An outstanding American Art Nouveau pansy brooch/pendant in a large size, enameled with translucent enamels in shades of royal blue, cream, yellow and maroon. The flower is centered with a .20-carat old European cut diamond of H color, SI2 clarity. The pansy is very nicely shaped, with deeply rippling petals that beautifully enhance the enameling. The back is stamped “14K” and has an unidentified maker’s mark “DeEs”og...

An impressive 42-carat citrine centers this elegant pendant. The 14K gold setting features stylized flowers and foliage on each side of the stone. The citrine has very good even brownish-orange color resembling a good topaz. Overall, the impression is “statement piece.” The original bail is stamped “585” for 14K.

• Origin: Continental Europe, ca...

A fine pair of French 18K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, the faces decorated with champleve and en plein opaque red and black enamels. The connectors are stamped with French 18K marks and an illegible master goldsmith's mark.

• Origin: France, ca 1925
• Condition: excellent, no enamel damage
• Dimensions: faces, 19/32" x 13/32"

A very fine pair of Art Deco cufflinks, the front faces comprising carved natural green jadeite discs edged in black enamel. The jade plaques, with bright grass green coloring with moderate mottling and translucency, are carved in a traditional stylized floral motif. The faces are connected to yellow gold backs engraved with concentric rings in a target pattern. The front and back faces are constructed with identical structural elements, so they are entirely original...

A lovely vintage 14K gold heart pin set all the way around with old European cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in a white gold shared-prong setting that creates a lovely gallery effect along the outer edge of the pin. The diamonds are nice quality, graded as H/I color and VS1 clarity. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 1" x 1". Weight: 6.9 gr. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.20 cts.

Kundan Diamond and green enamel pendant in 20k gold , 5 diamonds mostly in cognac color the back with nice enamel work making it a versatile piece of jewelry. Size 3/4" by over 1/2" weight 8g

Robert Lee Morris "Dart" gold plated necklace from the ARTWEAR Line

Solidly made statement necklace featuring graduating dart like elements

c 1980

17 1/2" long x 1 1/4" wide

Weight - 190 grams

Very good vintage condition

Unmarked

An outstanding pair of Edwardian 14K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, the simple oval faces set alternately with round rubies and old European cut diamonds. The faces are joined by unusual arched connectors that give the cufflinks a nice, comfortable spread to fit the wrist. The cufflinks may be worn with either the diamond or the ruby sides showing outward. The gemstones are of fine quality...

A classic Art Nouveau brooch / pendant decorated with lush purple, cream, maroon, and yellow matte enamels. The flower is centered with a round brilliant cut diamond. Though this example is unmarked, it is likely by A. J. Hedges. Hedges’ enameled flowers stood out from the competition because they were generally heavier and displayed more sculptural detail. The diamond is graded H/SI2. The back retains the original pinstem, clasp, and folding pendant bail...

Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver bracelet with inset stones

1950

6 3/4" long x 3/4" wide

Features the classic Hansen screw type closure

Markings - small H on cross bar of larger H, 925

Very good vintage condition

Being offered is a circa 1958 sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; cuff bracelet with carved ebony featuring silver discs of various sizes. Dimensions: 1 1/8" opening; size 6 1/2"; 1 3/8 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. A rare piece, in excellent condition.

The Chi-Rho symbol dates back to the early days of Christianity and is formed by superimposing 2 Greek letters, chi (X) and rho (P), which are the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos", the anointed one, The Greek spelling is Χριστῷ...

Being offered is a rare circa 1960 handmade .940 silver (better than sterling which is .925) necklace designed by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. Comprising handwrought rectangular panels with incised links; hook closure. Dimensions: 16 1/2 inches long. Each panel measures 1 inch wide. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver & jade cabochon necklace & earrings set by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early pieces by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco silver ateliers. Handwrought half domed links with bezel set jade cabochons. Tongue & box clasp. Earrings are screw on. Dimensions: 16” long, links are 1" wide; earrings are 1" x 3/8". Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

Sterling modernist bracelet by Georg Jensen designed by ASTRID FOG, Denmark, c.1960's and has separate MATCHING RING(see item# 482005). Design consists of 7 5/8" squares by 1/4" thick and measures a very LONG 8 1/2". It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 925S DENMARK 182" and is in excellent condition. Great and simple design with unusual locking mechanism. Ring and bracelet make a wonderful Jensen set.....$25 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

A 14k 2 diamonds anniversary or wedding ring circa 1960s 1970. This vintage custom made ring is yellow gold and a size 6. It has a 36 point brilliant cut diamond of VS-2 clarity and F colour, an 18 point diamond of SI-I and F-G colour and also twelve single cut diamonds (27 points in total) of VS-SI clarity and F-G colour (one stone very slightly chipped). The ring is the wider design, and there are 14/fourteen diamonds in total...

