A Birks sterling marcasites brooch and earrings set from around 1930. This fine, vintage set was sold by Birks, Canada's leading retailer of fine goods. The brooch measures 2-3/8" x 1-5/8", it is laden with glinting graduated marcasites (or marquisites ), it has a safety catch, and it has a superb curled design with great appeal. The screwback earrings measure 7/8" x 3/4" and they have assorted sizes of marcasites and a floral style...

This great 3-piece set (parure, suite) has a modernist design, with leaves swirling into buds. The brooch is also a pendant. It measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2". It is marked TAXCO HECHO EN MEXICO STERLING 925 Assay Mark 3 and V.A. (for the silversmith). The earrings are screwbacks and measure 1/2" x 1 1/4", marked TAXCO V.A., as well. This 3-piece set is in great condition and has a good heft.

This large, sterling silver, pendant is most unusual, c. 1960’s. It measures 2 5/8" x 1 7/8". It is a stylized scale, made of heavy gauge silver. Going along with the abstract motif, the large amber “drop” is more like an amorphous bulb of oranges, yellows, and reds, changing with the lighting. The "relics" housed by the amber are also visible. It is marked 925. It weighs just over 1 ounce / approximately 29 grams and is in excellent condition.

This exquisite pendant measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" (and is slightly convex). It features the male peacock with its plumage of feathers in alternating green and black enamel. It is marked 148 AR 800 (AR for Italian Province, Arezzo, 800 for silver content). It is in excellent condition. It is circa 1950s.

This clamper bracelet is circa 1940's. It measures 4" from top to bottom. The hinge is 3/4" long. I have not seen many Mexican, of this type in brass. The design is wonderful. The colorful abalone looks lovely in brass. The inside is marked HECHO EN MEXICO. It is in great condition.

This fine vintage clip / brooch features a 3-dimensional rose in gf surrounded by a floral design of sterling silver and clear rhinestones. The brickwork mesh design (under the foliate accents) is topped by a bar with square-cut orange citrine stones. All stones on this piece are pave-set. The pin measures 2" long x 1 3/8" wide x 1/2" high. The back is marked dorsons (in script), 1/20 12K GF on appl. plate. This rare find is in excellent condition. This piece is made by D. Ornstein & Sons Corp...

Rectangular panels of mother-of-pearl, vertically incised, set in 9-kt. gold frames fused to sterling silver backings. Each button measures ½ inch long by 5/16 inch wide. The chains are securely attached, and neither the chains nor other attachments show any stress or wear. The cuff links are lightweight, but are sturdily made...

This large brooch / pin measures 3" x 2 7/8" at highest and widest. It features a foliate branch motif with a flowerhead and applied bud in the middle. It is from the Late Arts and Crafts Era: circa 1940's. It weighs approximately 24 grams.

Tortalani's beautiful design and craftsmanship shows clearly in this elegant brooch. As with all Tortalani pieces, the base is polished pewter, and, in this case, the brooch is finished in an antiqued gold plate. Tortalani name plate is on the back. Brooch is 4" by 2 3/4".

These cuff links are by the famous silversmith Perli. They are chain link cufflinks. The circular part has a diameter of 3/4". The bottom, rectangular portion (connected by the chain links) has rounded edges and measures 3/4" x 3/8", with a fine, hammered finish. The backs are clearly marked Perli 835. Chain link cuff liks are the original form of cufflinks: made of two decorative parts, connected by a chain. They are not commonly seen in everyday wear anymore...

A fine and attractive genuine White Shrine of Jerusalem Art Deco 18-1/4" sterling silver necklace with a rock crystal drop. The 1-1/2 x 3/4" drop (including upper portion) features a carved rayed genuine rock crystal claw-set into a Deco style housing. It has an applied WSOJ cross with white enamel and a shepherd's hook and it is stamped STERLING on the back. It weighs 4.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

This fine sterling ring is a size 5. It has an oval shape and consists of 14 sawtooth, bezel-set, turquoise cabs, surrounding the central, oval, turquoise stone: sawtooth, bezel-set, as well. The artist's work is fantastic. The band has nice, Navajo stamp work. It is marked STERLING with the maker's mark of a conjoined JP. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

This a an old gilt Hairpin used by Malay ehnic group during 20s-30s or earlier, it is of flora pattern, please ask for more detail photos. Thanks

A gold vermeil / gilt brass bangle with engraved steel applications of acanthus leaves. Victorian (English) or possibly French, c 1850. To be opened and shut through two little knobs in a steel monogram. Inner circumference when shut "6 2/3 / 17 cm Condition: could do with some professional care, part of the application is missing (cf. pics), still beautiful.

A sterling silver charm bracelet with 16 charms circa 1960s. This vintage 7-1/4" long and 3/8" wide double loop link charm bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is stamped DS over T STERL. The charms include: Newfoundland, Gemini, St. Petersburg Florida, Victoria, Xmas tree (red painted enamel), Vancouver, baseball player, cross, British Columbia (enamel), I Love You, Mom, circled cross, sand dollar, church (unmarked), Ontario maple leaf, Holy Bible...

Taxco Mexican brooch or pin by Miguel Melendez. Pre-Columbian motif of a stylized bird’s head surrounded by a circle with azurite inlay. Fully marked, with maker’s mark (small m inside a C), eagle stamp and 3 = after 1948. Security clasp. Diameter "1½/ 3,8 cm. Condition: fine.

Modernist domed enamel bird by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied the enamel process with Karl Drerup. This hand made piece is one of a series by Madeline Turner and can be made into a pin by adding a metal frame. The enamel colors are white, turquoise, dark blue, and green. Of good size, it measures 2 1/8" wide by 1 3/8" high. Unsigned and purchased from a close family friend. Condition is perfect. Turner also designed for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA...

Modernist enamel boat by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup and designed jewelry for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA. Of good size, this gorgeous modernist domed enamel measures 2 1/8" high by 1 13/16" wide. The enamel colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green, red, tan, and white. Excellent condition...