A sleek modernist hammered sterling silver neck ring and matching cuff bracelet by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Neck ring measures approximately 10 1/4" around with an opening of 2 3/4". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Could be adjusted somewhat. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925. The cuff bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest part. Could also be adjusted slightly...
Marci Zelmanoff sterling and brass brooch/pendant
5 1/8" long x 2 1/2" wide
Weight - 15 grams
Organic design exhibiting the artist's trademark intricate wire work
Inscribed - Zelmanoff, 2/21/80
Very good vintage condition
A 9k blue topaz Edwardian rose gold bar pin from the 1910 era. This lovely 1-13/16" brooch features a cornflower blue topaz (tested) and it has a safety pin style clasp and a loop for a safety chain (not present). It is stamped 9Ct and the style is early Deco in feel. It weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An Edwardian silver plated coin holder pendant on chain necklace from the 1910 era. This practical 2-1/8 x 1-1/4" coin compact pendant features two spring platforms which would hold nickels and dimes. the 25" chain is continuous and there is a pair of words on the largest platform, one of which is SILVER (we can't make out the other). It has a button clasp and it has never had a monogram. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, monograms, damage or repairs...
An 18k Victorian 5 pearls row engagement ring from the 1880s 1890. This antique size 5 ring features a row of five genuine pearls which in Victorian times meant fidelity, love, loyalty and purity. These were the wedding fashion before the diamond engagement ring came into vogue and this example tests as a minimum of 18 k gold (the marks are obscured and it may be as high as 22 carat). It measures 3/4" along the pearls setting and it weighs 4.5 grams...
A stunning 18K yellow gold locket by Auguste Peyroula in the shape of a heart decorated with rich blue guilloché enamel enclosed in a foliate-engraved gold border. The front cover is enhanced with a pair of gold cornucopias overflowing with roses and tied with a silver ribbon studded with 16 small rose-cut diamonds. The locket is completed with a bail decorated with floral engraving. The interior of the locket retains its original lining...
An impressive Edwardian pendant featuring a large cabochon amethyst and diamonds set in platinum. The amethyst is pierced and set with a .25ct H/SI1 diamond and surrounded by a halo of small old European cut and rose cut diamonds. The bail is similarly set with rose cut diamonds. The pendant has a very dramatic appeal, yet the openness of the setting keeps it from being overpowering. Tested and guaranteed platinum (chain is silver).
Origin: America, ca. 1915...
A very fine 18K yellow gold fancy link chain necklace featuring round and teardrop links interspersed with smaller navette-shaped links. Each of the handmade fancy links is further enhanced with elegant beaded decoration. Necklaces in this style were a quintessentially French design near the end of the 19th century and they look especially elegant when layered with other chains. The length is sufficient to be worn doubled. Stamped with French 18K marks.
Origin: France, ca. 1900...
A modernist, abstract Sterling Silver curved wire brooch by Ed Levin. Measures 1 1/4" across and 2 3/8" long. Partially struck mark, © Ed Levin, Sterling. Very nice condition. Has a little wear near the mark. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great design.
A signed BJL marcasites with blue and green enamel peacock brooch circa 1950s 1960. This vintage 2" x 1" rhodium plated and marquisite figural pin ihas excellent detail. Research as far as we have found has indicated a Canadian maker, and we have run across a few pieces before marked this way, but still looking for details. This ornate bird brooch has a safety clasp, it is signed BJL, and the enamel is bright with royal and cobalt blue, emerald green, orange and yellow...
UnoAerre modernist sterling silver buckle bracelet
Italy
1970
Interior circumference - 7"
2 3/8" x 2 1/2"
Center buckle element - 1 1/2" tall
Weight - 69.52 grams
Very good vintage condition with minor scattered surface scratches
A modernist sterling silver ring #A77 A by Georg Jensen, designed by Ole IshØj. Measures about 6.5. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #A77 A. Also has London import marks, GJLd and the mark for London. The date mark is so small we couldn't make it out. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Can be worn facing up or down. Great modernist design.
An elegant pair of earrings featuring Type A (untreated) green jadeite beads and 14K yellow gold beads taken from an ornate antique Chinese necklace (ca. 1900) that was far too worn to salvage. The jadeite beads are semi-translucent, with even coloring and moderately-fine texture. The gold beads have applied vermicelli decoration. The earrings are finished with 14K yellow gold posts and clutches. Other elements taken from the same antique necklace can be seen in Items #1350538,
Origin: China, c...
A brutalist, modernist sterling silver pendant by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Marked on the bale with ICO for the maker, another mark that is hard to read, and V9 for 1971. Measures about 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 1/4" wide. Large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Fine condition, quality piece.
