Large and unique abstract sterling pendant
Although unsigned this is obviously the work of a talented professional artisan
In very good condition this pendant measures app. 2" x 3 1/2"
Weigh - 40 grams
Marked 925
Very good vintage condition
A much understated tailored design is this estate diamond band from the 1970-s. The 14Kt yellow gold band is topped by five G color brilliant cut diamonds with the total weight of 0.26Ct. The diamonds are set individually in an S design channel. The weight and color of diamonds are clearly marked inside the band. The band is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
These pair of 14Kt yellow gold and garnet earrings is a 1960-s revival of the Victorian style. The top part of each earring is set with a 3 millimeter round faceted garnet, while the movable bottom part is centered by a 5 millimeter round cabochon garnet. The earrings have French backs for non pierced ears. If needed it would be possible to convert the backs. The length of the earrings is 1 ¼” and the width is 7/16” at the widest part.
James Frappe modernist sterling silver and red stone ring
1950
Frappe - an American modernist artisan working in the Pittsburgh area. He studied at the Carnegie Mellon Institute and later taught there as well. His work is hard to find, always solid and well crafted
The ring is a size 9 - 9 1/4
Weight - 16.55 grams
This showstopper of a ring is in wonderful vintage condition
Marked, Frappe, sterling
A vintage three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized figure kissing a nude breast. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.
Measures 4 3/4" long including the large bale and 2 1/2" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.
Wild Picasso-esque design.
Unique sterling silver statement necklace and bracelet set
Hallmarked for Vicenza, Italy
1970 - 80
Bracelet - interior circumference of 7" x 1 1/4" tall
Necklace - 15" interior circumference x 3/4" tall
Both bracelet and necklace have push/pull clasps that open to make them easy to get on the wrist or neck
Combined weight - 145 grams
These interesting pieces are not rigid but have an almost spring like quality to them
Excellent condi...
A Mid Century Modernist pair of screw back earrings in a sterling silver oyster or floral design signed Macefield for William Mason and Leonard Field, American studio jewelers who worked in Massachusetts in the 1940's -70's.
These earrings measure 1" across. Screw backs hold securely. Signed Macefield Sterling on the back of each earring. The screw backs are also signed Sterling.
Nice contrast between the textured background and the polished sterling orbs...
A modernist heart shaped sterling silver pendant and /or curled brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. May purchase individually or together.
The pendant measures 1 1/8" high and 1" across. Marked fhb, and Sterling on the back. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish.
The curled brooch measures almost 2" long and 3/8" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. This brooch is also marked fhb and sterling...
A large bronze bracelet by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.
This stunning bracelet measures 7" around and 2" at the widest. Has a secure box closure and safety chain. Nice warm patina.
We have the matching pendant and clip earrings in other listings. Will combine shipping.
Large size really makes it pop.
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!
A beautiful vintage Navajo sterling bracelet with a diagonal line of precise stamping in the style of Navajo Joe H. Quintana. It is possibly by him but it is unmarked. Measuring 6" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide and weighs a solid 67 grams. Fine original condition. Scrupulous execution.
A striking 9 strand sterling bracelet with chiseled design terminals by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay who worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. and also worked on his own. It measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 2 3/4" wide. Weighing 59 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed JMB as shown. A very bold statement on the wrist.
Marci Zelmanoff intensely crafted mixed metal and wire mesh brooch/pendant
Sterling, silver mesh, brass and enamel
2 3/8" x 3 1/2"
1979
Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant
Etched on verso - Marci Zelmanoff, February, 1979
Fine vintage condition
Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia
Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University
Her primary i...
Lisbeth Nordskov sterling silver and stone ring
Denmark
This solid and heavy statement ring stands 1/2" tall
Size 9 1/2
Weight - 15.58 grams
Marked Nordskov, sterling, Denmark
Very good vintage condition
A mid Victorian embossed brooch/pin set with eleven oval, faceted garnets. 19th century. Unmarked but tests 14Kt gold. Size: 1.75 inches width x 1.25 inches ht.
A stunning Edwardian era amethyst pendant, mounted in 14Kt gold and surrounded with pearls and laurel garlands beneath a white gold bow set with rose-cut diamonds,suspended from a 15 in. 14Kt gold chain. Pendant measures 1.5 inches ht. x 1 inch width. Early 20th century.
This piece is stunning!
Some marriages are made in Heaven, and this is one. This brooch is a marriage of three Victorian elements: the bar pin with six diamonds, the enamel bow, and the heart-shaped enamel slide.
