This is very hard stone of translucent green Jade carving of Goddess of Mercy Kwan Yin, it is translucent jade and old knife in carving, 40-50 years or earlier....

This pretty pendant features a large amethyst, measuring approximately 10mm across. It is set in a framework of bright gold leaves, which is very much in the Arts and Crafts style. There is another leaf on the bale, and a fringe of tiny seed pearls dangling below – so sweet! From the top of the bale to the bottom of the fringe it measures 1-1/2”, and from side to side it is 3/4” at the widest point. It is marked and tested 14k gold and weighs 1.8g...

Antonio Pineda obsidian teardrops with a 7.25in. wearable length. A statement maker at 111 grams and 1.75in. tall. The matching necklace is also listed on my site. Phenomenal!

This is a beautiful ring. Its band is adjustable. It has a convex floral design. The back is marked BEAU STERLING. It is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

According to the marks this simple and tailored yet very elegant design platinum ring was made in Birmingham England in 1960. The approximately 0.60 Ct tube set solitaire diamond has I color and SI1 clarity. This ring is for anyone who appreciates classic elegance.The ring is a size 6 ¼ and it can easily be sized.

Modernist cufflinks made up of eight little geometrically arranged cylinders. Made by Isaac Cohen, Stockholm and marked ICO, S:t Erik’s head (the hallmark for Stockholm), R9 = year mark for 1967, three crowns and S indicating the Swedish silver standard of the time = 830/1000. Width "1 / 2.8 cm. Condition: fine.

A stunning 18K white gold Art Deco pendant that doubles as a brooch. The rich blue sapphires are bezel set and uniform in color. The diamonds are prong set and just makes this pendant sparkle. The bale folds under when the pendant is used as a brooch. In flawless condition, it measures 2" long x 1" wide. If you like Art Deco, you'll love this piece!

A heavy silver cuff by Otto Bade marked ORB Sterling. The ends show some wear with spotting. Sold as is.

An 835 silver and amber ring from the 1950s-60s. This size 7-1/2 amber ring in .835 silver. This European ring measures 5/8" across the top, it is stamped 835 with a fish maker's mark, and it weighs 3.2 grams. This item 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 items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

Arts & crafts style handmade and very large sterling and hematite clip earrings, c.1960's. These hand hammered earrings have a round hematite stone double bezel set at the top and moving silver dangles at the bottom. Quite large, they measure 2 1/4" long by 1 1/2" wide. Signed on the clips "STERLING star mark" and on the back of the earrings hand lettered "925 CCLEV(or CDEV)". Excellent condition...

Post modern handmade sterling and cultured pearl ring by Novak, c.1972. Part of a large and wonderful 32-piece collection(see several other pieces on this website) by this artist whose original concepts set his work apart from others. The ring is signed "NOVAK 925 N w/ARROW(hallmark)" is in excellent condition. The design shows an irregularly-shaped heart design(5/8" across by almost 1/2" high) with a 5 3/4mm. cultured pearl set at center...

A forged wire pendant composed of drops of various lengths is attached to a chain of shorter, peaked forged bars linked by securely soldered rings. The necklace has a nice heft, but it quite comfortable. The back bears the circular impressed Mexican silver mark with central maker’s initials of possibly OBC, and the eagle 1 mark. The necklace measures 19 inches long unclasped; the pendant drops 4 ¼ inches. Weight: 56.1 grams

A Jayflex sterling silver and rhinestones necklace. This opulent and flashy 14-3/4" sterling silver and claw-set rhinestone necklace has a box clasp, it measures 1-3/4" deep at the central drop, and it weighs 38.1 grams. It is signed JAY FLEX STERLING and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight dulling to a few of the teardrop stones...

A signed Peruzzi Italy sterling silver basket of flowers pin brooch. This well-made 1-1/2 x 1-1/8" pin in the form of a basket of flowers. Signed by Fm (Famille) PERUZZI of Florence, Italy, this pin has a safety catch and it weighs 7.0 grams. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Each. Collectors of signed vintage Lampl, Felch & Co, Danecraft, Carl Ove Frydensberg grapes grape bunch figural signed sterling silver Jewelry here is an instant collection that weighs a total of 1.8 ounces of precious metal...

