A lovely stylized flower basket pendant featuring flowers set with diamond, emerald and sapphire centers. The surrounding foliage is worked in a mix of glossy and stippled finishes to add depth and detail. The gemstones are of very good quality, with vivid color saturation and good clarity. The back of the pendant has a fixed bail and a pinstem, so it can be worn as a pendant or brooch. It is stamped with French marks for 18K gold.
Ca. 1935. Condition: excellent...
This classic 14Kt yellow gold estate elegant dome ring is decorated by bead work along with shiny and matte finished surfaces. The top of the ring is 12 millimeter wide and it tapers down to 3 millimeters on the bottom of the shank. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
A 14k white gold channel set sapphires and diamonds ring. This size 8-1/4 ring features a row of ten well-matched medium blue baguette channel set sapphires in the center flanked by two rows of single point diamonds. The setting measures 3/4 x 3/8", this ring weighs 5.6 grams and it is stamped 14K 585 BKJ. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Sigi Pineda modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet with green gemstone
Taxco, Mexico
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference - 7 1/4"
2 1/4" x 2 1/2"
1 1/2" at tallest point
Fully hallmarked
Excellent vintage condition
This light lavender colored carved jade pendant is enhanced on either side by a flower shaped finding. The tapered movable bail is connected to the flower shaped decorations. The pendant is 2 1/8” tall including the bail, and 7/8” wide at the widest part. A 14Kt yellow gold 16” heavy cable chain comes with the pendant.
Here is a coral garland (also referred to as “festoon” or “swag”) necklace, consisting of 8 coral cabuchons of graduated lengths and sizes. The three longest drops are on rigid bars. The coral is a lovely dark ox-blood red. Coral was believed to prevent bad luck, and to be an aid to meditation. The length is 15-1/4” (but it would be easy to get an extender if needed – we can help with that; just ask), and the decorated portion is 4-1/4” x 2-1/8” at the longest point...
A 14k yellow gold double row diamonds ring from the 1960s. This size 6-1/4 ring features two rows of 9 diamonds in a simple but elegant 3/4 x 1/4" setting. This ring weighs 3.8 grams, the diamonds are 2 points each (by gauge) and it is stamped 14K with a circled J maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
This Victorian-style ring has a Gothic design sensibility. The elaborate prongs set off the large iolite (approx. 2 ct.) very nicely, and it includes 4 small single cut accent diamonds. The setting measures 7/8” north to south, and 3/4” east to west. Approximately size 8-1/2. It is marked 14k, the setting is rose gold and the shank is yellow gold. The stones are in excellent condition. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...
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.
Large sterling cuff links, each set with a single amber stone. By the Polish modernist silversmith collective ORNO, circa 1960s or '70s. Each piece measures almost 1.5" long x .75". Marked "ORNO" and with the Polish hallmark for silver. Excellent condition, with one natural amber a slightly different shade than the other.
UNOAERRE modernist sterling silver orbital bracelet
Italy
1970
Interior circumference - 7" total
Weight - 43 grams
Marked Uno A Erre, 925, Italy
Very good vintage condition
A fine and rare example of Italian space age jewelry
Sterling pin with one white pearl and one steel gray pearl made by Henry Steig, c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition and measures 2 3/4" x 2".
Israeli modernist sterling silver necklace
1965 - 70
Large and dynamic the pendant measures 3 3/4" long
Should fit a 16 3/4" neck
Weight - a substantial 60 grams
Marked made in Israel, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
A 14k yellow gold sapphires & diamonds cluster cocktail ring from the 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring is also known as an anniversary ring (hint, hint). It features 21 deep navy blue marquise natural sapphires and four 2 point diamonds in the center. It measures 1-1/8 x 3/4" across the setting, it weighs 7.0 grams and it is stamped 585 (14K). It looks stunning on, and would make a wonderful wedding anniversary gift, or for an April birthday, as they are the traditional birthstones for April...
