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...

Made in 1978, this vintage English sterling silver ring epitomizes the timeless appeal of Wedgwood jasper "cameo" rings. Wedgwood jasperware cut across genre divides and come in several colors but this darker blue (along with black) is my favorite of all. Hailing from Greece, I appreciate the Greek Revival figural applique as well as the sweet serenity the image of mother-and-child imparts...

Very evocative of the Arts and Crafts style but most probably made in the 1940s, this elegant sterling silver ring is adorned with a pearlescent purple moonglow lucite “stone”. This type of luxurious plastic was very popular in the 1940s and extensively used in the world of costume jewelry so I think it’s an exciting surprise to find a sterling ring set with it. Please note the detail in the layers of leaves that form the shoulders, the tiny lozenges and linear designs enhancing the bezel...

Made in Porto as is indicated by the hallmarks it bears, this vintage sterling hinged bangle is adorned all around with a repousse architectural design. Crisply rendered, the motifs are easily readable to the eye and the juxtaposition between raised surfaces and recesses enhances the bracelet’s sculpturality...

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 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...

A Forstner fold over link sterling silver charm bracelet with 5 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed STER with the Forstner maker's mark. The charms include: totem pole, 25, church (opens to show bride and groom), oil drum player with Nassau tag, gold panner. All charms are marked and this bracelet weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A double textured links sterling silver charm bracelet with 22 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 5/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed GB STERLING...

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 chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 20 charms from the 1960s. This 7-1/4" bracelet is 3/16" across the flat oval links and it has a springring clasp. The soldered link from the clasp to the chain is stamped BOND BOYD STERLING and the charms include: girl, pipe organ, Ohio enamel spinner, bible, hat with 4 "stones", dial telephone, camera (glass pearl flashbulb), maple leaf, Espana fan (gilding, engraving, folds and expands, not rhodium plated, early), CBC TV camera, St...

A textured folded link sterling silver charm bracelet with 17 charms from the 1970s. This 7" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has textured folded links and it has a box clasp with a safety loop...

A double round link sterling silver charm bracelet with 28 charms from the 1970s. This 3-3/4" long and 3/8" wide bracelet it has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is marked STERLING GB...

A chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 10 charms from the 1970s...

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. The charms include: ship anchor, dice (rp), dust pan (rotating scoop), heart (unmarked, ste...

A large round double link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 17 charms circa 1970s. This 7-1/4" long non-rhodium plated bracelet is 1/2" across the links and it has a box clasp with a safety loop. It is signed H in a triangle (for F.A. Hermann of Framingham, Mass. (1908~1977) and STER. This bracelet weighs 49.3 grams and the charms include: beer stein (opening lid), dog, sombrero (Mexican marks, not rhodium plated), 4 leaf clover, bell (moving clapper), worry bird (Let Me Do Your...

A double oval link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 11 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/2" bracelet has 3/8" wide links and it is marked GB STERLING. It has a box clasp with a safety loop and the charms include: church with Stanhope viewer (Lord's Prayer), bowling pins/ball, dice, heart/cross/anchor, couple sitting in moon, Gemini (with turquoise "stone"), Mother (with red, blue and green "stones"), wedding ring and band, 4 card suits, lovebirds on perch, Coptic cross (ankh), A...

An oval fold over link sterling silver charm bracelet with 12 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/2" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is marked DYNASTY STERL. The charms include: Florida map with palm tree tag, Grand Ole Opry Nashville Tenn (enamel), cross/heart, anchor, scales of justice, heart (engraved Marg on one side and Shang on the other, with key), West Virginia map (black patination), typewriter, libra, bell with moving clapper, Winnipeg Centennial 1...

An exceptional chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 39 charms from the 1960s. This 7" bracelet has 3/16" wide chain links and it closes with a scissors clasp. It is unmarked and tests as silver and the charms include: pixie, shamrock (enamel, Irish Dublin hallmarks for 1932, Jewellery & Metal Manufacturing Company of Ireland maker's mark (c1920-c1970)), 13 in horseshoe, 1956 automobile (Buick?), quartz/granite rock w/ brass fittings, flying bird, Prince Edward Island map (enamel), P...

A huge chain link 800 silver and sterling charm bracelet with 15 charms from the 1970s. This unusual 7-1/2" long bracelet has 1/2" wide solid chain links and it closes with a simple safety loop on the end link which is stamped 800. The charms include: church (with a Lord's Prayer Stanhope viewer), cross/heart/anchor, heart with black enamel center (800 silver, not rhodium plated), cuckoo clock (loose dangling chains/weight), Barrie Minor Hockey Assn. (Ontario city, Dave 75/76 engraved on back...

A double link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 15 charms circa 1970s. This 7-1/2" long and 3/8" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed GB STERLING. The charms include: pineapple (large, w/Hawaii tag), rocking chair, arm bones (not rhodium plated), praying hands, Sweet 16, grand piano, Jack in the Box, bicycle, lady tennis player, Welland (not plated), Graduation Day (29-10-76 engraved on back), Topo Gigio (mouse), Gemini (green "stone"), Nassau, Parlia...

A sterling chain link charm bracelet with 9 charms from the 1960s. This 7-1/4" bracelet measures 3/16" across the flat oval links which are connected by small twist links. It has a springring clasp which is marked AIRFLEX on the loop and STERLING on the springring. These are not rhodium plated unlike the chain and may not be original to this bracelet. The charms include: lady diver (traces of red paint), bird (enamel, minor loss), figure skater, Disneyland (enamel crest), slippers, teddy be...

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. It is stamped STERLING with an obscured GB maker's mark on the box clasp with safety loop and the charms include: Christmas tree, cross in wreath, Volkswagen bug, Canada with maple leaves, country flag (turquoise, black & yellow enamel), thimble, lady golfer (swinging arms), Virgo (with green "stone"), Walt Disney World (spinner, enamel), Sweet 16, My Lov...

A sterling silver charm bracelet with 24 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/4" length and 3/8" width double-link design bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed GB and STERLING. The charms include: chattering teeth (opens), Calgary 100 Years, Washington state with attractions, Victoria with totem pole, Ottawa, wreath, Whitefish Falls, North Dakota, Cancer crab with blue glass stone, covered wagon with Montana, bird on perch, number 1, Portage La Prairie Manitoba, Happy Anniversa...

A triple round links charm bracelet with 17 charms from the 1970s. This unmarked 7-1/2" bracelet is 1/4" wide and it is guaranteed to be silver. It has a springring clasp and a safety chain and the charms include: typewriter (opens to reveal two animals), beer stein (opening lid), bird, Morrison crest (enamel), longhorn goat 70, sombrero, Aladdin style lamp, heart/cross/anchor, bagpipes, Nova Scotia (w/ lobster), steam locomotive (two charms), airplane, jalopy automobile. All except three hav...

A Labradorite sterling silver pendant on chain necklace from the 1950s (or earlier). This 1 x 7/8" pendant features a clear and white striped Labradorite stone with underlaying blue fire and it comes with a later 18-1/8" fine link chain with a springring clasp. The (tested) pendant is unmarked and the chain is faintly stamped ST with a possible maker's mark. It weighs 4.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are t...

The tiny, engraved diamond and cross motif gives this bracelet a rich yet delicate look. The 14kt gold surface exhibits no wear and is enhanced by undecorated sterling bands at the hinge and terminals. The hinge is spring-loaded, and snaps securely back into place; there is a hinged safety catch for extra security. The bangle dates 1950s or 1960s, and is marked 925+1/2014KAU, indicating the industry standard for gold-filled jewelry of 1/20 gold content over sterling silver. It has an internal di...

A Birks sterling silver extending toothpick - pendant or pocket. This 2-1/4" closed or 3-3/8" extended personal grooming or oral care item has a loop for wear on a thin chain. The telescoping slide is tight and smooth and it is marked STERLING W. GERMANY BIRKS. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion,monograms, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight sig...

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. It has a safety clasp, it is marked STERLING and it weighs 6.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique a...

A Wedgwood blue jasper oval sterling silver pin dated 1965. This 1-13/16 x 1-1/4" pin is in the famous mat finish Jasperware porcelain and it depicts a classical scene. It has a sterling mount (marked SILVER) with a safety clasp and the plaque is marked WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND S65 (for 1965). It weighs 10.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are ...

This charming sterling fish pin is by the celebrated David Andersen of Norway. It measures 2" (5cm) from top to bottom. On the underside is D-A, Norway, Sterling 925S. Excellent condition.

A Siam sterling silver filigree bracelet in the original box from the 1950s. This 7" bracelet measures 7/8" wide across the seven layered filigree domed links, it has a hook and eye clasp and it is stamped STAERLING MADE IN SIAM and it dates to the 1950s or earlier. It weighs 26.3 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. The original 8-1/8 x 1-1/2" faux lizard paper wrapped box has the original ALEX & CO. retailer's label and p...

A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver rectangular hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2-1/8 x 2" across the interior and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. Unusually it is of rectangular hollow construction unlike most and it is stamped SMIBO STERL.. It weighs 20.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a small engraved BAH on the unengraved side....