A classic Danecraft circle pin with nicely detailed molded acorns and curling leaves. It has a secure rollover clasp. The pin measures 1 ¾ inches in diameter. Gross weight: 10.6 grams

UnoAerre modernist sterling silver, satin finish, bracelet

Italy

1960 - 1970

Should fit a 7 5/8" wrist

Weight - 67 grams

Marked as pictured

Very good vintage condition, light scattered surface scratches consistent with age

This is a small sampling of Our Platinum Wedding Bands available. Date these ca. 1930s to 1980s. Items here do not have Diamonds. Please note these are posted primarily for our DC Metro walk in Clientele but we will always attempt to answer your online questions

This is a Platinum Diamond engagement ring from a Florida estate. This Ring has the popular step mounting in platinum. The major diamond is 1.08 Carat, SI3 clarity, FG color, modern brilliant cut. There are 26 accenting diamonds adding another .70 carats making 1.78 carats total diamond weight; date ca. 1930's ~ 1940's & a Beauty

Modernist hand made 14k with 4 cultured pearls pin by Ellis Kauppi, founder of Kupitaan Kulta in 1945, Finland, c.1960's. Round pin measures 1 1/2" in diameter with 4 lustrous cultured pearls(4 3/4mm)at center. Trumpet lock securely closes pin which is in excellent condition. Pin is signed "anvil 585 FINLAND". Well designed gold modernist Scandinavian piece......$10 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

This colorful midcentury pin features a piece of enamel glass set in a frame of sterling silver. The enamel features a central design of three lavender amorphous forms outlined in silver wire, as with cloisonné, on a mottle blue and green background. The back of the pin bears a mark for sterling, as well as the maker’s mark of Holbrow.(This could be the mark of Florence G. Holbrow, of South Lincoln, MA...

David Andersen modernist sterling silver necklace

Norway

Mid 20th century

This rare and beautiful necklace [pendant] measures 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Should fit a 15 1/2" neck

Pendant marked David Andersen, Norway, sterling, 925s

Neck ring marked D - A, Norway, 925s

Fine vintage condition with only minor and light surface scratches

Bold, large, modernist 14k ring with rose quartz stone, Denmark, c.1960's. Great architectural Scandinavian design using a rough-cut stone bezel set in smooth shiny gold makes for this great ring. It measures 1 7/16" from bottom to top and is size 7. The front measures 1" and sits 3/4" above the finger and the band is an integral part of the design of the ring. Of heavy gauge gold(weighs 13 gms), it is signed "585 KA" and is in excellent condition...

Antonio Fallaci modernist silver [900] and enamel bracelet

Italy

Mid 20th century

7" x 7/8"

Weight - 66+ grams

Screw type closure

Hallmarked A F, Brev, 900

Very good vintage condition with extremely minor surface scratching

Thank you JR who wrote: "TW stands for Tara Ware, an Irish company that makes jewelry based on motifs in the Book of Kells". Multi 5 Color + Black Enamel Guilloche Irish Design Round Pin Brooch stamped TW and 3 hallmarks of a person sitting left, a heart with a crown & the letter A. Just 1 1/8" or 29 mm for those who must wear a smallish brooch...

Reward for mystery maker - see below. Substantial 35 grams sterling silver brooch pin with mystery marks and Art Deco flavor. Large center with thick mabe pearl nacre, surrounded with marcasites then gold gilt vermeil with yet more marcasites; all marcasites are intact!
Nice heft at 1.2 Ounce or 35 Grams. Precious metals keep going up!
Just under 2.5" X 1.75". Very nice pre-owned condition. Be the one to identify the teenie maker's mark - image 3 and win gift certificate.

$12 U...

Rare and beautiful 970 silver and aventurine bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda.This is a wonderful mid-century design, one that I have not seen before. Measuring 7" aroung in the inside when closed, it is 1" wide in the center and gradually tapers to the back. Hinged and opens and closes in the back with a push in clasp and original safety chain. Weighing 73 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed with the Antonio crown, eagle 208 JCL Taxco and 970 as shown in the photo. A ...

This beautiful piece is a brooch as well as a pendant, c. 1960. It is by Finn Jensen. The enamel is colorful with blues, pinks, etc. It is sterling vermeil and depicts a lovely, Norwegian, winter scene. Its diameter is 1 5/8". The back is marked NORWAY STERLING 925 and has the SV maker's mark for Finn Jensen. It is in excellent condition.

A solid 14k gold charm by Bernard Hertz. Marked 585 BH Denmark, it weighs 6.8gr and stands 7/8".

