All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1435816 (stock #JJ3847)
A whimsical brooch in a fish shape designed by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Birger Haglund.

Marked STE for the maker, Town Mark for Stockholm, National Mark, Silver Standard, and date code for 1977. Also signed Birger H for Birger Haglund.

Measures about 1 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a bezel set red stone, probably a garnet. Curved for an interesting effect. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. In very nice condition.

Fine MCM design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #677795 (stock #1434)
PlanetGlass.net
$320.00
A large 1" in diameter porcelain cabochon. Abstract patterns in brown and gray, and gold overlay is the focus of this interesting Norwegian ring. Cabochon is bezel set in sleek sterling mount that has an adjustable back- which is currently a size 6.5. It is marked "925S, Norway, Sterling," and with an anchor shaped hallmark. By Porsgrund, circa 970s. The designer attributed to this piece is Anne Marie Odegaard. In excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1446531 (stock #JJ3862)
A modernist 830 silver ring with a brutalist design from Sweden. Has 5 square shaped cut outs and contrasting textures across the top. The top is a raised disk that sits on 2 arms and measures 7/8" across.

Currently measures size 7, but is adjustable.

Marked with the three crowns national mark, 830 for the silver content and S for the silver standard.

Has minor tarnish. There are two tiny cut marks on the back of the shank.

Quality piece. Fine modernist design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1485914 (stock #JJ4845)
A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This large reticulated pendant measures 3 1/8" long and 2" wide. It is hinged at the top for lots of movement. Has a large bail so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring.

Currently suspended from a sterling snake chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring clasp.

Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #957588 (stock #0958BM)
Gamut Plus Jewelry
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This moonstone necklace and/or choker has great detail, with foliate accents. It sits on the neck very nicely, with its style. It is sterling silver with lovely, moonstone cabochons surrounded by applied leaves. It is a Navajo / Native American / South Western piece. The chain is 15 1/2 long. The back is marked STERLING with the maker's mark clearly show a D. The other letter is cut off (see pics). It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1374953 (stock #W-JO32)
Ancient East
$495.00
DESCRIPTION: Late 1900s, a fine sterling pendant with a cut-out flourish on the pendant plate and with a large, colorful calsilica stone, also called "rainbow calsilica," this one reflecting the painted colors of a Southwestern mountain desert at sunset. Very good condition, marked "DTR" (Desert Rose Trading, NM), ".925" (indicating sterling silver). DIMENSIONS: Pendant is 2-1/2" long.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1371935
modemodern
$165.00
Pair of gorgeous vintage 1970s long link necklaces in the stylized Byzantine or barbaric style popularized by Robert Goossens for Chanel. Probably French. In heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal with a slight pale pinkish enameled decoration. With spring ring clasps. I am also listing the coordinating bracelet from the same estate. With original inventory tags and never worn. One is 33 1/2 inches long and just over 1/2 inch wide and the other is 31 inches long and 3/8 inch wide...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1393844 (stock #3450)

K.E. Palmberg for Alton modernist sterling silver and malachite necklace

Sweden

1975

14 1/2" neck

Opens in front

Center element - 2 1/4", stone - 1 1/4"

Weight - 60+ grams

Hallmarked - see picture

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #668213
This is a stunning, hand-crafted sterling silver inlaid malachite ring. This ring is especially thick and heavy, and is solid all around. The malachite stones are meticulously cut by hand. This ring is top quality.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1339598 (stock #3586)

Soren Borup modernist sterling silver kinetic necklace

1960 - 70

Denmark

Neck chain - 15 3/4"

