A triple link sterling silver charm bracelet from the 1970s with 18 charms. This 6-3/4" triple round link bracelet is 1/4" across and it has a box clasp with a safety loop...
A double link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 15 charms from the 1970s. This 7" bracelet is 3/8" wide and it has oval links...
A vintage sterling silver 1/2 x 3/8" sterling silver mounted teardrop shaped cubic zirconium (cz) pendant on an 18" chain with a springring clasp c1980s. This pendant is stamped 925 and the chain is stamped 925 ITALY. It weighs 4.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of wear to the rhodium plating on the pendant...
This palm tree pin is marked sterling on the obverse. It is 1 7/8" x 1.25" . The enamel seems to be perfect except for the usual wear.
A triple round link sterling silver charm bracelet with 19 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/2" bracelet is 3/8" wide and it has a box clasp with a safety loop. It is marked GB STERLING and the charms include: artist's palette (w/paint), Santa Claus with North Pole tag (not rhodium plated), Big Ben (not rhpl), thistle, matador (not rhpl), water well w/Storytown U.S.A. Lake George N.Y...
My second belt buckle for the day, this is a completely different piece from the Los Castillo example I already presented. Hand-wrought in sterling silver it is big, bold and absolutely beautiful. Inspired by the world that surrounds us, it is just one of those treasures that defy my photographic skills and I am afraid I failed to impart the silky sculpturality of its heart-shaped floral motifs...
A stunning design of rectangular panels with applied calla lilies, vines and 12-kt gold-filled leaves. This maker is unknown, but produced an impressive series of calla lily jewelry with hand-applied decoration. A folded end panel forms a very secure hook clasp. The bracelet has two safety chains. There is no maker’s mark, only marks for sterling and 1/20 12-kt. gold-filled decoration. The bracelet measures 1 ½ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches long. Weight: 86.3 grams
Pair of floral design period retro sterling, turquoise, and rubies scatter pins, c.1940's. They each have five curved and crimped petals with a 4-pronged ruby(5 points each) between each petal and a center turquoise stone. There are a total of 10 rubies. Each pin measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is 1/2" high. Unusual and very cute. Excellent condition, except that one ruby has a small "bite" but is held firmly in place by the prongs...
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...
A pair of vintage sterling silver bangle bracelets c1930s-40. They measure 2-3/4" across the interiors and they are 3/16" wide and they are both stamped STERLING but they have different maker's marks although both have the same diamonds finish. They each weigh 12.9 grams, and they are in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An early chain link charm bracelet with 24 vintage charms from the 1930s-1970s. This 7" chain bracelet has 3/16" wide links and it has a springring clasp and it probably dates to the 1930s as do the silver plated charms. It is unmarked and the charms are marked with silver marks unless noted. Eight of the charms are rhodium plated (rp) and date to the 1970s and the rest are unplated and much earlier...
Composed of geometrical open panels, this sterling silver bracelet is studded with tiny pieces of marcasite. It features a secure tongue and groove clasp and a sterling safety chain. There are seven marcasites missing, but it’s hard to tell without magnification because they are so small. The back of the clasp is marked sterling; there is also a sterling mark on the back of one panel along with a partial, unidentified maker’s mark...
These earrings display mustard seeds with an pearl background. They are under glass which is bezel set in silvertone. The diameter of the glass is 1/2". They are both marked Coro and are in excellent condition.
A cultured pearls sterling silver circle or wreath pin brooch from the 1950s. This 1-1/2" across beauty features 14 lovely silvery white well-matched ~5 mm. cultured pearls and it features hand tooled leaves...
These charming earrings have a delicate look but are sturdily made; they sit vertically on the ear. The screw backs are quite secure, and are marked sterling. The center of one bow shows a small manufacturing flaw. The earrings measure 1 inch long by 5/8 inch . Weight: 6.6 grams total
This sterling vermeil clown brooch is 1 1/2" square. It is hallmark sterling only.
The design of this sterling silver link bracelet has a substantial look and feel. It is composed of sturdy cast openwork oval panels with stylized scrolls and swirls reminiscent of mid-20th century Nordic styles. It has a secure hidden hook closure that bears the marks for Danecraft and sterling. The bracelet measures 7 ¼ inches long by a little over ¾ inch wide. Weight: 38.6 grams
This simple but sophisticated ring features a lovely, polished dyed blue chalcedony is securely prong set in a sterling silver mount. The setting displays openwork shoulders with light embossing. The inside of the band is marked sterling and shows an unidentified maker’s mark. The stone exhibits no scratches or other signs of wear. The stone measures stone 7/8 inch long by 5/8 inch wide. The ring is a size 5 ¼.