Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and 14K gold pendant on sterling silver necklace
Pendant - 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Necklace - 6 1/4" diameter, should fit an 18" neck
Weight - 14.50 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling on pendant and torque
Very good vintage condition
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler.
Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 5/8". Marked TENDLER Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and tarnish. There is a small area on the side of the wire that is a little flattened, but may be original.
Nice contrast of wide and thin sterling. Well crafted, quality piece.
A whimsical sterling silver brooch and matching earrings depicting fish with applied copper wire and stone or art glass eyes.
The large brooch measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a large oval amethyst cabochon. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Thick, heavy sterling.
The screw back earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. They have faceted bezel set purple stones for the eyes...
Two sophisticated sleek sterling bangles with niello by Hans Hansen and Karl Gustav Hansen. One bangle carries the Hansen script while the other (smaller one) has the Karl Gustav Hansen mark - both are stamped Denmark 209.
The inner diameter of one is just shy of 2-1/2"; the other is 2-1/2". Total weight 35 grams.
Taller Victoria, Anna Brilanti is one of the women of Taxco in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. She masterfully produced this signed bracelet with a design number of 68. With beading and curved flowers and a fold over clasp that disappears into the design Taller Victoria shows off an envious treasure. 1.5 inches tall and 7 inches long presents for a remarkable presence. The weight is 97 grams of quality. Wear anywhere for any collector...
James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar
These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a
hefty 54 grams
Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons
Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long
Marked Frappe, sterling
Very good vintage condition with original patina
A wonderfully crafted 950 Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. The bracelet has a large sphere at one end and a smaller one at the other. It tapers towards the wire wrapped ends.
Measures 6" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Signed Janiyé Japan 950 and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches.
This bracelet is from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. Has a three dimensional Shadowbox design with three curved links.
Measures about 3 1/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.
Marked with the Anvil, and 925S and Finland on the back. Also looks like there is a stamp 'S1B' which we don't know the reference to. Has some very minor surface scratches...
A vintage modernist silver necklace with three large charms suspended from a rectangular bar by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin.
The central pendant measures 4" across with the charms hanging 2". The chain measures 20" long and slides over the head. The center charm is marked with the stylized Guayasamin on the back. The charms are heavy and solid. Fine condition. There are minor scratches to the rectangular bar.
Interesting piece.
Carl Tasha silver pendant necklace
1970s
Provincetown, MA
Pendant measures 1 1/2" long
Chain - 20"
Weight - 17 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
This Los Castillo early hallmarked necklace was designed by Margot Van Voorhies when wed to Antonio Castillo. Together they started the shop Los Castillo. This is one of the most stunning designs in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The length is 18 inches long and a fraction over 1.75 inches tall. The weight is 239 grams being hand made balls in the centers and hand chased swirls to the tops. The end piece of the swirl is repousse giving it a unique depth to the design...
A vintage modernist sterling silver rare buckle by Hans Hansen, Denmark.
Measures about 2 1/4" across and 1 3/8" tall. Marked with the fancier HaH, and 925S. Mark dates from 1937-47. Also inscribed on the back with the date 23-5-41. In fine condition with a warm patina, very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.
Well crafted. Have not seen another example like this.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and resin kinetic brooch
This early and rare brooch measures 3 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Weight - 17.10 grams
Marked Cooke
Excellent vintage condition
We are offering a very rare Antonio Pineda Onyx diamond necklace. This signed treasure is featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION. The necklace lays perfectly balanced with a length of approximately 17 inches. There is no damage to the stones or the silver and has been a very well kept treasure. There is a natural patina to the finish and you can shine it if desired. The Antonio Pineda silver is always 970 pure and marked as such...
Signed Fred Davis Amethyst brooch measuring approximately 3.25 in. tall and at the widest point across 3.25 in. also. No cracks or damage to stone or silver. Natural patina making it a warm and stunning piece. I use these larger brooches to hold a shawl together for a magnificent look. Davis designed his with work with a wind swept flow making it very lifelike.
This playful pair of bracelets were designed and handwrought during Hubert Harmon's short time in Taxco, Mexico in the 1940's. Each bracelet measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. The pair weighs 32 grams. Each fish is finely detailed and measures 1 1/2" long. The amethyst cabs are bezel set but not backed allowing light to sparkle though as they move on the wrist. Beautiful condition. Clasps are tight and secure. Both bracelets are hallmarked Sterling, HUBERT HARMON, Made in Mexico.
A wonderfully crafted hand wrought sterling silver necklace depicting a nude woman wrapped around a large druzy stone with two pearls. You can see her from the back on the underside of the pendant.
Pendant measures 3" long including the bale and 2" across. The chain measures 21" around and is held together by small hand wrought connectors. Hook closure holds securely. Marked Sterling and signed with what looks like S. Curran.
Very intricate design. Lovely piece.
A substantial, Pre Columbian design 950 silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico by the noted silversmith Roman Chavarrieta, who was known to work for Plateria Emma.
Signed R. Chavarrieta, Taxco, Mex and 950 which is better than sterling. Measures 7 1/2" long and 1 3/8" wide. Has two hook clasps that hold securely.
Deep incised design. Heavy silver. Early piece.
A modernist bracelet, 'Zelda' by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver. This is part of his Space Series.
Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code for 1977, and scales mark. Also marked with three tiny import marks on the edge.
Measures 7" long and 1" across. Has a ball and socket toggle closure that holds securely. Light texture for an interesting effect. Surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear...
This modernist design by William Spratling dates to the 1950's. Weighing 90 grams the necklace is 20 inches long...
Nile Erik From modernist sterling silver and amber brooch
Denmark
Mid 20th century
2 3/8" x 1"
Weight - 13.85 grams
Marked NE From, Denmark, 925s, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Elis Kauppi, Kupittaan Kulta modernist sterling silver ring
Finland
1970s
Size - 6
Weight - 7+ grams
Marked 925, anvil mark
Excellent vintage condition
Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure
1970
Argentina
Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams
Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment
Marked Pujia, 925
Excellent vintage condition
A beautiful vintage contoured sterling bracelet with a chiseled and textured design by Navajo Harvey Begay who is the son of noted silversmith Kenneth Begay. When a teenager, he worked alongside his father as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ.
This cuff measures 5 1/8" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, so for a small wrist. It stands 1/2" high when on the wrist. Weighing 40 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown.
Impeccable in des...
This lovely sterling silver pin is a classic example of the Japanisme influence popular during the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century. It features embossed images of a dragonfly and two delicate plants as well as tiny marks emulating Asian characters, all on an irregular-shaped disk. Made by George W. Shiebler of New York City, the molding is sharp and detailed; it does appear to have a secure rollover clasp that would have replaced the original C-clasp. Besides the Shiebler mark, the r...
A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver choker necklace by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).
Made up of ten lightly hammered angled links with small connectors. You can have the links all facing the same way or alternate them for an interesting effect.
Measures about 15 1/2" long and 1/2" wide. Probably better for a more slender neck, although an extender can be added. Hook closure holds securely. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition.
Quality pie...
A vintage modernist heavy sterling silver pendant with a large bezel set faceted rock crystal by the well known Swedish silversmith Ove Urban Bohlin, OUB.
The pendant measures 2 5/8" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Marked OUB, Swedish standard mark, U9 for 1970 and a script signature.
Beautifully crafted with light hammering.
Paired with a sterling neck ring with a hook closure marked 925. Neck ring measures about 17" around. The pendant has some tarnish and a few nicks ...
Mexican modernist sterling silver and plexi necklace
1960s - 70s
Pendant measures 2" x 1 1/8"
Neck chain - 23 1/2" long
Weight - 15 grams
Marked JP, Made in Mexico, 925
Excellent vintage condition
An attractive 800 silver and Baltic amber ring, the oval cabochon amber in a silver setting reminiscent of Jensen’s designs from the 1930s. The amber is natural has not been quench-crackled. The back of the shank is signed with an unidentified maker’s mark and has Polish hallmarks for 800 silver.
- ORIGIN Poland, ca. 1970
- CONDITION excellent; silver has been lightly cleaned to retain patina
- FINGER SIZE 7-1/4
- DIMENSIONS crown, 1” x 3/4"
- WEIGHT 7.0 grams
An amazing sterling silver bracelet with rectangular bezel set amethyst cabochons and hinged ball connectors by Antonio Pineda.
