Stunning vintage natural undyed pale salmon angel skin coral and black onyx 9 strand beaded necklace with a goldtone, probably gold plated, slide clasp with
with a large onyx cabochon. Circa 1970. The clasp has a flip safety catch. 30 inches wearable length and about 1 1/4 inches wide. It weighs 123 grams. The
larger coral beads are 3/8 inch long by 1/8inch wide or 6mm by 4mm. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A vintage c1910 top-hinged photo locket fob pendant in 14k yellow gold with an inset genuine antique European cut 12 point (by gauge) diamond. The back has an inscription stating: "PRESENTED TO T.A. EATON BY MEMBERS OF PASSENGER DEPT G.T.R. MARCH 1910", and it has a 14K gold mark. The famous Timothy Eaton family of Toronto were involved with the Grand Trunk Railroad at this time - it is most likely that T.A. Eaton was Thomas Alden Eaton, son of James Eaton and nephew of Timothy Eaton...
Francois - Coro tried to give their costume jewelry a "French" touch and Francois was chosen as the name for their higher end jewelry. The line was introduced in 1933. But the line only lasted until 1944 when it was replaced by Vendome as Coro's Couturier division.
Francois was one of the new designers at Coro in 1938.
FRANÇOIS is a seldom seen Coro mark. François is a line of Coro jewelry that began in 1938 and continued until at least 1961, possibly later...
A pair of Victorian gold filled wirework spring bangle bracelets circa 1880s. The largest is 5/16" wide and 2-3/8 x 2-1/4" across the interior; the smallest is 1/4" wide and 2-3/16 x 2" across the interior. They are a matched pair and unsigned. They are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the removal of the original safety chains which would have linked the loop ends (remnants of the soldered mounts remain)...
A truly unusual late Victorian rolled gold plate swing-open photo or hair locket brooch c1900. This 1-3/8" diameter pin features a twist border and a bevelled glass window; it has a c-clasp and the back is hinged, opening to reveal a bezel holding the glass. It currently holds a photo but could easily hold hair or other mementos. The back has a primitive snap, and it is stamped PAT. MCH...
Angles and geometric forms sum up this very fashionable 14Kt two tone gold and diamond ring. The hexagonal setting holds an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond. The 14Kt yellow gold setting is decorated by engraved designs and topped by a white gold hexagon that holds the diamond. The ring is a size 7 3/4 and it can easily be sized.
Gorgeous period art nouveau sheath with nude woman playing the harp sitting in the ocean waves with birds flying above by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1905. The sheath probably held and can hold a comb, nail file, etc. and measures 3 7/8" long by 13/16" wide and the opening is 1/8" thick(so item should be a bit thinner) by 3/4" long. The design goes all the way around including the narrow edges. It is signed "UB STERLING 925 FINE UB" and is in very good condition...
Simplicity is the essence of beauty. This is a fine pair of antique elongated oval shaped mother of pearl double-sided cufflinks. The pearls have a beautiful white opalescent color, unmarked, circa early 20th century; Measurements: 1/2 in. long. Condition is excellent.
Black enamel on gold with central hair plait. Lettered on the front with "Memori" and initials. The reverse is engraved "Sarah Jackson Obt 20th Dec 1828 Aged 32 Also of Margaret Jackson Obt 8th Feb 1841 Aged 32".
Excellent condition, with a length of 1 11/16" and a width of 1 1/2".
Unusual sterling and amber pin by N.E. From, Denmark, c.1950's. Good modernist design with a bezeled round amber stone, this dimensional organic pin is signed "STERLING DENMARK N.E.FROM 925S". It measures 2 1/2" long by 1 1/16" wide and the amber is 7/16" in diameter. Excellent condition. Rare -have not seen this design before.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Great architecturally designed silver and amethyst handmade pin by Kasityo, Finland, 1965. There are 2 different silver finishes - flat and grainy - that work together well. The piece is signed "KASITYO JOSE (CROWN IN HEART)FINLAND 813H(silver content) M7(1965) ANCHOR symbol made in Lahti(city) and is in excellent condition. The handmade lock is decorative and lovely. The pin measures 2 1/8" by 1 1/4". Great looking Finnish silver pin....$8 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Modernist abstract sterling silver bracelet
1970
European origin
Central element measures 2" tall
7 " interior circumference
Weight - 39 grams
Marked 925
Very good vintage condition
Circa 1940-1945, this is a heavy solid 940 silver bracelet from Hector Aguilar. It's an iconic early design, known as "Fertility".
