This is a fabulous Mexican sterling warrior bracelet from Taxco. The raised design of an Aztec warrior wearing an eagle head dress with geometric Aztec designs on either side. It is hallmarked Taxco and 925. There are no other hallmarks.
The interior cuff bracelet measures approximately 6 1/2" in interior circumference including the gap. The widest point is 1 1/8" at is widest part. It could be made smaller or larger...
Stunning vintage sautoir in heavy goldtone metal with 8 different two sided stations with poured glass cabochon stones simulating carved jewels, in topaz, ribbed molded amethyst, ruby, sapphire, emerald, onyx, carnelian, and garnet, plus one solid metal station. In the Renaissance revival style which was popularized by Chanel. Incredible construction -- each chain link is individually soldered, and the stone settings are all very finely detailed. Very heavy and substantial...
Vintage Bakelite necklace simulating cherry amber, with very large graduated oblong beads ranging in size from 30 mm long to 12 mm long. It weighs
62 grams.
Circa 1930. It has been professionally restrung for security. Tests positive for Bakelite and guaranteed old and original. 18 1/2 inches wearable length
and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One large bead has three small flaws, as shown, but this is not noticeable when the piece is worn. Photos
enlarged to show detail.
A white gold ring with seven brilliant cut diamonds. The fiery stones are VS-SI and the ring is marked 14k. Size 5.25 ~2.2 grams.
A very fine Chinese Gilt hairpin from late Qing, very intricate and fine work with flora and bird, underlying material is silver then gilding done in those era.
A vintage pair of Art Deco carved mother-of-pearl rhodium plated cufflinks from the 1920s. These 9/16" across cufflinks have mother of pearl inserts on each segment, they are stamped PAT. SEPT. 14-20. and they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; there is some dirt which we have since cleaned off...
A beautiful and rare Retro 14K yellow and white gold floral brooch featuring carved jadeite leaves and a carved rock crystal blossom. The rock crystal has an opalescent quality that appears much like moonstone. Both the front and back surfaces are finely engraved to suggest floral textures. The jade is brightly colored and contrasts nicely with the golden stems and leaves. The back is marked “14K”. Carved gemstone floral pins are quite uncommon.
Origin: America, ca. 1940...
This great Modernist, Scandinavian piece displays a lovely pendant with a central, purple stone cabochon. It is marked HW Tenn SWEDEN. HW is for the pewtersmith and Tenn means pewter). The necklace, chain measures just over 24" long.
This c. 1910 buckle brooch is beautifully decorated with turquoise tour a guilloche enamel work, with round white enamel accents around the perimeter. The enamel is in excellent condition, save for two minute spots on two of the round white decorations. It is marked sterling on the back and features a secure C-clasp. The shade of the enamel appears to vary in the photo, but it actually is the same consistent, vivid turquoise throughout the pin...
Vintage Trifari “Jewels of India” earrings. Unfoiled ruby & sapphire colored pear shaped stones with pave rhinestones & a large oval “flawed” emerald color cabochon in the center. 1 1/8" (3 cm) x 1" (2.5cm) ,they are in perfect, like new condition! Please Note: All items must have the original inventory tags in place and be untouched in order to be returned.
An interesting 10K Victorian pin in the form of a mythological creature coiled around a flame-like pillar. The creature appears to be an Ophis, a winged serpent from Greek mythology said to guard the myrrh fields of ancient Arabia. The monster grasps a seed pearl in it's jaws. The surfaces have a semi-matte bloomed finish. Tested and guaranteed 10K.
