These are some stunning vintage Ciner earrings!! Being Ciner, these earrings have the trademark stone settings and fine jewelry look. They are in fabulous condition; doesn't look like they have been worn at all!The top and bottom pieces resemble a spade shape with a cylinder shape in the center between them. That center piece allows some movement. Surrounding the stones are lots of finely faceted rhinestones that give the appearance of diamonds...

Set with a large pink agate cabochon that shows very little wear. The setting is nicely constructed with a complex design of tiny tiered and small cylindrical elements encircling the stone. Four wide ridged prongs secure the agate. The inside of the band is marked Handarbeit, with a lozenge that appears to be either a country or maker’s mark, as well as what could be a mark of 925. The ring tests definitively for sterling...

Decorated with curled thick silver wire within rectangular frames. The frames are connected with curved flat panels; the frames are decorated with small nicks to imitate tool marks. The back of each frame is marked sterling; two have the complete maker’s mark of a conjoined JM, for New York jewelry artisan Joseph Masaniello. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 5/8 inch wide. Weight: 34.5 grams

These Trifari Crown sapphire and clear rhinestone earrings are hallmarked Trifari with C. They are after 1955. They are 2 1/8" x 3/4". They are in excellent condition.

This McClelland Barclay deco ruby brooch is rhodium and gold plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. It is 2" by 1 3/4" . Excellent condition. It is circa 1941.

This Alexander Korda brooch is based on the movie "Thief of Bagdad" produced by Alexander Korda in the 1940s. It depicts a turbaned fortune teller holding a lucite crystal ball. This figure is made up of a silver plated metal that forms the fortune teller who wears a turban and robe decorated with crescent moons, stars, and other unique shapes. This figure holds a large center crystal ball that is made up of an amber colored lucite and measures 24mm in diameter...

This rhodium plated Kramer of New York bracelet with raised step baguettes shines brilliantly.

Condition: Very Good.

Material: Silvertone metal and rhinestones.

Maker: Kramer of NY

Dimensions: 7 1/8" x 3/4"

Date: Circa, 1950s

Clasp : push-in with safety chain

Kramer Jewelry Creations was in business in New York from 1943 to the late 1970's. It was founded by Louis Kramer and did some of the designs himself in the beginning...

This Barclay bracelet is 7 3/8" x 3/4". It has rhinestone accents.

This is an unusual McClelland Barclay necklace. This is the only one I have ever seen like this. These were manufactured by Rice-Weiner & Co of Providence, Rhode Island but designed by McClelland Barclay. It is gold plated metal with ruby, emerald, sapphire and amethyst colored rhinestones, accented by clear rhinestones. The necklace is 15 3/4" long. The center piece is 2 1/2" x 1 3/8".The chain has open rectangular links with a fold over clasp.

A spectacular and rare Mexican sterling clamper signed by noted maker RAF with his eagle 28 and signed again by another mark in the circle as shown. This has an airy feel to the floral design with lots of open space and the weight is 65 grams. the diameter of the oval for size is 2.5in. which equates to approximately 7in. wearable. The repousse is heavy and can be compared to Margot de Taxco's work in thickness of silver. The front face is 2.75in. tall and it tapers to .75in. in the very back...

These Mexican silver dimensional floral earrings show great detail of the open flower. The size is 1.25 inches by 1 inch. Hallmarked as shown by DS and weighing 8 grams. These look like a perfect match to the clamper also listed on my site of the same flower. The presence of the earring on is a beautiful reflection. Condition is perfect.

Frances Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver brooch

1950

Rare form

3 1/8" x 1"

Very good vintage condition

For your fave DVM: Masterful MOP carving and detail tube hinge brooch! Not often seen Victorian carved reticulated 2 pc riveted layered construction MOP mother of pearl figural rectangle pin brooch of an antlered stag reindeer buck in the forest.
1 5/8" X 1 1/4" X 5mm thick.
Flashes of light lavender, pink and aqua. Lots of hands and cameos out there but only this very Victorian stag theme brooch here...

A sterling silver with 18K gold overlay cut out cuff bracelet in the style of Graziella Laffi. Signed Industria Peruana, JVC for the artisan, 925 and 18K. Measures 6" around with an additional 1 3/4" opening. 1 3/4" at the widest. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. Well made and heavy. Striking design!

Circa 1920 to Art Deco era 36" long silver tone chain and black glass necklace lavalier sautoir with a 3" pendant or drop of a "Lalique" like finely etched and ground floral berry amber glass drop.
Floral berry etched glass drop is 1 3/8" X 7/8" X 6mm thick with nice heft.
There are a few books that describe this type of cut work as "Lalique" like. For more info please view images.
The doubled chain is 36" and has 14mm long 5 sided black glass beads (24)...