A book piece design, it's shown in the Morrill/Berk book "Silver Masters of Mexico", as well as "Mexican Silver".
Executed in 94% pure silver, it's entirely hand-wrought, with deeply incised links and oxidized recesses.
Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 3/4", with a width of 15/16"...
This Trifari sterling Alfred Philippe Jelly belly pig pin is gold plated sterling, with rhinestones and lucite. It is hallmarked Trifari with crown, sterling, pat. pend. This pin was designed by Alfred Philippe in 1943. It is 2 1/8" by 1 1/2".Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver heart necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Length - 14 1/4"
Largest heart measures 7/8" across
Weight - 85 grams
Marked Hans Hansen in script, 925s,Denmark,300
Very good vintage condition
This 14K brushed gold trifari necklace sometimes carries the crown mark and sometimes it does not. I have seen it both ways.
It is well constructed to lay perfectly on the neck. It is approximately 12" without the 2" extensions.
Vintage unsigned unmarked yet tested sterling silver Mission style bail holding an odd faceted light as a feather amber pendant on newer 21" sterling chain.
The amber piece is Just under 2 1/2" X 1 1/8 @ widest while the large bench made bail adds another 3/8". This is an old piece as evidenced by some teenie semi circular drill marks at the drilled areas that old organic pieces often get from age and arid conditions. Priced Accordingly. Don't let the low price dissuade...
Nettie Rosenstein hinged bangle bracelet and dangle earrings, handsomely crafted as always. The set, 1940-50's, is beautifully designed, and the bracelet is heavy and chunky. As with everything we present, it is in excellent condition. The opening at the rim of the oval bracelet is 2 1/2" by 2 1/4" and the bracelet is 1 3/4" wide. The bracelet has the name plate stamped Nettie Rosenstein Sterling. The earrings are 1 3/4" long from the top of the clip...
Many virtues recommend this large finely hand carved cameo brooch, including numerous artistic inputs from the cameo artist, the goldsmith, and the diamond jeweler. The female bust is gracefully rendered and adorned with a diamond necklace all framed with a 14K gold ornate frame. The top has a loop for wearing as a pendant. The condition is magnificent though the pin for the clasp has a warp in it. It is marked 14K.
Dimension: 2 1/4" l
An Art Deco filigree cut crystal choker length necklace 1930. This rhodium plated necklace has a spring-ring catch, it measures 14" long, and it has a central 1-3/8" x 3/4" drop and round and rectangular claw-set open backed crystal stones. It is unsigned, and this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A simple and well made vintage 2-1/8" x 1-1/4" cross in 10k yellow gold with a centrally mounted 2 point round brilliant cut diamond. It is stamped 10K on the loop (twice), it weighs 1.2 grams, and it is in excellent original 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 have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U....
A great, 950 sterling silver cuff bracelet by Haroldo Burle Marx with a large bezel set 'Forma Livre' opaque black carved stone.
Marked 950 and BURLE MARX on the inside. Measures 6 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1" at the widest. Weighs 104 gr.
Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. There is a slight separation at the underside of the bezel but the stone is stable.
Stunning example.
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.
Eye catching hand forged sterling silver pin
designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86).
Brooch measures 3" long X 1 1/4" high. Both pin and 7 cascabels are in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work well. Fully hallmarked on reverse HA TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO. Likely inspired by a Pre-Columbian design.
An Art Deco style sterling silver bracelet from Mexico with four bezel set amethyst carved masks alternating with domes and curved bars. The stones have some inclusions. We have seen the same bracelet with the FD mark for Fred Davis.
Marked Sterling Mexico on the clasp. Measures 7 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Box clasp holds securely. Has some minor surfaces scratches, a few dings on the sides, some tiny flea bites to the amethyst and a little tarnish.
