An imposing Victorian butterfly brooch of exceptional quality and grand dimensions, the fore- and hindwings studded with rose cut diamonds set in silver-topped 18K gold and bordered with oval cabochon rubies set in gold. The thorax is formed of a round opal and the abdomen is a large squarish cabochon pink tourmaline. The design is completed with diamond antennae and emerald eyes. The opal has excellent fire with a good deal of orange and green in the flashes of light...
An Italian 18k yellow gold ring of two daisy flowers. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 attractive statement band is simple but well made. One daisy is slightly smaller than the other, and the centre of the flowers have a raised and textured finish. It is marked 750 and Italy only, and weighs 4.4 grams. Very nicely finished, and in excellent condition, with no breaks, corrosion damage or known repairs...
A 10k green tourmaline 3 stone row ring size 7. This striking 1960s vintage ring is in yellow gold and it features three oval cut emerald green natural tourmaline claw-set stones. The ring measures 1/2 x 5/16" across the stones, it has crosshatched or lightly knurled shoulders and it weighs 3.9 grams. It is marked SIFFARI 10K and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the edges of the stones...
A 10k yellow gold sapphire and diamonds cluster ring size 8-1/14. This 1970s vintage ring features an oval cut blue sapphire surrounded by eight single cut diamonds. The ring weighs 1.9 grams, it is marked 10K with an A maker's mark and it measures 5/16 x 1/4" across the setting. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A 9k rose gold green turquoise cabochon solitaire ring dated 1971. This size 6-3/4 or 6.75 English ring features a 3/8" x 5/16" claw-set cabochon stone and it weighs 1.8 grams. It is marked with a full set of Birmingham, England hallmarks for 1971 with .375 and 9ct gold marks along with a maker's mark. It has the expected polishing and surface marks on the natural stone and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A 10k diamond cluster ring from around 1980 size 7-1/4. This attractive yellow gold ring features 20 single cut diamonds with modern style wavy shoulders and it is marked 10K. It weighs 2.8 grams, it measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the cluster and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A rare large pendant by Sigi Pineda of a bird or Thunderbird with a central jade cabochon and blue stone faceted cabochon eye. Pendant measures 2 3/4" across and 3 1/4" high including the bale. Thick sterling. We have paired it with a sterling silver Taxco neck ring. Pendant is marked with the Sigi Tasco hallmark, early Eagle 36, Mexico and a partial design number 9. Neck ring measures about 16" around and has a secure hook closure. Marked Mexico 925...
Silver gilt filigree and enamel brooch by Topazio, depicting a lovely Portuguese lady with a basket of grapes. Figures in elegantly traditional dress are found in many of Topazio’s pieces from the 1920’s and 30’s. The chains fixed to the pin makes the brooch move, and so draws attention to its wearer. Topazio, founded in 1874, is one of Portugal’s most renown jewelers. The square brooch measures "1 ½ / 4.2 x "1 ½ /3.6 cm...
An English, Victorian slide locket. To both sides a design of water lilies with the floating contours of Art Nouveau. Lion passant, anchor mark for Birmingham, date mark for 1901, and maker’s mark ESB (?). A ridge inside the locket indicates that it might have been equipped with a mirror. Diameter "1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: fine.
Brooch in the style of Pal Kepenyes, bronze and black enamel. Kepenyes, a sculptor of Hungarian origin, moved to Mexico in the 1960’s. His jewelry is in the rough or “brutalist” style of the time. Unreadable signature near the pin needle. Width "1 ¾ / 4.6 cm. Condition: fine.
Erika Hult de Corral modernist sterling silver and sodalite ring
Mexico
Mid 20th century
This is a great modernist ring with a deep blue sodalite stone nestled in a heavy and solid sterling silver setting.
Size - 6 1/2
The ring face measures 1 1/16" x 13/16".
Weight - 16.97 grams
Signed and hallmarked with "Ric" in script, Taxco, SA, Sterling, # 805, and the eagle assay 3.
Very good vintage condition , minor surface scratches
Burle Marx sterling silver and amethyst ring
Brazil
20th century
This beautiful and substantial ring is a size 9 3/4
Weight 26+ grams
The faceted amethyst measures 7/8" x 5/8"
Marked Burle Marx, 950
Excellent vintage condition
A stand out modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. Twist design. Thick sterling.
Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1978. Also marked with the stylized PP designer's mark and Finland...
A moonstone glass and blue rhinestone and glass brooch pin from the 1950s. This cool 1-7/8 x 1-3/8" pin features marquise and cabochon white moonstone glass stones with nice reflective play as well as two open-back blue glass stones and closed-back blue rhinestones. This unsigned gold plated pin's stones are all claw-set 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 issue...
A mid century modernist sterling silver pendant or brooch in the style of Paul Lobel.
Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.
We have paired it with a sterling silver neck ring marked Mexico, 925, TC-188. Measures 16 1/2" around and closes securely with a hook clasp.
Pendant is well constructed of thick sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little t...
A vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with a 1 1/4" opening. Just shy of about 2" wide. Marked LDH, Mexico, and 925 for Sterling. Also has the Eagle #8 mark. In very good condition, some minor surface scratches. Has some minor indentations along the edges at back. Weighs 77 grams. Feels great on.
A vintage silver repousse cuff bracelet with a central carved onyx mask. Two silhouettes of Pre Columbian warriors facing the mask which is surrounded by a repousse of an animal with the mouth opened. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 5/8" wide. Coin silver or better. Fine condition. Pre Eagle, ( pre 1948).
Beautiful antique brooch with three pendants. Silver and paste, unmarked, France c 1870’s. Height "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm, width "1 ½ / 3.8 cm. Condition: fine.