All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #463353
A beautiful early pair of ornate sterling hinged cuff bracelets by Los Castillo, c. 1940. They are 1 5/8" wide and 7" around in the inside. Hinged in the back, they open and close in the front. They are in fine original condition and have a great patina. Both are signed as shown. Fabulous to have a pair.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #463912 (stock #T 1415)
SOLD 08, no price, no info. Bracelet resembling Modernists Maine's Clifford Russell, H.Fred Skaggs or even the work of Arthur King, but with various copyright and makers marks, in the use of multi color quartz crystal or glass and caged in handwrought sterling silver. For the smaller frame fitting comfortably and measuring 6 1/4 inside with hand made J hook engaged. 43 grams or 1 1/2 Ounces. Pink, mint Green & light smokey colors for year round wear. Sold, no price, no info.
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 : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1950 item #466327 (stock #uns5305KE)
Hundreds and hundreds of tiny sparking rhinestones compose this unsigned 1940's brooch. The crystal center stone is a rich blue and is faceted in an unusual way that gives it maximum glitter. Wearing this brooch means letting it take center stage without any other jewelry for competition! Brooch is 4 1/4" in diameter and has a smooth silver-colored metal back.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #466419
Featured on page 25 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, this is a fine silver and amethyst bracelet by Fred Davis,Taxco. The authors date this piece c.1930. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end, it is 1 5/8" wide and weighs 93 grams. Fine original condition. An exquisite bracelet by one of Taxco's great silvermasters.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #467244 (stock #T 1423)
This pair 18K Gold red earrings is Sold. Please visit www.mimideeartwear.com and scroll down to lower left under: Gallery of Originals by Mimi Dee to view more Made in USA jewelry.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1960 item #467938 (stock #uns5306L83)
Resembling a Miriam Haskell piece, this unsigned bracelet has a lot of charm. Six gold plated links show off multiple size and shape of faux pearls and rhinestones set among multi-level leaves and scrolls that are also gold plated. The links are very chunky. The back of the links is smooth metal. Bracelet is 7 1/8" end to end, including hinged clasp. It is 1 3/4" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #468230 (stock #pat48KHX)
The frogs(two)pendant is antique and is from Tibet. The frogs are a symbol of prosperity. the beads are Chinese turquoise and red and yellow jasper combined with sterling silver. Note the lovely design on the reverse side of the pendant. Necklace is 17" end to end. Pendant is 2 1/2" nose to foot, and 1 5/8" side to side.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #468373 (stock #T 1428)
SOLD 08, no price, no info. Heavy pre assay era pre Columbian motifs stamped designs and turquoise cab pin by Rafael Melendez who once worked for William Spratling until 1939. This is stamped: 980 Conjoined RM in a circle & Taxco. 1.1 Ounce; 2 1/2 SOLD, no price, no info to protect the collector's privacy.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #468399 (stock #T 1429)
Sold. Gold Gilt on brass c 1870 Victorian to Art Nouveau to Edwardian era Pin Brooch w three bi color 13mm matte Saphiret Art Glass cabs, highly valued and the rage in Victorian & Art Nouveau jewelry, that turn from a tan light brick to turquoise aqua. It has a 19th century tube hinge and a curly "C" closure with extended pin stem. Just over 1 1/2" and substantial weight. This is Sold. No other info or price is available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1960 item #468475 (stock #uns5310N)
Dramatic and shimmering in three shades of green, this set deserves a good home. All the stones are prong set and foil backed. The quality of the rhinestones is outstanding. The necklace, bracelet, and one earring are marked "Made in West Germany. The inside edge of the choker is 13 1/2", end to end with a 2 1/2" extension chain. The choker is 1 3/8" wide. The bracelet is 7 1/8" end to end, and 1 3/8" wide. The clip earring are 1" by 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #468534 (stock #T 1431)
SOLD. Vintage Art Deco style or revival rectangle camphor frosted glass drop earrings with brilliant prong set center rhinestones. Metal is rhodium or silver plated while the earhooks tested sterling silver. Frosted glass is 18 X 12mm with No issues. They suspend @ 2 3/4" - have your jeweler or Mimi remove one station to yield as 2" instead. SOLD, no price, no info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #468759 (stock #T 1433)
SOLD, no price, no info. C 1950. Maybe a modernist silversmith hand made this 25" sterling silver chain, stamped the J hook: EL or EI then added a 2 1/2 bakelite pendant made of a 12mm rust color bead and a 1 1/4 dark hunter green almost black carved 'pineapple' with mixed metals silver & brass accents. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #469229 (stock #deLil6L82)
Robert Clark designed this gorgeous set for the House of deLillo in the 1970's. Clark was, prior to his partnership with William deLillo, chief designer for Mariam Haskell. He brought with him to deLillo his superb design ability and craftsmanship. This set uses only the finest materials in both glass beads and heavy gold plate.We purchased this set directly from William deLillo and Robert Clark and was part of their personal collection...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #469733
This is a wonderful sterling and enamel Art Deco design bracelet and matching earrings by Margot De Taxco. The bracelet is 7 1/2" around in the inside and the round links are 1 1/8" wide. The matching clip back earrings are 1 1/8" diameter. All pieces are in fine original condition. There is no enamel loss. Signed as shown. A terrific and rare set.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #469749
A wonderful mid-century modern sterling pin with pearl and matching earrings by American studio artist Betty Cooke. The pin measures 2" by 1 1/2" and the matching screwback earrings measure 1" by 1". Both pieces are signed Cooke Sterling and are in fine original condition. This is a fun set sure to please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #470076
A fabulous pair of sterling cuff links by New York Modernist Arthur King. King had a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City in the 1960's. Most of his pieces have caged stones and these appear to be quartz or rock crystal which is a delightful combination with the silver. Big and chunky, these measure 3/4" by 3/4" and are in fine original condition. They are signed King Sterling and are truly terrific.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #470083
A rarely seen mid-century boomerang shaped sterling pin by Modernist Francisco Rebajes. The interesting design includes a ball that actually moves along the wire. This is a large piece measuring 3 7/8" by 1 1/2". Fine original condition and signed Rebajes Sterling. A great Modernist collectors addition.