A vintage modernist clamper bracelet from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Two beveled ends meet in the center. Measures approximately 7" around. Marked Hecho en Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle #, Sterling and with a design number 406. In fine condition, has a few scratches. Spring hinge closes tightly. Nice weight. High quality piece.
A vintage heavy modernist pendant with a raw amethyst wrapped in silver metal, (probably plate) in a brutalist design. Signed Nielsen Denmark in two places. Measures 2 5/8" long and 1 3/4" wide. Also measures 1 3/8" thick. Has a large round bale so can accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Fine condition, wonderful design.
Cast and gilt brass brooch from the 1930’s, probably French. Relief decoration of bamboo and Japanese / Chinese characters. Width "1 ¾ / 4,8 cm. Condition: some wear to the gilt (cf. pics.). A bracelet of the same design is being offered in another GC listing.
Silver tie clip with the Hopi figure of Kokopelli, a fertility deity. Made of two silver plaques; one cut through, the other engraved and oxidized. Engraved cipher mark of the native American Indian silversmith, and stamped mark Bennett Pat. Pend. C-31. Bennet was the inventor of this tie fitting mechanism. Height "1 ½ / 4 cm.
An elegant Art Nouveau ring converted from an antique French 18K gold stickpin. The gold clover is decorated with small natural pearls on each leaf arranged around a small bright green emerald. The stem is worked in platinum and is set with a small mine-cut diamond for a little added sparkle. The 18K gold and platinum clover is attached to a 14K yellow gold band.
Finger Size: 6-1/2 (can easily be sized). Clover Dimensions: 1/2" x 1/2". Weight: 1.7 gr.
A beautiful ring converted from an antique French stick pin. The ring features an 18K gold and platinum crown set with sparkling rose cut diamond in an openwork mounting. The diamond crown is attached to a 14K yellow gold band. The delicate style of this ring makes it perfect for wearing as a stacking ring or for a young lady's first gemstone ring.
Finger Size: 6-1/2 (can easily be sized). Dimensions: crown, 3/8" x 3/8" (9x9mm). Weight: 2.1 gr. Approximate Diamond Weight: .11 ct.
A superb modernist bracelet in 18K yellow gold set with multi-colored gemstones by Bruno Guidi. Guidi was the lead designer and chief goldsmith the the acclaimed Brazilian jeweler Haroldo Burle Marx for more than 30 years. Each piece was created entirely by hand starting from a piece of gold, without the aid of any molds or pre-made elements. In this bracelet, each of the ten links features a colorful cabochon gemstone native to Brazil—amethyst; citrine; moonstone; and blue, pink and green ...
A 10k pink topaz and diamonds cluster halo ring from around 1970. This size 6 ring features a lovely deep rose pink topaz surrounded by 8 single point diamonds. This ring measures 3/8 x 1/4" across the setting, it is stamped WAL 10K and it weighs 2.0 grams. This yellow gold ring 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 may h...
A 14k Victorian ruby and pearls Neoclassic ring from around 1900. This size 5-1/2 ring features a superb design and fine detail, from the reeded shoulders to the oval opposed rubies and facing pearls. It measures 7/16 x 1/4" across the setting, it weighs 2.5 grams and it is stamped 14 with a maker's initial and cypher. It is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some wear to one claw (which could use re-tipping), some wear to the pearls' ...
Just Andersen Sterling Silver bracelet
Denmark
1930's
7 1/4" long x 15/16" wide
Weight - 52 grams
Marked Just A. steling
Excellent vintage condition
Betty Cooke modernist 14K gold and pearl kinetic necklace
Extended length - 20 3/4"
Longest drop - 4 1/2"
Stamped Cooke in block letters
Excellent vintage condition
This charming sterling fish pin is by the celebrated David Andersen of Norway. It measures 2" (5cm) from top to bottom. On the underside is D-A, Norway, Sterling 925S. Excellent condition.
Jane Wiberg modernist sterling silver and stone ring
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Size 6
This unique and substantial ring weighs 17+ grams
Very good vintage condition
Marked Jane Wiberg, sterling
Sam Kramer modernist sterling silver and moonstone ring
1950
Size 6 1/4
Weight - 16 grams
Stamped with both artist's cypher and sterling
Very good vintage condition with age appropriate surface scratches
Graziella Laffi modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet
Peru
Mid 20th century
This exceptional example of Laffi's work weighs a solid 62.50 grams
2 1/4" tall
Interior circumference - 6" plus a rear opening of 1"
Stamped G. Laffi, Peru, 925
Excellent vintage condition
Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver, with light gold wash, and pearl floral ring
Mid 20th century
Israel
Size 8
Weight - 22+ grams
Marked Rachel Gera, 925
Very good vintage condition
Strong, unique & one of his most desirable creations this 970 sterling silver cuff was designed & signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). This cuff will comfortably fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist. The back opening is 1 1/8". The largest of the 7 disks measures 1 1/2" across. Weight 80 grams. Beautiful condition & patina. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Featured on p. 150 of the museum catalog SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA by Gobi Stromberg. The...