Striking design. Great hand wrou...
An exquisite platinum and diamond brooch in the form of a turtle by Tiffany & Co. In the 1990’s, Tiffany created a small line of nature-themed jewels loosely based on antique pieces in its design archives. The turtle pin was one of the most luxurious pieces in the series. The domed back is pave-set with 90 2.5-point round brilliant cut diamonds and the legs and head are set with additional 28 1.5-point diamonds. The eyes are collet-set blue sapphires. The back has a pendant hook, so it ca...
A large Art Deco silver plated bracelet circa 1930. This retro Industrial design conversation piece consists of six 1-1/4" wide and 2-1/4" long slightly conical panels all together. The panels have semi-circular arches standing 1/4" above the surface of the links. Amazingly this fine piece of work is unsigned, it has a safety chain with a snap-over clasp. At the narrowest end it measures 2-1/4" across the interior, and this bracelet is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, co...
Unusual Abstract Design Silver Necklace with large drop Pendent. Finely Detailed and Set with a Geode Center Stone. Signed Betsy Stoinhoff. Very Good Condition. Approx. Weight 1.089 Troy Ounces. Measures 15-1/4 Inches Long. Pendent Measures 3-1/8 Inches Tall by 1-3/4 Inches Wide. Circa 1970s.
The coral beads 19th century or earlier, the silver caps mid 20th century
Genuine undyed natural coral with 0.925 silver caps
Length (from clasp to clasp): 50 cm / 20 in
From a Illinois, USA collection
Weight: 59.266 grams
Very old Chinese salmon red natural coral beads had been re-stranded in the mid-20th century and fitted with sterling silver caps to make this lovely necklace. The beads have a charming age-worn appearance and looks very old. The individual ...
Hector Aguilar 17" long
1 inch tall
weight 110 grams
This Aguilar exudes a large presence as the center is slightly peaked which catches light. Lays perfectly with a smooth fit. If you love Deco style this is a perfect match. No damage or repairs, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This fascinating reliquary locket depicts a saint, probably St. Peter, holding a key (to the church? Or perhaps to heaven?), with a dove in the background. On the other side is a photograph of an ecclesiastical-looking person. It contains a touched relic (a bit of ribbon which has been touched to a saint’s bone or something worn by a saint); a tiny metal medal with Mary on one side, saying "Mary conceived without sin” and more Christian imagery on the other; and a wisp of cotton. It would be...
A Victorian 9k pearl lovers knot pin circa 1895-1900. This late Victorian period 9K yellow gold love knot pin is 7/8" in diameter and it features a natural baroque pearl, and it is stamped 9K with a maker's mark. It has the original c-clasp and it weighs 2.2 grams. 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 items are vintage or antique and m...
14K yellow gold Art Nouveau period bar pin with a diamond (approximately .35 ctw) centered in the middle of this ornate and intricately carved pin. Width is 1.6 inches. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!
A vintage 1940s sterling and rhinestone sautoir necklace signed by Anthony (probably Anthony Creations Inc., Providence, R.I., known to be producing in the late 1940s). This 16-1/2" necklace has flashy claw-set rhinestone segments with a central drop; the large disc is 9/16" across and the small is 3/8". It has a snapover catch, it weighs 8.7 grams, it is stamped ANTHONY IIII STERLING, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or ...
This is a BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE GARNET BROOCH designed with 3 DROPS at the Bottom. The Top has a Pierced Design and a Central Cluster of GARNETS measuring 2" X 1 7/8"; the Back has the C Clasp that helps date this piece ca. 1875- 1900. The Clasp has been resoldered to the Silver metal "once upon a time"...professionally done and does not negatively affect the Value. As Pretty as these ANTIQUE GARNETS Pieces can be
Art Deco 18K gold and sapphire stirrup cufflinks in the style first popularized by Cartier. The heavy mesh sides are accented with two blue sapphire sugarloaf cabochons on each cufflink. Each is stamped with French 18K gold hallmarks.
- France, ca. 1950
- Excellent condition
- Dimensions:13/16" x 1-3/32"
- Weight: 16.9 grams
- Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .72 carat