An English sterling silver graduated heavy link watch chain, hallmarked with a date stamp on the swivel and onecente-loop for Birmingham 1901. The fob is an 1897 English silver thruppence - threepenny or three pence silver coin. This coin was sometimes used as here to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 celebrating 60 years reign. Each link has the lion passant mark for sterling silver...

An Art Deco 14k lady's diamond solitaire ring circa 1930. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 yellow and white gold engagement band features a 22 point round brilliant cut diamond (VS-2, F Colour) and it weighs 2.4 grams. The band is yellow gold but the stone setting and shoulders are white gold, which has a pretty floral engraved design...

An extremely fine late 19th century natural shell cameo mounted in 12K yellow gold circa 1890. This large 2-1/8" x 1-3/4" cameo features a beautifully hand carved left-facing portrait of a lovely woman - her hair is shown with a most unusual wind-swept appearance, really graceful and remarkably realistic. It has a gate-latch safety catch and it weighs 17.4 grams. This item is in excellent antique condition with no chips, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some fine internal ...

These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond.

As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867.

Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch. Or, you ...

The Urie Mandle Corporation was founded in 1938 with Urie and partner Nat Levy in New York, NY. One of their major designers was Murray slater. Sprites are derived from European folklore and are mythical creatures. This is a water sprite known to breath air and water. They have the ability to fly. Her wings are studded with clear rhinestones. Her face, tutu,and specter are studded with faceted oval cobalt blue stones. Her longs legs and arms are also very much Murray Slater. She is gold plat...

The Urie Mandle Corporation was founded in 1938 with Urie and partner Nat Levy in New York, NY. One of their major designers was Murray slater.

Sprites are derived from European folklore and are mythical creatures. This is a water sprite known to breath air and water. They have the ability to fly. Her wings, tutu, and specter are studded with clear rhinestones. Her face has an oval ruby glass stone. Her longs legs and arms are also very much Murray Slater. She is gold plated over metal u...

This unsigned Hattie Carnegie "Elephant in the grass" brooch is spectacular. It has lots of attention to detail. This elephant is done with a black resin body, gold tone metal trunk and tusk, sparkling clear rhinestone marquises and crystals, green emerald grass stems. It has an open back which is riveted in places. It is 3" x2" . Like new condition.

Ecuador - 900 silver brooch

Urn shape decorated with stylized serpent motif

2 1/4" tall x 1 3/4" across

Marked Ecuador 900

Very good vintage condition

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and pearl brooch

1960

2 1/4" x 3 7/8"

Stamped Cooke sterling

Very good vintage condition

A 10k white gold blue oval topaz ring with two white sapphires circa 1960. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring has an asymmetrically set genuine blue topaz stone. It weighs 2.5 grs. The stone measures approximately 1.35 carats by gauge. The white sapphires are genuine and measure approximately 2 points each. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark, and this ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. The smudges visible on the top of ...

A 14K black coral and pearl Maui Divers Brooch or pin circa 1960s. This vintage genuine black coral 1-3/4" x 7/8" pin or brooch with a genuine cultured pearl has 14k yellow gold leaves It has a safety clasp and what appears to be an M with a wave through it (hard to see), and was most likely produce by Maui Divers of Hawaii (est. 1959). It tests as 14k gold and the 4 mm. pearl has a beautiful smooth creamy lustre. Maui Divers jewellery is high quality jewelry and is quite expensive new. This ...

A pre-1948 pair of vintage Mexican silver earrings of exceptional design that goes with all Matl pieces. The color of the stones is a turquoise green. These are 2 in. tall and 2.75in. wide at the widest. The weight is 8.5 grams heavy. Properly hallmarked as shown with ICM, these earrings are remarkable and rare.

A nice pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces in the traditional baton style, but with a twist—literally! The toggle backs are marked “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1970. Condition: excellent. Size: 7/8” x 3/8”. Weight: 7.9 grams.

This sophisticated, cleanly designed ring features an onyx cabochon mounted in the center of a carnelian disc, set in 14kt gold. Both stones are in lovely condition; the gold band is unmarked, but has been tested for gold content. The ring dates from the 1960s, and has a classy, "mod" look that reads mid- to late 1960s. The setting measures about 3/4 inch in diameter and about 1/4 inch high. The ring is a size 6 1/2-7.

This geometric openwork pin depicting snakelike creatures is distinguished by its design, which draws from ancient Mexican imagery. The pin is sturdily made and has a secure C-clasp. It is unsigned but stamped on the back Taxco 980, which indicates a higher-than-sterling silver content. It likely dates from the 1940s-50s. The metal exhibits a very strong test for sterling silver and exhibits a nice patina from age. The pin measures a little over 2 ¼ inches long by 1 5/8 inches wide. Weight: 16....

