A nice 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the stones. The gems in this ring are particularly brilliant in mid-tone colors surrounding the central aquamarine...

Vintage fayence pin, a palette with two easels and patches of colour in glossy glazes, Italian or French, 1950’s. Width "2/5 cm. Condition: fine.

A very good example of a mid-20th century pearl and jade cluster ring by Ming's of Honolulu. Wook Moon opened his shop in 1940 and specialized in creating interesting designs that combined traditional Hawaiian motifs and gems popular in the South Pacific and Asian communities. This cluster ring features are green, black, white, yellow and red jade spheres nestled among ivory-colored pearls...

Made in one of the countries of mainland South-east Asia which were, at the time, under French colonial control, this silver repousse brooch bespeaks the level of craftsmanship local silversmiths had attained and their attention to composition and design execution. Hand-crafted during the first decades of the 20th c., I believe, the brooch is characteristic of the style and techniques that flourished in that area of the world...

Los Castillo - Taxco - Mexico

Modernist brass belt buckle with inlaid stones

2 1/8" x 1 3/16"

Good vintage condition with minor wear to lacquer finish

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This is a vintage modernist design ring in 10k yellow gold c1950s-60. It features three round graduated black Alaskan diamonds (Hematite) in the shape and colour of black pearls. This size 4-1/2 ring is 1/2" across the stones and 7/16" wide. The stones range from 3-5 mm., this ring weighs 3.5 grams, and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

This Ciner look-a-like is gold plated base metal , rhinestones,faux turquoise, rubies, seed pearls and sapphires... The pin is 1 1/2" in diameter. The clip earrings are are 1" in diameter.

Formed as a delicate spray of three flowers, this Coro sterling silver pin has an unusual design, unlike much of the company’s Sterling Craft line. The Sterling Craft pieces were hand-constructed, with an arts and crafts look; many had a Scandinavian influence, but this piece is quite naturalistic and more complex in construction. It measures about 3 ½ inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 inch deep. It has a secure rollover clasp. Weight: 18.6 grams

Sterling silver and 14 karat gold bangle bracelet, set with three pearls and three rubies, each mounted in yellow gold. The gems are set equidistant from one another. The pearls are deeply lustrous and have a fine, faint pink tint. The pear-shaped rubies are also of good color and clarity. The pearls are 6mm in diameter; the rubies are approximately 4mm x 2mm. Ca. 1950's.

A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.

Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a double prong clasp with a squeeze closure that holds securely. Was probably a fur clip originally .

Warm patina, fine condition.

A classic modernist silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Aquarius (“le Verseau”). A long-haired maiden pours water from a large ewer. The design is worked with a semi-matte finish and is enclosed in a highly-polished frame. The pendant retains its original jump ring...

Great fun 3 1/2" long earrings with a real 1950's feeling. Flexible, moving three glass balls(purple, blue, and white) wrapped in metal with a springy action and are for pierced ears. Excellent condition. Great fun!...Insured shipping is $6 in USA.

This light blue V-shaped necklace is gold tone metal with an abundance of clear, pronged, pave rhinestones and dangling marquise-shaped blue crystals. It is in excellent condition. It is 14 1/2 " long.

Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry Identification and values by Ariel Bloom,Collector Books, 2008 page 52. and

Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collections has this necklace in green without earrings...

A fine Italian Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm set with amethysts and pearls. The charm is shaped as a crown. The gold surfaces are enhanced with twisted wire and rosette motifs. The oval amethysts have nice medium color intensity and the pearls have good luster. The charm bears the maker’s mark of Figli di Vittoria Franconeri di Lidia (Florence).

• Origin: Italy, ca...

Two hand carved black jade koi fish placed in a fanciful 14k gold and diamond setting.

Most likely of Chinese origin. Circa 1950's.

Measures appx. 2 1/2" in diameter.

Condition - excellent.

This copper bracelet features a double row of linked leaves attached at each end by copper-plated openwork panels, and connected by round copper-plated links. The surface is highly patinated, with only very minimal wear to the plating on the ends. The fold-over clasp is very secure; there is no mark. The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches long by about 1 3/4 inches wide.

Jade is this fall's fashion stone. This eye-catching large cabochon jade stone is high mount prong set in the center of this fashionable vintage gold tone cocktail ring, stamped inside with letters HMS. Ring size is 6 3/4". Stone measures 3/4' x 1/2". Condition is excellent.

A very pretty mid-century wedding band, pierced in an intricate pattern of chapel bells and flowers. The band has nice width and the detail is very crisp. The interior is stamped "14K."