The bow and slide appear to have been part of the same piece. The pin is 12 k gold, and the bow and slide 18 k. The bar pin is 1 3/4" long.
This lovely bar pin is Victorian in age and is made of 15 ct gold. It is an Etruscan Revival design with the central motif of an anchor. The pin is 1 1/2" in length by 3/8" wide. Circa 1860-90.
A vintage sterling silver hand wrought bangle bracelet and brooch by the well regarded silversmith, Herman Glendenning, (1906-1977). Glendenning worked for the prominent silversmith Arthur Stone and attained the Master Craftsman rank of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, in 1927.
The bracelet measures about 7 3/4" around and 5/8" at the widest. Oval shaped so slides on easily. Has flattened and flared ends. Feels solid and substantial...
A rare glass advertising store display for William Spratling.
Measures 5 3/4" long, 3" high and 1/2" deep at the bottom. Wedge shaped.
Design is chiseled into the back. In fine condition with some very minor nicks at the edges. The marks in the photo are reflections. Has the WS script logo.
Great addition for the Taxco sterling collector.
This silver buckle is so perfectly Art Nouveau and so perfectly William B. Kerr. It is 5 1/4" wide and 1 5/8" high and bears these markings: PATENTED JUNE 25, 1901; STERLING; 1564; and the fasces [maker's mark for Kerr]. It is in excellent condition, and the patina of age has been left undisturbed. Circa 1900.
An abstract, geometric cuff bracelet made of thick sterling wires and flattened sterling curved areas by the NYC jeweler, Henry Steig.
Measures about 5" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 2 1/8" wide. Can probably be adjusted slightly. Fits snugly on my average wrist and does not turn, (which is good). Signed on the inside with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.
Outstanding hand wrought design.
A wonderfully constructed heavy necklace or collar by Bent Knudsen, (Bent K), Denmark. Shark fin shaped curved links, thick sterling, hook closure. Very Mid Century.
Marked Sterling, Denmark, Bent K. Measures 14 1/8" around and 1/2" at the widest. Can be adjusted with an extender. We can provide an extender on request. Would be best on a slender neck.
Fine condition, has some minor surface scratches.
One of his most iconic designs.
An important, rare modernist brooch by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. Has a copper ball caged in swirled brass coils. The ball moves for an interesting effect.
Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Has a secure rollover clasp. In fine condition with areas of tarnish.
A wonderful example of Mid Century Modernist design.
Minimal Scottish terrier, jigsawed from silver sheet metal and wearing a copper collar. Made in Austria or Bohemia in the 1920’s or 30’s. The chain is later, stamped 835. The little dog is "1/2 / 14 mm long, the chain "16 / 41 cm. Condition: fine.
Dainty and lovely, this enamel, pearl, and sapphire Art Nouveau stickpin is 14k gold and just plain beautiful.
The pin is set with seed pearls and a faceted sapphire and the enamel shades from pink to green.
The head of the pin is 1/2" and the pin itself 2" in length. Comes with a clutch to protect the end. [No matter how lovely the stickpin, it's bad if you stab yourself!] Circa 1900.
Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver, vermeil and pearl ring
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Size - 6
Weight - 11 grams
Hallmarked HaH, Denmark, 925s
Very good vintage condition
The Green man is an ancient symbol of nature, rebirth, spring, etc. These earrings are a vintage homage to the ancient legends, for someone who appreciates the unusual.
Each earring is ~1" by 1". The age is unknown, probably 1940-50s.
This Art Nouveau lavalier is green and cream colored enamel on 10 karat gold. It is set with six seed pearls; the dropper is a 'potato' pearl.
The lavalier is 3/4" X 3/4" in size and comes with an 18" 14 k gold chain. Circa 1895.
A wonderfully crafted sterling silver bangle bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Walter Jennings.
Has a lightly hammered texture and the initials DSP on the outside. Marked with the conjoined WJ and 1921 on the inside. The oval shape makes it easy to slide on and off. Measures about 7 5/8" around and 1/4" wide. In fine condition.
A rare find.
Spratling's Nahui Ollin cuff is often found in a large mens size but this rare one is sized for a woman, is comfortable and will not shake off in movement. It is heavy at 151 grams of high content silver. The amethyst are a gorgeous grape color with no chips or damage. The gap is .75 inches with a diameter of 2 3/8th inches. With a dramatic face front that is 2.25 in. tall the presence is outstanding . One of my favorite designs with thick hand chased details.