The bracelet measures 7 3/4" long and 1" wide. Has a secure box clasp and a safety chain. Marked with 970, Pineda Crown, Silver, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle 17 and style number ZZ 702. A previous owner has added one link to make it longer and that link is marked Mexico 925 and what looks like TA-05. That link is right next to the clasp and not that noticeable. Has s...
A vintage 6" long pendant, neck ring and pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings with rows of stained wood beads and sterling connectors by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus.
The pendant, in lightly hammered sterling silver is 6" long from the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Has 5 strands of cascading wood beads with sterling connectors. Marked with ND, AGE, Plus sign, Sterling 925, and Norway. Has a little tarnish.
The neck ring, also in lightly hammered ...
A Mexican sterling silver necklace and bracelet set by Artemio Navarrette. He was a master silversmith who worked for William Spratling, later producing jewelry under his own name. This 2 pc. set consists of the 7" length bracelet and the matching 15-1/4" length necklace. Each has a hook and eye clasp, they are made out of domed cutout 11/16" across segments. Both bracelet and necklace are stamped STERLING 925 and HECHO EN MEXICO TAXCO with what looks like a a joined AV maker's mark - it is a...
S. Zilka stelring and art glass pendant/brooch
Made in Israel
Pendant measures - 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Torque should fit a 14 3/4" neck
Weight - 59 grams
Marked S. Zilka, 925, Made in Israel
Very good vintage condition
This is an old Mexico City folk necklace that is simply stunning. Approximately 17in. wearable length. The pectoral is 4.5 in. across and 2in. tall at the center. There is no damage and the silver is greater than 925 silver and has a beautiful color. The stone has a beautiful scalloped bezel with the stone in perfect condition. The repousse is puffy and has no splits and is quite thick with a weight of 65 grams. The links are smaller at 1in. long and the center is .25in. Fantastic on just, LOOK ...
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace
1950
Pendant measures 2 7/8" x 1 1/2"
Neck chain - 22" long when outstretched
Weight - 16+ grams
Pendant marked Paul Miller
Excellent vintage condition
These wondrous bumble bees are a Margot de Taxco signed creation. She is known for her fantastic enamel work. The earring clamps work and are the thickest best working clampers I have put on. The enamel is PERFECT. These are a published design in the Penny Morrill books on the Mexican Silver Renaissance.
We have to offer a design 252 Old Los Castillo with the linear hallmarks. You can see the hand hammering on the back and the top is deeply hand chased. There is no damage or repairs to this cared for treasure. This jewel displays a pectoral which is 4in. across and 2in. at highest point tall. This is a published book piece in Penny Morrills books on Mexican Silver. The weight confirms quality at 104 grams of silver. Higher than 925 silver making it confirms a gorgeous, white color, just LOOK AT...
A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. He was the head jewelry designer for the company from 1971-89 and had won many prestigious awards. Twist design.
Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and G8 for the date code. Measures 13" around with an opening of 2 1/2". Measures 1/2" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Feels great on, size can...
An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. Looks like a flock of birds in flight.
This brooch, executed in sterling silver measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.
Very fine example MCM studio jewelry.
Dynamic brutalist sterling silver and banded agate ring
1970
This heavy and well crafted ring stands 3/4" above the finger
Weight - 19.5 grams
Size - 9 1/2
Unmarked
Fine vintage condition
Elis Kauppi Modernist sterling silver and carnelian ring
Finland
Mid 20th century
Adjustable band - currently a size 8
Weight - 13 grams
Marked - 925s, Finland, anvil mark
Excellent vintage condition
Puig Doria modernist sterling silver necklace
Spain
Late 1960s-1970s
14" interior circumference
Unclasps in rear
Weight - 78 grams
Marked - Made in Spain, Puig Doria, 925
Excellent vintage condition
A modernist brooch in the shape of a stylized fish by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay.
Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.
Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Classic LOBEL design.
A Southwest sterling silver and turquoise feathers dangle brooch pin with earrings from the 1970s-80s. This well made and attractive native American style set consists of the 2-1/8 x 2-5/8" pin with a safety clasp and the matching 2-7/8 x 5/8" post earrings. Each piece has natural chunks of turquoise and dangly feathers with excellent detail and this set weighs 19.4 grams. One earring is stamped STERLING and the pin is stamped STERLING and 925 in multiple places (along with an unidentified ma...
