A lovely Art Nouveau brooch depicting a lady surrounded by birds in 14K yellow gold and diamonds. The design is beautifully worked with tremendous textural detail, and the old mine cut diamond set in the headdress adds a touch of sparkle. The designer of this brooch is most certainly of French origin and was created with the idea of licensing it to manufacturing jewelers in France, England and the U.S...

A lovely Victorian pendant in 10K yellow gold set with a round brilliant cut amethyst at the center, surrounded by seed pearls in an ornate starburst pattern. The rays of the star are separated by fleurs-de-lys. The amethyst has nice medium violet color with reddish overtones. The pendant also has a pinstem so that the piece can be worn as an elegant brooch. Tested and guaranteed 10K...

Circa mid-century, this necklace was produced by Tane Orfebres of Mexico City. Tane, founded in the 1950's, is referred to as the "Tiffany's of Mexico". This is one of their earlier pieces.

It's an exceptional and rare necklace, with a huge center pendulum drop which swing freely. There are four sections to the collar, which hooks together at the rear. This is a true statement piece, and one which will not fail to be instantly noticed.

Closed inside circumference is 15"...

An Art Deco 14k lady's diamond solitaire ring circa 1930. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 yellow and white gold engagement band features a 22 point round brilliant cut diamond (VS-2, F Colour) and it weighs 2.4 grams. The band is yellow gold but the stone setting and shoulders are white gold, which has a pretty floral engraved design. It is stamped 14 K and it previously had a older independent gemological appraisal of $1300 Canadian...

Gorgeous pendant comprised of a 14 karat yellow gold sunburst, with white gold accents, centered by a .89 carat round brilliant-cut blue sapphire of dark, vividly saturated, very slightly greenish-blue color. The stone exhibits notable green and blue pleochroism is likely Australian in origin. The chain in the photo is not included...

An attractive pair of Art Nouveau 10K yellow gold bean-back cufflinks, the faces decorated with a repousse design featuring a lion’s head. The great cat’s mouth is open in mid-roar and the edges of the cufflinks are decorated with sinuous grasses that mimic the lion’s flowing mane. The backs are marked “10K H.”

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Size: 1/2" x 3/4". Weight: 4.1 grams.

This cool pendant / medallion has a great modernist design. It is a concave and convex disk with a radius of 2 inches. It hangs 13" from a link chain. The back is marked PEWTER Jorgen Jensen (in his script hallmark) HANDMADE DENMARK 158. Like all Jorgen Jensen pieces it displays the modernist style. It is in excellent condition.

Octagonal, with engraved decorative borders and floral motifs surrounded by bars of black enamel, these 1920s cuff links are both classic and traditional. The enamel is in excellent condition, despite Despite some minor surface wear, despite some minor surface wear. The cufflinks are well made, and bear the mark of W.G. Clark & Co., of North Attleboro, Mass. Bridge bars and connections are secure and show no signs of stress. Each button measures ½ inch across. Weight: 5.4 grams total

The ribbons on this Hobe sterling bow and intricately swirled and embellished with leaves and flowers. The oval stone is pink. Circa 1942.

A very rare pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks designed by Soren Georg Jensen for the firm founded by his father, Georg Jensen. Designed in 1962, during his first year as the firm's artistic director, these cufflinks are a clear example of the stripped-down, modernist sculptural direction the younger Jensen wanted to pursue. Jensen's gold jewelry is considerably rarer than silver, and was often retailed by Jensen at ten times the price of the same design in silver...

A stunning 18K gold ring set with a large ribbed cabochon cut salmon coral measuring about 1 inch high, see last 2 photos for measurements. Inquire for information or photos

Lovely vintage 1930s or 1940s genuine butterscotch egg yolk honey amber necklace with graduated oval beads and silvertone spring ring clasp. All the beads are about half opaque and half translucent. Professionally restrung on silk cord. The clasp has an early collar opening, without the thumb tab. It weighs 24.5 grams. Guaranteed genuine amber. Wearable length is 19 1/2 inches. The largest center bead is 18mm by 7mm. The smallest end beads are 10mm by 7mm...

A 14k yellow gold diamonds and blue sapphire row ring with diamonds cluster from the 1950s-1960s. This size 6-3/4 ring features a central row of gemstones which is surrounded by 16 clustered diamonds. The central diamonds are approximately 8 points by gauge and the central deep blue sapphire is around 10 points. The surrounding diamonds in the 9/16 x 5/16" setting are around 2 points each...

