This is a 14K White Gold & 3/4 Carat Black Diamond Ring. Ring size is 9 3/4. Date this piece ca. 1950 in Excellent Condition. Midwest Estate.

This is an 14K White Gold & Diamond Filigree Ring from a Maryland Estate. Diamond is .40/100 Carat, Modern Brilliant Cut, SI2 GH Color. Must see close up to appreciate

Formed as parrots with flowing tails, with sharply molded detail. One clip mechanism is slightly loose, but both are in good working order, with a patent application number that dates to 1931. The backs bear the Los Castillo/Taxco/Made in Mexico marks, as well as the design number of 168A. Each bird measures 1 7/8 inches long by 1 3/8 inches at the widest part. Gross weight: 26.6g

This is a 14K Gold Mermaid Charm & measures 3/4" X 1/2". Clearly marked 14K on her back. Ca. 1950- 1970 in Excellent Condition. Seductive like a Mermaid should be. jpgs provide more detail

A rare and early first design period 980 silver bracelet by William Spratling with 6 hats alternating with rows of three balls.

Measures 7" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked with the conjoined WS, 980 and Taxco on a cartouche on the back. Has a slide in pin closure.

The bracelet has a dark patina. There is a slight bit of stiffness to the hinges. The pin closure is tight. Has some minor nicks and scratches as seen with pieces of this age.

A true find for the collector.

Rebajes sterling silver mask brooch

1940's

2 1/4" x 1 3/4"

Hand crafted

Marked Rebajes, sterling

In very good vintage condition retaining original oxidized finish

This is an Art Deco Era Diamond Engagement Ring. The Mounting is set with a .60/100 Ct, IJ Color, SI1 Clarity, Old Mine Cut in the Center. On each side of the Major Diamond are two additional Old European Cut Diamonds .10/100 Ct. ea. From a Maryland Estate ca. 1925- 1940. One of MANY Estate Diamond Engagement Rings available at Jantiques 301 942 0936. Engagement Ring Prices start at $500 in the Collection

Signed FBG this over lay is exceptional workmanship and hand carving. The length is a dramatic 26in. and sports hand made chain. The first drop is 3.75in. x 3.5in. and the second is 3in. x 3.5in. The total length is 32.5in. This is a heavy weight at 76 grams. The tear drop shape of these 2 amulets really make this Mayan symbols and deity necklace romantic. No damage just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A Celtic sterling and enamel hammered sash pin brooch from 1946. This 2-1/8 x 2" fully hallmarked brooch features blue, orange and green enameled "stones". It has hallmarks for Chester, England 1946 and it was made by the Wayne Hart Co. (1945-) of Birmingham and Chester. It has a c-clasp and it weighs 11.2 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Rebajes sterling, copper and tiger eye hand crafted ring

Kinetic copper ball

1940 - 1950

Size 5 1/2, with adjustable band

Fully marked

Very good vintage condition

18K yellow gold ring set with 8 marquis-cut faceted rubies, color is stunning. Width of top of ring is 7/8 inch. Size 7, can be sized by a competent jeweler. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE! Weight: 5 grams

This is Bobye Queen of Eisenberg favorite clip.

Dimensions: 4" x 2"

This long, continuous chain is made of white metal links that test very slightly for silver; it is probably European. It is constructed of multiple flat, rope-like loops that intersect to form four lobes. It hangs 36 inches from the neck, and can be worn in a variety of ways – knotted, doubled, tripled, or tied loosely around the neck like a lariat necklace. It measures 1/4 inch wide. Weight: 91.2 grams

Sleek, Stylish, and no damage this Hector Aguilar bracelet with a 107 gram weight and 7 inches long. An astonishing acquisition for any collector! Called NEW MAGUEY but Old and produced in the 1940's. Big and heavy with outstanding quality, repousse and deeply hand carved. Lots of natural patina and some glare that make it appear to have a dent but there are no dents.

