A rare pair of large 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridot, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines, and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...

A fine 1980s sterling silver 7-1/2" bracelet with claw-set white cubic zirconium stones. It is 1/8" wide, it has a box clasp with two safety loops, and it weighs 10.7 grams. It is stamped 925 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...

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This masterpiece from Fred Davis is heavy and spectacular, with five huge oval amethyst cabochons framed within silver with a geometric design inspired by pre-Columbian clay stamps which he collected. This bracelet is a book-piece design, shown in "Dreaming In Silver" by Penny C. Morrill, p. 69.

The amethyst gemstone measure 1 1/2" x 3/4"...

A vintage pair of cuff links from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, in sterling with a top layer of 14K gold. Have a bark like texture around the edges. Measure 1" long and 1/2" wide. Marked Sterling, 14K and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Swivel toggles hold securely. Very nice condition, have some surface scratches. These have not been monogrammed. Quality set.

This gorgeous 14kt white gold and diamond ring is an artistic interpretation of a bouquet of flowers with a bow. The approximate weight of the 2 full-cut diamonds and the 21 single-cut diamonds is 0.50Ct. The diameter of the top of the ring is 14 millimeters. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and it can easily be sized.

A classic pair of Art Deco chrysoprase cufflinks set in 14K yellow gold. The chrysoprase have very good yellowish-green color and are cut in high-domed cabochons. The faces are connected by chains. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 3/8” diameter. Weight: 7.1 gr.

An absolutely exquisite piece of jewelry as well a time piece is this 14Kt yellow gold ladies’ lapel-watch, made in the Art Nouveau period and typical for that style it depicts flowing flower and leaf designs. The pin detaches from the watch and can be worn as an individual very attractive piece of jewelry. The open-face watch that was made by BIGELOW, KENNARD & Co has a very stylish white enamel face with Arabic numerals...

Graceful vermeil (gold plated) sterling eagle brooch, accented with clear rhinestones and a red cabochon eye. Nice heavy casting. Click here to see back. The brooch is marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "STERLING". The brooch measures 2 3/4 inches wide.

This pin usually retail for $195.00

This brooch has some wear to the vermiel on the front surface.

This Coro brooch is very talented. It can be worn as seen, or it can be removed from a bracket on the back and worn as two clips. Its flowers tremble (ok, wiggle) when the brooch moves. It is enameled and has lovely pave and channeled rhinestones. Each clip is marked Coro Duette. 3" by 1 5/8". Very chunky.

Stunning Taxco modernist sterling silver pendant necklace this set seems to borrow stylistically from both Antonio Pineda (in its use of the black velvet cord) and the Los Ballesteros workshops (in featuring that huge gemstone). The signature it bears, however, attributes it to a listed yet still unidentified Mexican maestro whose work I have had before but about whom we don't really know that much...

An Art Deco platinum diamond solitaire ring circa 1920s 1930. This elegant diamond is a European brilliant cut, 0.90 carat, VVS-2 clarity, L-M colour. The ring is a size 7-1/2. It is stamped 10% IRID. PLAT. to indicate that 10 per cent of the metal is iridium. This is a great engagement ring choice for those who like clean classic design, and it goes well with any bridal style...

A delightfully fun 14K yellow gold ring featuring a perky bunny rabbit standing on his hind legs. The ring was created from a vintage lapel pin with the addition of a 14K gold shank. The back of the rabbit is marked "14K."

• Origin: America, ca. 1970
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: rabbit, 7/8" x 1/2"
• Finger Size: 6 1/2
• Weight: 4.3 grams

A matched set of six oval unset hand carved shell cameos c1930s-40s. These 13/16 x 9/16" cameos are new old stock (NOS) and they are from an old Toronto jewellery store. One retains the original MADE IN ITALY paper sticker on the back, and these would be great for a bracelet or clothing accessory. This group is in mint unused original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...

This mid-century bracelet is the work of Salvador Teran. It's a gorgeous modernist bracelet with two gold sheen obsidian stones set within eight point stars. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 1/2" with a width of 1 1/2". Weight is 48.5 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the design # 156 and eagle assay 36. Collector quality. Closure is tight and secure, and original safety chain is present.

A delightful Shakudo brooch featuring a laughing face with exaggerated features including large copper lips as well as copper rope detail. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with lovely patina.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x L 1 3/4 in. #1118

Stunning vintage Egyptian revival collar necklace in goldtone metal with rows of red and green enameled tiny panels alternating with rows of prong set opaque turquoise milk glass faceted stones. Circa 1970, from the same estate as the purple glass torsade I am listing. Slide clasp. Statement jewels are hotter than ever and this piece is perfectly on trend. 1 7/8 inches wide. Wearable length is 14 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size...

A delightful Retro period 14K gold charm or pendant depicting "Thursday's Child" by William Ruser. The charm is finely detailed. According to the poem, Thursday's Child has "far to go" so Ruser depicted the naked child walking along a natural freshwater pearl carrying a traveling sack of belongings. The use of freshwater pearl is a classic Ruser touch. The child's eyes are set with blue sapphires...

Ca1930 A sterling set with small marcasites and cultured pearls by German designer, Theodor Fahrner. One tiny marcasite is missing on an earring. The screwback earrings hang 2.25"; the pin measures 2" round. Each are marked 925 along with the TF logo.

A beautiful vintage sterling necklace with brilliant rhinestones in channel settings, in flexible links with detailed engraved decoration. Circa 1930. With a slide clasp and safety chain with a spring ring catch. Marked STERLING. Substantial at 53 grams and drapes beautifully. The links are connected at the inner edge and fan open at the outer edge.

14 1/2 inches long clasped and 1/2 inch wide. Overall excellent condition. All the stones are bright with the exception of three in one lin...

A sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Probably from when the company was in Boston. Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Even the edges are hammered for a shimmering effect.

Measures 7 7/8" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs 30 Gr, thick sterling.

Marked CINI Sterling in block letters.

In very nice condition with a warm patina, and some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Nice weight and well crafted.

A wonderful vintage hand wrought sterling silver bracelet in an Arts and Crafts design. Signed with a conjoined 'JM' for Joseph Masaniello, a New York Mid Century Modernist jeweler who was instructed in Arts and Crafts traditions. Also marked Sterling. Measures 7 7/8" long and 1" at the widest. Has a hook clasp that holds securely. Curved vines design sits nicely around the wrist. Nice warm patina, very well made.

Bigger in size than the most frequently encountered version of the specific design and executing a different step, this vintage Margot de Taxco “ballerina” brooch is Mexico’s contribution to the ballet craze started by Van Cleef et Arpels in the 1940s, with the issuance of their gem-studded “ballerina” jewelry. And even though we don’t have sparkling diamonds and fine gold here, the sense of harmony and serenity our long-, slender-armed dancer seems to exude is equally precious and h...

Large scale sterling bracelet similar to Los Castillo design by Elna, Mexico, c.1947. This 10-links bracelet measures 2 1/8" wide and from 6 3/4" to 7 1/4" long. Wonderful geometric Mayan design. Signed "ELNA STERLING MEXICO 925 IMPSAY" and in excellent condition....$9 for insured USA shipping.

Amethyst and seed pearl pendant/enhancer is set in 14Kt yellow gold. The 18 X 13 millimeter oval faceted amethyst bezel set in the center is encircled by seed pearls. The bail opens from the back to allow the pendant be worn either on a chain, a strand of pearls or beads. The pendant is ¾” wide and 1 ¼” high.

Modernist enamel fish by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup. She also designed for Tiffany and Georg Jensen,USA. This great domed sail fish measures 3 1/16" by 1 1/8" and is in perfect condition. The rich colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green and white. Unsigned, this was purchased from a close family friend. Ms. Turner never mounted these pieces, but can easily be put into a metal frame and worn as a pin. Also see items #104675 & #104680 for other Turne...

Dramatic and enormous handmade peridot and sterling SCARAB pendant. It's made of textured gold washed sterling with an applied silver scarab beetle that has a peridot body. Of heavy gauge silver, it measures a HUGE 3" by 1 3/4" and the oval peridot measures 1 1/2" by 1". Very striking and unique.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

This strikingly beautiful pin is an interesting mixture of the Art Nouveau and Victorian styles. The Victorians loved to use real insects in jewelry. This particular type was a favorite.The Nouveau jewelers loved naturalistic motifs, but generally didn’t incorporate organic substances – yet the design of the framework is very Nouveau. Marked “14k”, the pale gold setting contrasts nicely with the deep green of the beetle. The pin stem assembly is original. The clasp has a nice safety leve...

A lovely Art Nouveau enameled 14K gold wreath pin by Krementz. The leafy wreath, worked in shaded green enamels is studded with tiny gold berries, four seed pearls and four small old European cut diamonds. The sparkle of the diamonds against the colored enamel is very nice. The back retains the original pinstem and c-clasp, marked with Krementz’ hallmark.

Origin: America, ca. 1900.

Size: 7/8” diameter.

Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .06 carat.

Detailed and deeply hand carved in heavy 980 silver this early brooch designed by Spratling features the feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl of pre- Columbian myth. In beautiful condition & weighing 53 grams the pin measures 2 1/4" across. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where author Phyllis Goddard explains that this pin design was included in a 1937 Brooklyn Museum of Art exhibit of Spratling's work. Spratling designs are included in the permanent collections of LACMA and MFA Boston.

Huge statement necklace in silvertone metal with a thick flat "gaspipe" or snake chain closing in the front at a heavy dark blue enameled center element, with a very unusual double snap closure. Marked MONET. 1970s. This "utility modern" look originated as part of the Machine Age style of the 1930s and enjoyed a revival in the 1970s and 1980s, and has been interpreted various ways in costume and fine jewelry, including by such makers as Cartier. Wearable length is about 19 inches. 1 1/4 ...

Constructionist brooch by important jewelry maker Sam Kramer, who produced avant-guarde jewelry in his New York based shop in the 1950s. This interesting piece consists of two arked triangular shaped pieces, which move freely on a tall silver bar. This allows the pieces to move up, down, and side to side, but not to move out of the crossed configuration. Corretly signed with Kramer's distinctive mushroom hallmark as shown. Excellent vintage condition. Good sized, measuring approximiately 2.5" ...

This Scottish sterling dove gray Montrose agate brooch is 1 7/8" x 1 3/8". It is bright cut engraving. Circa 1880.

Unusual and very large arts & crafts sterling/moonstones/garnets double pin, c.1910. Made of very heavy gauge silver(90 grams) these two hand made designs with applied decorative silver work are attached with a double silver chain. Marked "STERLING", they are are in excellent condition. The dimensional left hand piece measures 3 3/4" long by 1 3/8" wide. The right hand piece is 3" long by 1 5/8" wide. Each has one moonstone and garnet. One of a kind - I've never seen work like this before. Ver...

Very big statement size YSL clip earrings in goldtone metal, with top scroll form clips and large angular drops with deep engraved detail. Made in an opposing design. These are convertible, and the drops can be detached from the upper clips, which can be worn alone. Marked YSL and MADE IN FRANCE on the back of one drop, and also marked YSL on the clip backs. Fabulous size -- 3 1/ inches long and 2 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is ...

Statement size late 1960s or early 1970s heavy necklace in cast goldtone metal in coral form links, with large pale pink Lucite cabochons simulating angel skin coral. Spring ring clasp. Great size -- 27 inches wearable length and the center drops 3 3/4 inches. Excellent condition. Slight discoloration of the glue on the backs of the stones, not visible when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

An organic mid century modern ring by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This ring, executed in sterling silver with an Opal cabochon, is currently a size 8 1/2 and can be adjusted up or down because of the open back. Marked Paul Miller, Sterling on the inside. Opal measures 5/8" long and 3/8" across. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

Give this absolute beauty to someone you care about. This glamorous multi-gemstone bracelet sparkles with color and brilliance in lustrous sterling silver and stamped 925. A captivating array of oval-cut amethysts, blue topaz, citrine, and garnets are prong-set to perfection on the 7-inch sterling silver chain. Very stylish!

