An elegant large-scale 18K gold hinged bangle bracelet with repousse floral decoration by Charles Armsheimer & Son. The design is so expertly worked that the hinge is nearly invisible when the bracelet is being worn. Armsheimer’s workshop was located on Maiden Lane, the heart of New York’s jewelry industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The tongue of the clasp is stamped “18K” and also has the maker’s mark for Charles Armsheimer & Son.
Being offered is a superb circa 1968 set of .970 silver jewelry made by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico in Pineda’s acclaimed brutalist, trapezoidal, modernist geometric form with round aventurine cabachon stones. Includes the necklace, bracelet and earrings. Dimensions: . Necklace 16; Bracelet 7 1/2. Each trapezoidal earring (and all other links) link measures 7/8” x 1”. Great total weight 6 oz. Marked. In excellent condition...
A custom made diamond and 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant .
featuring numerous pave set round diamonds weighing an estimated total of approximately 5.00cts; measures 3 x 1 1/2"
Exquisite details and floral engraving on this circa 1890 watch chain. Made of 9k yellow gold, it is fully hallmarked with "9C" on almost every link. It has its original T bar, clip, and spring ring. It has four oval shaped large links that are hand-engraved on all sides with a floral pattern. It is a beautiful companion to a locket, fob, or pendant. It measures approximately 17" in length so it can easily be worn as a necklace. It is in excellent condition and the overall weight is 34.5 grams.
A superb 14K gold hinged bangle featuring a graduated row of oval brilliant cut amethysts with a pair of round brilliant diamonds separating each stone. The amethysts are of exceptional quality rivalling the finest Siberian stones mined in the 19th century. They have a deeply saturated violet color and show no color zoning. The diamonds are estimated at G color, VVS2 clarity and are set in white gold to further enhance their sparkle. The clasp is stamped 14K...
Our 18K Victorian Regard ring is a romantic acrostic ring set in a linear formation, with six gemstones in which the initial letter of each spells the word 'Regard': Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, and Diamond.
The 18K band is delicately ribbed all around. The overall profile of the ring is slender with gemstones that are the same size...
Museum quality large Victorian locket made of 18K yellow gold and highly decorated with stars, a popular Victorian era theme. Cobalt enamel background with pearls and rosecut diamonds in a star pattern. Excellent condition, enamel is perfect, no dings, scratches of any kind. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!
Hardstone Portrait Cameo signet ring of a gentleman in profile. The ring was likely commissioned by a wealthy individual or statesman as a self portrait. The ring has a maker's mark for Henry Griffith & Sons, is hallmarked for the year 1852, Birmingham and stamped for 18ct...
Victorian 18k rose gold French made bangle bracelet with diamonds. Approximately .25cttw diamonds. The larger center diamond is an old mine cut, surrounded by rose cuts set in silver. The clasp is in good working order and the safety chain is intact. Fits a 6.5" wrist, most likely dates to about 1880. The overall weight is 17.9g.
A bold Matl Matilde Poulat early bracelet which is 84 grams of expert craftmanship. A you can not miss size of 2.25 in. x 2 in. center piece. 7 3/8 th inches long. The stones are red coral, Turquoise, and citrine. The birds have excellent carving and there is no damage or repairs of any kind. Simply stunning and rare.
Queen Anne period (1740) large beautifully faceted octagon cut amethyst solitaire ring in a later 18K gold band. This style of jewelry has been historically misnamed for Queen Anne, who reigned from 1695 to 1714, as so called Queen Anne jewelry dates to the mid 18th century.
Among other details, we love this ring for its eighteenth century octagonal shape, the quality of the amethyst and the crimped collet gold setting...
Classic, signed Tiffany & Co. 18Kt yellow gold solid link bracelet with a heart shaped tag. The bracelet is 7 ½ long and marked 750 (18Kt) on the clasp and the heart tag. The links of the bracelet are ¼” wide and the heart tag measures 1” X 7/8”.
