This great pin / brooch, circa 1950's, has a nice mod design. It measures 2" x 1 1/2". It features a mod foliate, floral and leafy motif, with buds. The "buds" are onyx cabochons. The back is marked TAXCO STERLING 925 in a circle with the artist's / silversmith's initials LC in the middle. This piece is in great condition and weighs 14 grams / .5 ounces.

This sterling silver belt buckle by renown modernist Ed Wiener exhibits a strong, clean design, crisply forged with a smooth panel of ebony set within a partial applied frame. The back has a well-soldered rectangular loop and prong with no signs of repair; it bears Ed Wiener's mark and the mark for sterling. There is a nicely aged patina, with random spots of oxidation, and a roughly half-inch shallow incision of unknown origin on the surface (best seen in first and last photos)...

Tony Papp sterling silver clip back earrings

These sleek and beautifully rendered earrings date from the 1980s

2" x 1"

Weight - 35 grams

Marked PAPP, sterling

Excellent condition

Tony Papp was the son of Joseph Papp, the renowned director of the New York Shakespeare Festival. He developed a fascination for jewelry as a form of wearable art during his time at the Parsons School of Design...

This delicate 14K yellow gold ring is set with a beautiful fire opal surrounded at compass points by old European cut diamonds. Fire opal is an uncommon stone, and it is very rare to find with play-of-color, the flash effect seen in traditional opals. This stone flashes with red, green and blue. The strong orange body color and fine clarity makes this a beautiful stone. The diamonds are quite good quality and are particularly bright against the orange fire opal...

A wonderful Skonvirke 830S silver brooch by the well regarded Danish silversmith, Evald Nielsen, (1879-1958).

Measures 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Has one central dark purple cabochon. Very light, delicate hammering, beautiful repousse work. Marked 830S for the Danish silver standard and the stylized EN mark on the back. Has an older rollover clasp which holds securely. Very fine condition, with minor tarnish.

Quality piece. Beautiful classic Danish design.

This Trifari Alfred Philippe sterling jelly belly fly brooch is vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly. It is hallmarked Sterling(The only thing that I can read). It is in super condition. It measures 1 5/8" x 1 3/4". Circa 1945 designed by Alfred Philippe.

Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Ref: Warman's Jewelry, p. 209 Ref: Fun Jewelry by Schiffer p. 76

Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti pp 153,154...

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...

This Cini WAM bucket,mop and broom pin is hallmarked Guglielmo Cini, Cini sterling. The pin is 1 3/8" by 2".

Copper and silver overlay stickpin and brooch by Heintz, c.1915. Brooch measures 1 1/16" by 5/8". The stickpin measures 1/2" by 5/8" and 3" long. Unsigned as always and in excellent condition.....$8 for insured USA shipping.

Unusual Victorian 14K yellow gold star pendant set with 2 seed pearls, black enamel accent and applied floral and Etruscan bead work. Length: 1.5 inch Width: 1 inch Weight: 5.2 grams

A caged amethyst sterling cuff marked ORB Sterling. There is some spotting and light wear on the silver. The cuff is 1" wide. The inner diameter is 2-1/4" with some give. 43.9gr.

A vintage Cartier “Trinity” pendant worked in 18K yellow, white and rose gold. Unlike the contemporary “Trinity” pendants that are essentially miniaturized versions of Cartier’s “Trinity” or rolling rings, this pendant is fashioned as a large yellow gold disc enhanced with tri-color gold “Trinity” rings. The gold has a soft matte finish. The pendant looks best hanging from a black silk cord, but can also be worn on a silk cord bracelet...

A signed Kramer of NY asymmetrical white rhinestone pin or brooch circa 1950s. This pin has a parallelogram shape and it has round and navette or marquise shaped white claw-set rhinestones. It has a safety clasp, it has the KRAMER OF NEW YORK planchet and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight fogging and yellowing to some of the navettes...

This strand of colorful glass beads from Japan, consists of 25 beads. They have never been used. They are oval-shaped with gorgeous work, best described by the pictures. Each bead measures 3/4" long and graduates to approximately 3/8" high. They are circa 1940's and very scarce.

Hans Appenzeller sterling silver cuff bracelet

The Netherlands

1970s

Interior circumference 5 1/4" with a rear opening of 1 1/4"

2 1/2" x 1 1/2"

This solid and well crafted bracelet weighs a hefty 76 grams

Marked Appenzeller, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

A very fine Chinese Gilt hairpin from late Qing, very intricate and fine work with flora and bird, underlying material is silver then gilding done in those era.