A classic, and much published, design for Hector Aguilar, the “masks” bracelet was not an example of the Taxco maestro’s work that I was particularly looking for. I considered it - let’s say - less impressive than the rest of his jewelry and resisted it for the longest of times. Until one day, I somehow ended up with one. And I fell in love- honestly. I think it is the silkiness of the well-aged fine silver and the bracelet’s incredible ability to wrap itself around the wrist as if it�...

Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta

Sterling and green stone ring

With nice movement

Finland

Mid 20th century

Size - 7 1/4

Weight - 5.53 grams

Band measures 1/4" tall

This a classic and beautiful Finnish design with a delicate diminutive stature

Very nice vintage condition

This is a Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring retro era ca. 1950 - 1975 with a .60 carat diamond center ~ major diamond. That .60 Ct Stone is vs1 vs2 HI color & european cut. There are 2 addtional diamonds on each side & two Rubies on each side. Those accenting precious stones add another .10 Carat to .12 Carat Gem Weight. The Platinum mounting is a Size 6 .... Try on this great Ring in Kensington, md 20895

An impressive pair of colorful red enamel cufflinks with gold metallic-like highlights marked Destino . The white enamel on the right cufflink looks a bit off but I doubt these have ever been worn. Original Saks Fifth Avenue Box.

A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist design.

An exquisite and very fine 18K yellow gold jewel by Henry Dunay, one of the greatest American jewelers of the latter 20th century. The piece comprises a 32" necklace of domed, oval gold links joined by polished arched connectors. The outer surfaces of the links are stippled in a roughly textured finish that contrast nicely with the arched connectors. Two of the links have hidden hinged clasps so that the necklace can be separated into a shorter necklace and a bracelet. Two of the arched conn...

An elegantly tailored platinum and diamond engagement ring and matching band set from the 1960-s. The engagement ring is centered by a guaranteed 1.01Ct brilliant cut diamond, and the center stone is flanked on either side by a tapered diamond baguette. The center diamond is not certified, but graded by our in-house gemologist, and has J color and VS1 clarity. The approximate total weight of the three diamonds in the engagement ring is 1.20Ct. The matching band is set with a straight diamond bag...

Southwest modernist(in the style of H. Fred Skaggs and Frank Patania) amber and sterling ring and earrings set signed, made in Arizona, c.1960's. The large ring has 4 pieces of amber and is size 8 1/4. The front of the ring measures 1 1/2" long by 7/8" wide. The pierced earrings each have 3 pieces of amber and measure 1" by 1". The silver is of good weight and the set is in excellent condition. Each of the wonderful amber stones has flecks and imperfections - quite fascinating and backed in sil...

This is a sterling silver money clip made by Cartier, monogram J E S, marked with maker's mark, CARTIER and STERLING on back. Guaranteed to be original. Size: 2 1/4"; Condition is excellent.

These fine cuff links have a diameter of 3/4". They display an abstract character: a J or a P? The backs are marked LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING. The toggle findings are also marked STERLING. The cuff links are in excellent condition, circa 1950s-1960s.

A classic 1960's Tiffany & Co. stylized floral brooch in 18K yellow gold set with sapphires and diamonds. The cluster of four blossoms are heavily decorated with hammered and carved details accented with clusters of round brilliant cut diamonds and blue sapphires. Though the brooch is bold, the spikiness of the design keeps the overall design from feeling too massive. The diamonds are I color, SI1 clarity and the sapphires are medium, vivid blue color. The back is marked "18K Tiffany & Co."

Zolotas sterling silver ring

Archaic equine motif

Face - 3/4" diameter

Size - 6 1/4

Very good vintage condition

Unpolished

These handsome gold tone square toggle back cufflinks add a dash to any french cuff, having a centered stylized diagonal, one half engraved, unmarked, circa 1960. Measures 5/8 in., minor wear.

A Nestor Mexico sterling Mosaico Azteca pin and earrings set. This great looking Mexican sterling silver pin and matching screwback earrings is by Nestor, a respected designer in (probably) the 1950s. This set consists of the 2-5/8 x 1-5/8" pin and the matching 7/8" across earrings. Each is in metales casados (mixed metals) including brass, silver and copper with black enamel, with a mosaico azteca ground (crushed azurite and malachite stones). The pin, which has a safety catch and a loop fo...