A rare heavy sterling silver brooch by William Spratling, Taxco. Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Marked with the WS in a circle incised mark, Silver Mexico and 925. Has a slight dent to the center and is missing the rollover part of the clasp. A rare find for the collector.
Da'maso Gallegos is known for quality in craftsmanship. The silver is thick repousse with a fit like a true pectoral that tips forward allowing more room for fitting. The length is 15.5 around the natural bottom. The stones are beautiful with a jelly like glow of purple amethyst. There is hand carving to the center silver drop and 61 grams of weight. Super rare with no damage of any kind. The drop is 2 inches tall and the cabochons fall another inch. This is one to fall in love with. Very romant...
A 9k Victorian collar brooch from the 1900 era. This well-made 2-1/8" in length and 5/16" in width brooch has an intertwined double strand design on a double bar brooch. It has a c-clasp and it is stamped 9C with a maker's mark on the underside of part of the knot. It has a slight rose gold color. It weighs 2.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs.
Jewelry has condition noted, but items are vintage or antique and may have signs o...
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver ring
1950
Size - 6 1/2
Weight - 12 grams
Height - 1 1/2"
Stamped Steig, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Swedish sterling silver modernist ring
1973
Size - 6
Height - 1 1/8"
Weight - 11.60 grams
Hallmarks - RCN, H in circle, three crowns, S and Y9 [1973]
Very good vintage condition
A stylish 1920-s 14kt white gold and diamond engagement ring. The diamond is an approximately 0.65Ct brilliant cut diamond, set in a crown like six pronged basket setting that sits on top of a beautifully engraved shank. The diamond has J color and VS2 Clarity. The ring is size 6, but it easily can be sized.
This superb unmistakably retro ring is made of 14Kt pink gold decorated by 8 natural rubies and 6 brilliant cut diamonds. While the largest tube set diamond weighs approximately 0.35 Ct total weights of all diamonds is approximately 1.20Ct. The width and the height of the ring is 1” and the size is 8 ¼ but it can be sized.
An Art Deco 14-18k diamond heart shoulder ring from the 1930s. This size 6 ring features an 18k white gold top with a 5 point (by gauge) genuine diamond flanked with heart or flower shaped white gold shoulders. It has a reeded band, it measures 7/16 x 3/16" across the setting and it weighs 1.3 grams. It is stamped 14-18K and it 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...
This very stylish 18Kt yellow and white gold bow pin was made in Italy in the 1960-s. The two different colors of gold have two different finishes, and the center is accented by three single cut diamonds. The height of the pin is 2 ¼” and the width at the widest part is 2 ¼”.
This diamond and 14Kt yellow gold engagement ring dates back to the 1920-s. The center diamond is an approximately 0.75Ct old-mine diamond that has L color and SI1 clarity. The center diamond is flanked on either side by two square cut sapphires. The setting is masterfully decorated by an Art-Deco design. The size of the ring is 7 ¾ and it can be sized if needed.
An interesting pair of vintage 14K yellow and white gold cufflinks, the faces set with rectangular dark blue sapphires. The toggle connectors are hinged for comfortable wear. The cufflinks are marked by "14K" and "585".
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3/4" x 3/4". Weight: 11.7 gr. Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: .50 ct.
A Birks 14K gold charm bracelet with 7 different 14k or 18K figural charms circa 1930s and possibly later. The bracelet itself is 7-1/2" long and the loops are 1/4" at widest.
The charms are:
- an 18k gold ladies figure skate with a white painted enamel except for the skate inner flap, which is red. About 1/5 of the enamel is worn, otherwise quite intact. 3/4" x 5/8".
- a moveable 18k Italian Commedia dell'Arte sad clown figure. He is not always shown with the pointed cap, and the ...
A very stylish 14Kt white gold oval shaped sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The center of the ring is an approximately 1.40ct bezel set natural blue oval faceted sapphire. The center stone is encircled by 12 single cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.36Ct. The ring is farther enhanced by 20 round natural blue sapphires prong set on the outer edge. The approximate weight of all sapphires is 2.10Ct. The ring is size 8 ½ but can easily be sized if needed.
Beautiful large oval sterling and turquoise brooch by Chicago Arts & Crafts silversmith Mary Gage. Composed of six chased sterling lily pads that frame a large oval natural turquoise stone that is held in place by silver loops. There are applied silver beads in various locations. This brooch measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/8" and the turquoise stone measures 1 1/4" by 5/8". It is in fine original condition. The turquoise is free of chips or cracks and has beautiful matrix. The silver has a wonderful,warm...