A very high quality and well made sterling cuff bracelet with a great Modernist design. It is signed H. Pozzo 925 in the inside and Made in France with two French hallmarks on the outer rim of one terminal. The bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening. It weighs 67 grams and is in fine original condition. I have not been able to find any information on this designer but I love this piece.

Antique - Vintage Jade bead necklace with Mexican silver clasp 8 mm beads beautiful color length over all 20.5" bead length 17.5"

An elegantly tailored design is evident in this 14Kt white gold and diamond ring. Three blue and three white, brilliant cut diamonds are channel set across the top of the straight line design. The ring is very versatile because it can be worn by men or women alike. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 8 ½ but it can easily be sized if needed.

A Victorian 14k black and white sardonyx cameo ring circa 1870s. This antique size 3-1/2 or 3.5 hand carved stone features a portrait cameo of a woman. It measures 7/16 x 5/16" across the yellow gold setting and is stamped 14 K (rubbed). It weighs 1.6 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. A great gift for a child or your pinkie, or could be sized up. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition is...

Great statement vintage 1970s Trifari heavy chunky chain necklace with very big enameled pendant in the form of a Chinese junk sailboat. Great Chinoiserie motif. Marked TRIFARI. 30 inches wearable length and the pendant drops 4 inches with bail. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Graduate groom or father will look elegant wearing these antique cufflinks: Cuff buttons Vintage Antique Victorian Black 'Onyx' or French 'Jet' rounded rectangle glass set in rose color goldfilled.
The center chased leaf looks 15K with a 1.5mm baroque pearl. 13/16 X 9/16 with a 1/2" round back section.
View images 2 and 3 for more info and detail. Very good pre owned wearable condition. f-bo-a.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or FREE with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect wit...

A pair of sterling silver screw back earrings in a mid century modernist design. We have seen only one other pair in almost the exact design signed Ed Wiener. Constructed of a layer of oxidized sterling with a contrasting polished curved sterling wire overlay.

The earrings measure 1 1/4" high and 7/8" across and hold securely. They are marked with Sterling, hand wrought and a partial W in a triangle. The screw part is marked Sterling.

Minor surface scratches. They have a warm patin...

The drop is solid gold and is from the mid to late 1800's when Spain ruled Mexico. The pearls are also genuine and are dispersed around the drop. This is a big piece measuring 2.75 inches tall and 2 inches across. We have genuine gold Tahitian pearls ranging from 12 mm to 15 mm making a perfect pairing. These are not shell pearls but genuine Tahitian pearls. I have priced these together and if you wish to only have the drop please contact me for a quote. All the buds, leaves (carved and darkened...

A vintage sterling silver neck ring by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson with a lightly hammered texture. The arms gracefully slope towards the front.

This neck ring measures about 11 1/2" around the inside with an opening of 3". Can be adjusted slightly. Signed Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches.

Fine mid century design.

A vintage black Alaskan diamond Hematite ring 1950s-60s. This size 6 ring measures 11/16 x 5/16" across the stone`and it weighs 2.7 grams. It is stamped 10K and QJ, and it is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a very tiny chip at the bottom rim near a claw and an abrasion to one point of the stone. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have...

This piece has a diameter of 1 7/8". The front has a great Aztec design. The back is marked HECHO EN MEXICO, STERLING 925, with assay 28 (stamping is blurry). The front is in excellent condition. The back shows some surface scratches.

Look dashing at the party or office wearing this fanciful vintage gold tone reindeer tie pin. Straight out of the 50's. Cast and finely detailed, this piece of American costume jewelry was made by the Ballou Company featuring a red rhinestone eye and curly antlers, signed Ballou Reg'd on pinch lock. Size: 1" x 3/4" Excellent condition.

