A very attractive gold filled bracelet, the cage-like links enclosing glass spheres intended to mimic green chalcedony. The clasp is hallmarked by Binder Bros. Ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, no wear, all original. Size: 7-5/8" long; 3/4" wide.
Two pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in modernist designs. May be purchased together or as two separate pairs.
One pair has a polished layer of sterling intertwined with an textured layer for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sigi Tasco, and Eagle #36. There are some more markings which are under the screw back and can't be read. In fine condition with some minor tarnish...
These earrings are very well made: an indicator of the fine Hobe work. The overlapping petals have nice stamp work around the bezel-set, turquoise, glass cabochon. The earrings are both clipback and screwback. They are gold plated and marked Hobe. They are in excellent condition.
Mid-century silver and amethyst ring by Mexican Master silversmith Antonio Pineda. One of his very recognizable designs, perhaps you are fortunate and have the necklace, bracelet or earrings that match this ring. It is a size 5 1/2 - 6, weighs 11 grams, and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the amethysts. There are inclusions under the surface of the stones as typical of amethyst. Signed as shown. Everything Antonio Pineda created is a masterpiece.
A vintage Birks sterling silver hand engraved hinged bangle bracelet c1950s. This 1/2" wide bracelet has engraved decoration on the front half and it measures 2-3/8 x 2-1/4" across the interior. It has a box clasp and a safety chain, and it is stamped STERLING with the Birks B in a hexagon mark and it has a small B.L. monogram on the interior. It weighs 21.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A 14k cultured pearls leaves pin. This great looking and classy 1-5/8" x 1" textured 14K gold brooch has seven 5mm. genuine cultured pearls c1950. This 14k solid gold pin (unmarked but tested and guaranteed to be gold) has a safety catch, the pearls have nice deep pinkish lustre, it weighs 6.4 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Figural sterling snail pin by famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981), c.1955. Snail has original oxydized finish with applied silver dimensional coiled shell measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" long. Of good weight, pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Charming piece made with a sense of humor by a famous silversmith......$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
These teardrop-shaped earrings feature purple, grey, violet and black feathers enclosed between pieces of resin or a clear composite. A cut-out zigzag design reveals the feathers through the sterling silver frame. The earrings show some tarnish; they have not been aggressively cleaned to avoid damaging the inserts. The screwbacks are in good working order; one exhibits the eagle 3 mark for Mexican sterling, the other, an unidentified geometrical maker’s mark...
Wonderfully designed hand made necklace by MAYA, Mexico, c.1950's after a Hubert Harmon design. Maya frequently copied Harmon designs. Looks just like silver with a great patina, but probably made of silver plate because there are no Mexican silver marks. The locking mechanism is separated from the main part by black velvet ribbon. Of large scale, the largest irregular square measures 2" wide by 1 3/4" high and the necklace measures 15 1/2" around...
Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and pearl ring
American modernist
1950
1 1/2" in diameter
Weight - 6.5 grams
Marked Levin, sterling
Excellent condition
American Modernist Sterling Silver Constructive Brooch
Art Smith
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Signed by Hector Aguilar this "Mask" parure is known to be designed by Valentin Vidauretta. When you look at two links side by side they form a mask. The link is 6/8th's inch tall with the parure weighing 91 grams. The silver is thick and speaks volumes with it's sleek presence. The bracelet is 7in. long, necklace is 16.25 in. long and the earrings are 1.25in. long. No damage or flaws and this is collector, museum quality. Exceptionally scarce, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
An unusual 18K gold Etruscan-style Italian charm/pendant featuring four citrines on the sides, a large sugarloaf cabochon carnelian at the bottom, and an fluted chalcedony bead at the top. The gold surfaces have a brushed finish accented with twisted wirework appliques. The color combinations of the gemstones is particularly appealing...
Irena Bryner modernist sterling silver earrings
1950's
1 5/8" long
Marked I.Bryner
Very good vintage condition
This signed and dated Hollycraft 1955 bracelet has soft pastel colors. The rhinestones are in ovals, rounds, baguettes and navette cuts. The bracelet measures 1/2” x 7” inches long. The stones are all present bright and clear...
A cool 10k white gold white sapphire & citrene ring from the 1950s. This stylish vintage 1950s retro citrene and white sapphire size 5 ring is in 10k white gold. This ring features a a lovely deep yellow teardrop shaped citrene with a claw-set white sapphire. This ring measures 5/8 x 3/8" across the top, it is stamped 10K, and it weighs 3.3 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This amazing bracelet is one of Antonio Pineda's most important and impressive designs and is often referred to as the "Cage" Bracelet. Crafted in Antonio's favored 970 grade silver it is a massive piece measuring 7 1/2" long by 1 1/2" wide at the front tapering to 1" at the back and it weighs an impressive 134.4 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown mark, 970, Hecho en Mexico, with the eagle 17 and the design number ZZ679...
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Palle Bisgaard in a tiered curved shape. His torque necklace, part of this same line is included in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is the widest version of this cuff, with an extra tier at the bottom edge.
Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1" and 3/4" at the widest. There does not appear to be much give so it is better for an average to slender wrist.
Signed P. B...