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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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.