Made in Porto as is indicated by the hallmarks it bears, this vintage sterling hinged bangle is adorned all around with a repousse architectural design. Crisply rendered, the motifs are easily readable to the eye and the juxtaposition between raised surfaces and recesses enhances the bracelet’s sculpturality...

A vintage modernist necklace with a textured and polished silver pendant on what looks like the original chain by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin. Has 5 dangles suspended from the bottom and a central polished concave disk dangling from the center.

The central pendant measures 1 1/4" across and 2 1/2" long with the large bales and dangles. The chain measures about 25" long and has a secure hook closure...

This Trifari poodle is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling.It is circa 1936-1937. Was originally sold at Hammacher Schemmer in New York for $5.00. Designer was Alfred Philippe. It is 1 1/2" square .

Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti & Brunialti v2 p. 71 add from hammacher Schlemmer as advertised in Mademoiselle, December of 1937.

An Edwardian 9k pearl and paste stones brooch circa 1900 - 1910. This antique 1" across yellow gold pin has a 5.7 mm genuine pearl in the center. The pearl has a nice cream-color lustre, and the four surrounding stones are synthetic emeralds (or green paste) and the rest are clear paste (or possibly white sapphires - all of these open-back stones are untested)...

This Reinad gold filigree and multi color gems link bracelet is 7 1/2" long by 3/4" wide. It is gold plated base metal, faux gems, cameo,. It is marked Reinad. Circa 1941-1942.. Retails for $285.00

This McClelland Barclay gold and pave silver maple leaf pin is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. This pin is Circa 1940.

It resembles a star burst and it sparkles like one, too! Weiss presents a four-tier prong set dazzling clear rhinestone brooch with marquis and round shaped stones. Rhodium plated back with Weiss name plate. 3" in diameter and heavy.

Fun and perfect for this summer - especially if you decide to stay away from beaches! - this mod sterling silver "fish with air bubble" necklace by Los Castillo comes out of the workshop's "onix negro" line of jewelry. I find this technique fascinating - it poses a big challenge to the lapidary's and silversmith's abilities as the onyx slab has to be carved out precisely to the dimensions of the sterling inlay that will be set in it...

This is very pretty pair of 14Kt yellow gold ruby and cultured pearl cluster earrings. Each earring is centered by a 6 millimeter high luster cultured pearl and the pearl is surrounded by 10, 2 millimeter round faceted natural rubies. The 10 millimeter diameter earrings have posts and push backs.

These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond.

As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867.

Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch...

A Victorian 10K amethyst brooch from the 1890s with guard chain and pin. The facetted, high quality stone measures 11/16" across and 9/16" deep; it is mounted in a heavy (unmarked but tested) 10k mount with safety chain and pin. It is unsigned, it weighs 7.0 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 14k gold genuine coral ring circa 1940s 1950. This vintage yellow gold size 5 ring features a claw-set loaf-shaped natural coral stone. I thas an elegant industrial modern lines, and measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the top / upper section. It is stamped JIC and 14K and weighs 4.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but the coral is just very slightly wiggly...

Large amber pin set in silver dating from the art nouveau period, amber is a golden warm shade of orange, excellent condition, a real statement piece.

A 14k white gold size 6-1/4 filigree ring from the Art Deco period complete with the original claw-set Peking glass stone circa 1920s. As jade was extremely expensive at the time, green Peking glass was used even in gold rings. The ring is 3/4" across the stone at its widest, it weighs 4.6 grams and it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Wide bangle bracelet from the art deco period in yellow goldfill, opens on side, circumference is 7.1 inches. Width is 7/8 inch. Excellent condition.

A Victorian 10k yellow gold ring featuring genuine blue iolites and natural seed pearls circa 1880s. The iolites are a deep royal blue gem stone in round antique cut. Burmese sapphires were expensive and often difficult to obtain in the late 19thC, so good quality iolites were sometimes used - these stones are original to the ring, not replacements. The flower circle design stayed popular into the Edwardian period, although Edwardian examples were usually simpler with less gem stones...

Ed Wiener sterling silver modernist earrings

1950

1" x 1"

Weight - 14 grams

Marked - Ed Wiener, sterling

Fine vintage condition

I have owned several of these Hattie Carnegie Herons before- They can be signed or unsigned. They are identical. This one is unsigned.

Value is $399.00- $700.00 in the past.

This heron brooch is finished in heavy gold plated metal. The head and middle body are made of a colored textured thermoplastic. The wings are white enamel with clear crystal rhinestones...