A beautifully sculpted 1960-s Lion broach cast in 18Kt yellow gold with a “Florentine” finish. The eyes are single-cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.10Ct. The nose is a bezel set cabochon ruby. The broach measures 1 5/8” high and 1 1/8” wide.

Gorgeous vintage silver and amethyst bracelet by Mexican silver Master Antonio Pineda. This is a hinged bangle bracelet that opens and closes on the side. I have not seen this exact bracelet before and believe it to be quite rare. It measures 7" around inside circumference when closed, is 1 1/2" wide and weighs a sturdy 148 grams. Secure clasp, no chips or cracks to the stones. There is one tiny, almost imperceptible indentation in the silver near the hinge. Signed as shown...

Early American Vintage Modernist Sterling Deco Brooch

Betty Cooke

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 3/4" x 3/4"

Early American modernist brass and silver necklace made by Betty Cooke, c.1940s.

Early example of Betty's work.

Excellent condition and all original.

Measures 7 1/4" long, pendant alone - 2 1/2" x 1/4".

Stamped Cooke.

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and pearl brooch

1960

2 1/4" x 3 7/8"

Stamped Cooke sterling

Very good vintage condition

A gorgeous Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold locket, the front cover designed with what appears to be a flower with ornately ruffled petals. Closer inspection, however, reveals that the flower petals are actually the flowing hair of a woman whose face can be seen at the upper portion of the locket. The design is even completed with pistils and stamens. "Anthropomorphism"--the merging of human and animal or human and plant characteristics was a popular decorative element in the Art Nouveau period...

A pair of 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings from Elsa Peretti’s “Comma” collection for Tiffany & Co. These are the large size, which are quite difficult to find. The design was inspired by the simple, sweeping curve of a comma. When worn, the arc mirrors the shape of the ear for a sleek, contemporary look. Each earring is marked by Tiffany and signed Peretti. Only the small size (less than half as long and about a third the weight) are currently available at Tiffany for $3,000.

• Ca 19...

Being offered is a circa 1967 sterling silver necklace by Sigfrido Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Modernist design supporting oval shaped bezel set cabachon amethysts; tongue & box closure. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: 15”. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

A terrific pair of Art Deco double-sided cufflinks in 14K yellow and white gold by Harvey Avedon. The front faces feature a white gold circle engraved in a pattern of off-center concentric circles surrounded by a yellow gold border. The yellow gold back faces are decorated in a matching pattern of concentric circles. The design is typical of the strong geometric motifs used by Avedon from the late 1940s on. He was a maker of fine cufflinks, lighters and other men's accessories. Avedon was feat...

Betty Cooke modernist jewelry

Sterling silver and onyx bracelet with 14K gold rivets

Interior circumference 8" with flexibility

Width - 5 /16"

Excellent condition

Bernice Goodspeed is respected as one of the women of Taxco from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The silver is thick with a count of 48 grams (not bendy at all) and displays a heavy patina. The condition is without damage. These fire opals are stunning and seem to have a whole different world inside them. We have a wearable length of 17 inches long and the center drop is 1.5in. tall and 1.25in. wide. At it's widest point the two S links flanking the center stone the are 3/8 th's of an inch acros...

A beautiful pair of 18K yellow gold and diamond earrings by Gucci. The earrings are designed in a sort of “knitted” ropetwist pattern, the tops sprinkled with round single cut diamonds. The stones are graded as I color and SI1 clarity. Both earrings are marked “18Ct Italy” and signed “Gucci”. The earrings retain their original posts and omega clips, and are presented in their original fitted Gucci box.

Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 11/16” ...

An unusual 18K gold Etruscan-style Italian charm/pendant featuring four citrines on the sides, a large sugarloaf cabochon carnelian at the bottom, and an fluted chalcedony bead at the top. The gold surfaces have a brushed finish accented with twisted wirework appliques. The color combinations of the gemstones is particularly appealing. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: Italy, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-1/2” high; 3/4” wide
• Weight: 15.2 grams

A classic! 14Kt white gold filigree bracelet centered by an approximately 0.25 Ct square cut diamond and further enhanced by two square cut amethysts. There is a safety on the side of the 6 5/8” long bracelet, which is in excellent condition. Anyone would love this piece of jewelry, who likes the style of the 1920’s

A lovely and very unusual locket in the Art Nouveau style. A large central crystal is surrounded by whiplash curves of 15K yellow gold studded with variously sized seed pearls and blue sapphires. Double-sided crystal lockets of this sort ("porte-photos") are typically French and are of a much simpler design. The reverse is stamped "15Ct".

Origin: England, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no chips or scratches to crystal. Dimensions: 1-5/8" x 2". Weight: 11.2 grams. Approximate Total Sapp...

