Two(2) pendant necklaces made of brass and silver by the famous NYC modernist Ed Wiener. One of the necklaces is signed:"ED. WIENER" and they are in excellent condition. Each concave disk has a free form applied silver wire and bead design. One pendant measures 2 1/2" and the other, almost 2". They are each hanging on sterling chains, 30" and 19". Early, wonderful, and rare examples of Ed Wiener's artistry. Would consider selling the unsigned necklace separately.....$25 USA insured shipping.

Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demilune moonstones Marked: Trifari with Crown

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154, designer Alfred Philippe, dated 1950.

Condition: Excellent

Size: Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"

Pat2/28/1950 Des. 157,518

Beautiful sterling cuff with traditional designs and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. 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 beautiful cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening...

Edwardian 18K gold and platinum cufflinks set with diamonds. The front faces are fashioned as spheres, the top half worked in platinum and the lower half in gold. The top of sphere features a bezel-set old European cut diamond. The back faces are designed as a crossbar set with diamonds, the ends terminating in smaller spheres, each set with a diamond. The appearance is very attractive, with a little sparkle but an overall masculine appeal...

This is a pair of stylish 14Kt white gold and diamond openwork hanging earrings. Each earring is set with a larger diamond and three smaller diamonds. The approximate total weight of all eight diamonds is 0.60Ct. The earrings have posts, and measure 1 3/8” high and 7/16” wide.

The assymetrical setting of colored Tahitian pearls against the strictly geometric triangular shape of the the 18K gold setting gives this modernist pendant a striking look. The pearls include a 8.18 mm aubergine with rose overtones at the upper left, a 9.20 mm silver-gray with rose overtones at left, and a 9.18 mm silver-blue with aqua overtones at the bottom right. All have very good lustre and smooth surfaces. The pendant is stamped with French 18K marks and an unidentified maker's mark (Ste...

Marci Zelmanoff mixed metals sterling brooch/pendant

1979

2" x 1 1/4"

Marked on verso

Very good vintage condition

A pretty Georgian heart pendant worked in 18K yellow gold and featuring a double-cut citrine heart. The gold surfaces are decorated in a repousse floral motif. The citrine is cut with lapidary facets on both sides it looks the same from the back or front. The stone has very pleasant pale yellow coloring. The jump ring is original to the pendant...

American Mid Century Modernist Sterling Pendant w/Rose Quartz

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Pendant alone measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"

Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demilune moonstones

Marked: Trifari with Crown

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154, designer Alfred Philippe, dated 1950.

Condition: Excellent

Size: Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"

Pat2/28/1950 Des. 157,518

American Modernist Abstract Brooch w/Moonstone

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Excellent condition

1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Ca 1940 An exquisite bracelet created by Foss during the time he worked for Georg Jensen USA. This is truly a "must have" for any Foss collector. Marked 416A. 7-1/4" x 5/8" ~ 24.3 grams

A pretty Victorian 14K gold locket, the cover featuring a lion rampant with a shield. The edges of the locket are worked in an ornate rococo design that is mirrored on the large suspension ring. The interior retains the original glass cover and frame insert. The back is engraved with a period “WWW” monogram. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

• Origin: America, ca...

An eye-catching swirl motif encloses this brilliant cut diamond in a sweep of 14 karat textured white gold. Dating from the 1960’s, this unique beauty features a 0.50 carat center stone of I color and VS2 clarity. Wrap this around your love’s finger and she’ll have to say “I Do.”The ring is a size 5 1/4 and it can easily be sized.

An elegant 5-piece dress set worked in 14K yellow gold and platinum by Carrington. The set, comprising a pair of double-sided cufflinks and three shirt studs, features round mother-of-pearl faces enclosed within engraved platinum borders and centered with small natural pearls. Both the mother-of-pearl and the pearls have very nice luster and color overtones...

A very fine pair of Victorian figural cufflinks worked in 14K yellow gold. The front faces are in the shape of ceremonial Scottish halberds. The shafts are set with round and antique cushion cut rubies and the heads are set with rose-cut diamonds. The rubies have nicely saturated color that contrasts well with the glitter of the diamonds. The rubies show no indications of heat treatment and their internal characteristics suggest they are of Burmese origin...

A handsome, heavy pair of 18K yellow gold and onyx cufflinks, each fashioned as two spheres joined by chain-like connectors. The design is a play on positive/negative space. The larger spheres are constructed in gold decorated with concentric rings and inset at the equator with a recessed band of black onyx. The smaller spheres are the opposite—onyx spheres inset with a slightly protruding band of gold at the equator...

An extremely attractive pair of cufflinks worked in 18K white gold, the faces featuring plaques of black mother of pearl set with diamonds. Black mother of pearl is much less common than the usual light color and displays a beautiful pearly luster with overtones of green and rose that can be clearly seen in the photos. The diamonds have bright color, estimated at F, and VVS clarity. Solid connectors join the faces to hinged toggles...

A vintage sterling silver parure by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr), design number 5127, in a classic design.