This is an unusual ring that is a crossover between American Colonial and English Victorian. The ring has as its face an actual $2.50 Liberty coin from 1861 but is wrapped in a polished 18K English mount. Minted from 1840 - 1907, our American Liberty coin ring with the authentic gold USA Gold Quarter Eagle was originally legal tender worth $2.50. This was a substantial amount of money at the time of minting in 1861. The USA Liberty Gold Coin is 90% pure gold and weighs 0.1209 troy ounce...
Rhodium plate metal pin clip , engraved crystal and chalcedony, rhinestones and baguettes, of a wheelbarrow full of flowers. The wheelbarrow is covered in pave rhinestones and features clear baguettes on the handle and a small blue cabochon for the wheel hub. The flowers are made of white and blue engraved glass paste. Hard to find this 1" X 2" beauty. This piece was produced in 2 sizes, this is the smaller size...
Wiener Werkstatte enamel and sterling brooch
Dating from the first quarter of the 20th century
Markings include WW, The Austrian silver hallmark and A. St.
A St. was the mark of Alexander Sturm who was the craftsman and manufacturer commissioned by the designers of the Wiener Werkstatte to produce silver objects
Brooch measures 1" x 1 3/8"
In very good antique condition
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver dancer brooch
3 1/4" x 2"
Very good vintage condition with good original oxidation
American Modernist Sterling Silver Constructive Brooch
Art Smith
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Spratling's Nahui Ollin cuff is often found in a large mens size but this rare one is sized for a woman, is comfortable and will not shake off in movement. It is heavy at 151 grams of high content silver. The amethyst are a gorgeous grape color with no chips or damage. The gap is .75 inches with a diameter of 2 3/8th inches. With a dramatic face front that is 2.25 in. tall the presence is outstanding . One of my favorite designs with thick hand chased details.
Wonderful period retro 2-color 14k (rose & yellow)gold, diamonds and rubies watch with a wonderful bracelet, c.1940. The "CHASE" watch seems to be running perfectly, but I cannot guarantee it since I am not an expert on time pieces.. The watch face has six 3-point diamonds and six 5-point rubies on either end of the watch. And further down into the bracelet there are 4 diamonds and 5 rubies on both sides. See photos...
Antonio Pineda was masterful with this design. Each stone of onyx is reflected by 4 silver mirrors. The bracelet has a length of 7in and a height of 1in. This is properly signed and is one of the Pineda's featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION. The weight is 95 grams of 970 pure silver. The presence is rich and sleek. Hard to find and in a condition with no issues. All stones are without chips. This was difficult to photograph as the "mirrored" reflections blur the lines. Much better seen in pers...
This magnificent, hand forged piece was designed & signed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 225 grams, the hinged, flexible buckle measures 9" across X 2 3/4" high tapering to 1 3/4" at the terminals. 3 thick silk velvet cords are sewn into place at the ends. The cords are in beautiful condition & overlap to avoid separation when worn. Each cord measures 23" long. Wearable length with the buckle is 31". The large gem quality cab amethysts are in exquisite c...
This William Spratling necklace is a rare one to find. The clasp is an oversized stone measuring 1 in. and the underside of the necklace has a flat bottom. The length is 17in. long and is a fraction to 5/8th of an inch wide. The caviar balls are triple layered with the center row making a peak. This is all quality with thick silver and a total weight of 117 grams. No damage and a natural patina, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Beautiful 14k gold flower brooch comprising petals inset with 33 rubies (approx. 3 carats) on white-gold stem encrusted with pave diamonds. The flower is framed by 3 scrolled yellow gold leaves. United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 2 x W 1 3/8 in. #675
English Victorian diamond, 18k gold, and enamel eye brooch, ca 1880. Oval enamel plaque with flowers on peach ground. Bordered with rose-cut diamonds. Gold edge has engraved zigzag pattern.
Dimensions: H 1 x W 1 3/4 in. #878
A eye-catching Victorian 14K yellow gold slide chain comprised of a fancy link chain and decorated slide. The engraved slide is adorned with four gray seed pearls flanked by two deep red garnets. The swivel clasp marked 14k. The chain length measures 25 1/2 in. Total weight: 26.4g. Condition is like new. A one of a kind gift to be cherished forever!