- Origin: America, ca. 1890
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-3/8" x 1-3/16"
- Weight: 2.6 grams
A set of six matching hand-carved unset shell cameos depicting a woman, perfect for a bracelet or necklace. They measure on average 5/16" x 7/16" and they dates to the 1930s. Two of them have their original MADE IN ITALY stickers - they are old store stock from a jewellery store that closed many years ago. They are all in the less common rectangular shape. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
Pal Kepenyes abstract silver and stone hinged bracelet
Impressive statement piece
Mexico
1970
Interior circumference - 6 5/8"
Center element - 1 1/2" long x 1/2" tall
Stamped Pal Kepenyes, Mexico
Excellent vintage condition
Wonderful Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a flying dragon. The coiled body is covered with finely detailed scales and the wings are detailed with webbing. The dragon clasps a small prong-set single-cut diamond in its jaws. The surfaces have the soft matte bloom or “Russian finish” that was often used in the Art Nouveau period. The pinstem is illegibly hallmarked. Tested and guaranteed 10K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, sharp detail...
Maestro Damaso Gallegos was for years associated in my mind with the Mexican Deco "Christmas jewelry” tradition. His “holly and bells” as well as “bow and bells” designs are a classic way to celebrate the coming of the holiday season yet in the last couple of years I keep stumbling upon totally unexpected pieces by him...
A Victorian beauty is this loves knot enamel stick pin centered by a diamond. The 14 karat yellow gold lovers knot is decorated by white and blue enamel and the pin end has the original secure catch.
A sterling silver modernist bracelet with nine disks and offset orbs by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. This example is not signed. However it is the same design and measures exactly the same as a signed example. Not sure how that occurred. Priced accordingly.
Measures about 7 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
Leaf shaped toggle clasp holds securely. The bracelet is in fine condition with a little tarnish.
Classic N E From design.
1980s 14K yellow gold link bracelet, large spring ring clasp, each link engraved with a Greek key pattern. Length is 8.25 inches, width is 3/8 inches. Weight is 33.2 grams.
A very rare 14K yellow gold and enamel pin in the form of an oyster shell complete with a small pearl. The enamel is beautifully worked in shades of greenish- and silvery-grey. The shell is depicted as slightly opened with pearl resting along the opened edge. The back of the pin is stamped with the 14K gold hallmark of Alberts & Son, Inc., one of the Newark jewelers.
Origin: America, ca. 1915. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, all original. Dimensions: 1-1/8 x 7/8 inches. Weight: 6...
Big statement vintage 1970s Accessocraft tribal nomadic style necklace in antiqued goldtone metal with black glass cabochons. Marked ACCESSOCRAFT NYC on
the back of the pendant and also on attached metal tag at spring ring clasp. 18 inches wearable length and the center drops 6 1/4 inches. Excellent condition.
Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
One of Hector Aguilar's most iconic designs done in his signature 940 silver. Known as the Fertility Bracelet it is featured in the books "Mexican Silver" and "Silver Masters of Mexico". It measures 7" long by 7/8" wide and is quite heavy at 91.1 grams. Signed with the HA mono, 940, Taxco Mexico and the eagle stamp. It has the early style pin closure and is in good condition with no damage noted. An iconic bracelet by one of the finest Mexican Silver Jewelry artist.
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...
Egyptian Paste glass head of ancient Pharaoh head, wearing a crown with the Uraeus cobra , the molded head is done in purplish cobalt blue and sea foam blue green with tiny flecks of copper in the glass , with mold seams showing at the sides. I have listed many pictures of this since I use a point and shoot camera and this is as detailed as I can get .The loop is not gold but some kind of base metal , the face is pretty well detailed and has no damage .Size H 1.5" w 1" d 3/4"
This Fabulous Glam Vintage Crown Trifari Rhinestone Encrusted Snake Wrap is in excellent condition. This vintage Crown Trifari snake bracelet is downright sensational.
This dazzling gold-tone bracelet articulates beautifully around the wrist and will fit almost always sizes comfortably.
The snake’s rigid head and tail feature a realistic scaly finish with a fantastically tactile and dimensional texture.
As you can see, this little snake sticks his forked tongue out slyly.
His ...