Necklace measures 15 3/4" long with the central pendant measuring 1 1/2" high and 2 1/2" across. The central pendant can be detached and worn as a brooch...

A nice pair of vintage 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces designed as a pair of discs joined by a diamond-shaped reserve. Each of the discs is engraved in a starburst motif, while the reserves feature oval star sapphire cabochons. The sapphires have good translucency and even, grayish-blue coloring. The stars are very distinct, bright and well-centered. The backs are marked "14K".

Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-1/4" x 11/16". Weight: 15.1 grams. Approximate ...

Being offered is an incredible ca 1975 sterling silver bangle bracelet made by Petra of Sweden. A Statement bangle bracelet comprising a grouping of multiple chains in a twist design to create a chain mail result. Dimensions: size 7 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches by 1 1/4 inches. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

Maxwell Chayat modernist sterling and gray agate brooch

2 3/4" x 1"

Excellent vintage condition

Dating 1930's - 40's, this amethyst bracelet from Fred Davis pulls out all the stops. The repoussé silver work is superb. Twelve amethyst cabochons alternate up and down on the leaf panels, with oxidized recesses making this a standout piece. It drapes over the wrist with a silky feel. Measures a closed, wearable length of 7". Width is 1 7/8". Weight is 86.8 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the conjoined FD and Made in Mexico Silver".

A classic pair of French 18K yellow gold cufflinks in a variation of the “mors de filet” or “snaffle” design. Each of the flip-up ends is pierced in a woven design. Each cufflink is fully hallmarked and has the master goldsmith's mark for Gaetan de Percin.

• Origin: France, ca. 1955

• Condition: excellent, all original

• Dimensions: 9 x 16 mm (5/8 x 3/8 in)

• Weight: 9.9 grams

An 18k carved jade jadeite bracelet from the 1920s. This exceptional yellow gold and jadite bracelet features 6 carved floral jade stones claw-set on gold mounts interspersed with 18k yellow gold links resembling good luck symbols. It measures 7-1/4" long and 3/8" across the largest jade link. It weighs 12.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the springring clasp is 14k (stamped 585); the bracelet...

American Modernist Sterling Earrings w/Coral Bead

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Excellent condition

1 1/4" x 7/8", screwbacks

Stamped Ed Wiener Stamped Ed Wiener, sterling

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought panels featuring alternating tribal masks and triangular panels with oxidized detail; supported by incised links. Dimensions: 7” size, panels are 3/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

This is a Group of some of Our Gold Antique & Estate Cameos that are available. Date these ca. 1920s to 1980s. Please note these are posted primarily for our DC Metro Walk In Clientele but we will always attempt to answer your online questions. Available at Jantiques; 10429 Fawcett St; Kensington, Md 20895 301 942 0936

Vintage Modernist Sterling Brooch Pendant

Oswaldo Guayasamin

Very good vintage condition

Sterling silver w/synthetic rubies

3 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Oswaldo Guayasamin, was born in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, on July 6, 1919. He graduated from the School of Fine Art in Quito as painter and sculptor. He carried out his first exhibit when he was 23, in 1942. He achieved in his youth all National Awards, and was credited, in 1952, at the...

Poul Warmind modernist sterling silver bracelet

Denmark

1950

7 1/2" x 1"

Weight - 65 grams

Marked Warmind, Denmark, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

A wonderful, textural, sculptural sterling bracelet designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen, Denmark, circa 1960. The unique texture resembles that of a tree bark. It measures 8" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. Weighing an impressive 105 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. The pin closure is secure and there is also a safety lock. A terrific piece of mid-century Scandinavian jewelry.

This buoyant pair of large brooches were constructed & signed c.1930's by Mexico City artist Frederick Davis(1880-1961). Each measures 3 1/4" long. The design is pictured on p. 80 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Both pins are in beautiful condition. Pin backs and safety locks are in excellent working order. Each hallmarked FD SILVER MEXICO.

Striking ethnographically-inspired kinetic modernist earrings by William Spratling, arguably the most important name in Mexican Silver. The top portion are classic Taxco, but the large dangling loops freely suspended add a fresh, modernist touch, along with the excitement of motion. These are large statement pieces, measuring 1.75' in length. They are not heavy and easy to wear. Original screw-back mechamisms in good working order. The earrings are authentic and bear Spratling's circa 1960s s...

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.

Max Chayat modernist sterling silver and rhodocrosite necklace

American modernist

1950

Length - 14"

Width - Just under 3/4"

Screw back earrings - 3/4" x 3/8"

Total weight [three pieces] - 51 grams

Marked Chayat, sterling [see photo]

Very nice vintage condition with original oxidation

Lovely fluted silver earrings gilded with gold. They date to the Victorian Era and are in excellent condition. They measure approximately 1.75" long and at their widest are 0.5". The drops are hollow making for easy wear. They are unmarked but have tested as silver with a gold gilding. The overall weight of the pair is 7.6 grams.