The larger sides are designed as abstract forms with a pocked layer on a thin, flat surface. The opposite sides are undecorated rectangular panels. They are marked on the bridge bars with Ed Wiener’s name on one side and sterling on the other. The larger sides measure ¾ inch long by 3/8 inch wide. Weight: 14.2 grams total

These Georg Jensen two-sided silver cuff links feature a prominent side with a floral motif and the other formed as a bar with oxidized impressions. Each exhibits strong, well soldered connecting rings as well as the Jensen mark of 1933-1944, the design no. 9 and a dotted oval with 830 inside, indicating silver content. The larger sides measure 5/8 inch across. Weight: 7.6 grams total

Formed as a stylized flower and decorated with purple enamel surrounded by embedded sterling frames. It is hallmarked Edinburgh and bears the date mark for 1972. The pin has a secure rollover clasp, and measures about 1 ½ inches long by 1 3/8 inches at its widest area. Gross weight: 9.1 grams

This dynamic pin by a renowned New York modernist designer Ed Wiener is composed of a sterling silver angular form applied to a triangular, oxidized sterling silver panel. The original rollover clasp is in good working order; the back exhibits the mark of Ed Wiener/Sterling. The pin measures 1 7/8 inches long by 1 1/8 inches at the widest part. Weight: 10.3 grams

Israeli modernist sterling silver and carnelian pendant

1950's - 1960's

3 5/8" tall x 2 1/2" across

Marked Israel 925

Very good vintage condition

I love the old hand made flies. They are so realistic and these are in 2 sizes. One is 1.75in. long and 1.25in. wide. This one is a pre-1948 980 TAXCO hallmark and weighs 6 grams heavy. The other is a bit smaller but not without detail measuring 1.5in. tall and 1 in. wide. The weight is 4.7 grams heavy. This one has an eagle 3 and is hallmarked EML IGUALA. The wings are wonderful and bent in an active position. The smaller one even has the dots/holes that a real fly has. These are made with thi...

Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver bracelet

Interior circumference measures appx. 7" and a rear opening of 1"

6" tall

Very good vintage condition

A vintage Art Deco style sterling silver and marcasite lapel watch brooch by Gotham. Has a wind up mechanism which runs erratically. Marked Sterling and the number 1. Has some numbers scratched on the back of the brooch part. Crystal is in nice condition. Missing one marcasite near the top of the brooch. Rollover clasp holds tightly. Blue enameled hands. Very pretty watch.

This is "The Armadillo" cuff. (The necklace is no longer available). It was designed circa 1945-50 by Valentin Vidaurreta and made by master silversmith Manuel Altamirano who worked for Valentin and also for Hector Aguilar. It is featured on page 198 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny C. Morrill. The cuff is 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 5/8" wide in the front and in fine all original condition with no damage or repairs. Hallmarked with Manuel Altamirano'...

Pedro Pujol modernist copper bracelet

1950

1 3/8" tall x interior circumference of 6" with a 1" rear opening

Very good vintage condition

This Trifari poodle is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling.It is circa 1936-1937. Was originally sold at Hammacher Schemmer in New York for $5.00. Designer was Alfred Philippe. It is 1 1/2" square .

Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti & Brunialti v2 p. 71 add from hammacher Schlemmer as advertised in Mademoiselle, December of 1937.

The earrings are 2 1/2" long. The bracelet is 7 1/2" long x 1/2" wide. The square rhinestons are brown.

This A. Katz CoroCraft duette is called "Bill & Coo".

This famous duette has 2 bluebirds perched on 2 flowering grapevines. The birds are hand painted with enamel colors. All of the crystals have been faceted by hand. The birds are 3 dimensional giving you the sight of 2 wings on each bird. Each bird measures 1.75" high and 1.35" wide. The duette measures a total of 1.75" high and 2.75" wide.

Reference: American Costume jewelry 1935-1950 by Brunialti & Brunialti. pp. 80 & 82

Ca 1930 A bangle designed by Karl Gustav Hansen of the Hans Hansen firm. Marked Sterling Denmark 925S HaH. Weight 41.2grams ~ inner diameter just a tad under 2-1/2~ width 3/8"

This bracelet exhibits a classic Scandinavian style extremely popular during the 1950s and 1960s. The dramatic enameling is in vivid colors, featuring panels of Nordic scenes alternating with blue and white cloisonne panels. The tongue and groove clasp is very secure and bears the mark of Ottar Hval, of Oslo. The bracelet measures 7 ½ inches long by 5/8 inch wide. Weight: 26.4 grams

This bracelet is composed of folded panels incised with a Precolumbian-style motif. It is secured by a hook clasp and bears the circular mark of A. Munoz surrounding a 925 to indicate sterling. The bracelet measures just over 7 inches long by ¾ inch wide. Weight: 30.3 grams

This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition. Circa 1940. When Marked "Thief of Bagdad Korda...

