Modernist sterling and amethyst pin by Sam Kramer, New York, c.1948. It measures 2 3/4" square and has a two-level round applied silver and amethyst. Can be seen or not as a modified fish. It is signed "STERLING mushroom mark" and is in excellent condition.......$15 for insured US shipping.

A vintage sterling silver orchid brooch by Hector Aguilar.

Signed with the conjoined HA, Taxco and 940 for better than sterling silver. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949).

Measures 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has a beautiful, warm patina.

Classic Aguilar design.

This pin features a dynamic abstract design comprised of an elongated piece of amber set in a similarly shaped silver frame. A silver wire applied to the back surrounds the piece evokes a ‘space-age’ sense of movement. The pin is marked 835 on the back for silver content; the mark is accompanied by an impressed abstract fish, probably for the Fischland workshop of Georg and Walter Kramer. The pin measures 2 ½ inches long by about ¾ inch at its widest part.

Hallmarks date this Hector Aguilar Fertility necklace 1948-1962. Collector quality, this piece is superbly crafted and lays perfectly on the neck. Links are hand wrought, deeply carved, with oxidized recesses and a beautiful patina. Measures a closed, wearable length of 16 1/2". Signed and hallmarked ".940 HA Taxco Mexico", with the eagle assay 9. Weight is 70.8 grams. In excellent vintage condition.

George Kramer Modernist/Deco 835 silver and amber bracelet

Germany

1930s

Marine life, boats and lighthouse motif

This substantial statement bracelet measures 7" long x 1 1/2" wide

Weight - 89 Grams

Marked with the G/K hallmark, 835 and 31

Very nice antique condition

Gorgeous period art nouveau sheath with nude woman playing the harp sitting in the ocean waves with birds flying above by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1905. The sheath probably held and can hold a comb, nail file, etc. and measures 3 7/8" long by 13/16" wide and the opening is 1/8" thick(so item should be a bit thinner) by 3/4" long. The design goes all the way around including the narrow edges. It is signed "UB STERLING 925 FINE UB" and is in very good condition...

Danish modernist sterling silver and faceted smokey quartz ring

Mid 20th century

This bold architectural ring is a size 5 1/2

Weight 16.25 grams

Raises 1/2" above the finger

While the artists' mark is obscured, this ring is definitely well designed by one of the leading Danish artisans of the period

Marked 925s, Denmark, with an illegible artist cypher

Very good vintage condition

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

Has nine cascading dangles with balls at each end for a multidimensional effect. Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1" high.

Signed © Berridge, Hand Made and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a some tarnish.

Interesting kinetic design.

Circa mid-century, this amethyst koi fish pin is an iconic design from Margot de Taxco. It's a tour-de-force, superbly detailed and collector quality. There's an amethyst teardrop dangle from the swirling waterspout, and three amethyst cabochons on the body and waves. This is a gorgeous pin, and one very seldom seen. Measures 2 9/16" x 1 1/2". Weight is 19.9 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico", with the design # 5207 and the eagle assay 16...

This great old Jerusalem Cross can be worn a a pendant or a charm. It measures 3/4" x 7/8". The back is marked 980 for its silver content. The Jerusalem Cross is also known as the "five-fold Cross" and "cross-and-crosslets." The cross has been used in early heraldry. It is also a symbol of faith, among other things.

This is the Hector Aguilar "Book and Bead" bracelet in 940 silver, c.1940. It is featured in all of the Mexican Silver books. It measures 7" around in the inside and is 5/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, has a pin closure and weighs 93 grams. Signed as shown. Classic Hector Aguilar.

This is a pair of signed LOS BALLESTEROS LARGE SIZE STERLING SILVER EARRINGS. These measure 3" X 1 1/2" at the largest measuring points; hollow Silver these are Wearable Large Earrings. Nicely marked on the back: LOS BALLESTEROS 925 (etc). Add this Hard to Find pair of EARRINGS to the Collection. jpgs provide MORE info

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4" and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 925S and design number 213. Designed by Bent Gabrielsen. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

The Urie Mandle Corporation was founded in 1938 with Urie and partner Nat Levy in New York, NY. One of their major designers was Murray slater. Sprites are derived from European folklore and are mythical creatures. This is a water sprite known to breath air and water. They have the ability to fly. Her wings are studded with clear rhinestones. Her face, tutu,and specter are studded with faceted oval cobalt blue stones. Her longs legs and arms are also very much Murray Slater...

A puzzling piece - though it is signed “Birks”, the hallmark does not look like the Canadian company’s commonly encountered marks - this vintage sterling vermeil pin is a small work of art. Slender and elegant, the flower it represents consists of a textured silver stem while its leaves and bloom are made of molded jadeite glass. The glass is supple and glistens thanks to the glaze that was applied over it and the brooch has that romantic, nature-loving air of 1940s jewelry...

Today we are offering an Antonio Pineda moonstone bracelet. The length is 7in. and the width at the widest point is 1.25in.at the curl. All the moonstones glow a beautiful blue and the backs of the mounting are open to receive light. This is properly hallmarked as shown and is a heavy bracelet of 107 grams of almost pure 970 silver. The push pin closure shows of a moonstone jewel of it's own which is just an extraordinary plus in this design. No damage or flaws but there is glare and reflections...

Wonderful circa 1970s silver plate with gold gilt necklace by Danish designer Jacob Hull. Heavyweight and solid, with three shiny, articulated discs hanging from a solid necklace. The discs are smooth while the "holders" and bottom portion of the neck-ring have a textured surface. The opening of necklace measures 4.5" x 4 3/4". The hanging portion measures 3.5" long. It is signed on the rear Jacob Hill in script & Denmark below it and B+D with a red enamel circle...

Vivianna Torun sterling and rutilated quartz dew drop necklace

Mid 20th century

The torque neck piece should fit a 16 1/2" neck

The rutilated quartz drop measures 3" long while the stone itself is 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" wide at its widest point

Weight - 60 grams

Each element is marked Torun and Georg Jensen

This necklace is in excellent condition, the stone is a nice size with substantial rutile

Torun - Winner of the prestigious Lunning prize ...