A very finely detailed mid-century modern 14Kt yellow gold bracelet decorated by a textured surface and accented by royal blue enamel. The circa 1960, 7 ½” long and 18milimeter wide bracelet was made in Italy and it is fully hallmarked.
Victorian ring in platinum on 18k gold with rose-cut diamonds and rubies in crisscross design. England, ca 1880. Hallmarked. Excellent condition.
Size: 4 1/2. Weight: 2.1 dwt (3.2 g). #1221
Gorgeous natural Baroque pearl pendant. Irregular and ovoid with wraparound gold-tipped sterling silver snake encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and gold-mounted diamond head. Gold bail. Gold is 18k. Italy, ca 1970s. Marked. Excellent condition.
Approximate dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 3/4 in. #1114
RARE LARGE silver and turquoise necklace by MURRLE, BENNETT & CO., England, c.1901. The pendant measures 2 3/8" long by 1 1/4" wide. The entire necklace is 11" long. Signed "MBCO(stylized) 950", it is in excellent condition.......$25 for insured US shipping.
This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe" small fruit salad wheelbarrow clip is rhodium plated base metal, with rhinestones, and fruit salads. It is hallmarked Trifari with a crown, Des Pat. No 125185.
It is in excellent vintage condition. Circa 1941 It is 2" x 1"
Ref: Collectors Guide to Costume Jewelry by Tolkein & Wilkinson, p 75.
Ref: Costume Jewelry (Confident Collector) by Harrice Miller p. 156.157
Ref: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by A Gordon, p. 177
Ref: American Costume Jewelry- Ar...
A fine and ornate Victorian quadruple foxtail watch chain worked in 18K gold with rubies and bloodstone. Two slides, each with engraved floral decoration and set with cushion cut rubies, enhance the chain. The two slides are drawn close together so the chain plaits itself in the middle. One end of the chain terminates in a dog clip clasp. The other end terminated in a watch key and a fob seal decorated to match the slides. The fob seal is also set with rubies along the sides and ends in a bloods...
A fine and very lovely Art Nouveau pendant or brooch worked in platinum and 18K yellow gold, every visible surface is set with old mine cut and old European cut diamonds of various sizes. The design depicts are central flower surrounded by foliage twisted into whiplash curves and sprinkled with flower buds. The construction is very solid and quite heavy, but the openwork maintains a feeling of lightness. The back retains the original pinstem and safety clasp as well as a folding bale so the j...
An Art Deco platinum diamond solitaire ring circa 1920s 1930. This elegant diamond is a European brilliant cut, 0.90 carat, VVS-2 clarity, L-M colour. The ring is a size 7-1/2. It is stamped 10% IRID. PLAT. to indicate that 10 per cent of the metal is iridium. This is a great engagement ring choice for those who like clean classic design, and it goes well with any bridal style. It has larger claws in each corner to give the ring a square appearance, and there are smaller claws on the corners as ...
A really inventive Victorian 14K gold book chain necklace, each link in the form of a heart. The links are further enhanced with heart appliques engraved in a floral pattern. The necklace is completed with a large reeded bolt clasp that could easily hold multiple pendants or charms. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
- Origin: America, ca. 1880
- Condition: excellent
Dimensions: 18-3/4” long- Weight: 32.1 grams
This exceptional rope and tassel broach is made of 18Kt yellow gold. One tassel is decorated by ten full cut diamonds and the other with 10 round natural sapphires. The 2” tall and 1 ¾” wide broach is hallmarked “Tiffany & Co, 18Kt, Italy”.
A stunning 14Kt yellow gold and diamond right hand ring from the 1960’s is centered by an approximately 0.55 Ct brilliant cut diamond that has G color and VS1 clarity. The two sides of the center stone are enhanced by 64 pave set brilliant cut diamonds, forming a slightly domed offset semi circle on each side. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.95 Ct. my photography does not do justice to this ring’s style and beauty.