Stunning early signed 1950s Miriam Haskell four strand necklace with opaque black glass beads in multi shapes, mounted in signature Haskell dark "Russian gold" dark goldtone metal caps, with hook clasp and wired extender chain. Marked MIRIAM HASKELL. Wearable length is 17 inches on inside strand and the center drops about 1 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. A few beads have miniscule flea bites from wear, not visible except under a loupe. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail...
An exceptionally fine, heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet by Pierre Baltensperger. Each of the plaques represents a different flower, depicted in semi-abstract ways. Among the flowers are daisies, cyclamens, fuschias, morning glories and honeysuckle. Baltensperger was founded in 1878 by Walter Baltensperger, who quickly established the firm’s luxury reputation. His grandson Pierre Baltensperger assumed the lead in 1950...
A superb pair of vintage, mid-century platinum earrings with green tourmalines and diamonds. The large rectangular step cut tourmalines contrast beautifully with the surrounding ribbons of diamonds and the whiteness of the platinum settings. The pairing of tourmalines and diamonds isn’t terribly common and gives these earrings a special appeal...
A nice man's ring featuring a large cat’s eye quartz cabochon. The stone has pronounced chatoyancy (the cat’s eye effect) with excellent color contrast. The interior of the shank is stamped “10K.”
- Origin: America, ca. 1960.
- Dimensions: cabochon, 13.7 x 11.4 mm; 5/8” wide at crown, tapering to 1/8” at the back of the shank.
- Finger Size: 12-1/4.
- Approximate Gemstone Weight: 7.4 carats.
Correctly signed and rare this Matl designed by Matilde Poulat is a find for the discerning eye. The drop is 4 inches across and 3in. tall including the dangles. The center comes together with a single amethyst cabochon and has many warmed, teal turquoise stones and a row of coral. The clasp shows off a cluster of turquoise cabochons. The length is 18.5 inches and the patina is very dark naturally. This has no damage to the silver and no areas with missing stones...
Reward: Be the first to identify the vintage mystery mark on this demi with lapis blue art glass cabs. "C" catch on brooch pin, fine chain with old clip for pendant, both marked STERLING, while this maker's mark (see image 4 & 5), seen on other Arts Crafts pieces, is stamped on the brooch only.
Pin is 1 5/8 X 5/8"
Necklace: 6 petal drop is 1", the chain is 16.5"+.
.5 Oz and in excellent pre owned condition with decades of patina...
Danish Modern 14k gold ring by Jens Asby, Denmark, 1960s. The looped design of the setting perfectly highlights the glowing reticulated quartz sphere. The stone is an undrilled sagenitic quartz, which is clear with black inclusions. The ring is marked with the Jens Asby hallmark, "585 CFH DENMARK HANDMADE". Very good vintage condition.
The sphere measures 10mm. The ring measures 3/8" north to south, sits 1/2" up off the finger and weighs 6.3grams. It is a size 7 and can be sized...
An outstanding 18K gold pendant set with an amazing enameled alpine scene by Carlo Poluzzi (1899-1978), the greatest Swiss enamellist of the the 20th century. Poluzzi sometimes used the very difficult technique of applying translucent enamel over an engraved gold plate to produce brilliant sunrise or set effects as seen in the left side of the sky in this example...
Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and coral cuff braclet by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, NM. This bracelet was made during his time working there. It measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 5/8" wide at the center coral stone and 3/4" at the terminals...
This 10K lavalier is 2 1/4" from the top to the tip. It is 11/16" wide. The figure is on a carnelian background.
18K Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Buckle Bracelet c1940 with substantial weight (99 g). Very fluid and flexible,feels great on the wrist. Hallmarked 750 18k. Approx 2.75 cts single cut diamonds. Diamonds are G-H Color, SI 1 Clarity. All diamonds are pave set. .69 ct rubies, perfectly matched and channel set. Handmade box lock 1 inch wide 7 5/8 inches long (wearable length) 99.1 grams
Sterling vermeil lucite jelly belly with green rhinestone "Leap Frog" is 2 5/8" long by2 1/4" wide. It is in excellent condition. It is hallmarked sterling and is circa 1940. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
Price includes Insured USPS Priority mail.
An elegant Art Deco 18K natural (not dyed) Burmese apple green jade stick pin. This high quality perfectly polished translucent apple green jadeite cabochon measures 1/2" or 1.3 cm and is set in an 18K mounting which measures 3/4" long. In excellent condition, the stick pin is not marked but was acid tested. Whole pin measures 2 5/8" long.
A Utika sterling silver and marcasites brooch circa 1930...
This frog bracelet is 7 1/2" long and 3/4" wide. Each frog link is marked "925" .This bracelet is in excellent condition.
This is a recent arrival: 14K yellow gold & diamond engagement ring. Diamond specifics: 1.05 carat, SI2 clarity, GH color, modern brilliant cut; date this ring ca. 1980 - 2000 from a maryland estate. Beautiful ......try on this piece: Jantiques 10429 fawcett st; kensington, md
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A fabulous 14K yellow gold and platinum brooch by William Ruser commissioned to celebrate the astounding victory of the Pittsburgh Pirates over the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series. The brooch is designed as one of Ruser's classic waif-like children, this time dressed in a pirate's costume. One eye is set with a blue sapphire and the other is covered with a platinum eyepatch highlighted with matte black enamel. A platinum earring dangles from one ear. In one hand he holds a baseball...
A lovely mid-19th century locket worked in 18K yellow gold set with rubies and natural seed pearls. The setting is enhanced with geometric appliques, engine-turned engraving, rope twists, and a beautifully fashioned bow concealing the bail. The rubies have very good color and are unheated. The locket retains its original reeded jump ring, as well. The back is decorated with engine-turned engraving. The interior retains the original gold frame and glass cover. Faintly marked with French 18K gold ...