This is a properly signed Antonio Pineda with an inside diameter of 2.5in. and a face front height of 15/16 of an inch. The past was filled with owners who took great care with it as there is no damage, chips or cracks but you may see glare from our photography creating spots or color difference etc. The stones appear to be onyx but could be a no sheen obsidian. The silver is thick and heavy at 74 grams. A fantastic piece for collectors that can dress up your wardrobe and become your go to brace...
Fabulous sterling and turquoise flower pin by Frank Patania Sr. The stones are most likely bisbee and the color is deep and vivid. Measuring 2 5/8" by 1 1/2", it weighs 19 grams, is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Please see the matching bracelet to this pin listed separately. They are gorgeous together!
A very fine Imperial Austro-Hungarian bangle bracelet simply designed as an oval of twisted gold, but then set at the top with a trefoil of three cornflower blue sapphires surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The sapphires, .72, .58, and .52 carat, have microscopic stringer, sharp-edge milky bands, and snowflake inclusions typical of sapphires mined in Kashmir in the 1880s. The sapphires have excellent saturation, medium-dark tone, pure blue color without violet overtones, and a characteristic velve...
A handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks in a classic diamond-shaped design completed with black onyx. The toggle backs are stamed "14K".
Origin: America, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1" x 11/16". Weight; 10.0 gr.
A 14k gold genuine coral ring circa 1940s 1950. This vintage yellow gold size 5 ring features a claw-set loaf-shaped natural coral stone. I thas an elegant industrial modern lines, and measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the top / upper section. It is stamped JIC and 14K and weighs 4.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but the coral is just very slightly wiggly. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all cond...
Florenza goldtone metal flower-form brooch with turquoise glass stones and clear rhinestones. 2" x 3". Ca 1950.
Reddish brown jasper with light, almost invisible striations attracts the eye in this absolutely minimalist necklace and earrings set bearing the signature of Felipe Martinez and his Piedra y Plata workshop. Martinez was one of Taxco’s best lapidaries and the tight settings, the seamless transitions from sterling to stone in the demi at hand more than attest to the level of his craftsmanship. I love the warm, molten milk chocolate color, the perfectly graduated rectangular links, the hand-made...
This ring made by Erik Granit & Co of Finland has a sleek and modest design. The garnet is sawtooth-set. The shank is marked "E. GRANIT & Co DESIGN JEWELLRY." The other side is signed "EG" (stylized maker's mark), "925H," boat (for Helsinki), "R7" (for 1970) and "925 STERLING FINLAND." It is a size 6 and is in excellent condition.
A modernist cast sterling silver pendant in a 'pitchfork' design by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. Measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" across. Three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Would look great on either an neck ring or chain.
18K yellow and rose gold flexible bracelet c1910. The bracelet is made of yellow gold bars with intricate engraving interwoven in to alternating rose gold links. The medallion clasp has a rose gold base with Etruscan looking yellow gold rings attached around and below a black enamel plaque
which is set with 3 tiny seed pearls.
Hallmarked on clasp (see photo) with 2 hallmarks. Fully tested. Width of bracelet is 20 mm (approximately 15/16 inch). Width of medallion clasp 1 5/8 inch. Wearable leng...
$650.00 Circa 1944-1946, this iconic pin by William Spratling features a butterfly or moth with bronze markings on sterling silver - likely 980 silver. This piece has a two pronged clip fastener. From his first design period.
This design, in a different size, (there were four sizes made) graces the cover of "Mexican Silver".
Measures 2 5/8" x 1 5/8".
Signed and hallmarked with the WS Print Circle (Spratling Made in Mexico), Spratling Silver, and the eagle assay 1. You rarely see the eag...
Graciously aged sterling silver, green stone inlay and warmly glowing copper combine in this Enrique Ledesma Mexican modernist necklace. Ledesma is a favorite Taxco maestro of mine - his modernism is soft and close to the heart; his designs emphasizing gently curving lines that are only enhanced by the richness of earth colors his inlays come in. The elements in the piece at hand are well known to the lover of the maestro’s jewelry yet the addition of the copper “animal teeth” leads to a w...
