Rare and beautiful sterling duck pendant with original chain by Antonio Pineda. The body of the duck is a cabachon aventurine and the eyes are black onyx. The head and tail are articulated. The 17" chain is original to the pendant as both ends of the clasp are too wide to come out of the bail. The pendant itself measures 1 3/4" with the bail and is 1" at the widest point. The stone is 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Signed on the bail as shown, no additional signature on the chain...

A 10k yellow gold diamond tie tack or tie pin from the 1960s. This 7/16" x 1/4" man's tiepin or tie tack has a 2 point (size by gauge) genuine round brilliant cut diamond. It has a gold plated bulldog clasp and a t-bar and chain guard. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark (also tested since the mark on the shaft is slightly worn, and diamond has been tested)...

From the same estate as the Antonio Pineda aventurine duck pendant and possibly made as a set with it, is this aventurine and 970 silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. This design is not often seen and is beautiful in every way. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. Weighing 64 grams, it is in fine original condition. There is no damage and there are no repairs. The stones are free of cracks or chips. The safety chain is original and the clasp is secure...

Over 100 full cut pave diamonds run all along the setting and band of this contemporary classic. Set in 18 karat white gold, these petite stones form a circle around the real piece de resistance: a 1.05 carat EGL certified H color SI2 clarity brilliant cut diamond. The total carat weight comes in at 1.63. With its symmetry and sparkle, this Deco-inspired design has the feel of the glamorous Gatsby era.

Dramatic yet understated, this ring features a lovely EGL certified I color VS1 clarity emerald cut diamond set in platinum. Six single cut diamonds decorate the band, combining with the 1.88 carat weight of the center stone for an approximate 2 carat total weight. This delicate beauty is an original 1920’s Deco masterpiece.

A true beauty, this delicate engagement ring dates from the 1910’s and serves as a bonny example of fine craftsmanship. An approximately 0.5 carat I color SI1 clarity old mine diamond solitaire sits tall in a finely worked, richly ornamented six pronged 14 karat gold basket setting. The ring is decorated with precious forget-me-nots around the band and a wheat or leaf-like pattern on the top and bottom.

This six-pronged 14 karat white gold basket setting dates from the 1920’s. It delicately cradles a 0.96 carat old miner solitaire diamond. The stone is J color SI1 clarity and the band is engraved with a petite leaf pattern. Beautiful from every angle!

Show off some arm candy with this 14 karat Victorian bracelet by the famous Unger Brothers. Known for their work in silver, the brothers started out working in gold. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Founded in 1872, the Newark, New Jersey, firm of Unger Brothers first established a trade in gold jewelry.” This bracelet dates to the earlier part of their career and is stamped with their characteristic intertwined UB hallmark...

This precious Victorian Etruscan bracelet dates from the latter half of the 19th century. The piece is made up of textured and domed 14 karat gold rounds connected by flexible joints with balls on each end, making each link circular with the suggestion of a square. The central link is larger than the rest and features a star, in the center of which is set an approximately 0.25 carat old miner diamond. A safety chain complements the hidden catch...

SOLD, no price no info. Listed silversmith Romero. Essay era silver & copper discs SB earrings signed: HECHO EN MEXICO, ROMERO 925 TAXCO in a circle & assay mark #3 on lower silver discs and STERLING TAXCO on ear pads. Unpolished vintage condition. Good working turn wheels, 23 grams, 1 1/2". SOLD, no price, no info.

This wonderfully executed shell cameo brooch and pendant is from the 1920’s. The carving masterfully depicts the portrait of a young lady with an intricate hairstyle and floral accents. The shell measures 36 X 48 millimeters and the overall dimensions of the piece are 2” high and 1 5/8” wide...

Outrageous! Sorrell, always dramatic, is true to form in this feather brooch. The curved black feathers are iridescent, shining a rich blue-green with the slightest movement. The rhinestone quill is all prong set with various sizes of clear rhinestones, and deep rich red square rhinestones. Can be worn as a regular brooch, or, perhaps, placed diagonally on the front of your shoulder,or on a hat. Endless possibilities! 7 1/2" high, 6 3/4" wide, over-all size. Rhinestone quill 3" by 2"...

Dramatic and elegant, typical of Vrba's designs. The dangles have black faceted beads and sparkling heart shaped rhinestones. There are thirty three dangles attached to eleven gold colored hearts completing the necklace. A single heart with three dangles compose the clip earrings. Appears heavy and chunky when worn, but is light weight for ease of wearing. Necklace 14" long with a 3" extender. Hearts with attached dangles are 3". Earrings are 3" long and 1 1/4" wide.

Circular silver pin/pendant with triangles of azur malachite finished with a bead at each tip with removable original chain by William Spratling. This pin is pictured on page 48 of the new edition of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. According to the Spratlingsilver.com website, this was one of the last designs Spratling created for Spratling y Artesanos and this design was one of sixty Spratling agreed to provide the company after his resignation in July 1945...

A truly spectacular sterling and turquoise necklace and clip earrings by Frank Patania Sr. The necklace is 15 1/2" end to end and the center drop measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide at the bottom. The earrings measure 1 3/8" long and 1" wide at the bottom...

SOLD. Vintage brass rope framed open work figural celluloid oval pin marked DEPOSE FRANCE (patented in France) with trombone pin catch. Two celluloid layers of cut out detailed work create a 3D effect depicting a 19th century couple under a canopy in foreground and a fancy coach and coachman in background. You can even see her lace edged petticoat! The rope is darkened in areas, priced accordingly. Sold, no price, no info please

A sterling silver young man's ID bracelet circa 1970s. This vintage solid silver 7-7/8" x 3/8" wide signet bracelet is just a bit less than 1/8" thick. It features curved rectangular ID-style planchettes alternating with a thick chain segment. As it is less than 8" in length, it is a suitable length for a woman also. It has a lobster claw closure which has a 925 mark with an unidentified maker's mark. It weighs a rather substantial 37.9 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents,...

Huge by any standard these Vrba clip earrings are a show stopper! The center light green stone is dome shaped and is surrounded by tiny clear rhinestones. The dangle sways upon movement as do the pearls that hang from it. Nameplates say Lawrence Vrba and made in USA. Total length 4". Dangle, including pearls, is 2" by 2 3/4".