All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1900 item #1315473
what pdx
$3,445.00
18th-19thc Mughal 20k Gold white Sapphire and Ruby Pendant , Kundan type construction with table cut stones . The back has nice engraved floral design. Size 1.5" by just under 2" weight 22g
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1930 item #1384231 (stock #TR1018)
A very uniquely shaped broach/pendant is this 14Kt white gold filigree shell cameo from the 1920-s depicting the silhouette of a young lady. Art nouveau elements are incorporated in the designs of the cameo carving as well as the shape of the broach resembling a flower basket. The 1 7/8” wide and 1 3/8” high broach has a fold down bail that makes it wearable as a pendant.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1180670 (stock #J2287)
Pendant composed of the inside of a conch shell that is mounted in wound sterling silver wire. The chain of twisted sterling silver bands is stamped 925 and has a secure pressure hook clasp. Each connecting ring is soldered closed. Clasped, the necklace measures 17 inches long, including the pendant.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Pre 1930 item #677719
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...
Small cut steel cravat stick pin, Victorian, mid 19th century. Length "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1279220
An classic pair of French 18K yellow gold baton cufflinks with a most unusual mechanical snap mechanism. The batons have reeded surfaces with plain inset bands at either end. When one of the plain bands is pushed in, a hidden spring mechanism releases the face from its mate. Snap cufflinks were uncommon in France, and this is the first pair we've seen combining the snap with a mechanical action...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1950 item #1232908 (stock #1301)
A Very Fine and Rare Chinese 24K Gold Mounted Jadeite Bangle Bracelet: China, each section stamped with #. The beautiful jade bracelet with 24K gold is set with 2 sections decorated with stylized floral design in gold pieces. It is in very fine condition,its measurements: 6.8cm outer diameter, and 5.1cm inner diameter.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #276962 (stock #ac0077)
carol lane
$150.00
Period arts & crafts sterling viking ship bar pin with celtic design, Edinburgh, 1937. Measures 2 1/2" long and is in excellent condition. It is signed with appropriate Edinburgh marks for sterling and 1937 and the maker is "S & C0". Has a "c" clasp for locking......$8 for USA insured shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1025390
ANDREA FATELL
$2200.00
Beautiful sterling cuff with lapis,coral,onyx and sugalite inlay by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. This is a spectacular example of the work for which he is best known. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This cuff measures 5" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #728916
modemodern
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Stunning necklace in 14KT yellow gold with carved softly pyramid shaped carnelian stones in bezel settings. Marked 14K on the spring ring and also tests positive for 14KT gold. Circa 1930, from the same estate as the German Deco sterling and coral necklace I have listed. Art Deco, with elements of Arts & Crafts Tudor revival style. The stones are slightly graduated from the center. A beautiful, tailored, very wearable piece. It weighs 33 grams...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1129844 (stock #J1928)
Composed of three outwardly curved hinged panels embossed with scenes of Mexican country life. It is secured by a tongue-and-groove clasp and a security chain. The back of the clasp bears the circular mark of CJB; the maker’s name of Diaz Santoyo is impressed on the tongue in block letters (there is no image of this part of the mark). It is also marked 925 for sterling silver. The bracelet measures 1 3/8 inches wide and has an internal circumference of 7 ¼ inches. Weight: 44 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #779740
This oval Kramer of New York champagne and root beer and clear colored rhinestone pin is 1 3/4" in diameter on the long side. However, it has 4 rhinestones below the oval to bring the length dimension to 2 1/4" and add three dimensional depth to this pin. This pin is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #655177 (stock #0997)
A vintage 15-1/2" knotted 3/8" turquoise glass bead necklace with a gold plated ball insert clasp c1950s. This necklace has a tag which says MADE IN U.S.A. which exactly resembles the tags used by Vogue jewellery of New York (1936-77?). This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1459546
Here is a wonderful, well made gold plate necklace that could almost pass for 18K. A solid piece, it is marked MONET, measures 3/8" x 18" and weighs 52 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #695129 (stock #1032 *)

Modernist Sterling Earrings

Maxwell Chayat

C.1950s

excellent condition

1" dia.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1481515
Spratling designed this eye catching "entwined hands" buckle in the late 1940's. Measuring 5" X 2 1/4" & weighing 49 grams the piece is in beautiful condition. The back loops will accommodate up to a 1 inch strap. The buckle can also be worn as a pendant. Spratling also designed a similar "hands" necklace. Hallmarks are WS 925. A later version, (c.1965) of this buckle appears on p. 147 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1296625 (stock #151605)
We have a unique design of heavy repousse touched off with amethyst. No dents or damage and fits most with a 2.5in. diameter. The height is 1.75 making this a noticeable piece on the wrist. Marked Mexico Silver and weighs 64 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1025730
This Juliana bracelet measures 7 1/4" and has a safety chain. It has wide carnelian matrix stone, with blue and green rhinestones. It is fabulous condition. I have seen this item brings as much as $999.00 in June of 2009.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1159956 (stock #J2129)
Blackbird Hill Antiques
$95.00
Sale Pending
Composed of two rectangular layers of sterling silver, top one curved and with a cutout comma-shaped design exposing a highly oxidized interior. The ring is marked sterling and has Joseph Skinger’s script signature mark. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. I am told by Carol Skinger, Joe's daughter, that the design is known as 'Mountain Shadow' and was produced as choker necklaces, bracelets and pins...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1489839 (stock #RN09187)
Period Pieces
$455.00
This graceful festoon or garland necklace features seed pearls set in 10kt yellow gold, with pearls included in the draping chains, and a pearl dangle. Perfect for a bride, bridesmaid, or really anyone wishing for an elegant necklace for any occasion! The whole thing measures 14-5/8” (we have gold necklace extenders if needed). The decorated section measures 1-1/4” x 3/4” including the dangle. It is in very good antique condition...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1970 item #1091472 (stock #2542)