A sterling silver modernist brooch by Helen Scheier Adelman, (1909-1999), American Mid Century jeweler. This brooch depicts two antelope in thick polished sterling with a darker bumpy surface enamel background.
Measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Signed Adelman and Sterling on the back. Nice contrast between the darkened rough and shiny layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches.
Classic Adelman design.
A sterling silver brooch #363 by Georg Jensen, designed by Ibe Dahlquist.
Measures about 1 1/4" in diameter. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style #363. Has a three dimensional design.
Rollover safety clasp holds securely. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.
Wonderful example of modern Danish design.
A 10k gold high school entrance exam award ribbon from West York, Ontario Canada 1921. This opulent yellow gold award comprises the brooch pin and hanging award shield on a navy blue grosgrain ribbon. The pin is engraved "HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 1921" and the medallion has "WEST YORK" on the front and "FIRST HONORS S.S. # 32 DORIS COLEMAN" on the reverse. West York was the name of an area of Toronto and SS #32 was Baby Point school opened in 1915...
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch
Rare example from his sterling menagerie
1950s
2 1/4" x 1 1/8"
Weight - 11+ grams
Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso
Very good vintage condition, minor light surface scratches
A very lovely Art Nouveau lavalier of 14k gold. The green stone is actually a garnet-glass doublet, and the graceful golden swirls are set with seed pearls. /the lavalier is 1 1/4" by 1" and it comes with a 16 1/2" chain (gold filled).
Monumental Antonio Pineda sterling silver [970] cut out earrings
Taxco, Mexico
Screw backs
3 5/8" long x 2 1/8" wide
Weight - 36+ grams in total
Marked with Antonio mark, eagle mark and 970
These are truly spectacular and in excellent condition
A 10k yellow gold blue sapphire and diamonds ring from the 1970s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a deep blue oval sapphire surrounded by ten 2 point diamonds in a 3/8 x 3/8" setting. This ring weighs 2.6 grams, it is stamped EMIL 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, 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...
The Charles Horner company of Halifax was renowned for beautiful silver and enamel Arts & Crafts jewelry. This moth pin is sterling silver with blue and turquoise enamel and is 1 3/4" wide. It is fully hallmarked, for Chester, England, 1908, and carries the Charles Horner maker's mark.
Opus Modernist sterling, pearl and amethyst 7 tentacle ring
Mid 20th century
Size - 9 1/4
Weight - 10.5 grams
Front measures 1 1/4" across
Marked ster, OPUS
Very good vintage condition
Beautiful vintage sterling and chrysocolla V cuff by William Spratling c. 1944-46. It measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus a 1 3/8" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 87 grams. There are no condition issues. The gorgeous stones are free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown.
Absolutely stunning.
This beautifully simple stickpin is the perfect way to set off an elegant suit. The large agate cabochon is bezel set in 18 k gold and is a wonderful swirl on golden colors. The stone is 5/8" top to bottom and the overall length of the pin is 2 7/8". The age is uncertain, but the beauty is timeless.
Majolica brooch from Karlsruhe, Germany, c 1960. Low relief geometric design and turquoise crackle glaze. Impressed mark and a Z in black, probably for the decorator. Width "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: repair to one corner (cf. pics). What might look like damages in the first photo are just reflections.
This beautiful pair of scarab design cufflinks is marked for Unger Bros, a well-known turn-of-the-century American jewelry maker. Each beetle or scarab is 1/2" by 13/16". They are made of sterling silver. Circa 1900-1905.
This pretty lavaliere is made of 10 k gold with an especially rich color. The oval gem is actually an amethyst look-alike--a garnet/glass doublet*and the dropper is a fresh water pearl.
The pendant is 1 1/4" x 5/8" in size and is on a 16" gold filled chain. Circa 1900.
*Check out the blog accompanying item #1416939 for more about garnet/glass doublets.
This lovely Art Nouveau lavaliere is unusual with its square lines at the top, making it both charmingly antique and very modern in appearance. It is made of 9 ct gold and is set with amethysts [the smaller stones] and a garnet/glass doublet. ] The pendant is 2" x 1", and is on a 16" 14 k gold chain [modern]. The pendant itself is circa 1900.
