All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386233 (stock #180902)
Circa mid-century, here is one of Margot van Voorhies Carr's earlier creations, and it's a spectacular piece. Collector quality. Composed of sixteen highly detailed hand-wrought repoussé links which are connected with rivets for total flexibility, the winged design is highly dimensional...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1386151 (stock #RN13249)
Just in time for Halloween, here is a very detailed bat, wings spread wide, ready to flitter through the night sky. In China, bats are a symbol of good luck. To Native Americans, they are symbolic of intuition, journeying, and rebirth. And then of course there’s that whole vampire thing. This bat is stamped 925 for sterling silver. It measures 2” x 1-1/8”. The 24” chain is marked 925 Italy. Together they weigh 17.8g...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Contemporary item #1386092
A very rare and outstanding pair of earrings by Hopi silversmith Michael Kabotie ( 1942-2009). They are done in his beautiful and unique triple overlay style of silver making which produced an extraordinary sense of depth. These earrings are for pierced ears and measure 2 3/4" long. They are 3/4" wide at the bottoms and weigh 14 grams total. Both earrings are signed "Lomawywesa" which is Michael Kabotie's Hopi name. They are in fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1386091
Navajo Kenneth Begay has been called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry". From 1946-1964, he worked as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az. The two identical bracelets were made by him during this time and are signed with his initials and the White Hogan hallmark. The middle bracelet has only the White Hogan hallmark but could possibly have also been made by him. They look spectacular stacked together...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1385982
A beautiful sterling and coral band by second generation jeweler Frank Patania Jr. A terrific Modernist design with the coral dots randomly inset into the band. The ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2, is 1/2" wide and weighs 11 grams. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the vibrant color coral stones. Signed as shown. This could easily become your very favorite ring.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Contemporary item #1385981
A striking sterling pendant inlay with turquoise, coral and ironwood by Hopi Sherian Honhongyva who learned silversmithing from her well known uncle Charles Loloma and worked beside him in his studio for 16 years. The materials and design sense of this pendant clearly reflect his influence. Measuring 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide, it weighs 11 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Meticulous craftsmanship and a fascinating composition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1990 item #1385968 (stock #9804)
A 9k opal and diamond ring dated 1986. This size 6-1/4 ring features an oval translucent opal with excellent green, blue and orange fire flanked with two rows of three single point diamonds. This ring measures 1/2 x 3/8" across the setting, it is stamped with a full set of Sheffield, England gold hallmarks and it has the date letter for 1986. It weighs 1.1 grams and it is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the end of the opal is chipped...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1385888
Wonderful Modernist design in this sterling pin/pendant with tumbled stones of aventurine, onyx and jasper by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. Measuring 2 1/2" by 2", it is in fine original condition and weighs 42 grams. Signed as shown. Can be worn vertically on a chain or as a pin any way you please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1950 item #1385887
An amazing ring by famous Zuni artist John Gordon Leak. His work was prominently featured in the 1975 Sotheby's auction of the C.G. Wallace collection. John Gordon Leak was most well-known for his knifewing and dragonfly images. The central knifewing image is inlaid with shell and turquoise within a black jet background. Fine twisted wire graces the outer silver frame. The ring has a triple split shank and is a size 6 3/4-7. There is no missing inlay. All original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1385884
A rarely seen vintage Antonio Pineda bracelet with trapezoid shaped 970 links each having a round amethyst ball. It measures 7" end to end and is 1" wide. Weighing 116 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the amethysts and an intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A must have bracelet for the Antonio collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1385881
This is a beautiful and rarely seen sterling bracelet designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen. The circular links all seamlessly connect and move and flow. They terminate with an ingenious screw bolt clasp. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1/2" wide and weighs 103 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A stunning Danish Modernist bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1960 item #1385858
Big , bold and beautiful cuff with silver overlay and center cluster of turquoise stones by Hopi Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 40's and is best known for his traditional Hopi patterns. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 3/8" opening. It is 2" wide and weighs a hefty 113 grams. The center frame of stones measures 2" vertically and 1 1/2" horizontally. Beautiful natural turquoise stones free of chips or cracks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1385841 (stock #02590)
A 10k rose gold Edwardian or late Victorian solitaire pearl ring circa 1900. This size 5-1/2 ring features a high claw-set 2.5 mm...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 2000 item #1385839 (stock #02588)
A 10k yellow gold amethyst ring from the 1990s. This size 7-1/4 ring features a bezel-set faceted amethyst in a stylish setting. The setting is 7/16" wide across the stone, the ring weighs 4.1 grams and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. This ring is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some slight scratches and wear to the stone from use. Expedited parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $22 (tracked & insured for...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1910 item #1385695 (stock #02585)
An Edwardian 12k rose gold amethyst ring circa 1910. This size 5-1/2 ring features a large light purple 5/16" solitaire amethyst with high claws on a simple shank. It weighs 2.0 grams, it is unmarked (and shows signs of resizing which may have obscured the marks) and it tests as 12k gold. The stone is approximately 1.5 carats (calculated) and this ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively grad...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1385694 (stock #02584)
A 10k black Alaskan diamond hematite ring from the 1950s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a claw-set emerald cut 7/16 x 5/16" stone and it has fancy shoulders. It is stamped 10K, it weighs 2.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1385690 (stock #9797)
A man's 14k yellow gold grey agate signet ring from the 1960s 1970s. This size 10 ring features a bezel-set unengraved sardonyx or gray agate. This ring measures 5/8 x 1/2" across the setting, it weighs 7.1 grams and it is stamped CONSTANT over a heart, 585 and the oak leaf with 585 Dutch gold hallmark in use from 1953. This ring has never been engraved or carved and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a light patina from u...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1385689 (stock #9796)
A 10k yellow gold 3 opals row ring with great colour from the 1950s. This size 7-1/2 ring features three well-matched 3/16" across opals with superb green and blue flash with orange fire and nice translucency. This ring measures 9/16 x 3/16" across the setting, it weighs 2.4 grams and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues ...