Very nice Victorian 18K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a coiled snake. The head is set with an old European cut sapphire. The engraved detailing is very nice. The snake motif in Victorian jewelry, often used to represent eternal love, became popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as her betrothal gift. Hallmarked with the French "tete de cheval" and an unidentified maker's mark.

Origin: France, circa 1850...

A fun vintage 14K yellow gold tie bar by Richardson & Co. in the form of a baseball bat. Figural tie bars, often doubling as money clips, were popular from the 1930s to the 50s. They were often sporting themes, such as skis, golf clubs, and fishing rods, but this is the first baseball bat we’ve seen. The back is stamped “14K” and also has Richardson’s hallmark.

• Origin: America, ca...

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...

A modernist, abstract Sterling Silver curved wire brooch by Ed Levin. Measures 1 1/4" across and 2 3/8" long. Partially struck mark, © Ed Levin, Sterling. Very nice condition. Has a little wear near the mark. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great design.

Excellent, elegant circa 1940s necklace by William Spratling, arguably the most important name in Mexican Silver. Heavy for it's size, this solid liquid silver necklace is constructed of hollow silver bars over seven silver chains of variying lengths. This design is understated, and extremely rare. The shortest chain measures just under 15" in length. The necklace is authentic and bears Spratling's circa 1940s stamp. Excellent vintage condition.

Authentic Tiffany 10 Strand Pearl Necklace by Paloma Picasso with 18K yellow gold clasp. Hallmarked on clasp c1982 T & Co, also hallmarked on clasp loop Paloma Picasso. Approximately 900 pearls total. Purchased from Tiffany's, 5th Avenue, New York, absolutely 100% Authentic. Can be worn straight or twisted (see photos). Could also be worn doubled as a bracelet. New, never worn, comes in original Tiffany jewel case box. Will make a nice gift! Length is 17.25 inches (untwisted)

An 18K yellow gold Sputnik pendant by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with 19 round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, garnets, and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950's to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It came to be called "Sputnik" because of its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the stones...

Our 14K signet ring is a stylized representation of a royal coat of arms, a forward facing royal open visor of gold with the image at the center showing an open full faced knight or baron with heraldic details. The star at the shield's center is a symbol of hope, the wings above an emblem of protection. The embowed arm of armour at the crest signifies an individual with leadership qualities...

A pretty Victorian sterling silver watch pin designed as a cluster of forget-me-nots. The repousse work is nicely detailed and very three dimensional. The back retains the original watch hanger, extended pinstem and c-clasp. The back is marked “Sterling”.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-3/8” X 1-1/4”. Weight: 6.0 grams.

Fabulous faux lariat glass beaded necklace and matching screw back drop earrings with a great modern look. By the French maker Louis Rousselet. The screw back of one earring is marked MADE IN FRANCE (difficult to photograph)...

Bauhaus modernist design labradorite 14k("585")gold pin made by Kaunis Koru, Finland, 1962. This wonderful "space-age" hand made design features a glorious good sized brown/blue/gold iridescent labradorite(7/8" by 1/2")stone. The pin measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/8" and is in excellent condition. It is signed "HN(designer), crown in heart(locally made in Finland), 585(14k), faint mark-can't read city, I7(made in 1962), KK(stylized for maker Kaunis Koru)...

Bolo tie, leather and silver with an Aztec warrior and inlay of blue turquoise chips. Marked Mexico and 925, probably made c 1960. Height of the silver slide "1 ½ / 4 cm, length of cord "43 / 110 cm. Condition: some tarnish.

A retro 1960s 10k yellow gold man's diamond ring. This size 9-1/2 ring features an 8 or 9 point round brilliant cut diamond (by gauge), it weighs 4.3 grams and it measures 3/8" across the setting. It is stamped 10K BRIDAL KNOT and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A very attractive pair of Art Deco 14K white gold cufflinks, the rectangular faces set with plaques of rich translucent green chalcedony. The white gold borders are enhanced with engraving. Art Deco cufflinks set with green stones are difficult to find. The connectors are marked "14K".

Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1/2" X 13/32". Weight: 3.9 grams.

This simple yet stylish engagement ring features an oval center stone of approximately 0.90 carats. With three vertically arranged straight baguettes on each side, graduated in size as they move away from the central diamond, the total carat weight comes to 1.10. The oval stone is J color VS1 clarity and is set in a 14 karat two tone ring: white gold prongs secure the diamond, but the band itself is a rich yellow gold

This money clip is light but sturdy, with an openwork design that appears to depict part of the Chinese symbols for happiness. The surface shows very little wear and a soft patina. The back is marked sterling. The clip measures 2 3/8 inches long by just over 1 ¼ inches wide. Weight: 13.3g

A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with Bronze central domes by William Spratling. These earrings were in the 1945 catalog.

Measure 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back of each screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico.

Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, dings and minor scratches.

Great design. Pre Eagle.

Charming 18K Victorian diamond cluster ring with 9 diamonds, hallmarked for Birmingham in the year 1892 with a large center rose diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds and hand set with a decorative band of carved flourishes along the shoulders. The diamonds are set in silver. Nineteenth century diamonds are more understated than machine made modern day diamonds and they are always natural. This diamond is set open backed and can safely be worn everyday...

A rare glass advertising store display for William Spratling.

Measures 5 3/4" long, 3" high and 1/2" deep at the bottom. Wedge shaped.