This is a 14K MOVABLE GLOBE CHARM from a Florida Estate. The size of the Globe Charm is 3/4" X 7/8" and a little over 1" tall including the bail. That bail is clearly marked: B&M/ 14K. Swivels nicely on the axis and all the Continents shown. Circa 1950- 1970 add to the MOVABLE GOLD CHARM Collection

This 14K white gold ring has 6 diamonds. It is size 8.

Intricately carved unusual natural coral ring consisting of rosebuds set in a 14 kt yellow gold stylized basket with 3 natural rubies on the handle. This ring sits at an angle as seen in the first photo and beautifully compliments any finger, young or old. In excellent condition, the head measures 1" long x 1/2 high. See photos. Please inquire for more information or photos.

We are offering an iconic Hector Aguilar Armadillo necklace. It has a 17in. wearable length. The center medallion is 1.5inches tall. The length of the drop displays a large presence with a span of 7.25in. long. The medallions are solid and hand forged with a curve adding dimension. The work marks on the underside are a testament to the quality and history of the making of this treasure. The weight is 80 grams heavy...

An attractive retro-style 1940s sterling and marquisite brooch in the form of a spray of flowers tied with a ribbon. This 1-7/8 x 1-3/8" pin has a safety catch, it is marked STERLING SILVER, it weighs 8.3 grams, and it is in excellent original 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 are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use...

This Corocraft golden race horse heads duette is gold plate base metal with rhinestones.

Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8"

Condition: Fabulous

Vintage unsigned unmarked necklace reminding one of late Arts Crafts or Early Mid Century Modernism Modernist era. This hammered, bench made oval handwrought pendant with a bezel set stone
10 X 15mm Bloodstone cabochon is on a 2" X 1" hammered pendant
3mm wide X 24" long Ster chain with old roll over clasp marked "Sterling".
This gemstone is another birthstone for Aries who will become even wiser by wearing it...

Ed Wiener - rare and important sterling silver brooch

4 7/8" x 1"

Designed in 1947

An example of this brooch is pictured on page 145 in the book - Messengers of Modernism [see picture] also pictured in Jewelry By Ed Wiener Catalog that Ed Wiener and Fifty/50 Gallery put together for a show in 1988 - (Page 11).

Wonderful condition

Unmarked as is the brooch in the catalog

This Trifari vermeil pin has it all: patriotic symbols, enamel, pave rhinestones and a legible "e pluribus unum" written on the scroll. Heavy for its size. 1" wide 1 1/4" long. From the 1940's.

Beautiful and unusual this extraordinary clamper is 980 silver (almost pure). The weight is 80 grams heavy. The wearable diameter is 2.5in. which fits most. The height is 2.5in. Hallmarked as shown with no damage.

This sterling ring is a size 7.25.

This is an old timer, sterling from the 1940's. The cabochons are prong set and open back, and vibrant in color. The tiny clear rhinestones are set in graceful scrolled patterns. Great brooch for a suit or coat! 4 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide. Coro pegasus and sterling marked on the back.

Description: sterling vermeil, rhinestones

Hallmark: Ciner, Sterling

Dimensions: 3 1/4" x 21/2"

Condition: Excellent

An unusual piece of repousee work in copper. This belt is made of 17 panels with Middle Eastern designs. Measures 26 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide. Hook closure holds securely. Signed J. Simmons 1945. Well crafted and substantial. Warm patina. A very unique piece of handicraft.

Is this made in Taxco Mexico? Lizard gekko silver set is simply stamped "Sterling" on the belly of the pin and the turn wheels of the screwback reptile earrings.
Brooch is 3 X 1 1/4" and the
ears are 1 1/4 X 1/2" and weigh 9 Grams.
In wonderful preowned vintage condition with decades of rich darkening of the detailed texture. Free hand cloth polishing - please request when placing your order...

This is a Pair of 14K White Gold Diamonds & Pearls Heart Earrings from an East Coast Estate. Total Diamond Weight is approximately 1.5 Carats. Ca. 1950- 1975 .....

This Sterling vermeil with large amethyst colored stone + 5 colored rhinestone stamens is 2 1/2" square. It is in excellent condition.