A goldstone sterling silver pendant on chain necklace from the 1950s. Goldstone is a formed glass with internal crystallized copper (or other colour yielding metals), carefully heated and cooled to precipitate the metals giving the metallic sparkle. This 7/8 x 11/16" pendant comes with a 16-1/2" fine link sterling silver chain with a springring clasp. This necklace weighs 4.4 grams and both components are stamped STERLING. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, cor...

A pair of cubic zirconia solitaire sterling silver clip on earrings from the 1970s. This pair measures 5/8" long and 1/4" across the flashy stones. They are stamped STER with a maker's mark and they weigh 2.4 grams. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Pac...

A Scottish sterling silver filigree pin brooch with an amethyst crystal stone from the 1930s. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" sterling silver pin features an amethyst purple cut glass stone, it weighs 9.1 grams and it has the original c-clasp. It is stamped STERLING N SILVER WBs (for Ward Bros.). This pin is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor scratches and wear to the table of the stone. All items are thoroughly ...

A hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet circa 1940s 1950. This vintage retro bangle measures 7-1/4" in circumference, 2-1/16" x 2" across the interior wall, and it is 3/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It has never been monogrammed, it is unsigned except for an 8 on the tongue of the clasp and it weighs 12.2 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than three small shallow de...

A pair of carved shell cameo 800 silver screwback earrings from the 1940s. This pair measures 5/8 x 1/2" across the hand carved cameo portraits of a young woman, the backs are stamped 800, they weigh 5.1 grams and they are in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shippi...

A cultured pearls sterling silver leaf pin or brooch from the 1930s-50s era. This 1-5/8 x 1" pin has fine hand engraving on the leaves and the genuine cultured pearls are superbly matched. They have a deep and smooth pinkish creamy luster and they average 5 mm. each. This pin has a safety clasp, it weighs 4.7 grams, it is stamped STERLING with a double facing R maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note...

A signed Thomas Kerr Ebbutt galleon sailing ship sterling silver pin or brooch fully hallmarked for Edinburgh, Scotland 1959. It has the Ebbutt maker's mark (in use from 1937-69), it weighs 7.5 grams and there is a ribbon below the Viking style ship which has never been engraved. It is also stamped SOTLAND (sic) and it has an etched identification date from a previous owner. It has a safety clasp and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All...

A hand engraved sterling silver bangle bracelet from the 1940s-50s with a diamond motif. This bracelet measures 2-1/2 x 2-5/16" across the interior, 8-3/8" in circumference and 3/4" wide. It has a box clasp and two loops for a safety chain (chain not present). It has a repeating diamond with central flower design on the decorated side (the other is undecorated) and it is stamped STERLING with a maker's mark. It weighs 33.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosio...

A pair of Athena carved lava cameo sterling silver cufflinks from the 1940s or 1950s. This pair measures 3/4 x 3/4" across the finely carved lava rock cameos depicting Athena (or Minverva). The have swing-backs and they are stamped STERLING on the closures and on the backs of the planchets. They weigh 18.0 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition is...

A vintage gilt sterling silver pendant necklace depicting a pair of seated and opposite facing dragons (or possibly gryphons or chimeras, not obvious) c1930s. This double dragon 2-1/8" x 1-1/2" pendant is stamped only STERLING. It comes on a 22-1/2" sterling gilt or vermeil rope chain with a ball end and a spring-ring clasp (so it is adjustable as to length). It weighs 15.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoro...

Composed of five connected sterling panels, each decorated with two applied sterling calla lilies and gilded leaves. The flap clasp is very secure, as are all connecting rings; the sterling safety chain has a spring-ring clasp. The flap has an indecipherable mark, possibly for a maker, between the mark for sterling and the mark for gold content: 1/20 10kt G.F. (for gold-filled). The bracelet measures 7 ¼ inches long, including the clasp, and just under 1 ¼ inches wide. Weight: 57.9 grams

A sterling silver and turquoise pair of earrings circa 1930s. This 1-1/8" x 7/8" ecrewback pair of abstract design features what appears to be wings or a rayed feather and drapery style design with natural turquoise cabochons; they are marked only STERLING, they weigh 10.2 gr., and they are in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are v...

A sterling silver and marcasite bow style ring from the 1950s. This attractive vintage size 6-1/2 ring is in the form of a bow or pleated napkin. This ring weighs 4.6 grams, it measures 3/4 x 9/16" across the design, and it is marked STERLING WEST GERMANY and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and ...

A fine wreath-style pin and matching earrings in sterling silver with cultured pearls 1950. This set consists of the 1-5/8" pin and the 7/8" screwback earrings. The pearls average 4.5 mm. in size, and the pieces are marked SK SILVER; they are probably Japanese. This set is in very good original condition with no cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of one outer leaf on the pin and on one earring. All items are thoroughly and conservatively g...

A Birks sterling marcasites brooch and earrings set from around 1930. This fine, vintage set was sold by Birks, Canada's leading retailer of fine goods. The brooch measures 2-3/8" x 1-5/8", it is laden with glinting graduated marcasites (or marquisites ), it has a safety catch, and it has a superb curled design with great appeal. The screwback earrings measure 7/8" x 3/4" and they have assorted sizes of marcasites and a floral style. All pieces are in excellent original condition with no chips,...

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. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vin...

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

Set with nine square, faceted faux garnets mounted in closed-back settings. The pin features an openwork silver frame nicely detailed with molded flowers and beads. The silver retains a light layer of gilding; the glass pieces are in lovely condition with points substantially intact. On the reverse are some indentations that may be obscured marks and signs of a removed watch hook. The C-clasp is quite sturdy and secure. The brooch measures 1 ½ inches across. The dating is conservative.

This gorgeous brooch measures 1 3/8" x 1 3/8". It has an overlapping, looped design with a central, prong set emerald. It is made by The W.E. Richards Company (founded in 1902, in Attleboro, MA). Their jewelry is marked WRE or Symmetalic. (Symmetalic belongs to The W.E. Richards Company.) Their jewelry is known to be very well made, using sterling silver with 10K and 14K gold, as well as semi precious stones. This is marked SYMMETALIC STERLING + 14K. It is in excellent condition

Composed of filigreed sterling silver panels, this bracelet is reminiscent of Chinese wirework, but it is American-made. The back of one panel is marked Jordan, for the R.M. Jordan Co. of Providence, RI, which produced a line of Russian- and Chinese-inspired jewelry during World War II, called its “United Nations” line. (A short write-up on p. 53 in the Sept. 18, 1943, issue of Billboard magazine announces the release of this production line.) The bracelet is marked 925 on the original sprin...

A sterling silver with rhodium plate watch chain circa 1950s-1960s. This vintage 13-3/8" length watchchain has alternating extended links with a figure-8 connecting loop. This pocket watch chain accessory has a swivel and a spring-ring clasp and it weighs 7.0 grams. It is stamped STER with a maker's mark on the jump ring and STERLING on the swivel. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All condition issues are noted. Tracked packet parcel ...

A Jayflex sterling blue & givre rhinestone pin & earrings set. This fine and vintage signed Jay-Flex sterling silver pin and earrings set featuring claw-set sapphire blue and givre rhinestones. Most stones are a teardrop shape and the pale blue givre stones have a frosty lined appearance with a shimmer similar to moonstones. The set consists of the 2-3/4 x 1-1/2" pin with a safety clasp and the matching 1-3/4 x 3/4" screwback earrings. Each piece is rhodium plated and the pin is stamped JAYF...

A Chinese articulated silver gilt fish pin circa 1930s. This fantastically detailed and superbly constructed 2-1/2 x 3/4" fish pin is lushly gilded and it is fully articulated and it has natural coral eyes. It has a safety clasp and the mouth is hinged and opens (for what purpose we don't know). It is unmarked and unsigned, it weighs 9.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that is some original solder r...

A really cool Art Deco Retro huge sterling silver coat or lapel pin c1930s. This 4-7/8 x 3-5/8" brooch is stamped STERLING, it weighs 28.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $22 (other spo...

An older, unmarked silver filigree belt that measures 30" x 3/8" including hook clasp. Probably 800 silver.

Moonstone cabochons are bezel-mounted within oval onyx panels sitting in silver linked frames. All stones are very secure; one moonstone has a crack down the center that isn’t highly visible but can be felt by running a fingernail over it. The moonstones exhibit a milky quality with some blue highlights.The bracelet has a new sterling silver spring-ring clasp. The bracelet is unmarked, but the bezel mounts around the onyx panels test positively for silver. It measures about 7 ¾ inches long, i...

A vintage 1960s-70s sterling silver 1-1/4 x 5/8" (including bale) book style engraved photo locket on an 18-1/4" fine link sterling chain with a springring clasp. The locket has a textured and engraved roses motif on the front and it has two bezels and windows for photos on the interior. It weighs 8.4 grams, the chain is stamped 925 ITALY and the locket is stamped STERLING SILVER K&L (for Kordes & Lichtenfels, Germany). This necklace is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, ...

A delicate strand of graduated sterling beads, it bears the maker’s mark of Binder Bros. Inc., New York. The beads range in size from 3mm to 5mm. The spring-ring clasp is original and in good working order. The necklace measures just over 16 inches long, unclasped. Weight: 15.4 grams