A 10k white gold green and clear spinels ring from the 1970s. This size 6 ring features a rectangular blue/green barrel cut 10 x 8 mm. spinel stone flanked by two white baguette spinels all in a 3/4 x 1/2" setting. This ring is stamped 10K, it weighs 3.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the stones have some internal cleaves and flaws which are exaggerated in our halogen-lit photos. All items are thoroughly and con...
Gerardo Lopez known for his ability to work beautiful repousse silver with his own creative designs. The quality of his work is outstanding and always made of silver with heft. I have also with this necklace from the original Taller. We so rarely find boxes and I am including the box that this necklace came in. The drop is 1.5in. across and 1.75in. tall and properly hallmarked as shown. 18.5in. of wearable length. The beading is granulated, tiny and each one hand made. A tedious choice but so we...
This Los Castillo bracelet is a truly stunning piece, with a wonderful deco design. There are six gently curved panels connected with oxidized bulls-eye spirals, from which two pendants dangle in front. This is Los Castillo's design # 788, and it is collector quality. Complete with safety chain. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 1/4". Width in front with the dangles is 1 1/2". Weight is 42.3 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Los Castillo Taxco", 788, with a very worn eagle assay.
An attractively hand-engraved vintage c1920-30 sterling silver bangle bracelet. This cuff measures 2-3/16 x 1-7/8" across the interior; it is 1-1/8" wide. It weighs 28.4 grams, it has a fancy monogram, and it is stamped STERLING with a W.E. Richards (Mass.) maker's mark. This item 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 m...
An outstanding hand wrought pendant in copper with a modernist brass overlay suspended from the original copper chain by JB Pericles. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back.
Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Art Smith.
This pendant measures 5" long and 2 1/4" across the bottom. The 23" chain has a secure hook closure.
Fine condition with minimal tarnish.
Great example o...
Large sterling figual pin with fossil trilobite "fish" and two figures standing happily on it, Alaska, c.1970's. The silver figures have stone bodies. Pin measures 3" long by 2 1/8" wide. It is signed "ZD 925" and is in excellent condition. Wonderful piece.....$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
A lovely, colorful Art Nouveau 14K gold, seed pearl and enamel pin in the form of a violet by the Newark firm Crane & Theurer. The flower petals are enameled in cream darking gradually through lilac to deep violet along the edges. Each of the petals is finished with an arc of tiny seed pearls echoing the larger pearl set at the flower's center. The reverse is stamped with the maker's hallmark and "14K."
- Origin: America, ca. 1910.
- Condition: excellent.
- Dimensions: 13/16" x ...
This exceptional verre eglomise rock crystal panel depicts a maiden in classical dress playing with a hound. She sits on a plinth in a clearing with cypress trees in the background. The scene is backed with grayish mother-of-pearl that seems to create a sky of swirling clouds. The reverse of the pendant is simply finished with pale grayish-blue silk. The plaque is simply mounted in an 18K yellow gold frame with a bail at the top. Verre eglomise was most often used in mourning jewelry, but n...
This ornate Peruzzi sterling silver necklace dates from the 1950s and features a central eagle drop flanked by grotesque masks. They are suspended from a bead chain. The mark of Peruzzi Boston is on the back of the eagle; the necklace is also marked sterling. The necklace measures 16 1/2 inches long; the eagle drops 1 1/4 inches. Weight: 20.4 grams
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver zig zag ring
American studio jewelry
Size - 8 1/2
This solid and substantial ring weighs a hefty 15.5 grams
1 1/16" x 3/4"
Marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist Peruvian sterling brooch.
C. 1940 - 1950.
1 3/8" x 2 1/4".
