All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1378886 (stock #TR970)
The 20 millimeter round beauty of a stone cameo is depicting a ladies profile and is carved with very fine details. The simple yet elegant 18Kt yellow gold frame comes to a twist on top to create the pendant’s bail that could be worn on a chain or an omega necklace. The height of the pendant is 1 3/8” while the width is 1”.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1103026
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Glam statement size vintage Yves Saint Laurent necklace in black Lucite beads with a very large asymmetric pendant in black Lucite set in goldtone metal. Goldtone metal clasp and extender. Marked YSL on attached tag and on the back of the pendant. 1970s. 19 inches wearable length and the center drops 2 3/4 inches and is 7/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Pre 1940 item #1162948
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Fabulous heavy vintage coral necklace of carved graduated rounded beads in soft pink and salmon colors, warmer than the photos show. Circa 1930. The coral is natural and undyed. Great to wear alone or to layer with other similar necklaces. Substantial at 78 grams. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches. 5/8 inch wide at center. The largest bead is 15 mm by 11 mm and the smallest beads are 11 mm by 7 mm. Goldtone spring ring clasp. Excellent condition. Display form is life size...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #796567
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Superchic vintage Lanvin necklace in goldtone with a metal and translucent Bakelite pendant which slides on a flexible snake chain. Circa 1965. Marked LANVIN PARIS on the back of the pendant and also with a metal hang tag in the form of a conjoined J and L, for Jeanne Lanvin. The Bakelite tests positive with Simichrome. With the recent resurgence of the house of Lanvin, vintage 1960s and 1970s Lanvin jewelry is hotter than ever. 16 1/2 inches wearable length...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1006448
A nice pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks in the form of horse stirrups. The toggle backs are marked “585” and “Germany 14Kt” and have the maker’s mark “MV”.

Origin: Germany, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4” x 5/8”. Weight: 9.0 grams.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1485173 (stock #81800)
Circa mid-century, this Salvador Teran bracelet features a large amethyst cabochon set within a sterling silver ribbon and bow design. At least - that is my interpretation. I believe it to be a very rare piece and have not seen this design before. Closed, wearable length is 6 3/8". Width in front is 1 1/2". Weight is 41.3 grams. Signed and hallmarked with a very worn lightly struck "Salvador", Sterling Mexico, with the eagle assay 36 and the design # 204. Deep patina...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1082855
A very fine and heavy vintage 14K yellow gold necklace by Tiffany & Co. The timeless braided design is enhanced by the gradual tapering of width from the center toward the clasp. The flat braided construction allows the necklace to life flat against the throat. This design has been reinvented several times over the years, and this piece likely dates from the 1960s. It is not currently available, but chains of similar weight are available from Tiffany in the $5,000 range...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1342037 (stock #16209)
Plateros was the name of Sigi Pinedas first shop. He was not open long at this taller and works with this signature are rare. From this shop I have found his very best works. Thick silver and always made with quality and this necklace shows all that off. The red coral branch is over 1.5in. long and has a length of 1 3/8th's in. wide. The necklace lays beautiful due to the hinged design. The diameter is 4.5in. across which is about 16.5 inch wearable...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1414817
A Victorian 14K gold ring featuring an oval garnet cabochon surrounded by a laurel wreath border. The 10 x 7 mm garnet has very attractive coloring that contrasts nicely with the gold setting. Originally a stickpin, a 14K gold shank has been added.
  • Origin: America, ca 1890
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: crown 9/16" x 7/16"
  • Finger Size: 6-3/4
  • Weight: 2.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1920 item #697133
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A beautiful demi-parure consisting of a matching necklace and bracelet in gold washed silver with very big faceted opaline glass stones, prong set, and bezel set in the center of the necklace. Marked SILVER. Circa 1900 - 1920. Possibly French. A very unusual design, and I have never had opaline stones this big before...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #998187
A nice Victorian 14K yellow gold locket, the front cover enhanced with a three-dimensional Scottish halberd (a medieval battle axe) applique set with rose cut diamonds and a Persian turquoise cabochon. The Scottish halberd was a distinctive sort of battle axe developed in Scotland in the late 16th century which eventually came to be associated with ceremonial use by the Scottish nobility. During Queen Victoria’s reign, everything Scottish became very popular, and ancient designs such as this...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #1368222
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$995.00
Mughal Kundan Polki Emerald and Diamond 20k Gold Pendant , the back having fine red cream and green enamel. Some wear to the green enamel on the sides . The weight is well over 10g . Size without bail is 3/4" bu 3/4"
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #773910 (stock #5778)
A vintage 1940s-50s hand engraved sterling silver baby bracelet in the form of a buckle. This 3/8" wide bangle measures 1-3/4" across the interior at the maximum setting of the buckle and pin style clasp; it weighs 7.3 grams, it is marked STERLING with an 8 and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than being slightly off-round. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondha...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1331352 (stock #160205)
Los Castillo clamper design 508 is constructed of heavy repousse and weighs 79 grams. The diameter is 2.5 and will fit most. The size is a manageable 2.75 in. tall and the spring is tight. This design is an obvious Margot work of art when married to Antonio Castillo. Very well cared for with no dents or damage.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #57410 (stock #vc0017)
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$450.00
Exquisite enamel on silver portrait pin, c. 1880. Very artful painting of a young boy(?) and is in perfect condition and measures 7/8" in diameter. Masterpiece!....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1484794
Circa 1941-1950, this extremely rare Antonio Pineda pin is a book-piece shown on p. 89 of Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.

Measuring 3 1/8" tall, this pin has stunning detail and is exquisitely crafted. The center fuchsia flower dangles freely. As such, the pin can be worn at various angles to create different looks.

Weight is 37.6 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the early "AP" mark along with "Silver Mexico" and the design # PR309...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1396952 (stock #JJ3425)
An extraordinary hammered sterling silver rigid bracelet from Finland with seven cushion cut cabochons of various colors.

Measures 7" around and 1 5/8" high. Has a wonderful warm dark patina that shows off the lightly hammered finish. Stones are in varying shades of purple, (amethyst), tiger's eye, dark blue, and pale yellow. Marked with the maker's hallmark, SKS, Crown mark for Finland, 916H for silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and date code for 1967.

In fine condition, with mi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1434149
A fine Retro brooch worked in 14K yellow gold and set with diamonds and blue sapphires. The brooch is shaped as a stylized bow when worn vertically or a comet when worn sideways. The gold surfaces are pierced to lighten the overall effect. The center is set with a cluster of round brilliant and single-cut diamonds (J/SI1) surrounded by blue sapphires of slightly violetish-blue color and excellent clarity. The back is marked 14K and also has a mark for an unidentified maker.
  • Origin: Americ...