Design is chiseled into the back. In fine condition with some very minor nicks at the edges. The marks in the photo are reflections. Has the WS script logo.

Great addition for the Taxco sterling collector.

Taurus the Bull sterling pin by Cini, c.1940's. Good weight pin with great detail, signed "STERLING BY CINI" and "TAURUS" appears on the front of the pin. It measures 1 1/2" wide by 1 1/2" high. Excellent condition.....$8 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

A Les Baker sterling & blue gem turquoise Southwest pendant. This well-made 1-3/8 x 3/4" silver pendant has a leaf, ribbon and flower of silver and it has a teardrop blue gem turquoise stone with a pyrite inclusion. This beauty weighs 6.3 grams, it has the STERLING L Thunderbird B mark for Les Baker (1935-2014) and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A Chinese articulated silver gilt fish pin circa 1930s...

Elegant Edwardian filigree 14k white gold bar pin set with 3 diamonds. The stately design continues over the edge forming dimension. It measures 2 1/2" long and the three diamonds total approx. 1/4 carat. In excellent condition, it is signed "14K" with a maker's mark. The French lock works perfectly.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

This plump silver bow is a classic Los Ballesteros design.

It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, but either way, this exceptional piece took untold hours to make and finish with such fine precision.

It is marked, "Talleres de los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro., 925, Hecho en Mexico. It also has the design number MM34.

According to Billie Hougart's, The Little Book Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, Talleres de Los Ballesteros was established in the family's home town of Iguala in 1937 by ...

A Victorian sterling wirework ball end bracelet bangle from the 1880s-1890s period. This late Victorian (unmarked but tested) bracelet measures 2-1/4 x 1-7/8" across the interior at rest; it is 3/8" wide at the two ball terminals. It has fine wirework decoration, it weighs 14.7 grams, and it is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than an original split at the center of one ball (done at the time of manufacture) and the loss of a tiny bit of the wire...

A very handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks in a strongly linear, architectural style. The faces are set at one end with iolites cut as sugarloaf cabochons and at the other with bluish-violet chalcedonies cut as triangular cabochons. The use of transparent, intense bluish-violet iolites with softer translucent chalcedonies in the same color family is an inspired choice and really sets these cufflinks apart. The faces are connected by solid bridges to hinged backs. Tested and guaranteed...

This lovely brooch / pin is sterling silver. It measures 2" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". Its floral motif has fine detail, including solid wirework and applied beads. The back is signed AL with 4 lines underneath. This piece is in excellent condition and has a good heft.

This Extraordinary 1950's sterling silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed by renowned Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace measures 16 wearable inches long with a center drop of 2 inches. Each of the ancient amethyst stones are bezel set in a thick silver looped frame. The large tear drops range from pale to deep purple. In gorgeous vintage condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp.

Hector Aguilar Disk bracelets are curved to lay perfectly on the wrist. The mix of metals are striking and with a 1.5 inches tall center you can not miss the lovely presence. The discs are thick silver and copper with a weight of 70 grams. Seriously well cared for and without damage. The length is 7 inches. Collector quality that you can wear with anything.

A retro cool 14k white gold diamonds man's ring circa 1960. This vintage modern design size 7-3/4 ring features textured shoulders and twin brilliant cut diamonds (total .32 ct, SI-2, E-F). It measures 11/16" along the diagonal diamond front. This unmarked but tested ring weighs 8.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items a...

This biomorphic pin c. 1950’s is made of mixed metals: sterling silver and copper, like many of Popowski’s pieces. It has an inlay of crushed stone (azurmalachite). The pin has the top layer (described above), sitting on a layer (of just over 1/8”) of obsidian backed by a layer of sterling. It is signed “popowski,” (maker’s mark), “STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO D.F. 0.925” in a circle with a stylized “M” in the shape of a heart encompassing “AE” – see pictures) and an eag...

Vintage sterling silver and rosewood cuff bracelet designed and signed circa 1943-45 by Taxco, Mexico / American designer William Spratling(1900-67). Front rectangular panel measures 1 5/8" high. End to end interior length is 5 1/2". Gap opening is 1 1/3". The bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. 95 grams, 3.04 oz. Bracelet comprised of alternating crescents of rosewood and sterling silver surrounding the center silver rectangle. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to th...

A lovely 18K yellow gold bracelet designed as floral plaques separated by bezel set blue sapphire cabochons. Each elegantly pierced gold plaque depicts a rose encircled by scrolls and flanked by additional flowers. The backs of the plaques are engraved in a matching motif. The high-domed cabochons have fine deep blue coloring and show no indications of heat treatment. The clasp is stamped with French 18K marks.

• Origin: France, ca. 1890
• Condition: excellent, sharp detail

This is a 14K HORSE SULKY AND RIDER CHARM with Movable Wheels. The size is 1/2" X 1" and clearly marked on one side: 14K. Wheels move nicely. ENAMELED Rider's head. Date this Charm ca. 1950 to 1970 in EXCELLENT Condition

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver tie bar

1950

2 1/2" long x 1/2" wide

Weight - 15 grams

Marked Henry Steig, sterling

Very good vintage condition

The design of this sterling silver link bracelet has a substantial look and feel. It is composed of sturdy cast openwork oval panels with stylized scrolls and swirls reminiscent of mid-20th century Nordic styles. It has a secure hidden hook closure that bears the marks for Danecraft and sterling. The bracelet measures 7 ¼ inches long by a little over ¾ inch wide. Weight: 38.6 grams