• Origin: America, ca 1950
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 11/32" wide
• Finger Size: 7-1/2
• Weight: 4.1 grams

A wonderfully constructed heavy brooch and matching clip earrings by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Handmade, Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, and Style #2 on the back of each piece. Brooch measures 2 3/4" long and almost 3/4" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 1/2" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Fine condition, minor surface scratches...

Modernist 18K gold and Kunzite brooch

Unique built up cubist form

1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Very good vintage condition

Unmarked

A stunning 18K gold ring set with a large ribbed cabochon cut salmon coral measuring about 1 inch high, see last 2 photos for measurements. Inquire for information or photos

A cool gold plated green glass bead bracelet from the 1950s. This 7" long triple strand green formed glass beads bracelet has rigid textured gold plated rod links suspending the glass beads. This 1950s bracelet has a snapover catch, and the rods are curved on the outside strands and straight in the center. The beads have subtle green swirls and they are suspended by wire loops...

Rare, large sterling swordfish by the famous modernist Mexican silversmith, Salvador Teran, c. 1952. It is signed "SALVADOR STERLING MEXICO #106" and is in excellent condition. Quite large, this handhammered piece is almost 4" long by 2 1/4" wide. Wonderful and very rare.....$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

A well crafted, large sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures about 2 5/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, nice condition.

A 14k black onyx butterfly filigree ring set with an emerald cut black onyx stone circa 1960s. The ornate design was popular in the late 1960s to early 1970s, like paisley. This size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring is stamped Pc and 14 K. The filigree on each side of the ring has a butterfly-like dimension to the design. It weighs 3.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded ...

Alfredo Villasana was one of the finest Maestros of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This treasure is a hand made pectoral that is shadow boxed with a nielo underneath and leaves styled and cut out with precision running across the top. The necklace weighs 105 grams of thick silver. The wearable length is a mimimum of 17 inches. No repairs or damage just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Ceramic 1950’s brooch or pin, relief motif of a Maya mask in white and gilt. Signed Irma, Sweden. Height "1¾/ 4,2 cm. Condition: fine

A classic mid-century silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Libra (“la Balance”). A detailed scale appears over a stippled background and is accompanied by the classic iconographical symbol for balance. The pendant is stamped with French second-standard (800/1000 pure) silver hallmarks in use before 1962 and an unidentified maker’s mark.

• Origin: France, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 13/16” diameter excluding bail and jump ring
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A large Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm an a crown form, set with emerald and round cut citrines. The gold surfaces are decorated with twisted wire and rosettes, and the lower portion has a Florentine finish with engraved details. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: Italy, ca, 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-3/8” x 1-3/16” x 1-3/8” (excluding jump ring)
• Approximate Total Citrine Weight: 37.4 carats
• Weight: 22.6 grams

Formed as square panels with rounded corners, featuring an incised seaweed-like design enhanced by oxidation. The design is called "Pine Needle." The earrings have the original screw backs, which are in good working order. It is marked sterling and has Skinger’s script signature. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. Each earring measures 3/4 inch square. Weight: 6.6 grams

Sterling silver bracelet

Designer - Gertrude Engel

Company - Anton Michelsen

Denmark

Mid 20th century

7" x 1 1/4"

Weight - 44 grams

Markings - AM trademark, sterling, Denmark, Engel cypher

Excellent condition

Charming bird (the pied fly catcher?) pin with a movable wing, 1950's. Width "1 ¾/ 4,5 cm. Condition: corrosion on metal pin, otherwise fine.

A cool 10k white gold white sapphire & citrene ring from the 1950s. This stylish vintage 1950s retro citrene and white sapphire size 5 ring is in 10k white gold. This ring features a a lovely deep yellow teardrop shaped citrene with a claw-set white sapphire. This ring measures 5/8 x 3/8" across the top, it is stamped 10K, and it weighs 3.3 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and cons...

This unsigned heart pin is 2 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" wide. It is in excellent vintage condition. The center stone shows some yellowing. All of the other stones are brilliant in color.

A nice quality pin with a graceful design, set with a dyed blue chalcedony. It is American, with a maker’s mark of conjoined JM for Joseph Masaniello, a New York jewelry artisan who worked during the 1940s and 1950s, and was a friend and contemporary of Carl Ruopoli. The pin is formed as stylized calla lilies and leaves, with vine-like curls. It’s a substantial piece and measures 2 3/4 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. Gross weight: 15.8 grams

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A three dimensional design with overlapping flowers.

Measures about 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" high including the bale. In very nice condition with a dark patina, we did not polish it.

Marked with the Anvil, and 925S on one side of the bale and Finland on the other side. Fine example of Kauppi's work.