Composed of delicate, sectional curved bars with ring links. Each piece bears the unidentified maker’s mark of GHS and the sterling mark and Mexico marks; the necklace also has what looks like an eagle 3 mark. Both pieces have secure hook and ring clasps. The necklace is 18 ½ inches long; the bracelet measures 7 ¼ inches long. Weights: necklace, 24.6 grams; bracelet, 10.1 grams

A dainty Victorian pendant or bracelet charm designed as a spray of flowers against a woven background. The flowers are worked in rose and green gold, while the background is in yellow gold. A pendant of this size could easily be worn on a charm bracelet but would look even lovelier on a simple gold chain. Tested and guaranteed 12K gold.

• Origin: England, ca...

This two tone 14Kt gold graduated equestrian bracelet is an original period piece dating back to the 1960-s. The connecting links are 14Kt white gold while the rest of the bracelet is 14Kt yellow gold. The center is a 3 dimensional horse in a horseshoe, flanked on either side by bits intertwined with a horseshoe, followed by a horse head in a stirrup and before the clasp there is a stirrup strap with a buckle. The 6 6/8” bracelet is 1” wide at the center and tapers to 3/16” at the ends.

Substantial very big and heavy antique ring by the Baltimore jeweler and decorative arts metalware maker Carl Schon. Not well known outside of Baltimore, Schon worked in an Arts & Crafts and transitional/Art Deco style from the late 1890s until his death in 1923. Later Carl Schon pieces were made by the firm which continued under his name. This piece is very early, circa 1920. It is marked with tiny initials...

Offered on consignment................

This mid-century necklace from Antonio Pineda is both spectacular and exceedingly rare.

Composed of twenty-one amethyst bars which are hand-cut and polished, the stones are perfectly matched in color with natural inclusions and quartz marbling. Each amethyst gemstone sits in an L shaped 970 silver panel...

Being offered is a fine one of a kind and a circa 1960 plateado silver necklace by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, comprising a collar necklace supporting a three tiered pendant with malachite & azurmalachite inset cabochons. Dimensions: 15". The horizontal sections are 1 3/4” deep by 4”, 5” and 6” long. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. To call this necklace a statement piece, denigrates the pure beauty and importance of this exquisite piece of art!

A Scottish sterling silver filigree pin brooch with an amethyst crystal stone from the 1930s. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" sterling silver pin features an amethyst purple cut glass stone, it weighs 9.1 grams and it has the original c-clasp. It is stamped STERLING N SILVER WBs (for Ward Bros.). This pin is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor scratches and wear to the table of the stone. All items are thoroughly ...

An Avon Belleville (Mazer) sterling rhinestone necklace & bracelet. This vintage 1950s-60s sterling silver 14-1/4" necklace and matching 7" bracelet is set with bezel set facetted square cut rhinestones, made by Avon Belleville. Founded by Abe Mazer of Mazer/Jomaz and located in Belleville, Ontario, Canada (1945-71), this company was purchased by the California Perfume Company (Avon) in 1971 (info from Illusionjewels, with thanks). Each piece is 3/16" wide and each has a snapover catch; the...

A stunning beaded necklace in carved genuine malachite with genuine coral spacers, with a beautifully detailed pendant in the form of a face or mask. Probably circa 1900 or 1910. Possibly Italian. The pendant is held in a silver frame; the slide clasp is marked 14K. From a Pittsburgh estate.

Wearable length is 17 1/2 inches. 1/2 inch wide at sides. The pendant is 1 1/2 inches long, 1 3/8 inches wide, and 5/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. There is old polish residue in some of the recess...

Here is a beautiful early pin by Danecraft. It has a diameter of 1 1/2". It has an open circle, decorative border, surmounted by a lovely, single flower with repousse leaves and petals. The back is marked DANECRAFT REG. U.S. PAT. OFF STERLING. Unlike later pieces, this very well crafted older piece has decent weight to it. It's in excellent condition.

This vintage, finely detailed feathered serpent pin was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies. The brooch is 4" X 2" & weighs 28 grams. The darkened patina emphasizes the hand wrought beauty of the repousse' work. The piece is in beautiful condition. Both the pin back and safety lock are in excellent working order. Fully hallmarked on the back of the pin. Margot de Taxco designs are included in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENNISANCE by Penny Morrill. Margot's designs...

A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pendant by Betty Cooke with lots of 'Bubbles'.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" high including the bale and 1 1/4" at the widest and 3/16" thick. Signed Cooke Sterling on the side. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver neck collar with a secure hook clasp. Collar is marked STER. Collar measures about 16" around and can be opened wider to put on.

Well made with a stunning design. Gre...

A great, early copper and silver metal cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large layered stylized fish in the center.

Marked with the stylized Rebajes on the end. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" wide. There are some spots, areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches to the finish.

Striking hard to find design.

N E From sterling silver and amethyst bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

7 1/2" long

Weight - 26 grams

Marked on reverse - sterling, Denmark, NE From, 925S

Excellent condition

A wonderful Imperial Russian witch's heart brooch and pendant worked in silver-topped 14K gold and set with 78 rose cut diamonds and a heart-shaped garnet. Interestingly, the garnet is not cut in a standard heart shape, but in a slightly curved fashion that echoes the overall shape of the pin. The heart is topped with a ribbon motif. In Victorian jewelry symbolism, the witch's heart conveyed the meaning, "Bewitched by love." The brooch is Russian, but the pinstem and clasp were replaced arou...

Mystery mark reward below. From New England this Arts Crafts Modernist hand made studio sterling silver pin with applied 6 leg bug on 5 Mary Gage like discs chased leaf or flower and has a beautiful 15 mm blue feldspar Labradorite cab as the belly of the bug.
Obscure scribed: artist signature initials and Sterling - see image 3.
Since 1897 the Society of Arts Crafts in Boston has been in the fore front of this movement that could have influenced the making of this sweet labradorite s...

A fine vintage modernist design sterling silver ring by Hermann Siersbol of Denmark c1970. This (currently) size 6-1/2 adjustable ring measures 3/4" in length and it is heavy and well made. It is in excellent used condition with no losses, dents, monograms, corrosion, repairs or damage. It is stamped 925S and SIERSBOL. 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. Small packet ai...

Jane Wiberg modernist sterling silver and stone ring

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Size 6

This unique and substantial ring weighs 17+ grams

Very good vintage condition

Marked Jane Wiberg, sterling

Great large sterling twist modernist design ring, signed AA, made in Israel, c.1960's. Made of heavy gauge silver, the center measures 1 1/2" long by 3/4" wide and is size 6. Very well constructed, the center design is part of the same twisted silver as the band. It is signed "AA ISRAEL 925". Excellent condition.......$10 for insured USA shipping.

Fabulous vintage very long necklace of carved round creamy white or celadon jade beads graduating from 8 mm to 13 mm at the center. With original silver screw clasp. Circa 1940. Possibly Chinese. The beads have a slightly matte finish. Very weighty at 198 grams. It has been professionally restrung on very fine silvertone fabric covered soft flexible wire. 48 inches long and 1/2 inch wide at center bead. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail. ...

Ca 1940 An exquisite bracelet created by Foss during the time he worked for Georg Jensen USA. This is truly a "must have" for any Foss collector. Marked 416A. 7-1/4" x 5/8" ~ 24.3 grams

Beautiful modernist enamel pin on silver with bright red deer set in floral background by Joop Schilt, Holland, c.1940's. This curved pin measures 2" in diameter, so is of good size. It is signed "JOOP SCHILT HOLLAND" and is in excellent condition. Very rare and desirable to find modernist Dutch silver. Pin gives off that lovely Bambi feeling, yet has strong modernist enamel integrity.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

A 10k yellow gold 3 emeralds and diamonds surround ring from the 1970s-80s. This size 8 ring features three well-matched oval cut emeralds surrounded by a row of 22 diamonds in a 5/8 x 3/8" setting. The end stones are 20 points each and the center stone is 46 points in size (calculated). This ring weighs 4.1 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservativ...

A fine pair of Victorian bean-back cufflinks, each oval face set with a round color-change sapphire flanked by a pair of old European cut diamonds. The sapphires change from blue in sunlight to violet in incandescent light. One stone exhibits a more pronounced color change than the other. This is normal because of the difficulty in matching a pair of stones for size, clarity and color under varying lighting conditions. The diamonds are fine quality with bright color. The gold surfaces have the s...

Description: This bracelet is gold plated base metal with rhinestones, enameling and faux pearls.

Hallmarked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No 121859

Reference: Patent reproduced below

Condition: Excellent except for the plating on the back of the bracelet

Dimensions: 7" x 1"

This oval Kramer of New York champagne and root beer and clear colored rhinestone pin is 1 3/4" in diameter on the long side. However, it has 4 rhinestones below the oval to bring the length dimension to 2 1/4" and add three dimensional depth to this pin. This pin is in excellent condition.

A vintage pair of signed Christian Dior gold plated 1968 striped agate glass clip-on earrings. These 7/8 x 5/8" earrings feature bezel-set rectangular rootbeer coloured glass stones resembling banded agates; they also have a bit of movement similar to tigereyes. This pair is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a tiny flake on the middle of one glass stone (barely visible, and exaggerated under our halogens). All items are thor...

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver and pink enamel Paye & Baker straight brooch or collar pin from 1910. This Edwardian period fine quality 2" long brooch is 1/2" wide, it has a superb pink enamel dome as the center of a flower with leaves and foliage of silver and it has a c-clasp. It is stamped STERLING with the Paye & Baker Mfg. Co. mark (Attleboro, Massachusetts from 1904-1935) and it weighs 3.0 grams. This beautiful A&C pin is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corr...