The typically Art Nouveau curves of this elegant lavalier are set with seed pearls to accent their lavish beauty. The lavalier holds a large central ametyst—February’s birthstone!—and has an amethyst dropper. The delicate bale is set with more pearls. The lavalier is made of 9 ct gold and is 1 1/8" by 1 1/2" plus the bale. Circa 1900. The 14 k gold 16" chain is new.
Charles Horner was a major maker of Arts & Craft enamel pieces. This necklace is simple, with its shaded green and blue enamel and pleasingly elegant sterling silver frame. It is signed Charles Horner and is on a 14" chain. The hallmarks indicate it is sterling and was made in Chester in 1912-3. The enamel pendant is 3/4 X 1".
Amethyst? No. Glass.
Gold? No. Gold fill.
Do those facts mean this lavalier is any less lovely? No!
This charming lavalier is both antique and eye-catching. The stone is amethyst-colored glass and the metal is gold-fill. The lavalier is not marked, but the 20" gold-filled chain bears the maker's mark for Bates & Bacon. The lavalier is 1 1/8 X 3/4", not including the fresh-water pearl dropper. Circa 1900.
Jules Brenner classic sterling silver buckle type cuff bracelet
1950
Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a rear opening of 1 1/4" for a total of 6 1/2"
Weight - 51 grams
Stamped Jules Brenner, sterling, in block letters
Excellent vintage condition
Carl Tasha modernist serpent pendant
Provincetown, MA
1970
This massive and exquisitely detailed work of art measures 5 1/4" tall x 3" across
Weight - a solid 118 grams
Cast brass or bronze
Signed on verso - C. Tasha in script and stamped C. Tasha in block letters, 153/1000
Excellent vintage condition
This lovely pendant is beautiful, antique, European, and signed by a famous but mysterious maker--can it get any better?
The Art Nouveau movement revolutionized art and design in the late 1890s and early 1900s across continents. In Germany, the style was called Jugend Stil—Young Style, and many of the better known jewelry makers congregated in Pforzheim...
This one piece sterling silver buckle would be stunning on a black velvet sash!
It was made by Unger Bros in the early 20th century. The ornamental design is a classic scroll and acanthus. The buckle is 4 1/4" x 2 1/2". Marks are 925 (sterling) and the Unger Bros markIt is in excellent condition.
Very rare Hector Aguilar bracelet that measures 1.25 in. tall and 7 in. long. The pyramids have a measurement of 10 mm. in height giving the bracelet great dimension. 87 grams is the weight and the patina is natural and gorgeous. The condition is without repairs and damage. It seriously appears to have hardly been worn. I do not like to use the word rare as all of these treasure made by the top tier Maestros are rare but this one deserves that title. An excellent example and collector quality.
An unusual Taxco Mexican sterling silver pendant and chain, with a central Pre Columbian carved green frog by the noted female jeweler, Bernice Goodspeed.
The pendant measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" across. The very detailed chain measures about 15 1/2" long. Hook closure. Marked on the back Sterling Taxco around the stylized 'B' for the artisan. Also marked with what looks like Eagle #28.
Very intricate work. Deep green color. Fine quality.
Beautiful and rare Salvador Teran earrings are the exact match for the previously listed Teran Bracelet on my site. They are built like shadow boxes and have no damage or repairs. Approximatly 1in. by 1in.
Antonio Pineda pearl cuff is half an inch on one end and 1.25in. on the other. A swoosh reveals one simple pearl of 5mm set inside the darkened recess. This cuff is gleaming and reflects everything around it making it very difficult to photograph. There is no damage of any kind. To evaluate the size we show a 1in. gap and 6in. of silver. The diameter is 2.25in. across. This is elegant and perfect for the board room or for the little black dress. The weight is 69 grams and is heavy in your hand.
Stunning Taxco modernist sterling silver pendant necklace this set seems to borrow stylistically from both Antonio Pineda (in its use of the black velvet cord) and the Los Ballesteros workshops (in featuring that huge gemstone). The signature it bears, however, attributes it to a listed yet still unidentified Mexican maestro whose work I have had before but about whom we don't really know that much...
Modernist sterling silver and druzy quartz ring
Designer - Algeo
Mid 20th century
Size - 7 1/2
Heavy and nicely detailed this ring weighs 21.84 grams
Marked - ALGEO, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
A well crafted pair of large sterling silver brooches by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. May be purchased as a pair or individually.
The single curved leaf brooch measures about 3" long and 1 5/8" across. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, Manca. Part of the mark is hidden under the clasp. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, nice condition. $145.
The double lily brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked A. Manca Hand Wrought Sterling...