Pendant - 2" in diameter

Marked S.Borup, 925s, Denmark on both chain and pendant

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1332548 (stock #JJ2118)
A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1410431 (stock #04177)
The Size of Necklace: 31 1/4" Long. This is wonderfully made 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace. It is made by Very Fine Japanese Jeweler. It is heavy weight of 40 grams. It has 61 Gold rings which made into fine roping design connected with looped chains size 8mm long.. Each ring size 1 cm diameter. 18K marking on at the clasp. It is very fine vintage Gold Chain necklace from Japan. It came with case marking Ozawa Hoseki (Ozawa Jeweler) in Shizuoka Japan. Gold Chain dating from 1970's...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #51397 (stock #md0143)
carol lane
$250.00
Handmade BRONZE link bracelet that is a true work of art and is signed by the artist, "BR" or "BP", c.1960's. It measures 7 1/2" long by 2 1/2" at widest point. Very dimensional and heavy, each link is different. The handmade locking device is a substantial hook and eye(see photo of "back"). In excellent condition, except there is one small solder joint that has come apart...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1980 item #843832 (stock #J837)
This handmade sterling silver stylized oak leaf has an arts and crafts feel. It has incised ‘veins’ and applied branchlike stems. On the back is a safety clasp and a mark for sterling. It measures 3 1/2 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1475831 (stock #JJ4560)
An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch with a bark like texture thought to be designed by Finnish jeweler Helky Juvonen and produced by N. Westerback in 1973.

Measures 2" across and 2" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked with 925 for the silver standard, NW for the maker, the National Mark and Date Code U7 for 1973.

In fine condition, very intricate and detailed. Dark patina. Weighs 19 gr. Wonderful example of modernist Scandinavian design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1135770
This Kay Denning bracelet is 3/4" wide. The five links are enameled white with slightly raised red and blue "cookies". It is hallmarked twice Denning on the reverse. Fold over clasp. No damage to the enameling.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1980 item #1319793 (stock #J2648)
This popular Georg Jensen design features a deeply recessed, oxidized groove around the entire band that is embedded with tiny silver beads. The inside of the band bears the Jensen post-1945 mark, country and sterling marks, and design number of 60 B. The ring is sized at approximately an 8 1/4. Weight: 3.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #836893 (stock #0897)
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$75.00
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This beautiful, vintage ring is a size 7. The setting is exquisite and set with a cobalt blue, colorful cab with gold specks. The band is marked STERLING MEXICO 925.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1486706 (stock #15408)
Seamlessly marrying sterling silver and stone, Enrique Ledesma created some of Taxco’s classiest modernist jewelry. The specific bracelet with its curved, sculptural “cut pyramid” links is set with warm, mossy azur-malachite in which browns and greens are prevalent. Perfect for the season the bracelet measures 6 1/2” in inner circumference (clasped) and it's 15/16” wide...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1330323
modemodern
$165.00
Gorgeous unusual vintage 1970s Gerard Yosca four strand wired poured glass necklace with beads in green, yellow, red, and orange, with dark silvertone metal charms in Victorian revival style. Matching metal openwork foldover clasp. Marked YOSCA. 16 1/4 inches wearable length and the center drops 4 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1485727 (stock #JJ4824)
A pair of vintage sterling silver 'SLING' ear cuffs or earrings by Tone Vigeland for Norway Designs Plus workshop. Meant to be worn around the ear without the need for piercing. Designed in 1958.

Measure 1 3/8" across and 1 7/8" high.

Marked with the ND and the Plus sign for Norway Designs Plus, conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland, Sterling, and 925S.

Fine condition minor surface scratches and tarnish.

Iconic design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Jewels : Pre 1980 item #94728
Lovely necklace and bracelet comprised of 10mm rose quartz and aventurine beads. The strands are hand knotted between each bead. The clasps are gilt sterling silver. The necklace is 26" long; the bracelet is 8" long. Excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1151851
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1473408 (stock #15356)
One of the oldest and definitely one of the very few original workshops that are still in operation in Taxco, the Los Ballesteros taller created some of the best "mask" jewelry in the story of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Whether incorporated in rings, brooches, pendants or bracelets, their minimalist carved portraits are always finely executed and the silver-work which houses them quite often touches the monumental...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1980 item #1245275 (stock #0046140007)
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$70.00
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This fine brooch measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4 x 1/2". It has a lovely design with 4 pearl accents. The back is marked SYMMETALIC STERLING + 1/20 14K. It is in excellent condition. The W.E. Richards Company was founded in North Attleboro, MA in 1902 producing wRe and Symmetalic jewelry of sterling silver with 14K gold overlay. The jewelry is always made very well...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1295944
what pdx
$2,895.00
Mens Kundan diamond ring set in 20k gold unmarked as is usual with Indian jewelry.Huge chunky diamonds very flashy , nice latticework band . Weight 15g size needs to be checked but approximately 9.5 top over 1/2" wide by just under 1/2" wide size 8
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1485692 (stock #JJ4808)
A sterling silver modernist pendant necklace with a brutalist design by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Pendant is textured and oxidized and has a layer of gold in the center.