This is a Beautiful Diamond Engagement Ring with a 2.54 carat center diamond from a Virginia USA estate. Setting is 14K white gold with an additional 1.00 carat of accent diamonds. Ring size 6 1/4. Diamond is si3 clarity gh color; modern brilliant cut. For more info please call 301 942 0936

Sigi Pineda Modernist sterling and ebony tie bar

1950

Taxco, Mexico

2 1/8" long x 5/16" wide

Weight - 12.35 grams

Marked Sigi, Tasco, sterling

Very good vintage condition

A stunning pair of Victorian 14K gold, onyx and pearl earrings fashioned as onyx leaves or teardrops with gold and pearl lily-of-the-valley appliques. The scrolled surmounts are also accented with seed pearls. The pearls have nice luster and iridescence. The earrings have a lot of movement when being worn The wires are likely a later replacement and are marked “14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1870...

A lovely 14K gold Art Nouveau pin in the form of a bouquet of violets by Krementz. Three flowers on long golden stems are accented with a pair of leaves decorated with iridescent translucent enamel. Each flower comprises five dark purple enameled petals surrounding a seed pearl. In the Victorian flower language, the violet represented modesty. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp, marked 14K and bearing Krementz's hallmark.

• Origin: America, ca 1920
• ConditionL excellent

A particularly attractive Georgian example of a Halley’s Comet pin worked in 18K yellow gold, accented with black enamel, and featuring a comet head set with a bright green paste stone to represent the comet’s nucleus surrounded by old cut clear paste stones representing the bright coma. The pastes are set in an elegant buttercup setting with a fluted back. The gold setting also has engraved decorative elements representing the comet’s tail.
In 1705, Edmond Halley correctly predicted th...

Very nice Victorian 18K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a coiled snake. The head is set with an old European cut green tourmaline. The engraved detailing is very nice. The snake motif in Victorian jewelry, often used to represent eternal love, became popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as her betrothal gift. Hallmarked with the French "tete de cheval" and an unidentified maker's mark.

Origin: France, circa 1850. Condition: all original, the pinstem has the us...

An elegant 18K yellow gold, Akoya pearl and diamond heart ring by Mikimoto. The diamond-studded heart is centered with a cluster of three 4.3-4.5mm pearls, graded as extra-fine AAA—the highest possible quality rating. They have fine luster and white body color with rosé overtones. The diamonds are E/VVS. The interior of the shank is stamped with Mikimoto's hallmark.

The ring is accompanied by a 2006 written Bailey, Banks & Biddle appraisal for $2150.

Origin: Japan, ca. 1990. Conditio...

Beautiful Art Deco diamond and emerald ring in white gold. Circa 1930. Marked 14K. With a center square cut diamond of about 4 mm by 4 mm, or .40 carat, and ten other small round diamonds including four at 2 mm and six at 1 mm. With two emeralds of about 1 mm by just under 2 mm. It weighs 2 grams. Ring size 7. The top is 3/8 inch by 5/16 inch. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Hector Aguilar and his old maguey bracelet is a must for every collector. At 1.25in. tall and 95 grams of weight the design has a commanding presence. It is thick and the higher content of silver makes it's rounded edges feel silky smooth. Appropriately hallmarked as shown with eagle and a pin closure. The length is 7in. wearable. No repairs or damage of any kind.

A nice vintage 18K yellow gold spherical charm studded with red cabochons (possibly stained red chalcedony). The gold surfaces are nicely decorated with bright-cut engraving that simulates the beading of classic Etruscan pieces. Large charms of this sort were very popular during the 1950s and 60s. Marked with Italian 18K gold hallmarks.

Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-1/8" diameter. Weight: 12.0 grams.

A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Marked on the back, Sterling King. Measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. There is a light gold wash on the silver. Has a rolling safety clasp that holds tightly. There is a small area on the edge of the stone that is a little rough, may be original. Classic Arthur King design.

A 14k yellow gold cross pendant with channel set baguette diamonds. This vintage custom made 1" x 11/16" modern style cross has forty channel-set genuine baguette diamonds. This cross is in 14k yellow gold, it is stamped 14K, and it weighs 2.3 grams. The diamonds total 0.23 carats adn they range from VS2-SI2 clarity and F-G colour. This pendant had an old (2005) appraisal for $1200 and this cross is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repai...

We are offering a signed Margot de Taxco bracelet design # 5240 that is big, bold and with great dimension. The heavy bracelet weighing 92 grams is a cornucopia of wings with a myriad of tiny bead work all around silver cabochons. Being 1.5 inches tall the width takes away from the wearable length so being 8in. long will fit most. The silver is butter soft and it is amazing that this bracelet is without flaws. There is glare but no dents. I have seen many with smashed caps. It boasts a natural ...

Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones

Condition: Excellent

Hallmark: Ciner with an R in a circle

Dimensions: 1"

A large size sterling silver (unmarked but tested) Celtic eternity knot signet ring. This size 10-3/4 ring measures 11/16" across the top and it weighs 9.9 grams. There is a partial rubbed mark, but there is no other mark visible - it appears to be hand made. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, or repairs other than a small notch in the edge of the shank where someone was over-energetic with the filing for testing the silver content. All items are thoroughly ...