A fine Italian Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm set with amethysts and pearls. The charm is shaped as a crown. The gold surfaces are enhanced with twisted wire and rosette motifs. The oval amethysts have nice medium color intensity and the pearls have good luster. The charm bears the maker’s mark of Figli di Vittoria Franconeri di Lidia (Florence).

• Origin: Italy, ca. 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1” x 13/16” x 1-1/4” (excluding jump ring)
• Approxima...

Here is an exceptional early creation by Georg Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. It features square lapis stones accented by sterling floral panels with a hint of goldwash at the buds. Signed L/F Sterling, it measures 7" x 5/8" and weighs 38.1gr.

An early 20th century diamond engagement ring and band set in 18Kt white gold. The engagement ring is centered by an approximately 0.40Ct old-mine diamond. The center stone is flanked on either side by a geometric design decorated by 10 single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds in the engagement ring is 0.55Ct. The accompanying band is set with 10 single-cut diamonds, with the approximate total weight of 0.20Ct. The approximate total diamond weight for the set is 0.75Ct. ...

In the manner of Liberty, here is a wonderful turquoise with matrix pendant framed in a sterling and gold floral setting. The Arts and Crafts pendant measures 2" x 1-7/8"; the 18" period paper link chain is marked sterling. The pendant is unmarked.

A pair of 1960’s high fashion, very elegant, tailored pair of twisted knot earrings made of 14Kt yellow gold. The earrings have French backs (none pierced), that can be converted to pierced if necessary. The diameter of the earrings is 15/16”.

A beautiful handmade sterling cuff bracelet with a wonderful minimalist, modernist center design from the White Hogan Shop which was in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some of the most famous Navajo Silversmiths worked in this shop including Kenneth Begay, Allen, George and Ivan Kee and Johnny Mike Begay. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 2" wide in the front and tapers to 1 1/8" at the terminals. Weighing 101 grams, it is in fine original conditi...

This very elegant platinum ring is set with two 5 mm round natural emeralds, ten tapered diamond baguettes in two quarter – circles, and two smaller round diamonds. The approximate total weight of the emeralds is 1.50Ct and the diamond weight totals approximately 0.50 Ct.

A pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces with engine-turned engraving of extraordinary quality. Each face depicts a sailboat in the foreground with a small sailboat in the background, the design completed with waves, birds in the sky and a lighthouse atop a rocky coastline. The faces are joined by gold chains. Each face is stamped "14K" and has an unidentified maker's mark.

Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent; sharp detail. Dimensions: larger faces, 3/4" diamet...

A striking pair of double-sided cufflinks made from Georgian cut steel and garnet buttons joined with 15K yellow gold chains. The garnets have very attractive medium-bright purplish-red coloring that contrasts nicely with bright sparkle of the cut steel “gems.” The garnet cabochons are held in place with fleur-de-lis shaped prongs. The faceting style of the steel indicates they were made in an earlier period, likely no later than 1790. The connecting chains have spring rings, so one face...

A heavy pair of vintage 18K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks. Each round face is decorated with a band of opaque royal blue enamel surrounding a collet-set round brilliant cut diamond. The diamonds are about I/J color and are SI1 clarity. The faces are finished with pierced gallery sides. The quality of workmanship is excellent. The bar connectors are marked “750” and have a worn maker’s mark.

Origin: Europe, ca. 1940

Condition: excellent, no enamel damage

Size: 5/8” diameter

W...

A very fine, large-size Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold pin/pendant enhanced with stunning iridescent enamels in shades of rose, pink, cream and green. The flower is deeply three-dimensional and is centered with an array of green-tipped stamens around an old European cut diamond graded as I/J, SI1. The back retains the original pinstem, clasp and folding bail. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, all original. Dimensions: 1-3...

Ca 1880 A pair of 15k gold Victorian coral pendant earrings with 10k gold surmounts not original to the piece. The pendants have not been cleaned,the tassels show light wear and one coral bead has a hairline. Both pendants and surmounts are unmarked but tested and guaranteed. They hang 2". US shipping only.

Beautiful 18k pin by Georg Jensen, USA, c.1947. In excellent condition.....$25 for insured USA shipping and applicable NY tax.

A beautiful and striking gold bangle bracelet having a black enamel ground. The raised central dome has 8 emeralds surrounding a higher area topped with a gold 8 leaved flower with a diamond.

Marked 14K gold, and with fine workmanship, the bracelet is in excellent condition. The inside of the bangle measures 2 1/2" by 1 5/8".

Circle the wagons! A great piece of jewelry created by Italian craftsmen is this 18Kt yellow gold and multicolored enameled covered-wagon broach. The broach is not only a great piece of jewelry, but reminds us of the glory years when the west was won. The length of the pin is 1 11/16” and the height is 13/16”.