This Alexander Korda brooch is based on the movie "Thief of Bagdad" produced by Alexander Korda in the 1940s. It depicts a turbaned fortune teller holding a lucite crystal ball. This figure is made up of a silver plated metal that forms the fortune teller who wears a turban and robe decorated with crescent moons, stars, and other unique shapes. This figure holds a large center crystal ball that is made up of an amber colored lucite and measures 24mm in diameter...

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

A set of 3 sterling silver ducks scatter pins from the 1930s-40s. This charming vintage set of three handmade gilt sterling silver duck scatter or sweater pins have safety catches and they measure from 1-1/2" across to 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" across. They are stamped HANDMADE STERLING on the backs, no other marks, and the gilding that remains has a rose gold colour, which was very popular in the 1930s -early 1940s...

This is a LOS CASTILLO STERLING BRASS and WOOD SAILBOAT PENDANT with CHAIN. The size of the SAILBOAT is 1 1/2" Wide X 2 1/4" Tall. Clearly marked on one side of the Boat: LOS CASTILLO STERLING TA C1; the 20" Hand crafted STERLING CHAIN is also marked STERLING TA C1. Tiny blemish on the Wood base (appears native to the wood). OUTSTANDING and HARD TO FIND LOS CASTILLO Jewelry

Composed of filigreed sterling silver panels, this bracelet is reminiscent of Chinese wirework, but it is American-made. The back of one panel is marked Jordan, for the R.M. Jordan Co. of Providence, RI, which produced a line of Russian- and Chinese-inspired jewelry during World War II, called its “United Nations” line. (A short write-up on p. 53 in the Sept...

This bracelet has everything going for it. It is hand chased beautifully into what I think is a floral motif. The 2 balls in it's center are caviar cut which are perfect and without dents...

This Los Castillo is one designed by Margot Van Voorhies when married to Don Antonio Castillo that unhooks and also doubles as a brooch. The matching chain and the drop is repousse and hand carved on top. The drop / brooch measures 3.75 inches tall with a width at it's widest point of 2 1/8th inches. There is a generous wearable length of 17 in. The early hallmarked Los Castillo designs are the best and this is one of those that is seldom found. Properly hallmarked with no damage or repairs. 70 ...

This bird carrying this Crosby lapel watch has tons of rhinestones and enameling. The watch ticks but it will not run all day.Some of the rhinestones have darkened with age.

Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2"

Hallmark: D C Creations on back of watch

This Reinad giant gold pave and emerald lily pin is gold plated base metal with rhinestones. The hallmark, construction and non-use of sterling dates this brooch to 1941-1942. Excellent condition.

It is 4 3/8" tall by 2 7/8" wide. Reference : Masterpieces of costume Jewelry, Dubbs Ball and Dorothy Hehl Torem, Schiffer, 1996 page 138 - Vaue $450-$600.00

A vintage early sterling silver heavy brooch by Hector Aguilar.

Signed with the conjoined HA, Taxco and 940 for better than sterling silver. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949).

Measures 3 1/2" across and 3 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Classic Taxco design.

Recent arrival: an 18K filigree diamond ring from a Maryland estate. This diamond is European cut, SI2 clarity, IJ color .....beautiful ring....try on at Jantiques in Kensington, Md 20895

Silver lipstick cases / holders from Italy are not a rare occurrence yet how often do you come upon a signed Peruzzi example? As difficult to find as it is beautiful, this one has it all - the signature, the warm patina, the delicate floral etched decoration and tiny little sparkling red rhinestones at the center of each dainty flower. Even the tab that holds the pop-up mirror is shaped like a multi-petaled bloom. A collector's dream-come-true the case measures 2/3" wide and deep by 2 3/8" tall....

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.

This American flag pin with Pole and Halyard is made of gold tone base metal with prong set rhinestones. It is in excellent condition. 1 7/8" tall by 1" wide.

This is a Tiffany & Company Pocket Watch with an 18K Gold Case. Swiss movement by C.H. Meylan, 21 jewels, 7 adjustments, 40mm, c.1926, marked "C.H. Meylan Brassus 21 jewels 7 adjustments" "No37589". The single sunk metal dial with applied gold arabic numerals and "Tiffany & Co." Verso of case monogrammed "ARVH" with interior inscription "Presented to Alfred Richard Van Horne In appreciation of many years of loyal service Albany Billard Ball Co. December 25, 1944"...........

Iconic hand wrought sterling silver & amethyst butterfly or moth brooch designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 3/4 inches across & weighs 27 grams. This beautifully detailed wearable work of art is in excellent condition. Pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Spratling designs are included in many permanent museum collections including Museum of Fine Art Boston & Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

These Mexican silver dimensional floral earrings show great detail of the open flower. The size is 1.25 inches by 1 inch. Hallmarked as shown by DS and weighing 8 grams. These look like a perfect match to the clamper also listed on my site of the same flower. The presence of the earring on is a beautiful reflection. Condition is perfect.

This William Spratling Silver Cuff will spark envy unto all at your New Years Eve Party. The cuff has an 87 gram weight. The face front is 1 5/8th inches tall. The side pieces graduate smaller to larger starting with the gap which is 1 inch wide. The inside diameter is 2.25in. which will fit most.

A classic Mexican Deco jewelry design element silver repousse semi-spheres were used by well-known designers like Fred Davis and anonymous Taxco maestros alike. They come in all sizes and combinations, in all-silver or adorned with stones and glass, and they unfailingly make for stunning jewelry. In this hinged bangle bracelet they are clustered together in fours to create little florets with bezel-set amethyst centers. In the back, they are simply stacked in rows. Impressive in its sculpturalit...

 

These Trifari crown earrings are in excellent condition. They are 1 1/2" long by 1" wide.

This is a 14K Gold Golf Bag Charm from a Maryland Estate. This Golf Bag measures 3/8" X 15/16" and features two irons and two woods visible from the top. Marked 14K/ RL on one side at the bottom. Circa third quarter of the 20th Century in Excellent Condition

Hans Hansen modernist sterling brooch

2 3/4" long

Excellent vintage condition

Sterling HOBE floral and leaf link bracelet, c.1940's. There are 5 links, each measuring 1 1/4" by 1" and the length of the bracelet is 6 3/4" closed. Excellent condition and signed "HOBE STERLING".....$13 for insured US shipping.

Magnificent swirl brooch in the style of William Spratling, with the circular “Mexico Silver” mark used in the 1920s to 40s. In addition: Swedish import mark (three crowns and S) Height "3 ¼ / 8 cm, weight 35 grams. Condition: fine.

This is a 14K GOLD PERFUME FOB in the SHAPE of an URN. BEAUTIFULLY JEWELLED with Etruscan Design Gold Work, one side features a CORAL and the other an AMETHYST. There are small GARNETS set on each side; one side has a GREEN simulated stone and the other a RED simulant. An AQUA is set on the TOP and is removable (see jpg). Clearly marked 14K on the bail. Circa 1945- 1965, ADD this OUTSTANDING PERFUME FOB to the Collection. In EXCELLENT Condition

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico and 140 for the style number. Pre eagle.

Measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs hold securely.

Depict some kind of highly stylized creature. Haven't been able to find another pair with this style number. Great modernist design!

This fabulous vintage Mexican Bracelet has a stunning design similar to the work of Antonio Pineda - it's signed with the initials AP but they differ from the more common Pineda hallmark and we're not sure who the artist is. It's a massive piece measuring 7" long, 1" wide and is quite heavy at 115.5 grams. Early style pin closure. No damage noted, just some light wear and tarnish and the Amethyst stones have the typical inclusions. A fantastic bracelet that any collector will love.

This elegant silver box was handcrafted in Mexico City during the 1940's. It measures 8"L X 3 1/2W " X 1" high & weighs 1 lb. 5 Oz. The subtle scallop design is worked into thick silver on all sides. The wood lined interior creates 3 compartments. Both wood and silver are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked for SANBORNS on the underside. Earrings & cufflinks shown in the box are not included in this sale but are available on request.