All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1353988
A very nice Retro 14K yellow gold statement ring set with an imposing lemon yellow emerald cut citrine flanked by natural ruby cabochons. The split shank with a cage setting holds the citrine only at the very corners, so from the top, the entire ring appears to be one large expanse of gemstone. The rubies provided a nice pop of color. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all original. Finger Size: 8-1/2. Dimensions: citrine, 19x11mm...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1940 item #1346899
A handsome pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces set with oval cabochons of pale greenish-blue tourmaline. The stones' color, resembling aquamarine, is most unusual for tourmaline. The backs are marked "14K."

Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: faces, 3/4" x 5/8". Weight: 12.5 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 6.8 cts.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1382650 (stock #JJ3152)
An amazing silver repousse necklace with a central moth pendant and turquoise oval cabochon by Matilde Eugenia Poulat. Signed MATL in block letters and 0.900 for the silver content. Measures 17 1/2" long and 2 1/2" at the widest. Spring clasp holds securely. Beautifully intricate work. This is the earliest mark for her Taller, (1934-40). Wonderful condition!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1390570
An imposing, yet very wearable Retro ring featuring a large, deeply colored honey-gold rectangular step-cut citrine flanked by lines of calibre-cut synthetic rubies (typical of the period) between lines of bead-set old European and single-cut diamonds. The color contrast of the stones is quite striking and the size is imposing without being overdone. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold and platinum.
  • Origin: America, ca...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1426210 (stock #200617)
Circa 1930's - 1940's, this easel frame is the work of Matilde Poulat / Matl. It's entirely hand-wrought and exquisitely crafted, with two beautiful repoussé birds. There is a faceted amethyst along with branch coral and turquoise and coral cabochons. It's very rare to find one of these frames which was made by Matilde Poulat, herself, in this early time frame, and this one pulls out all the stops. Measures 4 1/4" wide, 3 1/2" tall...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Pre 1940 item #1277824
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Gorgeous vintage translucent rich dark genuine cherry amber necklace with graduated round beads. 1930s. Tested with acetone. It weighs 27 grams. The largest center bead is 13mm and the smallest beads are 6mm. Wearable length is 19 1/8 inches. 1/2 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. It has been professionally restrung with the original matching amber screw barrel clasp. One bead has a small depression, pictured. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1384458
An attractive pair of Retro 14K yellow gold dangle earrings fashioned as circles of gold balls centering round brilliant cut amethysts. The amethysts have rich deep coloring and excellent clarity. The earrings were originally screwbacks and have been converted to wires. The new look is much more wearable and provides tons of sparkly movement!
  • Origin: America, ca...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1352627
An impressive Retro period ring worked in 18K yellow gold with platinum accents, and featuring a .48-ct old mine cut diamond flanked by a pair of bright .47-ct round brilliant synthetic rubies (customary for the period). The ring was designed by Albert Rolland, a custom jeweler who set up shop in Paris in 1904, and is finely detailed with ropetwists and beading, as well as an ornate gallery along the sides. The gallery is fairly deep, so the ring sits nicely above the finger...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1301122
An 18K yellow gold and platinum brickwork strap and buckle ring by J. E. Caldwell. The buckle and the tongue of the strap are worked in platinum and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are graded as H/I color and VS clarity. The buckle is fully functional, so the ring can be adjusted from size 2 to 8. This style of ring was popular in the Retro period, but only Caldwell, Tiffany and few other luxury makers crafted them with adjustable mechanisms such as this...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1940 item #1406926
A nice bracelet comprising twelve Victorian era 14K and 10K gold slides. The slides are in various styles, but are all original to the Victorian period. Slide bracelets enjoyed a moment of popularity in the 1930s when older Victorian pieces were dismantled and converted into a new style of charm bracelets. The first, tenth, eleventh and twelfth slides (L to R in the first photo) are 10K. The others are 14K. The diamonds, opals, turquoise and pearls are natural; the sapphires and rubies are glass...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #948967
A classic pair of Art Deco 18K yellow gold flip-up stirrup cufflinks, the ends set with blue sapphire sugarloaf cabochons. The flip-up stirrup cufflinks were popularized by Cartier during the Art Deco era. The sapphires have dark, vivid blue hue and very good clarity. The cufflinks are signed “Cartier”, have the maker’s mark, the serial number and the French “tete d’aigle” hallmark for 18K gold.

Origin: France, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all original...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1385239
A noble poodle stands encircled in a ring of gold in this Art Deco period French 18K gold charm or pendant. The dog’s stylized design echoes the ribbed and twisted rope motifs along the edges. The pendant retains the original matching jump ring. Stamped with French 18K gold marks.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1935.
  • Condition: excellent.
  • Dimensions: 13/16” wide; 1 1/8” height (including jump ring).
  • Weight: 4.8 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #877595 (stock #av41001)
18k yellow and rose gold retro link bracelet c. 1940, 3 rows of chunky links with architectural shape and detail. Smooth back, comfortable on the wrist. Hallmarked 18K on clasp tab. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE! Width: 1 inch Length: 7 5/8 inches Weight: 44.5 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #811634
Classic Fred Davis chevron bracelet featured on page 27 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1930. It measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 44 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Very beautiful and wearable.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #479020 (stock #mla155)
14K yellow gold bar pin, detailed Etruscan bead work, w a total of six round-cut stones, each w diameter of approx 4 mm, which spell 'REGARD' from left to right: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond Diamond tests as real diamond. Length: 74 mm Width: 11mm WEIGHT: 9.3 dwt (14.5 grams)
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #604353 (stock #mla21806)
Beautiful retro brooch with wonderful deco curved lines, (approximately 1.5 x 1.25 inches) can also be worn as a pendant-- both right-side-up and up-side-down...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #562295
An absolutely stunning Art Deco cross pendant in 18K yellow gold accented with diamonds and sapphires. The body of the cross is worked in pierced yellow gold, centering a nearly 2/3-carat round old European cut diamond collet-set in platinum. The piercing lightens the appearance of the cross and creates the visual effect of rays emanating from the central diamond. Each of the four arms of the cross is bordered with caliber-cut natural blue sapphires of fine quality, and terminates in a band o...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1481120 (stock #424)
This amazing and beautiful necklace by Hector Aguilar is crafted in his favorite 940 Silver and is known as his "Six Spheres" design. It measures 19" long by 1 1/2" wide and weighs an impressive 233.4 grams. Hallmarked "HA, Taxco, 940". Secure box clasp. No damage noted. This necklace is featured in many books on Mexican Silver and is a fine example of this style.