Anders Andersen modernist pewter necklace

1960's

Denmark

Pendant - 2 1/2" long x 2" wide

Neck chain - 26" in circumference

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #698650 (stock #mla31407)
Most unusual bookchain necklace made of 10K rose gold links alternating with yellow gold-filled links, 14K yellow gold spring ring clasp. Can be worn alone with the clasp in the back, or with a pendant or locket attached (spring ring clasp in front). Total length is 18 inches,links are approximately .25 inches wide. I have never seen a bookchain necklace like this one. Done in a victorian style, probably dates to the 1940s.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1315715 (stock #JJ1962)
A fine, modernist sterling silver ring by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). His pieces were sold to major museums and are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.

Has an abstract design on the front and an opening on the side. Measures about a size 6. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition.

Quality piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1450581 (stock #JJ3901/4069)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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Great examples of Finnish Modernist design, two brutalist rings made of bronze by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The ring with a more copper colored patina currently measures a size 7 1/2. Has a split shank so it can be adjusted. Face of ring measures 1 1/8" in diameter. Marked Made in Finland on the inside.

The ring with the darker patina is now a size 8 but also can be adjusted. It is also marked Made in Finland on the inside...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #581643
A wonderfully rare mixed-metal Curio Medallion brooch by George Shiebler. The pin comprises four individual medallion plaques, each in a different metal and each depicting a different Olympian god...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1486871
Hardstone Portrait Cameo signet ring of a gentleman in profile...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1900 item #1211147
Pretty brooch or pin made in the late 19th century or around 1870. Flower mosaic made up of minimal glass tesserae set in a brass frame. Diameter "1¼/ 3 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #1192352 (stock #30052212318)
Dimension: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Circa: 1940s Condition: Excellent

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1198788 (stock #02291)
A vintage Art Deco period sterling silver size 3-1/2 signet ring c1930s. This ring has texturing but no initials on the 7/16" x 5/16" ocval upper / front and it weighs 2.3 grams. Most unusually, it has not been monogrammed. It is stamped STERLING and GAY and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, 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 have slight...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1454746 (stock #4087)

Marci Zelmanoff

Huge sculptural brooch featuring her classic wire construction in mixed metals with ceramic stone

6" long

Weight - 64 grams

Marked Zelmanoff '72

Very good vintage condition with minor roughness on the ceramic stone

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1226347
A fine 18K yellow gold locket, the front cover chased with an ornate scrolling pattern centering a large fleur-de-lis, itself set with an old European diamond. The diamond is well-cut and is graded as J color, SI1 clarity. The back cover has a period monogram "F to J". The interior retains both of the original frame inserts. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Size: 7/8" diameter. Weight: 5.1 grams. Approximate Diamond Weight: .15 c...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1960 item #1315395
This yellow jasper & sterling necklace was designed circa 1950's by William Spratling. The stylized pendant measures 2 1/4" X 2 1/4". The heavy vintage chain measures 18" long. Necklace with pendant weighs 63 grams. Fully Hallmarked. This design is pictured on p. 150 and p. 210 in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on p. 181 of MEXICAN SILVER by Pack/Davis. This Spratling design in silver and jade is included in the permanent 20th Mexican silver...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1403973
modemodern
Sale Pending
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Fabulous 1960s French collier made from goldtone metal and wired glass beads simulating different colors of jade, coral, amber, turquoise, carnelian, and lapis. Also with small goldtone metal fluted beads which I have had on another signed French necklace. Slide clasp with matching wired beads. I had a very very similar necklace several years ago, with a slightly different clasp. Wearable length is 16 inches. The drop is 2 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1475263 (stock #15853)
Created using the shadowbox technique a row of silver flowers and leaves elegantly circles the wrist in this early 20th c. Chinese bangle bracelet. The floral and foliate motifs are set against a dramatically oxidized background visible through the openings in the cut-work and they are enhanced with hand-etched details. Quite often antique hollow bangles make it to us scarred with the experiences of a long life but the example at hand is unscathed, its beauty glowing with the patina of time and ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1930 item #1410564
A handsome pair of 14K gold double-sided cufflinks, the faces set with dark green jasper plaques. The gold has a soft “bloom” sometimes seen on jewels from the late 19th century. The jasper plaques are deeply colored, appearing nearly black except in bright light when the green comes through. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca 1930
  • Dimensions: faces, 19/32” x 9/16”
  • Condition: excellent, all original
  • Weight: 11.8 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1980 item #1357048
modemodern
$195.00
Chic big statement vintage 1960s or 1970s necklace with marbled translucent Lucite chain with drops and beads in different colors of Lucite simulating amber, and filigree beads, chains, and mesh in dark goldtone metal, with oversized spring ring clasp. Painted detail on the center drop. Probably French based on the materials and design. The drops along the sides are arranged in an asymmetrical but balanced design. Great size -- 18 1/2 inches wearable length and the center drops 6 1/2 inches. Exc...