A grotesque mask dangles from this silver key ring, suspended by a short piece of sturdy cable chain. The mask and chain are likely Mexican, evoking a grimacing face with bared teeth and hanging tongue similar to various masks of the ancient Americas. It is constructed of several elements, such as a headpiece, tongue and overhanging lip, soldered onto the the flat face; eyes and nose are incised. The key ring displays some wear commensurate with use as well as indecipherable markings. It is secu...

Set with faux pearls, decorated with stamped textured and geometric designs. Each earring features modern hooked wires and illegible European marks on the bales. They measure 1 inch long.

This is a Pair of STERLING & ENAMEL PAUL WARMIND EARRINGS. From a Maryland Estate these measure 1 7/8" X 13/16". Clearly marked on the back: PAUL WARMIND DENMARK .........mid Century Modernist Danish designer Poul Warmind... circa 1950s - 60'S

This fine sterling ring is a size 5. It has an oval shape and consists of 14 sawtooth, bezel-set, turquoise cabs, surrounding the central, oval, turquoise stone: sawtooth, bezel-set, as well. The artist's work is fantastic. The band has nice, Navajo stamp work. It is marked STERLING with the maker's mark of a conjoined JP. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

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” ...

These cuff links measure 5/8" x 3/4" x 1/4". They display actual sea horses in seagrass / sea weed. Dwelling in shallow, saltwater, they are actually this small size. The cuff links have a white background, making the marine fish very easy to see. They are under convex plastic and set in gold tone.

This wonderful brooch exhibits a foliate, flowering branch motif. Its 3 circular, petals are slightly convex with striations to central buds. The curved stems are adorned with the same buds / balls (just a bit larger). This piece measures 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". The back is marked STERLING with the Carl - Art (CA with an arrow through it) maker's mark: Carl-Art, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island). This pin is circa 1950's or 60's. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

Add some fire to a sleeve with this vintage modern pair of rich ruby red toggle back cuff links made by SWANK, comprising a square translucent deep ruby red plastic cabochon, gold tone bezel set. Size: 1/2" diameter. Signed SWANK on each cuff link. Very good vintage condition. Minor wear to patina.

Dashing through the snow- sleeve, this tiny gold tone tack pin is nicely detailed featuring a red enamel hood, circa 1960. Size: 3/4"; Excellent condition.

A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move. ...

Modernist Sterling Jewelry Vintage Brooch w/Large Stone

Signed N N Sterling

c.1970s

Excellent condition

6 3/4" x 2 1/4"

A wonderfully heavy vintage silver bracelet by Hermès. The bracelet has a triangular profile that stands well out from the surface of the wrist and a masterfully constructed so that it is flexible, but appears rigid when being worn. The inside edges of each link are parcel gilt, so the bracelet sometimes shows the slightest gold hue. This is probably the heaviest Hermès bracelet we have seen. The bracelet is presented in its original vintage fitted Hermès gray box. The bracelet is fully hallm...

A mid-century, solid oblong bangle with niello marked Janiye Sterling. In vintage condition with light scratches. Inner diameter measures 2-5/8" x 2-1/8"~ width 3/8"~ 47.8 gr.

Sterling chain bracelet with center walnut and sterling section, c.1970's. Measures 8" long and center piece is 1 1/4" wide by 9 16" wide. Bracelet is of good weight(60dwt) and is in excellent condition. It is signed "HK STERLING". Good looking design....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

Wilhelm Binder modernist sterling silver bracelet

Germany

1960 - 70

6 3/4" long x 1 1/8" wide

Weight - 79 grams

Fully hallmarked

Very good vintage condition

A long sterling silver modernist pendant by Tane, Mexico with the 26" original chain. Tane was known as 'The Tiffany of Mexico.'

This pendant measures 4" long and 2 1/4" at the widest. Marked TANE, Sterling, Mexico and with an 'A' inside a triangle, probably for the silversmith.

The chain has Tane's unusual interlocking clasp which holds securely.

The pendant has some surface scratches, tarnish and shows some wear. Weighs 50gr.

High quality, outstanding design.

A vintage floral foliate spray pin brooch simply stamped BAER STERLING for modernist Marjorie Baer, perhaps an earlier hand made prototype piece prior to going 'designer' production? Leaves are chased.
3 1/4 X 2 1/4" with years and years of darkening in crevices. Very very nice Unpolished condition with good safety catch.

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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