A 14k hill of emeralds statement ring from the 1960s. This size 3-1/4 ring is opulent and stylish and it features a central dome of 20 genuine claw-set 3 point emeralds (by gauge). Added to this is the openwork filigree style on the shoulders. The dome itself measures 9/16" across. This ring weighs 5.3 grams, it is stamped 14K and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issu...

A delicate trace link gold chain with faceted synthetic amethysts and freshwater pearls. The four stones are collet-set with open back. There is a slight blemish on the table of one amethyst and the chain may have been shortened. The pearls are not perfectly matched and show light wear. Marked 15c on the spring clasp. Both chain and settings are guaranteed gold. Length 22" ~ weight 6.8 grams.

A man's 10k bloodstone cabochon signet style ring from the 1930s to 1950s. This size 8 ring features a deep green and red speckled bloodstone in a 1/2 x 7/16" bezel setting. The ring is unmarked (the mark may be rubbed or missing due to a sizing) and it tests as 10k gold. It weighs 4.3 grams and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the expected signs of use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condit...

Wide Nouveau eternity band set with six oval shaped natural coral stones. Width is approximately 3/8 inch. Size 7 3/4, cannot be sized.

Woven figure eights set off design # 5625 - A by Margot Van Voorhies. The bracelet is just under one inch and the earrings are 1 3/8th's long. The silver is thick and has 70 grams combined weight. This is a very rare design with a rich presence and a soft touch to the silver. All pieces properly hallmarked for Margot de Taxco Taller. Margot was a premier designer in the Mexican Silver Renaissance and certainly the most accomplished female artist.

Decorated with circular engraved centers and white enamel Greek key borders. The bridge bars and connecting rings are in excellent condition. There are tiny spots of tarnish, especially around the embedded enamel. Marked sterling on the reverse; each button measures about ½ inch across. Weight: 5.9 grams total

Elegant and enormous, this unsigned gold plated brooch can also be worn as a pendant. The piece is very heavy and chunky. It is probably from the 1960's and may possibly be a Kenneth J Lane piece though it is not signed. 6 1/2" long and 4" wide.

A very heavy 14K yellow gold tie bar set with a blue sapphire by Tiffany & Co. The classic design features engraved lines arranged in a sunburst pattern emanating from the gypsy-set sapphire at one end. The sapphire is graded as medium strong very slightly breenish blue (vslgB 5/5), very good cut and Type II eye-clean clarity. The back is marked by Tiffany & Co. and also “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Size: 2-1/16” x 3/8”. Weight: 7.9 grams. Approximate...

This neat bracelet has a curved design and is adjustable. It consists of bands of silver, copper and brass. It measures 1/2" wide. It is marked MEXICO.

A delightful mid-Victorian worked in shades of 14K rose and green gold. The small pendant/pin depicts a green gold frog against and engraved background of rose gold cattails and other marsh plants accented with green gold leaves. The overall design is really fun. The back of the pendant/pin is gold-filled, but is original. A folding bail has been added so the piece can be worn as a pendant or as a pin. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, a tiny din...

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. It is 1 1/2" wide and weighs a ve...

A detailed modernist bracelet in silver plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Robert Larin.

Measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide. Box clasp snaps securely. Weighs 129 gr. Heavy and substantial. Has the R. Larin maker's mark and R.L. multiple times on the inside.

Interesting contrast of polished and oxidized surfaces.

Fine example of Canadian brutalist design.

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. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign set with rose cut diamond and the word “moins” is symbolized by a minus sign set with rectangular synthetic rubies.

Carl Tasha modernist brass buckle

Provincetown, MA

1970's

2 1/2" x 2 3/8"

Marked C.Tasha

Very good vintage condition

Here is an impressive, hand-constructed pendant of wound thick wire around a square piece of polished spectrolite. The stone has a lovely iridescence, and internal yellowish bands. The pendant is permanently attached to a thick chain that has no clasp; both the chain and pendant are silverplated; the pendant bears the impressed mark of Walter Arnesen, Copenhagen (1968-1973). The entire necklace, including pendant and chain, drops 15 inches.

Signed by Graziella Laffi, the often referred-to as "Spratling of Peru" this bird brooch can also be found with blue enamel adorning its eye. Executed in all-silver in our case, with hand-etched and stippled details, I like to think of it as a pelican or even a seagull, maybe because she has used the same motif in necklace and bracelet form as well but combined with fish-shaped stations. Measuring 1 5/8" long by 1 1/4" tall the brooch weighs 8.7 grams and is signed with maker's name as shown a...

