I love to find these rare pieces made by unknown makers. This one is exceptional. The size of the center link is 2.5 inches. There is a wearable length of 19 inches. All other links and earrings are 1.5 inches long. No chips or cracks to the stones and no dents to the silver. The lock is hidden under a link showing a well thought out design. All the repousse is thick with a total weight of 127.5 grams. Hallmarked MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. Extremely well cared for, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

An extraordinary hammered sterling silver rigid bracelet from Finland with seven cushion cut cabochons of various colors.

Measures 7" around and 1 5/8" high. Has a wonderful warm dark patina that shows off the lightly hammered finish. Stones are in varying shades of purple, (amethyst), tiger's eye, dark blue, and pale yellow. Marked with the maker's hallmark, SKS, Crown mark for Finland, 916H for silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and date code for 1967...

beautifully matched strand of large and med sized beads separated by very small metalic beads...silver filigree clasp marked 925... total length of strand is just over 29 iches

Black and white – early Op Art – buttons and clasp, c 1930. Four buttons and a belt clasp fixed to their original card marked “La Mode”, all with three layers (black-white-black) of plastic material and cut-through effects. The card marked Germany. Diameter of clasp "1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: fine.

Bolo tie, leather and silver with an Aztec warrior and inlay of blue turquoise chips. Marked Mexico and 925, probably made c 1960. Height of the silver slide "1 ½ / 4 cm, length of cord "43 / 110 cm. Condition: some tarnish.

A beautifully-detailed semi-nude woman peeks out from the center of a pink enameled flower in this Art Nouveau pendant and brooch. Her hair is adorned with a diamond-centered white enameled flower and she wears a diamond necklace. The background flower petal are worked in translucent iridescent enamels in shades of pink fading to cream at the edges. The back of the pendant retains the original folding bail, pinstem and clasp...

A fine French Victorian 18K gold and shaded enamel pin featuring an image of Raphael's "Madonna della Seggiola". The enamel scene of Mary, Jesus and John the Baptist is beautifully executed with great attention to detail. The gold background is stippled for added texture and a little sparkle. The reverse retains the original pinstem and clasp, both marked with French 18K stamps. There is also a partially visible maker's mark...

This pair of onyx and 14Kt yellow gold earrings is from the 1960-s. The round onyx is encased in 14Kt gold with a pattern in the front and a solid covered back. The 20 millimeter diameter earrings are 2 millimeter thick, with posts and ear knots.

Rare matching set of sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel cufflinks, 6 stud buttons, and two hinged hat pins in their original box from Birks Jewelers of Canada. The hatpins are amazing, measuring 10.75 inches long. The enamel is an ice blue with slightly off white circular band with gold wiring on each side. The enamel head on the hatpin is mounted on a rotating silver back and the pin is made from steel. Rims and backs are sterling...

This flower pin is well molded and nicely detailed, making an impressive statement. It is secured by a rollover clasp and appears to have been hardly worn. The back bears a maker's mark of what appears to be Dunez Originals. It is marked sterling and measures 3 ½ in. long by 2 in. wide. Weight: 15 grams

A 10k yellow gold twin cultured pearls ring from the 1940s-50s. This size 6-3/4 ring features two 4.8 mm. cultured pearls with silvery luster. This ring weighs 3.2 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark 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...

A Victorian 10k yellow gold seed pearls crescent pin brooch circa 1900. This simple and elegant 2 x 1/2" pin features graduated seed pearls and it has the original c-clasp. It weighs 2.3 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and the ends stand proud when viewed from the side giving it a nice subtle wave-like appearance. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however one pearl appears to be a replacement...

A 10k yellow gold 3 emeralds and diamonds surround ring from the 1970s-80s. This size 8 ring features three well-matched oval cut emeralds surrounded by a row of 22 diamonds in a 5/8 x 3/8" setting. The end stones are 20 points each and the center stone is 46 points in size (calculated). This ring weighs 4.1 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A 10k yellow gold diamonds ring from the 1960s-70s. This size 5-3/4 ring features eight single point diamonds in an attractive array. The shoulders are split and the setting measures 3/8 x 3/8". This ring weighs 2.2 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A 14k yellow gold purple tourmaline wirework bar pin brooch from 1915-20. This attractive pre-Deco 2-5/16 x 5/16" pin features a square claw-set purple tourmaline stone. It has a latch style safety clasp, it weighs 2.7 grams and it tests as 14k gold (the mark is obscured). It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A 10k white gold pearl, sapphires and diamonds ring from the 1960s. This size 5-3/4 ring features a central 6 mm. cultured pearl with creamy pink lustre and it is surrounded by 2.5 point blue sapphires and this ring has five single point diamonds adding some flash. The sapphires are tested and well matched however we can't confirm whether they have been treated or not. The attractive setting measures 5/8 x 1/2", this ring weighs 3.2 grams and it has remnants of a mark (it tests as 10k). This...

A 15k yellow gold enamel and pearl Victorian stickpin lapel brooch from the 1860s-70s. This stylish beauty features a 3/4" across head with a twisted cord decoration along with cobalt blue enamel in the shape of a star. There is a 4 mm. pearl in the center of the dome and it measures 2-3/4" long in total and it weighs 5.2 grams. It is unmarked and tests as 15k gold and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor losses t...

