Signed by a listed but still unidentified Taxco maestro, this pair of exuberant sterling silver chandelier earrings is set with some of the most vibrant turquoise teardrops I have seen. Yet it is not just the stones that elevate it above and beyond your everyday earrings. The silver-work is equally gorgeous, the hand-cut and deeply chased frames given "body" with just a tad of repoussage and wisely applied oxidation...
Sterling charm bracelet with 11 charms, 5 of which are of a nautical theme, c.1950's. The nautical charms are: lobster, water skis, starfish, seahorse, & sail boat.The others are: red enamel umbrella, blue enamel flag, bobsled, cross, thistle, thistle(signed "NYE"). Bracelet and 10 charms are sterling. Red umbrella charm is not. Length is 7 3/8" long....$7 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
An exceptional gilt filigree scarab bracelet marked on the box clasp LORAN SIM. The company was in production during the 50's-60's in Providence, RI. One link is attached to the filigree by a small thread.(It's very hard to discern, though one may want to have a jeweler resolder it.See photo with blue scarab.)Please refer to the carnelian scarab for internal cracks. The real stone scarabs measure 3/4" x 5/8"; the bracelet 7.5" x 1".
A fine quality (tested) sterling silver Edwardian long fancy link watch chain c1910. This man's fashion accessory can easily be doubled as a necklace and it has fancy links joined by silver chain. It has a swivel with an unidentified silver mark and it weighs 17.5 grams. It is 52" long (as a chain) plus 1" for the swivel (26" as it stands as a necklace). This watch accessory is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant is made of twisted sterling silver wire ending with a exaggerated prong set clear orb. The orb can spin around in the 'cage'. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling. Has a wonderfully darkened patina. There is a small scratch on the ring that attaches to the bale.
The pendant measures 2" at the widest and 3 1/4" high including the bale.
Original Lobel chain measures 17" and has a hook closure that holds securely...
Terrific, bold , sterling, oxidized sterling and baroque pearl cuff links by Mid Century Modern American studio jeweler and sculptor Merle Newport Boyer ( 1920- 2009). Born in Oregon, he moved to Honolulu in 1940 and quickly established himself in the art scene. He opened his first studio there in 1952 and also taught courses in jewelry at the Honolulu Academy of Art School...
Rafael Melendez worked for Spratling when he first opened his taller de las Delicias. Melendez left to open his own Taller in 1939. This is one of his earliest marks that was done in 980 silver. Some of the Silver repousse links have Matl like glyphs. The silver sets up the onyx stones in the cross giving it great depth and dimension. Having a large presence the necklace is 20.75 in. with the extension and 15in. without it...
This is a wonderful prayer book, sterling silver bracelet charm. The front of the book has a cross. The charm opens to reveal The Lord's Prayer. When closed, the charm measures just under 1/2" x just over 1/2". When open, the charm measures just over 3/4" long. The inside is marked STERLING JMF CO.
Jack Brusca and Joseph Dante sterling silver wave cuff type bracelet
1975
2 5/16" x 1 1/2"
1 3/4" at tallest point
1 1/4" rear opening
Weight - a hefty and solid 90.80 grams
Hallmarks - etched signature, strl, 1975
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
A vintage sterling silver brooch and matching screw back earrings by Ming's of Hawaii in a Ginger detailed leaf design.
The brooch measures 1 7/8" high and 2 1/8" at the widest. The rollover clasp holds securely.
The earrings measure 7/8" high and 1" at the widest. The screw backs hold securely.
The brooch is signed MING'S and Sterling on the back. Each earring has a partial MING's on the back and sterling on the screw backs...
This cross necklace was produced by Matilde Poulat in Mexico City between 1934-1948. It's an early Matl creation and an exquisite piece. At the center is a coral cabochon, surrounded by branch coral, turquoise, and pyramidal amethysts. The sterling silver chain does not open, measuring 25" long...
A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist screw back earrings by Betty Cooke.
Amoeba shaped, thick sterling. Opposites so frame the face when worn.
Measure about 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.
Signed Cooke on the back of each earring.
Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Screw backs hold securely.
Finely crafted with a sleek modernist design. Highly sort after studio pieces.
Early 20th century silver and rhinestone or paste earrings, from Knoll & Pregizer in Pforzheim, Germany. K&P started up in 1887 and specialized in hand made sterling silver and imitation stones jewelry. The diameter of the little paste flowers is "1/4 / 8 mm, each with impressed KP shield mark and 925. Condition: fine.
An Art Deco sterling huge twin glass pearls ring with man made sapphires circa 1920s. This size 5-1/2 ring has huge creamy yellow 12 mm. glass pearls flanked with baguette cut man made or synthetic sapphires in a tooled sterling silver setting; it weighs 9.7 grams and the ring is offset at the shank so the pearls sit at an angle on the finger...
Early Mayan design clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. It measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is signed "WS". Excellent condition. See item #596625 for a larger, heavier, and more intricate version, made as a brooch.....$12 for insured US shipping.
A pair of William Spratling Silver earrings with central balls surrounded by wide circles. These earrings were in the 1943 catalog and come from the 1st design period.
Measure 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high including the screw back. Marked on the back of one screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico...
Measuring 5 1/4" in length, this Antonio Pineda pin is a very unique piece. I've not come across this design before, and it is an edgy, striking statement piece.
Weight is a substantial 22.5 grams. Collector quality. Pin closes with a roller.
This unusual silver lariat necklace draws on its Nordic roots with a twisted, notched spike at each end in the Viking manner. It is quite a versatile design and a sophisticated look; the strands can be knotted or draped, worn long or doubled. The chain itself is composed of doubled links, each with two perpendicular rings. The chain has a yet-unidentified maker’s mark, with a Norwegian silver mark of 830S. From end to end, the necklace measures about 46 ¼ inches long, including the terminals....