Truly a statement piece, this vintage sterling silver bracelet was designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Highly sought after this design is often referred to as the 6 spheres. Bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide with a 6 3/4" wearable interior. 90 grams, 3.2 oz. Slide in clasp and safety chain are tight and secure. Beautiful condition, excellent patina. No dents or dings. Fully signed HA MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. Pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & ...

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver ring

Mid 20th century⁠⠀

What may seem a simple design here is actually an incredibly well made machine age work. Classic elegance in a solid architectural design makes this statement ring a classic and unique Cooke creation.

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1 1/2" diameter

Size - 6

Weight - 15+ grams

Marked, Cooke sterling

Very good vintage condition

A 14k ruby and diamonds ring from the 1980s with an appraisal. This size 6-1/2 or 6.5 yellow gold ring features a one carat oval faceted genuine ruby (clarity I, included) with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds (total 0.30 carat, SI-1/I-1, J-M colour) surrounding the ruby and an additional 6 round brilliant cut 3 point diamonds (SI-1/I-1, J-M, one diamond chipped) set on each side of the ruby (total of 18 diamonds). Views 2-5 h are additional to show the actual colour of the ruby, which is a deep...

This stunning bracelet by Antonio Pineda features oval cabochon Moonstones set at the center of 970 silver links. It measures 7" long by 3/4" wide and weighs 45.4 grams. No damage noted. Secure box clasp and attached safety chain. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico along with a partial stamp along the edge that can't be read. A lovely bracelet with timeless elegance and style.

This gorgeously fluid design by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda measures 6 7/8" wearable length and 3/4" wide. The bracelet weighs 122 grams. It is in beautiful condition with a warm & aged patina. The clasp and safety chain are in perfect working order. Fully hallmarked on the reverse with Antonio CROWN, 970 STERLING, Eagle 17 & pattern ZZ616. Antonio apprenticed under William Spratling before opening his own very successful shop in 1940.

Davis designed this Art Deco sterling & amethyst bracelet in the 1930"s. Signed FD SILVER MEXICO the bracelet is 6 3/4" long X 1" wide. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Clasp is tight and secure. Fred Davis designs are included in the 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Penny Morrill has written about and featured Fred Davis works in several of her books on Mexican silver including WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.

A very tailored and stylish pair of 14Kt yellow gold door-knocker earrings with hammered finish and a combination of post and clip backs. The earrings are 1 7/16” high and ¾’ wide at the widest part.

This sterling silver & blue Nevada turquoise belt buckle was designed & signed circa 1950's by Native American Hopi designer Preston Monongye (1927-87). Buckle measures 3" X 2" & weighs 74 grams, 2.6 oz. The large Burnham turquoise nugget measures 1 1/2" X 1" and is in perfect condition. Monongye's 1950 hallmark is impressed on the reverse. Buckle swivel and hook work smoothly and securely. The tufa cast silver has a gorgeous vintage patina. The buckle will take up to a 1 1/2" wide strap. The co...

Very unique ring by Sam Kramer, the 1950s New York based jeweler whose "expressive, organic work and surreal workshop, located on West 8th Street in New York's Greenwich Village, paved the way for other mid-twentieth century metalsmiths, and for many more working today" (Toni Greenbaum). I believe this might have been a custom piece made for a musician, as I can't find anything quite like it in the literature or online. This figural representation of a stylized violin has scale, measuring 1.25...

American Modernist Sterling Geometric Brooch

Frank Miraglia

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Rare and beautiful Intertwined Curving X Cuff in 940 silver by Hector Aguilar. It is featured on page 151 of the catalogue from the William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance Exhibit "MAESTRO DE PLATA" and also on page 19 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. She dates the bracelet c. 1940. Measuring 6" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 97 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. This piece is from the Cambridge,MA. Gerris...

Marci Zelmanoff intensely crafted mixed metal and wire mesh brooch/pendant

Sterling, silver mesh, brass and enamel

2 3/8" x 3 1/2"

1979

Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant

Etched on verso - Marci Zelmanoff, February, 1979

Fine vintage condition

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University

Her primary i...

The vining floral from the vessel has great depth with 940 silver and dark natural patina from time. The weight is 66 grams heavy with a drop of 3.5in. tall and 4in. span across. This does not count the additional 2 vining links that are separate at the top so it is more expansive than just the pectoral drop. It lays like a dream with a wearable of a minimum of 17in. The hallmark of MS stylized and 940 is a noted maker in The Mexican Silver Book of Trade by Bille Hougart. There are no dents or d...

American Modernist Sterling Deco Bracelet

Rebajes

c.1940s

Very good vintage condition

2 3/8" wide

Stamped - Rebajes Sterling