An exquisite sterling cuff with a row of chiseling adorning the top and bottom of the cuff and curved terminals by Frank Patania Sr. The bracelet has his specific hallmark and also an inscription dated July '56. Measuring 6" end to end plus an additional 1" opening, it is 2" wide and weighs 99 grams. There is some light reflection in some of the photos that I could not avoid but the cuff is in perfect original condition. Signed as shown in the photos. Precise and elegant, this bracelet should de...
Two modernist sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in organic free flowing styles. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.
The first brooch is constructed of two layers of sterling with different angles. Measures 3 1/4" long. Has a secure rollover clasp. Marked LORE Sterling. Has some ta...
Doris Silver was a store in Taxco where artisans could make their jewels in Doris's back room. If she liked the work she would buy it. I have found some of the very best pieces from her shop. Many of the best known silver smiths worked here. This necklace displays a large presence with a drop of 3.75 in. and a wearable of 18in. The repousse is thick and it flourishes with movement around the neck. This necklace was more than well cared for and has no flaws or damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE! ...
This signed Hector Aguilar cuff is sophisticated and suitable to wear anywhere with the black dress or jeans. The design is sections of hand carved scallops when put one after another resembles clouds. The gap is 1 inch and is 1 5/8th's inches tall. The diameter is currently at 2.25in. 104 grams of silver is guiding the quality and a natural patina adds to it's beauty. This can be sized one size up or down by a professional jeweler. No damage or flaws. This design is rare.
A rare brooch and earrings set by noted Sausalito Mid 20th century jeweler, Loyola Fourtane. She and her husband were jewelers and artists and worked from their houseboat in Sausalito, California from the 1930's -50's.
This set is made of sterling silver with copper and brass embellishments and what look like carnelian cabochons.
Brooch measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Etched on the back 'Loyola Fourtane, SS Lassen, (which was the name o...
A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.
This reticulated pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1" wide. Chain measures 23" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. Chain may be original, has some marks which are only partially struck which may be 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Nice condition, minor tarnish.
Fine, classic mid century design.
Graziella Laffi modernist sterling and 18K gold necklace
Mid 20th century
Peru
Should fit a 15 1/2" to a 16" neck
Center element measures 5 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Weight - 105 grams
Marked Laffi, Peru , 925, k18
Fine vintage condition
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.
Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.
This buoyant pair of large brooches were constructed & signed c.1930's by Mexico City artist Frederick Davis(1880-1961). Each measures 3 1/4" long. The design is pictured on p. 80 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Both pins are in beautiful condition. Pin backs and safety locks are in excellent working order. Each hallmarked FD SILVER MEXICO.
A modernist brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.
Measures 2 1/4" long and 1" across. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, and minor surface scratches . Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.
Classic three dimensional Paul LOBEL design.
We have a superb Los Castillo 18in. long necklace to offer today. The links are 1 3/8ths tall making for a striking presence. The stones have no cracks or chips and also have no striations that come to the surface of the amethyst. The color is a beautiful mix of milky swirl and jelly purple. Properly hallmarked as shown with the old linear mark for Los Castillo when Margot Van Voorhies was married to Don Antonio Castillo. Definitely a collectors treasure.
A vintage three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized nude woman. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.
Measures 4 1/8" long including the large bale and 2 1/8" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.
Wild Picasso-esque design.
A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings with moonstone cabochons by Antonio Pineda, Taxco.
Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish.
Beautifully made, classic Antonio.
Sterling silver brutalist ring
This solid and totally unique statement ring weighs a hefty 34+ grams
Size - 5
Marked silver
Very good vintage condition
Italian modernist silver and enamel bracelet
1960 - 70
This bracelet has an inventive clasp that allows the bracelet to accommodate a 6 5/8" wearable length as well as a 7" length
Width - slightly under 1"
Weight- 41+ grams
Marked Made in Italy, 800
Excellent vintage condition
Henning Ulrichsen modernist sterling silver bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This striking bracelet has a wearable length of 7 1/8" and a width of 1"
Weight - 54+ grams
Hallmarked HU, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
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