Coiled aluminum wire ring made without soldering, in the style of Alexander Calder, c.1950's. Has large circular design and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. The ring is cleverly designed so that the band is set towards the edge rather than the mid section. Hence it lays comfortably on the finger. Ed Wiener also used this technique(see back photo). The ring is size 7 3/4....$7 USA insured shipping.
This bold Mexican sterling silver bracelet is composed of domed hollow panels with complex cut-out designs based on pre-Columbian motifs. It was made by the premier Taxco workshop of Los Ballesteros. It has a very secure tongue-and-groove clasp with a graceful curved knob; the bracelet also appears to have the original safety chain. The cut work is intact; the hollowed areas within are oxidized to dramatically set off the designs. There are some very minor dents in the sides of a few panels...
Gorgeous vintage 1970s necklace with genuine Mediterranean red coral graduated beads in soft barrel shapes, hand knotted in a continuous strand with matching thread. It weighs 83 grams. The beads are polished and smooth, with many naturally occurring openings. The coral is guaranteed genuine, natural, and undyed. I am also listing a similar larger coral necklace from the same estate. Wearable length is 26 inches. The largest center bead is 18mm by 15mm and the smallest bead is 6mm by 5mm...
A striking 1950s extra-large bracelet charm by Van Cleef & Arpels. The charm is a fully-functional roulette wheel studded along the edge with collet-set round cut sapphires and emeralds. Under crystal dome, a tiny ruby bead serves as the marble. The moveable handle spins the dial, causing the ruby to skip along until if falls into one of the depressions on the wheel...
For the King of the Beasts, this is an incredibly detailed and heavy vintage pair of 14K yellow gold lion-form toggle back cufflinks and tie lapel pin with sparkling diamond eyes and mouth, crafted by Baumf, 1875-1925. Each marked 14K, Baumf; Weight: 33.3g; Size: Cufflinks- 1" x 7/8", Tie Pin-7/8 x 3/4; Condition is like new.
An attractive mid-Victorian mourning brooch c1860-80. It is a pressed horn with a dark resinous/lacquer finish to resemble jet or bog oak (which was a semi-petrified and preserved wood from the marshy bogs of Ireland, less common even in the 19th century, so also imitated). This 1-5/8" x 1" pin features a high relief flower spray; it has the original brass c-clasp...
This classic 14Kt gold Victorian oval broach is decorated by a very intricate design. The design is further enhanced by the all well known black enamel. The broach is 1¼” long and 1” wide.
This is an excellent example of the Mexican Silver Renaissance with chrysoprase stones. The bracelet is 7.25in. long and 2.25in. tall. The cut work is without flaws and exhibits a strong presence on the arm. The weight is 84 grams. The necklace is outstanding. The drops are 2.25 in. tall and has a wearable length of approximately 16in. With the necklace built on a curve where the drops are you can not lay it exactly straight for measurement. The weight is 88 grams heavy...
Stunning very unusual vintage 1970s pendant necklace in antiqued heavy cast goldtone metal, in the form of a crocodile with articulated links, suspended from
a large ring with scale pattern texture, on a double chain with spring ring clasp. The crocodile has opaque black glass stones as eyes. Top designer quality,
possibly French. Great size -- the pendant is 7 1/2 inches long including the ring. Wearable length is 17 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size...
This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition...
A highly ornate engraved and tooled mid-Victorian silver coloured metal (not sterling) 1-1/4 x 1-1/8" photo locket. This 1870s-80s unsigned pendant has two different fancy external metal faces mounted on brass; it has both retaining bezels and some strands of hair inside along with blue backing papers. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; ...
Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones
Hallmark: Jomaz with copyright
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 1 7/8" x 1"
Reference: Costume Jewelry 202
A great 14Kt yellow gold and lapis lazuli man's ring is set with a great piece of beveled lapis lazuli. The setting is quite heavy because it is solid and not hollowed out. The lapis lazuli is 13 millimeters wide and 17 millimeters long including the beveled sections. The width of the ring on top is 13.5 millimeters. The ring is a size 10 1/2 and it can be sized if needed.
Being offered is a fine circa 1948 sterling silver necklace by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, each link handcrafted in a leaf motif with incised and oxidized detail. Hook clasp. Size 15” necklace. Links measure 1/2” wide. Weight, very heavy 3 1/2 ounces. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
A Coro sterling silver marcasites Art Deco blue crystal brooch from the 1920s. This vintage 1-3/4 x 1-1/4" pin features marcasite or marquisites stones as well as a large light blue faceted crystal claw-set stone. It is marked CORO GERMANY on the back, it tests as sterling silver and it has a safety clasp. It weighs 18.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a few very tiny edge chips and abrasions and one small pit...
Large modernist handmade rosewood cufflinks with applied sterling, c.1950's. Measures 1 5/16" long by 3/4" wide and marked "STERLING". Excellent condition and great design.....$10 for insured USA shipping & appicable NY tax.
An extraordinarily fine Art Deco gentleman's ring in the Egyptian Revival style featuring a large cabochon of the finest Afghan-quality lapis lazuli. The setting is formed as a grouping of stylized lotus plants, complete with leaves, buds and full-blown blossoms forming the collets that hold the stone. The quality of the hand-engraving is superb. Ancient Egyptian decorative elements were very popular in European and American jewelry following the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1924. The go...
A vintage 1960s-70s sterling silver 1-1/4 x 5/8" (including bale) book style engraved photo locket on an 18-1/4" fine link sterling chain with a springring clasp. The locket has a textured and engraved roses motif on the front and it has two bezels and windows for photos on the interior. It weighs 8.4 grams, the chain is stamped 925 ITALY and the locket is stamped STERLING SILVER K&L (for Kordes & Lichtenfels, Germany). This necklace is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, ...