A 18k white gold emerald and diamonds ring circa 1960s. Measuring 9/16" across the setting, this vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 abstract cluster ring features a 1.2 ct. oval genuine emerald (dark tone, bluish green, medium cut) with a 12 pt diamond and eight other diamonds (32 points total) all in VS-SI clarity and G-H colour. The emerald is visibly included, but is the most beautiful deep blue green colour...
Modernist 18K gold and Kunzite brooch
Unique built up cubist form
1 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Very good vintage condition
Unmarked
Large and bold eye-design modernist tiger eye cabochon 9 carat pin/pendant, England, c.1950's. Pin shaped as an eye, based on Margaret de Patta and Sam Kramer's designs? It measures 2 5/16" long by 1 7/16" wide by 1/2" high. Signed "9 CT" and is in excellent condition. Can be worn as pin or pendant......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
An 18K yellow gold Sputnik charm or pendant by H Stern. The sphere is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, garnets, and green tourmalines. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950s to showcase the variety of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...
Handmade 14k and ebony modernist earrings by Betty Cooke, c.1980's. The design features an ebony disc(3/4" diameter by 1/4"thick)around which gold wire is formed. Lightweight, they measure 2 1/2" long by 1 14' wide. Signed "COOKE" on the ebony, they are in excellent condition.....$11 for insured shipping in USA & applicable NY tax.
A 10k yellow gold diamonds round cluster ring from the 1960s. This size 7-1/4 ring features seven high quality 7 point (by gauge) diamonds in a flower head type circular arrangement. The setting measures 1/2 x 7/16", this ring is unsigned and tests as 10k gold and it weighs an impressive 11.1 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A very finely detailed mid-century modern 14Kt yellow gold bracelet decorated by a textured surface and accented by royal blue enamel. The circa 1960, 7 ½” long and 18milimeter wide bracelet was made in Italy and it is fully hallmarked.
This cool ring is a size 8. It has a great design. The is 1/2" wide. It is marked J & SS, has the Lion Passant mark indicating silver, the town mark indicating London and the cursive, uppercase D mark indicating 1978. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by Haroldo Burle Marx set with intricately carved jelly opals in the “forma livre” (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of stones fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than faceting, a technique he invented in 1948. The moonstones have bluish overtones with broad flashes of pinkish-orange. The elongated shape of the stones, mirrored by the shape of the settings looks very good on the ear...
An elegant modernist-style brooch in 14K yellow gold accented with pearls, diamonds and sapphires. The brooch is composed of a pair of gold arcs, one highly-polished and the other textured. The intersection of the arcs is set with a cluster of variously sized cultured pearls interspersed with prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds and blue sapphires. The pearls range in size from 3.6mm to 6.75 mm, and are of very fine Mikimoto-like quality. The body color is cream with a silvery overtone...
Attract the best kind of attention with this substantial 18 karat gold bracelet. The 12 links look like gold bird’s nests with 4 natural sapphires and 2 natural rubies in each one. The bracelet is 7 ¼ inches long. The closure is a hidden catch, enhanced with a figure eight safety. Dating from the 1960’s, this mod masterpiece is heavy on gold and long on charm.
A large pair of 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...
A classic modernist silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Aquarius (“le Verseau”). A long-haired maiden pours water from a large ewer. The design is worked with a semi-matte finish and is enclosed in a highly-polished frame. The pendant retains its original jump ring...
An 18k gold turquoise 5 rows with rope ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 6 yellow gold turquoise rows hand made ring in 18 k (unmarked but tested) yellow gold has five rows of blue and greenish natural turquoise stones made as an assymmetrical dome. It measures 3/4 x 5/8" across the diagonal turquoise ring upper. This ring weighs 6.7 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Very large minimalist 14k pin with a pearl and ebony by the famous Baltimore modernist, Betty Cooke. With strong architectural design, it is signed "Cooke 14k" and is in excellent condition. It measures 3 3/4" long by 2 3/4" wide. Very major work of art and is photographed on page 48 of "MODERNIST JEWELRY 1930-1960 by Schon.....$25 USA insured shipping.
Extremely unusual modernist/deco design and LARGE SCALE 18k and citrines ring, c.1950's. It has four emerald-cut dark orange citrines set in very heavy gauge 18K gold. Ring is size 6 and is signed "18K". The front measures 1" long by 3/4" wide by 1/2" high. Excellent condition. Stunning and very strong design......$15 for insured USA shipping.
14K yellow gold eternity band set with round-cut rubies
that are channel set going all the way around the ring. Width of ring is 3 mm. Weight is 3.3 grams. Size 6.75 Beautiful color. Excellent condition.
This beautifully executed 18 Kt yellow gold brooch from the 1960’s depicts two darling poodles standing at attention with a mischievous sparkle in their natural ruby and sapphire eyes. Their matching enameled collars add a touch of color to the richness of the textured gold. The brooch measures 1 ¼ inches wide and 1 inch tall. On the reverse side, there is a diamond-shaped hallmark stamped with a B in an oval with 18Kt and 750 marked on either side.
A 14k gold genuine coral ring circa 1940s 1950. This vintage yellow gold size 5 ring features a claw-set loaf-shaped natural coral stone. I thas an elegant industrial modern lines, and measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the top / upper section. It is stamped JIC and 14K and weighs 4.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but the coral is just very slightly wiggly...
A 14k large single cultured pearl ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 solitaire ring features a 7.5 mm. cultured pearl with a creamy white lustre with slight tinges of green and pink. The lustre is slightly irregular with a bit of natural roughness and surface pitting, and this ring is stamped 14K. It weighs 3.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded an...
18K yellow and white gold band signed "HM 18K". Size 8 and measures 5/16" wide. Weighs 10 grams. Excellent condition.....$25 for insured US shipping.
A 10k yellow gold turquoise ring with high-mounted claw-set genuine turquoise cabochon stones circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the top and it weighs 2.9 grams. The turquoise gem stones are in a classic retro diamond shape design and are marquise cabochon in shape. It is stamped 10 K with an A+A maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs.
All items are thoroughly and conser...
An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by Haroldo Burle Marx set with intricately carved jelly tourmalines in the “forma livre” (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of stones fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than faceting, a technique he invented in 1948. The tourmalines have greenish blueish overtones. The elongated shape of the stones, mirrored by the shape of the settings looks very good on the ear. The gold surfaces are worked in both the stippled...
A very nice vintage H. Stern style "Sputnik" charm or pendant worked in 18K yellow gold and collet-set with a variety of colorful gemstones including amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, pink tourmaline and green tourmaline. This design was popularized by Stern, the world's largest source of colored gemstones, to show off the range of colored stones available from Brazilian mines. The pointy design was reminiscent of the first Soviet satellite and was nicknamed "Sputnik". A variety of pieces were m...
Betty Cooke modernist 14K gold and pearl kinetic necklace
Extended length - 20 3/4"
Longest drop - 4 1/2"
Stamped Cooke in block letters
Excellent vintage condition
A lovely 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round citrines, amethysts green and pink tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It came to be called “Sputnik†because of its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the ge...
A vintage 10k yellow gold ring c1970, with seven genuine round cut diamonds set between flat bars or channels. This size 5-3/4 ring measures 3/4" across the diamonds and 1/8" wide. It weighs 2.0 grams and it is stamped 10K and JSN. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, 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 sign...
Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver bracelet
Interior circumference measures appx. 7" and a rear opening of 1"
6" tall
Very good vintage condition
A 14k black onyx butterfly filigree ring set with an emerald cut black onyx stone circa 1960s. The ornate design was popular in the late 1960s to early 1970s, like paisley. This size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring is stamped Pc and 14 K. The filigree on each side of the ring has a butterfly-like dimension to the design. It weighs 3.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs.
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Well faceted pear shaped amethyst stones are set in a neo-Art Deco settings of soft triangular form. Clip-on backs, marked 14K. Very elegant and modern.
Incredible design! Size 7 and measures 3/4" wide. Heavy - weighs 20 grams. Signed "18K" and hard to read mark. The best!....$30 for insured US shipping.
A pair of 14k yellow gold 3/4 x 7/16" pierced hoop earrings from the 1980s. These vintage earrings have hinged posts, they are stamped 585 on the posts and they weigh 1.0 grams. A great gift idea for your favourite girl or woman. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, 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 signs of gentle use...
This pin measures 2 1/4" x 1/2" (at its widest). It has an abstract curve design, with crater - like stampwork. It is slightly convex, topped with a pearl. It has a a trombone catch and is in excellent condition.
A 10k yellow spinel gold ring from the 1950s. This vintage size 7-3/4 or 7.75 yellow gold ring features a claw-set faceted 5/16" x 1/4" across pale yellow spinel. The spinel is an emerald cut gem stone and this ring weighs 2.4 grams. One of the claws comes up above the ring in a lined curl, sort of in an abstract modernist wave design, a bit of an unusual assymetrical look. It is stamped 10 K and MIL and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dama...
A 10k pink coral Modernist design yellow gold ring from the 1960s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring features a 5/16" x 1/4" natural oval cabochon pink coral claw-set stone and abstract arrow cutout shoulders. It weighs 1.9 grams, it is stamped 10 K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. The coral cab goes to a slightly paler color at a tiny spot near the end, and the polish shown in the second picture is how the stone/she...
A modern style 10k citrene and diamonds ring from the 1980s. This size 8-1/2 ring features a lovely faceted pear shaped natural amber coloured citrene stone and a row of four 1 and 2 point diamonds on the angled shoulder of the band. It measures 1/2 x 5/16" across the stone, it weighs 3.7 grams and it is stamped 10K LIB(obscured). The style is ultramodern and quite attractive. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items a...
18K yellow gold necklace with graduated size quartz beads (largest is approximately 1/4 inch diameter to smallest at 1/8 inch diameter).
Total length is 24-25 inches, can be adjusted shorter, as short as 16.5 inches. Weight is 36.2 grams. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!.
A classic mid-century silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Libra (“la Balance”). A detailed scale appears over a stippled background and is accompanied by the classic iconographical symbol for balance. The pendant is stamped with French second-standard (800/1000 pure) silver hallmarks in use before 1962 and an unidentified maker’s mark.
- Origin: France, ca 1955
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 13/16” diameter excluding bail and jump ring
- Weig...
Vintage 18K yellow gold dangle earrings with cabochon teardrop shaped emeralds. Emeralds are set in 18K yellow gold. 14K pierced French back closure (hallmarked 14K, see photo). Emeralds are 13mm (5/8 inch) long, just over 9 mm wide, 5mm deep. Total length of earrings including wire is 1 3/8 inch. Total weight is 3.4 grams. Emeralds can also be removed from the wire back and attached to earring posts as earring jackets (see photo). Excellent color.
A striking modernist 14K yellow gold link bracelet, with enlaced circular and oval links. The interplay of shapes creates a very chic look. It can be worn alone or with a collection of charms. The reverse is stamped for 14K gold and has an indistinct maker's mark.
Origin: America, ca 1940. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 7-3/4" long; 5/8" wide. Weight: 25.2 grams.
A beautiful 18K rose gold pendant set with an array of brilliant round-cut colored gems including green tourmaline, peridot, aquamarine, garnet, green beryl, citrine and pink topaz. The gems are arranged in a circle around the central peridot set in a multi-level buttercup setting. The rosy shade of the gold contrasts beautifully with the rich colors of the gemstones. Although it is not signed, we feel strongly that this piece was created by H Stern, around the same time as the iconic "Sputni...
Early modernist 14k and opal tie tac by the famous NYC designer, Ed Levin, c.1952. It is quite rare to see gold work by this artist, and this is a beautifully handmade piece. Signed "LEVIN 14K", it is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. Can also be worn as a brooch....$20 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A small 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950's to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones and their...
Ed Levin Modernist jewelry Brooch
14K gold, sterling silver with baroque pearl
Fluid and elegant this brooch measures 4" long
Marked Ed Levin [script],sterling/14k
Excellent vintage condition
Beautiful 14k gold and diamond tree brooch, c.1960's. This piece has a lovely modernist/art nouveau design showing a tree blowing in the wind and is set with 7 small diamonds in the branches. It was made using the lost wax process and has a very bright gold color. Tested for at least 14k, but is not marked. Made of heavy gauge gold, and weighs 20 grams. It is large, measuring 3 1/2" long. Very beautiful and major piece of gold jewelry.....$25 USA insured shipping.
A nice 18K gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, peridots, aquamarines and garnets. The design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones and their arrangement. Tes...
For those who view jewelry as works of art, here is a pin with strong sculptural elements, set with what looks to be a reddish-pink tourmaline, or rubellite. It features a quirky yet thoughtful construction, composed of a layered disc with an exposed middle area into which is set the irregular-shaped and polished stone with the matrix showing through the back. The stone is cleverly secured by curling silver wires. The back sports a rollover clasp in good working order. The pin probably dates fro...
Vintage 14K white gold cobalt blue enamel eternity ring with 10 diamonds in a pattern that goes all the way around the ring. Hallmarked 14K, SM USA on inside (made in USA)very Hidalgo-looking. Ring width is just under 4 mm. Ring size is 8, cannot be resized without interrupting the pattern.
Weight is 4.7 grams Excellent condition
A wonderfully crafted brooch of 18K & 24K gold with a central carved piece of coral by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston.
This brooch measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/4" high. Marked Janiyé,18K and 24K on the back. The coral is held in place with four delicate prongs. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Beautiful condition, coral is a deep salmon color with glimmers of cream.
This piece is from her estate and will be accompanied by her original sketch from ...
This fine estate diamond and ruby cluster ring is mounted on a 14K gold band and shows with vintage luster. It retains a sizing bar which may be removed.
An elegant 14k multi-color gold bangle bracelet from the 1970s. This just slightly less than 1/8" wide bangle (approimately 2.7mm) has a repeat design with a textured finish. It has alternating segments of white, yellow and rose gold. It is stamped 585 with an partially obscured Italian post-1968 guarantee mark (CASTELUCCI ULISSE & CARNIANI PATRIZIO, Arezzo Italy - Source: www.silvercollection.it). It weighs approximately 7.4 grams and it measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/4", in a slightly oval shape. It is...
A 14K gold 3 natural black opals and diamond pendant circa 1970s. This custom made yellow gold pendant measures 2" x 1-1/8". It is in an abstract shape. The bezel-set opals are high quality and have magnificent colour play with fiery reds, blues and greens, and they total approximately 1.50 carats, and the diamond is 5 points (VS2, F-G color). The the gold modernist design pendant has a textured surface and there is an integrated loop on the back. It weighs 7.8 gr., it comes with a conservative...
A 14Kt yellow gold mid-century butterfly broach is decorated by three oval faceted stones, a 6X4 millimeter amethyst, an 8X6 millimeter citrine and a 9X7 millimeter blue topaz. The broach was made in Italy probably in the 1960-s, and it measures 1 ¾’” high and 1 3/16”wide.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and 14K gold ring
Size 5 1/2"
Weight - 7.8 grams
Face measures 1" x 1 1/8"
Marked Cooke
Excellent vintage condition
A 14k pave diamonds ring or wedding band circa 1980. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 yellow gold ring sparkles from the flat-set 32 diamonds, which are set in white gold. It measures 3/4" x 3/16" along the diamond section, which measure approximately 2 points each). This ring is unmarked, possibly due to an earlier sizing but tests as 14k gold, and it weighs 2.3 grams. It in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, or damage.
Expedited tracked and insured pa...
Get your retro on with this adorable modern bow pin and earring set from the 1960’s. The pin (2 1/8 x 1 ½ inches) and matching earrings in miniature (7/8 x 5/8 inches) are sculpted of a texturized 18 Kt gold with a wave pattern. The trio is set with 9 full cut diamonds; five in the pin and two in each earring bring the total carat weight to 0.35 Ct. The earrings have French backs, meaning that they are not pierced earrings, but they may be changed to posts upon request.
A nice 18K rose gold Sputnik ring by H Stern in a desirable smaller size. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the stones. The gems in this ring have nice contrast between the paler aquamarines and the darker g...
A lovely 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round citrines, amethysts green and pink tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It came to be called “Sputnik” because of its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the gemstones. T...
A 14k white gold and tanzanites ribbon design ring in the early 1980s. This custom made size 7-1/2 or 7.5 ring features a unique modern ribbon loop design and seven 5 point (by gauge) tested genuine light purple tanzanite gemstones that are channel set into the ring. It weighs 5.1 grams, and it is stamped 14 K with a boxed G maker's mark. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs.
All items are thoroughly and conserva...
Modernist gold earrings
Betty Cooke
2 1/8"
Condition - excellent