Finely detailed, this vintage 1940's Los Castillo brooch measures 3 1/4" H. X 2 1/2" & weighs 45 grams. Both pinback and safety catch are in perfect working order. The piece carries the 1940's Los Castillo linear hallmarks along with the taller's eagle 15 assay mark. Beautiful condition and patina. Truly a wearable work of art.

A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.

Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a double prong clasp with a squeeze closure that holds securely. Was probably a fur clip originally .

Warm patina, fine condition.

An abstract sterling silver bracelet made up of 6 curved and flattened sterling bars connected with rivetsby NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig. Has a very industrial feel.

Measures about 8" around. Slides on to the wrist. Signed on the inside with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches.

Dark patina, fine hand wrought design.

A man's 10-14k yellow and white gold diamond ring from the 1950s-60s. This size 14 ring features a solitaire 4 point diamond in a 14k white gold front. The setting measures 5/16" across and the 10k yellow gold shank has plain sides and it is stamped 10-14K with a maker's mark. This ring weighs 9.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than signs of an earlier resizing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded a...

Rey Urban for A. Fausing modenist sterling silver brooch

Denmark

Mid 20th century

2" x 2"

Weight - 24 grams

Marked, Rey Urban in script, A. Fausing, 925, sterling, Denmark

Fine vintage condition

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver necklace

Strong biomorphic pendant and handmade neck chain

Rare form

1950

Pendant - 3 3/8" x 2 1/4"

Chain - 16"

Weight - 44 grams

Marked Lobel, sterling

Very good vintage condition with original patina

Max Chayat modernist sterling silver and rhodocrosite necklace

American modernist

1950

Length - 14"

Width - Just under 3/4"

Screw back earrings - 3/4" x 3/8"

Total weight [three pieces] - 51 grams

Marked Chayat, sterling [see photo]

Very nice vintage condition with original oxidation

A 10k yellow gold blue topaz and diamonds cluster style ring from the 1970s-80s. This size 5 ring features two blue topaz stones with two rows of five flashy diamonds. The setting measures 1/2 x 3/8", this ring weighs 1.6 grams and it is stamped EMBIR 10K. 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 sig...

A Victorian 18k yellow gold shield seed pearls stickpin. This tie or cravat stick pin is in the shape of a 1/2 x 3/8" shield with a perimeter set with seed pearls. It has a textured or volcanic or bubbled surface, a twisted shaft 2" pin and it is stamped SS 18. It weighs 1.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a lightly scratched number on the back. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are ...

A 14k white gold channel set sapphires and diamonds ring. This size 8-1/4 ring features a row of ten well-matched medium blue baguette channel set sapphires in the center flanked by two rows of single point diamonds. The setting measures 3/4 x 3/8", this ring weighs 5.6 grams and it is stamped 14K 585 BKJ. 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 i...

A 10k yellow gold marquise emeralds and diamonds ring from the 1970s. This size 6 ring features three well-matched marquise cut emeralds surrounded by twelve single point diamonds. The setting measures 9/16 x 7/16", it is stamped 10K with an F in a gemstone maker's mark, it weighs 3.1 grams and it is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a tiny chip to the edge of the table on the center emerald stone. All items are thoroughly and conserva...

A 10k rose gold garnet bar pin from 1880-1910. This simple and elegant 1-7/8" brooch features a central claw-set rose cut garnet. It has a stylized c-clasp, it measures 3/16" across the garnet and it tests as 10k gold (it is unmarked). It weighs 2.5 grams 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 ...

An ornate 9k yellow gold custom made man's black onyx signet ring probably from the 1940s. This size 11 beauty has a rectangular bezel set black onyx stone in a 11/16 x 5/8" setting. The shoulders are beautifully sculpted and engraved with a floral motif. It is stamped only 9C, it weighs 7.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than signs of an earlier resizing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all...

A 15k yellow gold early Victorian rhodolite garnet stickpin from the 1850s. This 2-3/4" tie or cravat stick pin has fine wirework decoration on the 9/16" top which features a bezel-set pinkish-red rhodolite garnet stone. It is unsigned and tests as 15k gold, it comes with a bulldog and it weighs 1.7 grams (sans bulldog). It is in very good condition with no cracks, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some denting on the back and a miniscule edge chip and a tiny surface flake to one...

Ca 1880 A pair of 15k gold Victorian coral pendant earrings with 10k gold surmounts not original to the piece. The pendants have not been cleaned,the tassels show light wear and one coral bead has a hairline. Both pendants and surmounts are unmarked but tested and guaranteed. They hang 2". US shipping only.

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

A classic 18K gold “Open Heart” in the large size by Tiffany & Co. Created by Elsa Peretti, this design became one of Tiffany’s most popular and identifiable pieces. This pendant is the second largest of the four sizes available. The back of the pendant is signed “Elsa Peretti “ and is fully hallmarked by Tiffany & Co. This piece currently retails for $1925.

NOTE: The pendant is shown on a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.

• Origin: America, ca. 2000.

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

A lovely sterling cuff with stamping by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay. The brother of Kenneth Begay, he worked alongside him at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona as well as privately and won numerous awards for his jewelry which can be found in many private and museum collections. His work was featured in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM. This bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1...