An Art Nouveau period sterling silver buckle shape sash brooch circa 1900 1910. This antique 2-1/2" x 1-5/8" pin has ornate deep hand engraving. It closes with a c-clasp and it has STERLING as well as P&B in hearts maker's mark for Paye & Baker Mfg. of North Attleboro, MA (1901-1960?). This item is in excellent condition with no monograms, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs.
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A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Victoria Taxco, (Ana Nunez Brilanti), number 449.
Measure 1 1/4" high and 7/8" across. Marked with Victoria Taxco and Mexico on the back of one earring and 449 , Sterling and Eagle #12 on the back of the other.
Fine condition. Screw backs hold securely.
Hard to find design.
Nice example of the work of Taller Borda designer Gabriel Flores (c.1950)who worked with Hector Aguilar and was allowed to use his own GF hallmark along with Aguilar's eagle # 9 and the Taller Borda hallmark. Face of each link is 1 inch X 1/2 inch wide.
Circa 1890 diamond crescent moon that was originally a brooch. The brooch findings have been removed, and a modern chain has been added to make it a necklace.
The moon is 18k yellow gold and has 25 Old Mine Cut diamonds that graduate in size from approximately .01 ct up to .70 ct. The total weight of all 25 diamonds is approximately 6.5 cttw. They are well color matched at H-I on the GIA scale. They range from VS-SI in clarity...
A stunning Art Deco gentleman’s dress set comprising a pair of double-faced platinum cufflinks and three shirt studs. The round platinum faces are enhanced with ridged decoration and feature round old European-cut diamonds. The faces are attached with removable connectors for ease in putting them through cuff holes. The backs are marked with Swiss platinum hallmarks and Imperial Austrian import marks...
This Har fish wrap bracelet has a faux 7 mm pearl in the mouth of each fish. The enamel is a green-blue. The expansion band shows interior wear. Fits any wrist comfortably.
This particular bracelet has been on the internet for prices as high as $900.00
Hallmark: Har just below each fish.
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.
A classic pair of vintage 14K yellow gold cufflinks by Larter. The oval faces are collet-set with black onyx plaques inlaid with gold reserves decorated in a Florentine finish. The gold inlays are star-set with round brilliant cut diamonds of nice quality. The toggle backs are stamped with Larter’s hallmark and are also marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4” x 9/16”. Weight: 12.5 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .1 ct.
This adorable bracelet is for a slender wrist (or perhaps for a child). It is, however, flexible. It is a cuff, adorned with a duck in the center. It is marked 1979 STERLIING LEONORE DOSKOW, INC. It is in excellent condition. FREE US S/H
A long necklace with silver and copper links and a central warrior shaped pendant in mixed metals attributed to Los Castillo.
The chain measures 24" long and has a hook clasp. The central pendant is made from married silver, copper, and brass metals and has an inlay of some kind of green stone. It measures 4" long and 1 3/4" at the widest.
Marked Hecho en Mexico on the reverse which is brass. Has some surface scratches and shows a little wear. We did not polish it...
An outstanding Art Deco sterling silver enamel and marcasites pendant necklace circa 1930. The pendant itslf measures 2" x 1" (including enamelled bale loop). It features colorful matte enamel in of geometric flowers in lilac, yellow, orange, lime green, blue and black with various sizes of marquisites. Please note that the colors may appear several shades brighter in our pictures than they are in real life, and the blue is a light royal blue, not turquoise...
A vintage pair of sterling silver cuff links by Georg Jensen, #112 designed by Ibe Dahlquist.
Measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 112. Toggle clasp functions properly. In fine condition.
Great example of Georg Jensen's modernist design.
Spectacular execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark, sterling IHM (Indian Hand Made). Julian Lovato was the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations during his lifetime...
Beautiful and in-excellent condition. Measures 1 3/4" by 1 3/8". .........Insured US shipping $25.
Elegant 14Kt yellow gold and amethyst earrings are set with a pair of 6 X 4 millimeter oval faceted amethysts. The 12 X 10 millimeter gold oval outline creates a halo effect around the prong set amethysts.
This 14K bar pin has 24 seed pearls and a pink stone which I believe is topaz. It is 1 1/4" long and 1'/2" wide . It is very pretty.
An outstanding Retro 18K gold mesh buckle bracelet generously set with diamonds and rubies. The bracelet is constructed with alternating bands of rose and yellow gold, creating a subtle striped pattern. The buckle is topped with platinum and is set with old European cut diamonds around the frame and calibre-cut synthetic rubies (typical of the period) on the prong. The tip of the bracelet strap is channel-set with synthetic rubies. The diamonds are H/I color and VS1 clarity...
A Jayflex sterling silver and rhinestones necklace. This opulent and flashy 14-3/4" sterling silver and claw-set rhinestone necklace has a box clasp, it measures 1-3/4" deep at the central drop, and it weighs 38.1 grams. It is signed JAY FLEX STERLING and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight dulling to a few of the teardrop stones...
A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday less than tomorrow”), a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889...