Marked From 925S on the back and also on the clasp.

The central pendant measures about 1 3/8" long and 1" high.

The necklace measures 16 1/4" long in total.

Clasp holds securely. The piece is in fine condition.

Classic Scandinavian design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1111023 (stock #111053)
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This neat bracelet has a curved design and is adjustable. It consists of bands of silver, copper and brass. It measures 1/2" wide. It is marked MEXICO.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1373473
A lovely pair of 18K yellow gold and steel earrings by Fred of Paris. The original FORCE 10 line was created by French jeweler Fred Samuels in 1966 and was based on pieces of rigging found on sailboats. Since 1936, the Parisian house had been one of the world’s most exclusive jewelers, the Samuels’ combination of precious metals with stainless steel was a shocking innovation. In the forty years since the collection debuted, Fred of Paris has continually tweaked the collection by adding gemst...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1486721 (stock #RR04031)
Period Pieces
$355.00
This pretty ring is composed of a cluster of 7 amethysts, birthstone for February (and in legend, thought to guard against poison and drunkenness) and on either side of the cluster, a bezel-set accent diamond and one tiny half seed pearl. The ring is approximately size 6.5, and would be easy to re-size. It is marked 10K and signed “ECI”. In excellent condition, with just a bit of patina. The gold is yellow, despite looking rosy in the photos. The photos are part of the description; please e...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1029467 (stock #J1212)
The clasp on this sterling silver bracelet is fashioned as a buckle, with a hinged bar that closes over the end of the ‘belt’ to secure it. The bracelet is constructed as three hinged pieces, with bands of chain work applied to the outside. It is marked 925 Mexico on the inside of the securing bar. The bracelet measures 1 inch wide at the buckle; the band measures 1/2 inch wide. The bracelet, when closed, measures 2 1/2 inches across the opening and has an internal circumference of 7 inches....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1484769 (stock #JJ4799)
A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5376, with blue confetti enamel. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Measure 7/8" high and 3/4" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5376. Also marked with Eagle #16.

Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition with some tarnish. Hard to find design.

Please see our listing for a similar Margot brooch with blue confetti enamel.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1180712 (stock #02233)
Pair Emma Melendez Mexican silver earrings. These sterling silver screwback earrings have black patination, they measure 1-1/4" x 1/2" and they have a great Modern style design; they are signed STERLING TAXCO with a 3 eagle mark and EMMA and 835 and they weigh 8.5 grams. This pair is in excellent condition with no 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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #590938
These earrings were made by S.A.L. Swarovski America, Ltd. These are circa 1977. They are Sawrovski crystal and imitation pearl.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1413841 (stock #JJ3711)
A long necklace with silver and copper links and a central warrior shaped pendant in mixed metals attributed to Los Castillo.

The chain measures 24" long and has a hook clasp. The central pendant is made from married silver, copper, and brass metals and has an inlay of some kind of green stone. It measures 4" long and 1 3/4" at the widest.

Marked Hecho en Mexico on the reverse which is brass. Has some surface scratches and shows a little wear. We did not polish it.

Lots of detai...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1369026
A substantial pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, each of the oval faces inset with a mother-of-pearl plaque centering a bezel-set round brilliant diamond of approximately .6 carat. The outer edges of the faces is finished in a border of small round diamonds. The hinges and either end of the back closures are finished with spessartite garnet cabochons. The diamonds are G color, I1 clarity.

Ca. 1980's. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 13/16" x 5/8". Weight: 18.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemst...