A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet from Spain by Puig Doria. Love the exaggerated large circular connectors.
Sleek squared off design. Measures a little more than 6 3/4" around and 1/4" wide. Closes with a secure tongue clasp. Marked 925 and Puig Doria on one of the connector rings.
Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and very tiny nicks along the edges.
Classic MCM Puig Doria.
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver ring with a large bezel set carnelian cabochon by Kalo of Chicago.
Measures about a size 10. Stone measures 5/8" long and 1/2" across.
Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling and Kalo.
Beautifully made, fine condition. Great example.
Each earring is composed of two trapezoidal pieces linked by a squared U-shaped wire. The screw backs are original and in good working order. The backs indicate sterling and bear the mark of modernist designer Paul Lobel. The earrings show very few signs of wear. They measure 1 ¾ inches long by 1/2 inch at the widest part. Weight: 7.6 grams total
Exceptional Vintage Alfred Karram Sterling Necklace
This bold and classic collier is a stunning example of this designers work crafted in his studio/shop on Madison Avenue, NYC
The necklace should fit a 15" neck with
the circle element measuring 3 1/4" in diameter
Overall the necklace is 10" long
Weight - a solid and hefty 110 grams
Marked Karram, sterling
Excellent condition
Signed as shown this Lotus necklace is dramatic, made of thick silver repousse and does command an audience when gazed upon. It is also Mona Lisa's favorite as you see her in it. the drop is 4.5 inches across and 4.5 inches down. For size the 4.5in down is also part of the wearable of 17 inches. No damage anywhere. All collections need one of these. Looks great with a white button front shirt that can go anywhere you do. A go to piece, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Large Betty Cooke sterling silver star burst brooch with pearl
4" x 3 1/4"
Marked Cooke sterling
Very good vintage condition
How often does one find a ring by renowned Taxco modernist Enrique Ledesma? Let me answer my question - almost never! Over the years of my buying, selling and researching vintage Mexican silver jewelry, I have come upon a few examples, almost all of them adorned with a color-change sapphire. I had never seen a ring in the design I am presenting here until I discovered this one some time ago...
Circa 1949-1953, this is a very rare pin from Antonio Pineda, bearing his "Jewels by Antonio" hallmark.
It's a superb piece, with two huge amethyst cabochons on either side of an "X", creating an OXO design. Pin closes with a roller. You can add a pin/pendant adaptor to hang this from a chain if desired. It would make a gorgeous pendant.
Measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/4". Depth is 1/2".
Weight is 33.8 grams...
Offered on consignment.....
This supremely rare mid-century Salvador Teran piece is featured both on the cover and p. 131 of "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance".
It is a beautiful pin which doubles as a pendant, and it is paired with a custom made hand-wrought sterling silver Navajo chain.
Dimensions are 2 3/4" tall, 2 1/16" wide. Chain measures a closed, wearable length of 17 1/2".
Weight of pendant / pin is 33.7 grams. Chain is 51.4 grams...
Circa 1960's - 70's, this Carmen Beckmann cuff pulls out all the stops. It's an exceptional bracelet which I have not seen before, and believe to be very rare.
Seven Mexican fire opals of varying sizes are at front and center. The stones are magnificent, and have flashes of green, orange, blue, and purple. Framed on each side with a raised abstract silver shapes with oxidized recesses.
Measures 6" inside edge to edge, with an additional gap/opening of 1 3/16"...
A vintage sterling silver and pearl Mid Century Modernist brooch in the brutalist style. Consists of eleven tentacles or rays with flattened ends. Has a large off center grey pearl.
Measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Pearl has some very minor scuffs.
Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.
Circa 1940-1945, this early Los Castillo necklace is a very rare design with the centerpiece. Collector quality.
Twenty-six winged repoussé links with a center floral panel make this a standout necklace. Likely a Margot de Taxco / Margot van Voorhies Carr creation, as Margot was married to Antonio Castillo during the early years of Los Castillo, and designed for them.
Measures a closed, wearable length of 17 1/2". The winged panels are 1 3/8" wide...
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver necklace with a central enameled pendant. Pendant has two parts adorned with blue, green and cream colored enamel.
Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Marked on the back Sterling Silver. Chain is 16" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Fine condition, has a very small area of indentation along the edge of the enamel on the right side, but looks to be original...
Vintage ethnographic sterling pendant on chain as a Meso American pyramid trapezoid shape turquoise on hammered silver marked: "R P 925" then #60836 see image 3. Pendant & chain perfect for a man or a woman to wear...
A wonderful, modernist sterling silver link bracelet by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Made up of five curved links with an abstract design and a hook clasp. Marked with ICO for the maker, Crown mark for Sweden, Z8 for 1950, Town mark for Stockholm, and the Silver Standard mark for Sweden. Measures about 7 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Hook clasp holds securely. Fine condition, quality piece.
A vintage Tulip bracelet in sterling silver designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen, #100B. This bracelet was purchased in Denmark and comes with the original box from the store on Østergade in Copenhagen.
Measures 7 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 25 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.
In fine condition with a warm patina. The light hammering is just wonderful...
These earrings feature simple, classic geometrical designs enhanced with oxidation that is reminiscent of Southwest design. The earrings are not marked, but test for sterling silver; the screw backs are marked sterling. The surface exhibits a warm, aged patina. Each earring drops about 2 inches and each hoop measures 1 3/8 inches in diameter. Weight: 10.5 grams total
Offered on consignment.........
Circa mid-century, this is a seldom seen clamper cuff bracelet from Margot van Voorhies Carr / Margot de Taxco.
It's a truly spectacular clamper with superb craftsmanship...