This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition. Circa 1940. When Marked "Thief of Bagdad Ko...

A fascinating pair of Irish sterling silver cufflinks, the faces formed from flattened spheres of carved rock crystal set in a silver band. The faces are joined with solid connectors to ball backs. The mountings are indistinctly marked with Irish hallmarks and also have a maker’s mark “RK”.

Origin: Ireland, 1971. Condition: excellent. Size: 15/16” diameter.

An Edwardian era 10k yellow gold yellow topaz stone ring c1910-20. This size 7-1/2 ring features two oval faceted natural golden yellow colour genuine topaz stones, and the gold has a faint rose gold colour. This ring measures 9/16" at its widest, and it is stamped 10K. It weighs 3.6 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all it...

A striking 14K Gold Three Tiered Chain Necklace featuring Oval shaped Semi Precious Stones of varying sizes. These stones include Chrysophase, Citrine, Moonstone & Amethyst. The graduating gold chains measure 18 inches, 19 inches, and 20 ½ inches respectively and all connect to a rectangular bar clasp at the nape of the neck. American. Circa 1930’s. Excellent Condition.

Composed of a diamond-shaped sterling silver pendant suspended from a chain of curled and flattened sterling wire and amethyst glass beads. The pendant is constructed of separate triangular pieces attached to a central frame of curled wires. The back of the pendant is marked sterling. The entire necklace measures 13 ½ inches long (chain is doubled); the pendant alone measures 4 inches long by 2 1/8 inches wide.

This Norwegian necklace is composed of gilded sterling silver panels decorated with guilloche work under ivory-colored enamel and edged with black enamel and embossed flowers along the rim. The necklace clasp is in good working order, and bears the mark of Ivar T. Holth, of Oslo. The box part of the clasp is marked 925 for sterling; the tongue is marked for .830 silver. The enamel is intact, showing no losses or cracks. The necklace measures 15 inches long by 7/8 inch wide. Weight: 66.6 grams

This Coro combined brooch and folding photo locket ( 4 frame family) is 2 1/2" closed x 1". It is in vertual mint condition despite it's age. This locket was designed by Alfred Katz Des 152,103 in 1948

This Castlecliff sterling vermeil crown brooch has faux teardrop shaped pearls and rhinestones. It is 1 7/8" square. It is hallmarked sterling and Castlecliff. Circa 1943 <

Reference : Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals Identification and Price Guide by Kathy Flood, Krause publications, p. 119

Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, Brunialti, Carla ginelli and Roberto. p. 77, Vol. 1

Composed of a trapezoidal enamel center of a red-orange and black mottled design, within a pierced cast sterling frame of geometric designs. The frame is of irregular width and is enhanced with oxidation. The C-clasp is secure; the matte-finish back is marked ”STG. SIL,” usually attributed to Australia or New Zealand, with the unidentified maker’s mark, possibly FM. The piece measures 1 ¾ inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Weight: 13.3 grams

These c. 1910 cuff links exemplify a classic design by a preeminent American maker. Oval, both sides with 14-kt gold backs inset with black mother-of pearl and enhanced with a center seed pearl. The rims are likely platinum. The gold bridge bars are marked for Larter and Sons, Newark, NJ. Each side measures 5/8 inch long by 3/8 inch wide.

A hand-assembled chain necklace composed of tiger’s eye beads and silver rope chain, beads and cylinders. The tiger’s eye beads are secured by wound wire links; the other elements are connected by securely soldered rings. The spring-ring clasp is in good working order and is original to the piece. It is a very solidly made piece. It is unmarked, but all main metal elements test strongly for silver. Doubled, the chain measures 17.5 inches.

A 1930s pair of Mexican sterling silver & amethyst owl earrings. These screwback earrings are in the form of owls with natural amethyst cabochon cut stones. These 1" x 3/4" earrings are stamped MADE IN MEXICO and STERLING, and they weigh 12.0 grams. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, 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 sligh...

A high quality Ming's of Hawaii vintage carved green jade and 14k gold pin. This 2-3/8" x 5/8" brooch features finely carved detail in the form of a stalk of bamboo, and it has a 14k yellow gold pin with safety catch and a planchet. The planchet is stamped MINGS 14K, and this pin is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor bends to the pin. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues...