This is WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING & MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID FISH DESIGN BROOCH....... Jumping Fish by WILLIAM SPRATLING... Signed on the back WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO.... ca. 60's
This is a Tiffany & Company Pocket Watch with an 18K Gold Case. Swiss movement by C.H. Meylan, 21 jewels, 7 adjustments, 40mm, c.1926, marked "C.H. Meylan Brassus 21 jewels 7 adjustments" "No37589". The single sunk metal dial with applied gold arabic numerals and "Tiffany & Co." Verso of case monogrammed "ARVH" with interior inscription "Presented to Alfred Richard Van Horne In appreciation of many years of loyal service Albany Billard Ball Co. December 25, 1944"...........
Superb craftsmanship and quality materials give this Hobe piece the allure of real gemstones and gold. The crystals are faceted and clear backed. This brooch which converts to a pendant, is the essence of the fine work evident in old Hobe pieces. 1 3/4" long, including dangles and 1 1/4" wide.
Ed Wiener modernist abstract fish pin, c.1950s. The pin is made of sterling silver with copper bezel and coil with a rutilated quartz. The pin is in excellent condition and measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/8".
A nicely designed Edwardian silver Baisse Taille enamel octagonal pin c1910-15. This 1" pin has a deep purple border and a central columnar section with lovely opalescent enamel. In the center is a seed pearl, and this pin has the original c-clasp and the 935 sterling mark (probably France or Austria). This item is in very good original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss some enamel in three segments...
A gorgeous early Victorian demi-parure consisting of a brooch and pair of earrings. Concave round white chalcedony discs are encircled in 18K yellow gold settings accented with black enamel. The center of each chalcedony disc is set with a delicately carved coral flower reminiscent of a pansy, which is, in turn, set with a natural half-pearl in a star-shaped gold mounting. The strong color contrast is very attractive...
An elegant Retro 14K yellow gold floral brooch, the flower head set with a ring of blue sapphires surrounding a cabochon moonstone. This classic combination of moonstone and sapphire was very popular in Retro jewelry, probably because the color of sapphires brings out the blue undertones of moonstone. The quality of the stones is very fine. The sapphires are a bright cornflower blue, and the moonstone has very good adularescence. The back is marked â14Kâ.
Origin: America, ca. 1940...
A stunning Art Deco vintage channel-set paste necklace c1930s. Country of origin is almost certainly Germany, and this 17-1/4" bracelet is 1/4" wide; the clear white round paste stones sparkle beautifully. The twin rows are channel-set and have pins linking each segment, beautifully made and finished...
A fantastic novelty Art Deco era rhodium plated brooch c1920-30 in the form of a feathered top hat with engraved band and a free-swinging chain-mounted cane. In rhodium plate, this 6-3/4" x 2-1/8" brooch is unsigned and it has a safety catch; it is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An attractive Edwardian period sterling silver ring with black glass and closed-back antique cut paste stone c1900-10. This elegant size 7-1/2 vintage ring measures 5/8" x 7/16" across the stone. It is stamped Sterling inside the ring, and is guaranteed to be vintage...
A 14k yellow gold asteroid pearl and diamond stickpin or tie or cravat pin circa 1890. This 2-1/4" long pin has a 5/8" x 1/4" top with a claw-set natural 3 mm. pearl and a claw-set genuine round antique cut diamond. This pin shows both the fascination at the time with the solar system, many stickpins had moon, stars and planets at the time, and the shooting star had romantic connotations as well, which made it a suitable sweetheart or engagement gift...
A 51" glass bead and faux pearl hippie necklace c1960s. This necklace features blue and teal glass beads with clear glass spacers, the widest of which measures 3/8" wide. It has faux pearls and matte silver coloured beads as well...
Vintage antique Circa 1900 honey cognac color amber cross faceted 'buttons' riveted on to a gold gilt or rolled gold on brass frame. Most likely Russian, Polish or Baltic area.
2 1/2" X 1 5/8". How it sparkles.
The carved faceted bead button pieces riveted on to the gold gilt frame are 9mm.
Chain: newer gold fill 20". Very good preowned condition for age! Please view image 2 for what appears to be some crazing...
A vintage 1930s large coat pin and matching earrings. This set consists of the 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" gilt silver coat pin and matching 1" screw-back earrings. Each piece is stamped STERLING. Each has a large claw-set rhinestone, and this set is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of mottling or wear to the gold wash on the pin (minor)...
ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. It keeps going up for this precious metal and this tourmaline gemstone!
Two separately priced pieces designed, hand knotted, assembled in a USA studio with graduated tones of light to dark watermelon pink, graduated tones of light to dark watermelon rind green Tourmaline, 18K Gold beads, hand knotted high nacre 9mm Coin Pearl with vibrant strong flashes of pink lavender teal, ending in a 750 tested aurum S hook and rings. All real, never faux here!
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A wonderfully rare mixed-metal Curio Medallion brooch by George Shiebler. The pin comprises four individual medallion plaques, each in a different metal and each depicting a different Olympian god. From left: a diamond-shaped gilt-silver plaque shows Artemis/Diana, goddess of the hunt and protector of virgins; a round silver plaque shows Ares/Mars god of violence and offensive warfare; a square bronze plaque shows Dionysus/Bacchus, god of various debaucheries; and a triangular brass plaque sh...
A handsome late Victorian stick pin featuring a reverse-carved crystal depicting a bulldog. Essex crystals, especially those showing dogs and sporting subjects, were very popular during the last quarter of the 19th century. This example is nicely carved and subtly colored in taupes and blacks. The dog wears a red collar. The crystal is simply set in a yellow gold mounting. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: very good. Size: head, 9/16â x 1/2"; overal...
An elegant modernist-style brooch in 14K yellow gold accented with pearls, diamonds and sapphires. The brooch is composed of a pair of gold arcs, one highly-polished and the other textured. The intersection of the arcs is set with a cluster of variously sized cultured pearls interspersed with prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds and blue sapphires. The pearls range in size from 3.6mm to 6.75 mm, and are of very fine Mikimoto-like quality. The body color is cream with a silvery overtone. T...