Substantial and of heavy weight this brooch represents a classic melding of modernism with the ancient traditions of Peru.
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This fine, sterling silver brooch and pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". It hasa beautiful, intricate design, along with a fine detail. The back is marked ST. 925 MADE IN ISRAEL. It is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
This mid-century bracelet is the work of Salvador Teran. It's a gorgeous modernist bracelet with two gold sheen obsidian stones set within eight point stars. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 1/2" with a width of 1 1/2". Weight is 48.5 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the design # 156 and eagle assay 36. Collector quality. Closure is tight and secure, and original safety chain is present.
A finely constructed bracelet and matching clip earrings by A & K, Denmark. Streamlined mid century modern curves. Marked Sterling, A&K on the back of each piece. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and almost 5/8" across. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Very nice condition, minor surface scratches. Nicely textured along the edges. Nice weight, quality set. Great mid century modernist design.
Modernist 14K Gold & Alexandrite Earrings
c.1950s
14K & unnatural alexandrite
Excellent
5/8" x 1/2" each, pierced
Earrings were purchased with a matching pin. The pin was stamped with the Antonio Pineda mark.
Earrings are not marked.
A nice quality and attractive 17-3/8" gold filled necklace with a central 1-1/8" drop and complete with cultured pearls. The pearls measure from 6-7 mm. and this unsigned necklace has a springring clasp. The spring ring is stamped 1/20 18K GF, and this necklace 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 ...
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace, #285 by Hans Hansen, Denmark, with teardrop shaped gilded dangles. This design is difficult to find.
Measures about 16 1/2" around, the curvature of the long links makes it difficult to get an exact measurement. Better for a slender neck. The drops are 1 1/2" long.
Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 285 and 925S. Hook clasp holds securely. Weighs 53 gr.
In fine condition with some surface scratches and areas of tarnish. We did no...
Beautiful large antique brooch in unmarked silver, with large glass paste stones with tiny black dots painted in the centers, mimicking the open culet (the flat bottom of the stone) of early diamond
cuts. Circa 1800. With C catch and extended pin stem. The setting is silver with parts possibly silver plated. The center stone is very large, 13mm/1/2 inch in diameter, and the surrounding stones are 8mm in diameter. This piece
appears to have some old repairs on the back, and is probably mi...
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.
Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure
1970
Argentina
Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams
Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment
Marked Pujia, 925
Excellent vintage condition
A striking Retro floral pendant worked in 18K yellow and rose gold and platinum, set with diamonds, amethysts and synthetic rubies. The pendant is designed as a large flower blossom with diamond encrusted petals surrounded ruby stamens. A spike of purple flowers is suggested by the oval brilliant cut amethysts to one side. The gemstones are of good quality with strongly saturated coloring and good clarity. The rubies are synthetic as is expected of pieces from the Retro period. The use of platin...
An abstract sterling silver and exotic wood pendant suspended from the original riveted chain by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.
The pendant measures 3" long including the bale and 1 1/4" across. The 18" chain is made up of flattened sterling bars connected with rivets. Has a hook closure. Has a very industrial feel.
Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight ding to the bottom edge of the ster...
The screw backs of this elegant pair are made in 14K gold, each marked “14KT.” The natural jadeite looks un-treated and finely crafted in the leaf shape. The mountings attached to the jadeite are not gold.
Size: 5.7 cm long, 1.2 cm wide.
Condition: Very good vintage condition.
Silver gilt filigree and enamel brooch by Topazio, depicting a lovely Portuguese lady with a basket of grapes. Figures in elegantly traditional dress are found in many of Topazio’s pieces from the 1920’s and 30’s. The chains fixed to the pin makes the brooch move, and so draws attention to its wearer. Topazio, founded in 1874, is one of Portugal’s most renown jewelers. The square brooch measures "1 ½ / 4.2 x "1 ½ /3.6 cm. One of the hallmarks to the pin and the hoop is for Porto, the t...