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 1/2" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. The Ed Wiener is partially struck but still legible. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.

Fabulous vintage Bakelite bangle with very complex carving. Cherry vanilla marbled, with pierced decoration around the edges. Tests positive for Bakelite. Guaranteed vintage and original. From a collection. Standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter, 1 inch wide, and 7/16 inch thick. Excellent condition. It is a bit dusty; I have brushed it but have not cleaned it further so as not to disturb the oxidized finish. Photos enlarged to show detail.

The ribbons on this Hobe sterling bow and intricately swirled and embellished with leaves and flowers. The oval stone is pink. Circa 1942.

18K yellow gold safety pin with 3 pearls approx 6mm each, pin is 1.5 inches long, 7/16 inch wide. 2.7 g

A vintage large sterling silver leaf shaped pendant by Angela Cummings who designed for Tiffany & Co. Signed AC Studio for her company after she left Tiffany, 925 and Thailand.

Measures 2" high and 2 1/4" wide. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently suspended from a black satin cord.

Fine condition with minimal surface scratches and tarnish. Quality piece.

An outstanding Retro 18K gold mesh buckle bracelet generously set with diamonds and rubies. The bracelet is constructed with alternating bands of rose and yellow gold, creating a subtle striped pattern. The buckle is topped with platinum and is set with old European cut diamonds around the frame and calibre-cut synthetic rubies (typical of the period) on the prong. The tip of the bracelet strap is channel-set with synthetic rubies. The diamonds are H/I color and VS1 clarity. The mesh has a serie...

A graduated florentine gold plate collar with matching clip on earrings. The collar measures approximately 17" and at its widest point (center)measures 1-5/8"(width). Unsigned.

This very fine pair of Modernist sterling silver pyramid rope form cufflinks could have come from the fashion pages of any current menswear magazine, circa 1945, toggle backs, marked on the back STERLING; Measurements: 5/8 in long x 1/4 in. wide; Excellent condition; may need cleaning.

This is Bobye Queen of Eisenberg favorite clip.

Dimensions: 4" x 2"

This disc pin features a large faceted citrine in a bold prong setting. The stone has a light yellow-brown tinge and shows no signs of damage or wear. It is quite secure in its mount. The disc has a warm patina from age; the piece dates conservatively 1960-1970. The back has a secure rollover clasp and bears the marks for Mexican silver (eagle 42, circular 925 Sterling) as well as the maker’s mark for Los Ballesteros. There appears to have been a pendant bale or hook that has been removed. The...

This 18Kt two tone baroque style diamond ring is centered by an approximately 0.25Ct old-mine diamond. The early 20th century ring’s intricate scroll and openwork design is fashioned out of 18Kt pink and white gold. The ring is a size 8 and can easily be sized.

An elegant pair of 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold and pearl earrings are centered by high luster 3.5 millimeter cultured pearls. The six engraved petals on each earring form a 1” diameter flower, and the earrings have wire backs with hook closures.

An Austrian deep red crystal layered flower brooch pin and earrings set from the 1950s. This superb, flashy and vibrantly coloured set includes the layered 2-3/8 x 1-7/8" brooch which has a safety clasp and the matching 1-1/8 x 7/8" clip-on earrings. Each piece has a black patinated structure and the pin's layers are loosely and independently attached so the top layer moves freely. One earring is stamped MADE IN AUSTRIA and the pin has an attached AUSTRIA planchet. This vivid set is in excel...

This is a Vintage Tricolor Bracelet in like new condition. It sat in a safe for decades. Has a Harp Israel Stamp and is stamped 14K. Also has a second designer stamp we don't recognize. There is an appraisal from 1997 that gives it a value of $1900.00. Weighs 31.5 grams and is about 7 or 7.5 inches in length.

A feldspar necklace and earrings set from the 1930s with pastel colours. This natural mineral crystal is semitranslucent and easily dyed with a linear fiber-like appearance and it is shown to good effect in this post-Deco era set. The 15-1/2" necklace has five interlocking hoops with one colour each of blue, pink and green; the colours alternate on the ends of the necklace. The 1-1/2 x 7/8" screwback earrings have multiple colours of feldspar as well and all stones are capped with brass fitt...

18K Late Victorian five stone diamond ring, also known as half hoops, set a jour, with no foiling and open in the back to reflect light and air. The five stone was a classic late 19th century pattern, for good reason; it was great design then and still is today. The generous amount of gold means it can be worn next to other rings without fear of damage to the stones. Note the beautifully hand rendered scroll pattern carved into the gold below the stones. This variation of the half hoop is fou...