond ring is a great example of 1920’s filigree work. The rectangular setting holds a 0.57Ct brilliant cut diamond that has an I color and VS2 clarity. The fine details of openwork on the setting are masterfully executed and the ring is in pristine condition. This ring not only makes a fantastic engagement ring, but anyone who appreciates the beauty and splendor created by yesteryear’s brilliant artisans will love it.
A fabulous sterling cuff with 16 elaborately stamped charms centered between a top and bottom band of chiseled lines by Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1 1/8" opening, it is 2 1/2" wide and in fine original condition. Weighing 126 grams, it is signed as shown. Rare and so much fun to wear.
The others cost 2X more, yet this one is Signed & Marked MIMI DEE Sterling. Granulation Sterling Beads on Sturdy Sterling Silver ending with a Hand Wrought Hook and 2 Large (1 1/2") Hammered S Shape Charms.
An antique Birks 10k yellow gold carved shell portrait cameo ring from the 1910 to 1920 era. This size 6-3/4 post-Edwardian ring features a carved portrait cameo of a woman, it measures 3/4 x 5/8" across the setting, it is stamped 10K BIRKS and it weighs 3.7 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the cameo. A great gift...
Crystal-clear beautiful quality rhinestones.This dramatic bracelet is 6 3/4" around and 3 5/8" in width. No other jewelry need be worn, this says it all!
Tested at least 90%+ silver pin pendant depicting a dancing couple w 6 different intact enamel colors in very good pre owned condition faintly marked: "Israel" on the bail, is 1 X 1 1/2" and weighs .4 or 11 Grams. Please see scans