A beautiful French silver-topped 18K yellow gold floral pin from the era of Emperor Napoleon III. The pin is designed as a spray of three flower buds, each just about to open into a different color. The flowers are bead-set with rose cut diamonds, and the colors are represented by rows of cushion and round cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds. Each bud is centered by a larger rectangular cushion cut diamond set in prongs. A pair of diamond-set leaves and a small diamond-set bud appear below...
A whimsical, solid gold pendant with applied owl, boat, eagle, caterpillar and ship's wheel. The latter is accented by a round brilliant cut diamond and the owl and eagle both have diamond eye accents. This large pendant is 1-3/4" round and weighs a hefty 15.4 grams. Both the boat and owl are marked 14k along with the Larter logo.
A finely crafted late Art Nouveau 18K gold ring in the form of a lion’s head clasping an old European cut diamond in its jaws. The engraving is very well done and displays great detail that extends halfway around the shank. The diamond is graded as H/VS1. The interior of the shank is engraved “P.R...
RARE modernist sterling and rhodochrosite bracelet by Theodor Fahrner, Germany, c.1960's. This famed maker closed shop in the 1970's and produced a very small output of modernist designs. The substantial bracelet is made of heavy gauge silver(weighs 3 troy oz or 90 gms) and measures 7" long. Each of the 6 concave links measures 1 1/16" wide by 1" long and will fit a medium to larger wrist because of the curved links. The 6 matching stones are original and set off the textured silver...
Unique sterling silver statement necklace and bracelet set
Hallmarked for Vicenza, Italy
1970 - 80
Bracelet - interior circumference of 7" x 1 1/4" tall
Necklace - 15" interior circumference x 3/4" tall
Both bracelet and necklace have push/pull clasps that open to make them easy to get on the wrist or neck
Combined weight - 145 grams
These interesting pieces are not rigid but have an almost spring like quality to them
Excellent condi...
Bill Tendler modernist/organic sterling silver necklace with quartz orb
1950
Interior circumference - 16 1/2"
This exceptional necklace is stamped Tendler, sterling
Very good vintage condition
American Modernist Sterling with Gold Nude Torso Brooch
Marci Zelmanoff
Signed & Dated 23 July 1970, NYC
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 1 1/16"
This late 19th-century hinged bangle is a real beauty. It’s made of 14-karat gold, set with 18 half-pearls that are enhanced with cobalt-blue enamel. The back of the bracelet is simply decorated with a raised, thin gold band that terminates at both ends with a figure-8. Both rims have recesses along the edges all the way around. The tongue and groove clasp is very secure; a gold security chain with a spring-ring catch is a later addition. The maker’s mark of MC&Co...
Modernist 14K gold necklace with smokey quartz
Stunningly dramatic grid like design
Mid 20th century
Neck ring measures 16" round
Weight - 29.30 grams
Main decorative element measures 4" X 4 3/8"
Marked 14K
Excellent vintage condition
This mid-century modern diamond ring from the 1960-s is a great engagement ring, or it can be a right hand diamond ring. The center diamond is an approximately 0.50Ct brilliant cut diamond that has L color and VS1 clarity. The bezel set center diamond is flanked on by 15 brilliant cut diamonds set in three rows on either side. The approximate total weight of all 31 diamonds is 1.10Ct The ring is a size 6 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
A rare flower and dove bracelet, #23 in sterling silver with Chrysoprase cabochons designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen. Marked with the stylized GJ in a rectangle that dates it between 1933-44. Also marked with Sterling, Denmark, 925 and 23 for the style number.
Measures 7" long and 1" at the widest. Weighs 35 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.
In fine condition with a warm patina...
We are offering an iconic Hector Aguilar Armadillo necklace. It has a 17in. wearable length. The center medallion is 1.5inches tall. The length of the drop displays a large presence with a span of 7.25in. long. The medallions are solid and hand forged with a curve adding dimension. The work marks on the underside are a testament to the quality and history of the making of this treasure. The weight is 80 grams heavy...
The old world charm and workmanship is obvious, when you look at this great pinwheel design broach / pendant from circa 1910. The eight swirls are set with oriental seed pearls, each swirl is centered by an old-mine diamond and so is the center of the broach. There are 64 oriental seed pearls and 9 old-mine diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.40Ct. The diameter of the broach is 1 ¼”...
A classic 1940s engagement ring, this beauty features an approximately 0.60 Ct brilliant cut diamond center stone set in platinum. The sparkler is flanked on either side by a smaller brilliant cut diamond that matches the center stone. The center diamond has H color and VS2 clarity and the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.72 Ct.
This Extraordinary 1950's sterling silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed by renowned Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace measures 16 wearable inches long with a center drop of 2 inches. Each of the ancient amethyst stones are bezel set in a thick silver looped frame. The large tear drops range from pale to deep purple. In gorgeous vintage condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp.
The Swans signed by Antonio Pineda are graceful in design and the super high gold obsidian sheen is truly radiant...
This piece is composed of alternating white and yellow brushed gold .3125" squares and is in excellent condition.
Marked "14K ITALY", the necklace is 17.25" in length and weighs 47 grams.
These 18Kt yellow gold and diamond earrings have a wonderful spiral swirl design date back to the 1960-s. On each earring there are ten full cut diamonds set in two rows following the shape of the earring. The approximate total weight of all 20 diamonds is 0.90Ct. The earrings have omega backs (clips) but post can be added on demand if necessary. The earrings measure 1 1/8” high and ½” wide.