An enameled violin is suspended from an enameled treble clef, both enhanced with marcasite. The clef bears a rollover clasp on the back, and the violin is marked Germany/sterling silver. When worn with the clef at a slight angle, the 1960s pin measures approximately 2 inches long by ¾ inch wide at the violin. Weight: 5.2 grams
Truly a statement piece, this vintage sterling silver bracelet was designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Highly sought after this design is often referred to as the 6 spheres. Bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide with a 6 3/4" wearable interior. 90 grams, 3.2 oz. Slide in clasp and safety chain are tight and secure. Beautiful condition, excellent patina. No dents or dings. Fully signed HA MADE IN MEXICO STERLING...
A delicate sterling silver floral bracelet with faceted red stones, probably Garnets, by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Lightly hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 6 5/8" around and 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Hook closure holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
This is a Very Good STERLING & TURQUOISE NATIVE AMERICAN BELT BUCKLE.
There are 12 SKY BLUE Pieces of Turquoise Bezeled on the Rectangular
Front with a LEAF Central to the Design. Beautifully handcrafted the size is 1 1/2" X 1/2". The Appropriate Hardware is on the Back. This Piece is not signed. Date this BUCKLE circa 1950, perhaps earlier. Tested and Guaranteed STERLING SILVER. The CONDITION is EXCELLENT.
This elegant necklace by Los Castillo features thick links in the shape of Leaves done in heavy sterling silver repousse. Very well made with links connected by a pin rivet to give the piece movement. Measures 15" long, 3/4" wide and is nice and heavy at 98.4 grams. Hallmarked Los Castillo Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico, 329 and the eagle 15. It has a secure box clasp and is in good condition with a lovely patina. One of the nicest (and heaviest) examples of this design we've seen.
Hand made modernist sterling and robin's egg blue(front) and white(back) enamel screw back earrings by Willett, c.1950's. They measure 3/4" square and are each signed "WILLETT STERLING" and are in fair condition, with some enamel missing et the edges.....$6 for insured USA shipping & appicable NY tax.
Formed as hollow cast discs, embossed and chased with elaborate floral designs, and bezel-set with carnelian beads – one of which shows a partial hole to one side. The earrings are secured with working clip backs; the maker’s impressed mark looks like Zuoco or Zocco. The earrings measure 1 ¼ inches in diameter.
A vintage stunning sterling silver necklace, bracelet and matching earrings by Plateria FarFan from Mexico.
Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Hecho en Mexico 925 D. F. around FarFan.
Necklace measures about 16" around and 1 1/4" wide. The necklace is slightly curved so lays nicely on the neck. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.
The bracelet measures about 7 1/4" long and 1 5/8" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.
Earrings measure 1" high and 7/8" across...
A wonderful, modernist sterling silver link bracelet by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Made up of five curved links with an abstract design and a hook clasp. Marked with ICO for the maker, Crown mark for Sweden, Z8 for 1950, Town mark for Stockholm, and the Silver Standard mark for Sweden. Measures about 7 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Hook clasp holds securely. Fine condition, quality piece.
Sterling art deco necklace by "K&B", New York, c. 1940's. "K&B" is the logo for Karlan & Bleicher, a New York jewelry company founded in 1926 and closed in 1982. The necklace measures 16" around and the longest drop is 1 1/2" long by 1" wide. It is signed "K&B STERLING" and is in excellent condition......$9 for insured US shipping.
Period aesthetic movement sterling pin by Parks Bros. & Rogers, Providence, c.1892, very much in the style of Shiebler. With the identical locking mechanism and style, this lovely pin with decorative "nature" concept measures 2 5/16" long by 1/2" wide. In excellent condition and with lovely patina, it is signed "4-leaf clover STERLING". Beautiful......$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
This lovely, mod pin / brooch. It is by the fins Danish silversmith, Niels Erik From. It measures 2 1/8" x 1". It is in excellent condition. The back is marked STERLING DENMARK NE FROM 925 S.
An early sterling silver pendant or brooch by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped polished brown translucent agate and a sterling 'pearl'.
Marked Sterling and with the stylized Rebajes on the back. Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Currently suspended from a black cord but would look great on a silver chain or neck ring. Has a very large bale.
This pendant was also a brooch originally but the pin is missing. The roll over part of the catch is missing...
A vintage Tulip bracelet in sterling silver designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen, #100B. This bracelet was purchased in Denmark and comes with the original box from the store on Østergade in Copenhagen.
Measures 7 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 25 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.
In fine condition with a warm patina. The light hammering is just wonderful...
Owned and operated by the Scarpelli family in Florence, Italy, "Le Pietre nell' Arte" gallery specializes in the art of "pietra dura" jewelry and larger works of art. Accompanied by its original box, the combination pin / pendant at hand, its vermeil finish still glistening as if it came out of the shop just yesterday, is a small treasure made by one of the family's maestros...
This sterling vermeil and enamel necklace has a lovely design. Each convex, navette-shaped link is a very pretty, pearly white, basse-taille enamel. The necklace measures 16 1/4” long (x 1/2”), with a T-bar clasp. The T-bar is marked “STERLING DENMARK” and “VB” (for Volmar Bahner). This piece is in excellent condition.
Signed by Graziella Laffi, the often referred-to as "Spratling of Peru" this bird brooch can also be found with blue enamel adorning its eye. Executed in all-silver in our case, with hand-etched and stippled details, I like to think of it as a pelican or even a seagull, maybe because she has used the same motif in necklace and bracelet form as well but combined with fish-shaped stations...
Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and 14K gold brooch
Abstract mandolin
Mid 20th century
3/4" wide x 2" long
Marked Ed Levin, ster. and 14K
Excellent vintage condition