Here is a substantial 1970s handmade ring composed of a hammered disc mounted on a thick band. It is marked 925; there is no maker’s mark. The disc measures 1 inch in diameter; the ring size is about 8 1/4; the band is adjustable.
An attractive pair of mid-century 14K gold cufflinks, the faces divided diagonally into contrasting triangles. On each face, one triangle is deeply ribbed, while the smooth portion features a gypsy-set diamond. The angularity of the design makes for a very modernistic appeal. The diamonds are graded as J/I2. The backs are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent. Size: 5/8” x 1/2”. Weight: 10.8 gr. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .10 ct.
Maestro Rivera, known for his high quality creations in Matilde Poulat's "jeweled" style, is the silversmith signing this stunning Mexican Deco bracelet. Carefully wrought silver-work with beading, hand-hammering and twist-rope details is studded with pyramid- and emerald-cut amethysts as well as coral and turquoise little cabs...
Glam tribal or safari style beaded long necklace, possibly French, with simulated ivory Lucite beads and simulated amber Lucite beads strung on a fine goldtone
chain. 1970s or 1980s. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
An extremely rare 18K yellow gold Sputnik bracelet 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 pair of vintage sterling silver brooches by the American modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The larger first brooch, which looks like a stylized abstract bird measures about 3" long and 1" across. Signed Pearson, Sterling and with a stylized 'P'. Heavy sterling silver, weighs 20 gr.
The second brooch also reminds us of a stylized bird, but is more streamlined. This brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Weighs 17 gr...
Large handmade mixed metals(gold and silver) modernist pin with blue oval chalcedony(1 1/4" by 7/8"), c.1960's. The stone is bezel set off center. The design consists of positive and negative space, as shown with applied dimensional gold and silver geometric pieces versus handcut holes. Pin has substantial weight and measures a VERY LARGE 2 5/8" IN DIAMETER. Very rich with a high level of artistry and original design...
Fabulous very unusual vintage copper cuff with inset navy blue leather. From a Philadelphia estate that had a large quantity of Arts & Crafts and Art
Deco jewelry. Circa 1940. 1 1/2 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches inside diameter including the gap, which is 1 3/8 inches. Excellent condition. Photos
enlarged to show detail.
A signed Dafri copper ultramodern pin brooch and earrings set from the 1950s. This Toronto Canada company made some great looking items and this is one of them - a very Jetsons kind of anamorphic style. This set includes the 2" across pin with a safety clasp and an applied copper planchet identical to the 1-5/8 x 1" clip-on earrings. Each has some mild black patination and the pin has the DAFRY signature planchet...
A Victorian 14k amethyst seed pearls stickpin circa 1900. This 2-1/4" long late Victorian period stickpin has an offset oval head which measures 7/16" x 5/16" across, it weighs 1.0 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for some minor bends to the shaft. 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...
Tane Orfebres is an important silver house in Mexico City, known as the Tiffany of Mexico. This bracelet is wide, heavy, and gorgeous.
It has a sleek modernist design, with the one half shiny and mirror like, and the opposite half bearing a slightly matte finish. I have never seen this design before, and it is a stunning bracelet.
Signed and hallmarked "Tane Sterling Mexico", with an "A" within a triangle...
An important artist-designed 18K yellow gold and emerald ring by Maison Gennari of Paris. The ring is styled in the Art Nouveau taste, with a voluptuous mermaid surrounded by waves and seaweed. She leans against a pair of cabochon emeralds, whose green color reinforces the watery feeling of the design. The ring is stamped with French 18K marks and is signed by Maison Gennari.
Francois Gennari was a jeweler who collaborated with sculptors to create one-of-a-kind jewels...
A fabulous and early vintage sterling necklace with square cut crystal stones and a huge pear shaped cut crystal drop. The clasp is marked STERLING and the other elements test positive for sterling. Circa 1920. Beautifully made and detailed. The edges of the square stone settings are engraved with delicate patterns. The stones are brilliant and glittering.
A classic collectible Art Deco piece, and currently perfectly of the moment as well...
Cute, exciting, large scale with Mexican-feel silver plate and 10 pink glass stones bracelet. Bracelet has three links(1 5/8" long by 15/16" wide)each bezel set with 3 pink round cabochon stones. Each link is connected with brass and shiny stones(possibly hematite). The lock(very secure) has another pink glass stone. The bracelet measures 7 1/4" inside diameter by 15/16" wide. Very good condition with two inside fissures in two of the stones. Very strong design. Good looking piece-like an early ...
A mid century modern abstract bracelet in bronze by Else & Paul Hughes, Norway.
The bracelet measures 8" long and 1 1/4" across.
Comprised of 11 links connected by hooks, the bracelet is adjustable in size. You could unhook one link of you needed it shorter.
It is in fine condition. Interesting contrast of the top shinier edges to the darkened patina of the rest of the bracelet. The hook closure holds securely.
Signed on the back of each hook Studio E & P.
There are fewer b...
Fabulous articulated bracelet in silvertone rhodium plated white metal / pot metal with large and small square emerald cut invisibly set blue openback
unfoiled glass stones and tiny colorless strass stones. Examples of this type of French bracelet are pictured in "European Designer Jewelry" by Ginger
Moro. Slide clasp with safety chain. Wearable length is 7 1/2 inches. 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Some colorless stones are dark but all are
better than the photos depict. Some s...
Relo design modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet watch
Germany
1970
Mechanical wind-up watch in working order
This elegant and high-quality cuff is made of heavy and solid sterling silver weighing a substantial 117 grams
Interior circumference - 7"
Face measures 1 5/8" tall
Safety clasps help secure the fit
Marked Relo, 925, Relo Design
Excellent condition
An elegant, simple and sophisticated sterling necklace by Antonio Pineda. The curved, hinged links are a beautiful shape and this necklace is very wearable and comfortable. Measuring 15 1/2" end to end, (curved), it is 5/8" wide. It weighs 92 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Terrific in every way.