An elegant Art Nouveau cross pendant worked in a foliate design of 18K yellow gold overlaid with a sunburst of milgrained platinum set with rose cut diamonds and centering a larger old mine cut diamond. The gold surfaces are enhanced with chasing to enhance the naturalistic look of the swirling leaves. The center diamond, .20 carat, is I/VS2. The remaining diamonds cannot be accurately measured for size, but face up at about .40 carat. Tested and guaranteed 18K and platinum.

• Circa 190...

Unique sterling silver hand crafted charm bracelet

16 charms in all

Most charms with moving parts

Mexico

1940's

7 3/8" long

Marked Mexico sterling

Very good vintage condition

A Scottish sterling silver broad axe pebble broadaxe pin brooch from 1880-1900. This late Victorian 2-1/16 x 3/4" pin features hand engraving and shaped green and red jasper stones in the shape of a Scottish traditional broad axe. It is stamped MADE IN BRITAIN and the lack of full hallmarks was typical at the time to avoid duties on silver. It tests as sterling silver, it has the original c-clasp, it weighs 3.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corros...

Beautiful dramatic handmade modernist necklace composed of sterling elements connected with brass or bronze links, with a very large bezel set onyx stone at the center. Not marked but the silver elements test positive for sterling silver. Circa 1960. Substantial at 162 grams. Wearable length is 21 inches. 2 inches wide in the center. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Natural Bohemian garnets are featured in this antique pin. Two round elements are made up of three tiers of rich red rose-cut garnets. Each garnet circle is surrounded by a row of tiny rose-cut garnets. Suspended from these elements are three droppers featuring more garnets, round and marquise in shape. These droppers add eye-catching motion to the piece when it is worn. All of the gems are beautifully prong set. The pin is unmarked but is silver and is 1 ¼” wide. It has the original tub...

A reminder to be timely, this novelty pair of Art Deco milk glass and rhinestone toggle back cufflinks features a circular clock face with four rhinestones depicting the quarter hour, raised dial with black detailing framed in gold, unmarked, American, Circa 1930. Size: 7/8" dia. Good vintage condition with minor wear to gold, adhesive exposed on back.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pair of earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark, Sterling, style number 115 and FRIDL on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling.

Opposites so frame the face when worn. Thick sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Earrings measure 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Screw backs work fine.

Fine condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Her pieces are hard to find. Classic Fri...

Subtle rose gold setting that has a rope detail surrounding a beautiful salmon colored cabochon. From the outside edge of the rope setting, the face of the ring measures approximately 16 mm in diameter. The coral cabochon measures approximately 12 mm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is a size 8.5. It is unmarked but has tested as 14k.

Large scale floral design deco bracelet, c.1940's. The floral design is strongly defined and is quite stunning. The bracelet measures 8" around(inside diameter). Each of the four links is 1 1/4" high by 2" wide. Signed "STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Great looking.....$10 for insured US shipping.

A Victorian jet bracelet with carving circa 1870-80. This genuine (tested) jet carved bracelet is in the Aesthetic style. It has elastic cord threading (re-strung)and it has a staggered orientation of the band's panels (possibly strung differently originally). The 1" across top panel and two flanking panels both have decorative carving, the rest are plain polished. This item is in fair vintage condition with the following issues: chipping to the thread mounting holes on the back of the cent...

A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist screw back earrings by Betty Cooke.

Amoeba shaped, thick sterling. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Measure about 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Signed Cooke on the back of each earring.

Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Screw backs hold securely.

Finely crafted with a sleek modernist design. Highly sort after studio pieces.

Glam huge statement early Kenneth Jay Lane nomadic style necklace in textured goldtone metal with a long drop with marbled red and white Lucite elements simulating red coral, with a matching goldtone drop at the end. Goldtone chain and hook clasp with extender. Late 1960s or early 1970s, marked KENNETH LANE. Great size -- wearable length is 20 inches and the extender adds another 3 inches. The center drops 7 inches. Excellent condition with a few very small spots of loss on the finish of the met...

This beautiful brooch and pendant, is sterling silver and 14K gold, vermeil. It features fine, filigree work of flowering petals. It is decorated with prong set, turquoise stones and a central Eilat stone cabochon. It is marked 925 (plus 2 other hallmarks) on the pendant bail. The pin / pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" and is in great condition.

A gorgeous Palacios rare find. The flower is backed repousse with 3 warmed turquoise stones. The sweeping leaf below is open backed repousse. The patina is fantastic and the design is sublime. The weight is 20 grams heavy and the height is 2.5in. and width is 1.75in. wide. This brooch has no damage and it is collector quality.

Old hand made tribal turkomen moon shaped silver necklace with carnelians with original chain...easy to wear...

Sigi Pineda modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet with green gemstone

Taxco, Mexico

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 7 1/4"

2 1/4" x 2 1/2"

1 1/2" at tallest point

Fully hallmarked

Excellent vintage condition