Sterling silver "palette motif" modernist ring with a green Chrysoprase stone. Circa 1950s. The stone is cracked at the bottom near the bezel and only evident upon close inspection. Priced according to this flaw. Ring measures 3/4" x 1/2". Size 6.5. Unmarked.
A sterling silver charm bracelet with 16 charms circa 1960s. This vintage 7-1/4" long and 3/8" wide double loop link charm bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is stamped DS over T STERL. The charms include: Newfoundland, Gemini, St. Petersburg Florida, Victoria, Xmas tree (red painted enamel), Vancouver, baseball player, cross, British Columbia (enamel), I Love You, Mom, circled cross, sand dollar, church (unmarked), Ontario maple leaf, Holy Bible...
Mystery maker. Unsigned unmarked silver coral ring. Ornate foliate shank and applied silver leaves at the shoulders. 1 1/8" top.
Cabochon gemstone is 20mm and bezel set
The ornate shank is original to the piece. This foliate design has been seen on some signed Peruzzi; the Italian one using 80% or 800, while the American using 925 sterling.
Is it European or Chinese?
The genuine salmon coral with lighter shading is often seen in continental jewelry...
Heavy and superbly crafted bracelet
7 1/4" long x 3/4" wide
Simply marked 925
Most likely of Italian origin
Very nice vintage condition
Dating in the first period of the Los Ballesteros workshop but after their 1941 move from Iguala to Taxco, this combination pin / pendant is an "archaeologically inspired" piece. A multitude of techniques come together in the creation of the figural scene that dominates here. Azur malachite inlay provides the canvas within which the combined copper and silver praying (?) figure is laid in...
This is another BEAUTIFUL PIECE...a RARE ART DECO STERLING PERFUME BOTTLE. This Bottle has White Enamel on both sides, one side depicting
FLOWERS and a ROSE Beneath. The FAN~SHAPED Top Rotates making this Piece Wearable from a Chain of your choice. This PERFUME BOTTLE is marked: STERLING on the side. The ENAMEL is Mint. The size of this BOTTLE is 2 1/8" X 2 3/4"... jgps tell the rest
Traditional Balinese bangle and ring, sterling silver with silver pearl filigree and gold inlay. 1950’s (?), marked 925 and 22 K. The inner width of the bangle is "2 ½ / 6.8 cm, inner diameter of the ring "2/3/ 18 mm. Condition: some wear to the bangle’s gold inlay (cf. pics).
Fabulous sterling tufa cast bolo by Mission/Hopi Preston Monongye ( 1927-87 ). The central piece features a mythical being holding a staff and carrying what appears to be an abstract bundle that is comprised of ebony, turquoise and bone. The central piece measures 3 1/2" long and 1 1/2" wide at the top and narrows to 1" at the bottom. The tips are 2 1/4" long. The bolo is hallmarked on the reverse with the peyote bird mark. All pieces are original and in fine condition...
A rare sterling silver cuff bracelet by Salvador Teran with a shadowbox design.
Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, and Design 165. Pre Eagle. Measures approximately 5 1/4" around, with a 1 1/4" opening and 7/8" at the widest. Made to fit snuggly. There is no give so can not be adjusted.
Has some tarnish, dents and scratches. It is a little bent. See photo.
Lays comfortably on the wrist. Heavy and well constructed. Striking design.
Tamiko Kawata Ferguson -Japan/USA
Sterling silver necklace
Late 20th century
Should fit a 17" neck
Each link measures 1" at its widest point tapering down to 1/4"
Weight - 53+ grams
Marked Tamiko, sterling
Excellent vintage condition with only very light surface scratches
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
Lovely sterling and coral clip back earrings by Frank Patania Sr. circa 1950. Unique kidney shape with each tiny coral individually saw tooth bezel set. The sterling has a slight gold wash. Measuring 1 1/4" by 3/4", they weigh 18 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great looking in every way.
Circa mid-century, this bracelet was produced by Los Castillo.
It's a hand-wrought piece with a large presence, composed of four curved sections. There are three pendant/dangles/pendulums attached to the center section, and each panel is separated by three spiral circles with oxidized recesses. Closure is a tight and secure tongue in box.
Measures a closed, wearable length of about 6 1/4"...
This is a very early work from Sigi Pineda, and dates to the early 1950's when he first opened his own shop. The shop was named "Plateros", later renamed "Sigi".
It's an amazing piece, with three huge red coral branches in a modernist setting which is sterling silver with 14k gold plated over it. The gold is perfect and even throughout, both front and back. The coral measures from 2 1/4" to 2 1/16"...
A vintage cuff bracelet and/or pendant in the style of Ken Beldin in patinated copper and brass with central pottery heads. Both pieces are signed Xochitl Mexico. There have been some documented Beldin pieces also signed Xochitl and it was noted that she may have been his wife or mistress. Although these pieces are not signed Beldin, the quality and design reflect his work...
This delicate link bracelet features four oval cabochons, each prong-set in a decorative sterling frame. Sterling openwork panels, each set with a single marcasite, connect the frames. The ornate settings give the piece a more formal feel than Deco; possibly this dates later, perhaps the 1950s. The spring-ring clasp is secure, and is marked sterling; one of the connecting panels is also marked sterling on the back. The bracelet measures about 7¼ inches long by about 5/8 inch wide.
This is a Pair of SIGNED STERLING & IVORY N.E. FROM EARRINGS from a Maryland Estate. Size is 15/16" diameter x 5/8" width incl Clips. Signed on the back: STERLING DENMARK N.E.FROM
Antonio Pineda sterling earrings with a very strong deco/modernist feel, c. 1950's. They have a curving linear design and are signed "ANTONIO TAXCO(in crown) 970 #17(bellmark)" and are in excellent condition. These screwback earrings measure 1 1/4" long...Insured shipping is $8 in USA.