A large friendship token pendant or charm featuring a hand holding a gem-set bouquet. The design is presented against a stippled background outlined with an engraved border. The bouquet is set with a cabochon ruby, an emerald cut emerald and a brilliant cut sapphire. Jewelry featuring a hand and flower motif were usually given as tokens of affection or friendship in the Victorian era. The back is stamped “18K.”

• America, ca. 1900
• Excellent condition
• Dimensions: 1-1/8”...

An early Danish Skonvirke 826 silver brooch signed BH and with a dragonfly for Bernard Hertz, Copenhagen 1893-1937. He was a silversmith who was well known for his early Skonvirke designs.

Measures 2 7/8" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Has a round bezel set green stone cabochon, maybe Chrysoprase, at the bottom and a larger bezel set oval darker green cabochon at the top.

Marked 826, BH in a rectangle, and with an impressed dragonfly mark on the back. 826 was the silver standard used in D...

This unusual trio is a pipe smoker's dream! The set features a pipe tamper, cleaner and tobacco spoon made of 14 karat yellow gold. It's the ultimate gift for a person who has everything. It was very well made, with a simple but elegant design, probably in the 1920’s. It can stand up using the tamper as a base for display on a table or desk, or it can be worn as an oversize pendant or a striking fob on a watch chain. We've photographed it in the fanned out position, but the three pieces fold u...

Robert Larin, Canadian modernist.

Pewter bracelet.

1 1/4" x 6 5/8".

Condition - excellent.

Marked R. Larin in script.

This is a very early work from Sigi Pineda, and dates to the early 1950's when he first opened his own shop. The shop was named "Plateros", later renamed "Sigi".

It's an amazing piece, with three huge red coral branches in a modernist setting which is sterling silver with 14k gold plated over it. The gold is perfect and even throughout, both front and back. The coral measures from 2 1/4" to 2 1/16". Closure is a tight and secure tongue in box.

Closed, wearable length is 16 ...

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, 970, Silver, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Heavy silver with large moonstone bezel set cabochons. Toggles function properly. Have some tarnish. Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

This pin is unusual due to its length: it measures 2-1/4” x ½”. The fancy engraving is enhanced with black enamel, and the pin is centered by a faux pearl. The central element makes us think of a gear – this would be great to wear to a Steampunk event, or any event with a Victorian theme! It shows a little wear, but it’s still very pretty. The clasp might be a replacement. If so, it’s an old repair. The photos are part of the description. Please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipp...

This is a 14K Gold Charm Bracelet from a Maryland USA Estate. The length is 8" opened including the Tongue & Groove Clasp. 31.8 Grams or 24.5 dwt; marked 14K on the Clasp. Ca. 1950- 1975 in Excellent Condition ( please double check availability this piece ..... an inquiry in process )

Matching the set of earrings that is also available in my store (you can see the demi together in two of the photos) this Mexican silver and azur-malachite ring by maestro Felipe Martinez is an ode to the power of color. Striking greens and dark, rich blues delight the eye while the elegance of the sterling ring shoulders complement in the best possible way the magic of the stone. Currently a sz because of the size it comes with (easily removed) the ring is an sz 7 (can also be easily resized). ...

Gorgeous sterling silver pendant accented with enamel and paste stones. The pendant is comprised of a bale set with old-European cut paste stones, suspending a circle set with 30 paste stones, surrounding an articulated central plaque covered in translucent cobalt blue enamel punctuated with a finely worked silver floral motif set with paste. The edges of the central plaque are finely toothed and the reverse is decorated in a starburst pattern.

The reverse is marked twice with the French boa...

A nice pair of vintage “Sputnik” earrings set with citrines. This style was popularized by H. Stern in the 1950s as a way to show of the company’s unparalleled access to the world’s finest colored gemstones. The design eventually became known as “Sputnik” because of the perceived resemblance to the Soviet satellite active during the early years of the space race. Generally, Sputnik pieces were set with multi-colored stones, but occasionally a piece turns up set only with one stone...