Iconic hand wrought sterling silver & amethyst butterfly or moth brooch designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 3/4 inches across & weighs 27 grams. This beautifully detailed wearable work of art is in excellent condition. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Spratling designs are included in many permanent museum collections including Museum of Fine Art Boston & Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This necklace exhibits a strong presence. A dark amethyst stone glows in strong light and has no chips, damage or cracks. The wearable is 16.5 inches and you can hook it in to any of the chain length to shorten. The silver is very thick and is a wonderful example of folk style repousse. Puffy and not exactly symmetrical is what makes the magic happen when you put this on. The drop is 4.5 inches across and 3 in. down. Just beautiful, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Antonio Pineda Modernist sterling silver sculptural bracelet
Taxco, Mexico
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a 1" gap in rear
This well crafted and substantial bracelet weighs a hefty 68 grams
Marked with Antonio crown and Los Castillo circular mark, 970, bell cypher and Hecho en Mexico
Very good vintage condition
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and ebony brooch
Mid 20th century
3 5/8" x 1"
Weight 17+ grams
Marked Cooke, sterling
Very good vintage condition
A 14K marquise diamond engagement ring in 14k yellow gold, circa 1960s 1970. This vintage size 5-1/2 or 5.5 ring has an independent gemological appraisal for $1500, and the stones consist of a .30 carat marquise cut diamond with I-1 clarity and F colour, plus eight round channel-set brilliant cuts totalling .10 carat, of VS-CI clarity and G-H colour.
This ring weighs 2.6 grams, and is stamped 14k with a maker's mark. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, breaks, bends, ...
A 10K golden sapphire ring from the 1940s 1950 period. This size 4-1/2 or 4.5 yellow gold ring features a tested golden rectangle cut cut sapphire stone of approximately 3.75 carats (estimated from gauge measurement). The gem color is a golden orange or gold orange colour. It weighs 2.7 grams, and it is stamped 10K with slightly obscured maker's marks and the Canadian manufacture mark. This stylish ring measures 3/8 x 5/16" (10mm x 8mm x 4.5mm). It is in excellent condition with no break, corros...
Spratling Brooch Pendant which bears the first phase marks as shown is an iconic design from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. All the amethyst have the teat shape which is the original cut for the stones. There is no chips or cracks to the stones. It is a 3 inch circumference and has a weight of 71 grams. This is a substancial piece. It can be worn to clasp a shawl and hold considerable weight. Add your own chain and thread it thru the barrels and have a necklace!
A vintage sterling silver large cross with a Bark-like texture by noted jewelry company, Uno A Erre from Arezzo, Italy. Looks like two crossed tree trunks. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 1/4" across. Marked 925, Uno A Erre, and Italy on the back. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thick neck ring or chain. In fine condition. Unusual design.
A 14K vase shape charm or pendant with a three turquoise stones from the 1920s. This hand made 15/16" x 11/16" yellow gold pendant has 3 genuine turquoise bezel set and a fine raised design. It is stamped 14k underneath and weighs 4.1 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a faint scratched M.G. next to the 14k mark.
Condition is noted; items are vintage or antique and may have signs of use.
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A Clement Berg Norway sterling silver purple enamel rectangle pin or brooch from the 1920s. This simple yet lovely 1-1/4" x 11/16" pin has a raised border in light lilac purple baisse-taille enamel with interior rayed lines and it has a central white enamel edge. It has the original c-clasp, it is stamped 925 with Clement Berg's cypher and it weighs 7.9 grams. It is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of minor chipping to ...
A 15K emerald seed pearls starburst gothic flower Aesthetic pin brooch from the 1880s. This fine 1-1/8" Victorian pin is in the Aesthetic style and it is a fancy starburst with heart-shaped gold ribbon flourishes. The central stone is a natural (tested) emerald and it is surrounded by graduated seed pearls. This pin has the original c-clasp and it is unsigned; we've tested it and it tests in excess of 15 carat gold. It weighs 4.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, ...
A 14K white gold filigree Art Deco pearl ring from the 1920s 1930s. This size 5 ring has excellent Art Deco filigree openwork and it features a 7 mm. cultured pearl with a creamy light yellow colour. It weighs 2.0 grams, it is stamped 14K with an S in a shield maker's mark and it is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however the pearl has a couple of crack lines and a tight crack (and it can easily be replaced). All items are thoroughly and conse...
Rare John Prip sterling silver brooch
Mid 20th century
2 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Excellent vintage condition
A happy Buddha jade pendant or charm. Unmarked but the frame tests positive for 14k. 3/4" x 1"~ 8.6 Grams
Bill Schiffer sterling silver lariat necklace with earrings
1980's
Necklace measures 32" long extended
Earrings - 2" long
Weight - a hefty 102 grams
Marked Schiffer, ss in script
Excellent vintage condition