Large, hand made amber and silver geometric art deco design pin. It can be worn with the silver looking like a building or upside down as an architectural design. The amber is set in silver and has material in it and is of two colors. It measures 2 7/8" by 2 5/8" by 1/2" thick. Unsigned(hand made) and fabulous.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
Description: sterling vermeil, rhinestones and rose opal cabochons.
Hallmark: Reja, sterling
Dimensions: 2 5/8" x 1 5/8"
Condition : Excellent
Circa 1946
An attractive pair of Scandinavian .835 silver cufflinks, the oval faces set with amber cabochons with silver ropework borders. The amber is a light orangey-honey color with excellent clarity. The solid connectors are marked only “835” for the silver content and “3” for a pattern number.
Origin: Scandinavian or Baltic region, ca. 1970. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4” x 19/32”. Weight: 10.5 grams.
This is a magnificent French past pendant circa early 1800s. It is 2 1/2" tall and 1 7/8". It is in excellent condition. There are what appears to be 2 touch marks on this item which are completely unreadable to me.
Fleshy, slick and so mod this set of vintage Mexican Antonio Pineda earrings is wrought in his favorite fine (.970) silver alloy in the form of heart-shaped leaves...
A vintage sterling ring with inlay of lapis, turquoise and coral by Zuni silversmith Roger Tsabetsaye. It is a size 8 1/4 and in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. The face of the ring is 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. It weighs 13 grams. Suitable for a man or woman, a very nice design with great precision to the placement of the vibrant color stones.
A rare Victorian 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a Chihuahua. Various dog breeds were depicted in Essex crystals, but this is the only piece we’ve seen with a dog that looks like a Chihuahua. The round setting, with its simple but finely crafted rope-twist border highlights the carved crystal. The colors are strong. The background appears to be silvered instead of the more usual mother-of-pearl. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America,...
Expertly crafted vintage sterling cuff bracelet from the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild which was formed in 1941 under the auspices of the U.S. Government’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the Navajo Tribal authority to help young Navajo silversmiths learn from the masters in order to preserve the quality of classic Navajo silver work. This fine cuff has precise and intricate chiseling and wonderful unusual stamping. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is...
Checked black and white clip on ceramic earrings, c 1960, unsigned and made by hand, probably Scandinavian. Concave shape and a light blue shade to the white. Height "1/2/ 2.2 cm. Condition: fine.
A Wedgwood blue jasper oval sterling silver pin dated 1965. This 1-13/16 x 1-1/4" pin is in the famous mat finish Jasperware porcelain and it depicts a classical scene. It has a sterling mount (marked SILVER) with a safety clasp and the plaque is marked WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND S65 (for 1965). It weighs 10.5 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 ...
A terrific pair of Art Deco double-sided cufflinks in 14K yellow and white gold by Harvey Avedon. The front faces feature a white gold circle engraved in a pattern of off-center concentric circles surrounded by a yellow gold border. The yellow gold back faces are decorated in a matching pattern of concentric circles. The design is typical of the strong geometric motifs used by Avedon from the late 1940s on. He was a maker of fine cufflinks, lighters and other men's accessories. Avedon was feat...
A Victorian Scottish banded agate brooch pin from the 1860-80 era. This attractive antique round pin measures 1-3/4" across and it has a central hole. it is in white metal and has the original c-clasp. The Victorian were fascinated with the natural world, and specimen agates were popular set into tables and boxes, and of course jewellery. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few small natural internal cleaves and st...
Tendler modernist sterling brooch
Dynamic circular design with fine original patina
2 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Marked Tendler
c.1955
Excellent vintage condition
Fabulous lush vintage circa 1940 or 1950 red coral necklace, natural and undyed, in graduated very large branches, with a dark silver spring ring clasp. It weighs
92 grams. 23 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautiful repousse' work in this elegant design by William Spratling brings the piece to life. Weighing 23 grams and measuring 3" x 2" the brooch was designed as a dress or fur clip. Spratling designed this piece in a few different sizes. For comparison see the 4" x 3 1/2" example also listed on our site. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. The larger size is included in the permanent collection of 20th century Mexican silver at LACMA.
Stunning and rare, especially in its use of the specific stone, this vintage Mexican silver necklace features a combination pin / pendant signed by Taxco's foremost lapidary, Felipe Martinez, and a substantial chain from the same period which I believe might be by the same maestro as it bears an Eagle assay mark that Martinez used. And yes, the superbly carved "mask" is teased out of tiger's eye stone though a more unusual kind that it often referred to as "hawk's" or "falcon's eye". I have sold...
A beautiful pair of tiger claw earrings mounted in 18K yellow gold filigree settings. Tiger claws were popular souvenirs of visits to India, especially after Queen Victoria took the title “Empress of India” in 1876. They were sometimes set into jewelry in England or America, and sometimes in India. These earrings are mounted in the traditional Indian style of ornate filigree work. The claws hang freely from a filigree rosette surmount. The gold is tested and guaranteed to be at least 18...