Carl Antonsen modernist sterling silver coil bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th Century
Interior circumference - 7 1/4"
Heavy and solid this cuff weighs 61 grams
Marked Carl Antonsen in script, Denmark, 925s
Excellent vintage condition
This amazing bracelet by Hector Aguilar is quite unique in that is made in Sterling Silver Vermeil. Known as the "Linked Circles Bracelet" and featured in the book Silver Masters of Mexico on page 63.It measures 7 1/2" long by 1" wide and weighs 77.9 grams. Hallmarked "Sterling Silver, HA, Made in Mexico". It has a secure box clasp and is in good condition with only light signs of wear. A very beautiful bracelet and a rare find for the collector.
Industria Argentina modernist sterling silver bracelet
Argentina
Mid 20th century
7" long x 3/4" wide
Weight - 56 grams
Marked Industrian Argentina, sterling silver, v38 and H within a halfmoon
Excellent vintage condition
Signed Silver Mexico this bracelet has a presence that makes it not matter that a major designer has not signed it. It molds to your wrist and the height of the face front is one of the main makers of the fabulous look at almost one inch high. The push pin is hidden under the link to open for the wrist. The weight is 65 grams and the silver is thick. The repousse balls are many and without dents...
Large copper stylized ram's head pin made by Rebajes, c.1940s. The pin is in excellent and very clean condition. The pin measures 2 7/8" x 1 7/8".
Fridl modernist sterling silver necklace.
Measures approx. 14" when outstretched.
Condition - excellent.
A handsome pair of early Art Deco double-faced cufflinks in 14K yellow gold enhanced with black champleve enamel. The faces are decorated with engine-turned engraving in a striped pattern surrounded by enameled borders. The faces are attached with bar connectors, stamped with 14K hallmarks for an unidentified maker.
- Origin: America, ca. 1920
- Condition: excellent, no enamel damage or monograms
- Dimensions: faces, 9/16" diameter
- Weight: 8.0 grams
This is another BEAUTIFUL PIECE...a RARE ART DECO STERLING PERFUME BOTTLE. This Bottle has White Enamel on both sides, one side depicting
FLOWERS and a ROSE Beneath. The FAN~SHAPED Top Rotates making this Piece Wearable from a Chain of your choice. This PERFUME BOTTLE is marked: STERLING on the side. The ENAMEL is Mint. The size of this BOTTLE is 2 1/8" X 2 3/4"... jgps tell the rest
A small fob seal featuring an amethyst tablet set in a fluted closed-back setting surmounted with ornate scrollwork. The amethyst tablet bears the monogram “RB” and a heart-shaped lock and a key. The lock and key are rebus images carrying the message “Key to my heart.” This fob is perfectly sized to wear alone as a pendant or on a heavy chain or bracelet as one of multiple charms...
This wonderfully executed 10Kt gold locket, decorated by the traditional Freemason insignia dates back to the Victorian era. The insignia is enhanced by 10 rose cut diamonds and a natural ruby. The locket is ¾” wide and 1” long without the jump rings on top. The total length of the locket with the oversized jump ring is 1 7/8”. There are some slight dimples on the back, but the over all condition is very good.
Amethyst and seed pearl pendant/enhancer is set in 14Kt yellow gold. The 18 X 13 millimeter oval faceted amethyst bezel set in the center is encircled by seed pearls. The bail opens from the back to allow the pendant be worn either on a chain, a strand of pearls or beads. The pendant is ¾” wide and 1 ¼” high.
A later Georgian period 15k yellow gold remembrance or mourning ring with genuine pearls circa 1820 - 1830. This beautiful antique size 6 ring is typically unmarked and it tests as 15k, and it most likely of United Kingdom origin. It has a bevelled glass window for hair (no hair present) and the shoulders are thickly sculpted with a multi-floral pattern sometimes seen on jewellery or decor of this period. This ring weighs 3.7 grams, it measures 1/2" x 7/16" across the pearl setting, and it is in...
A Georgian 14k glass emerald and diamonds ring circa 1780-1800. This antique yellow gold (unmarked but tested and guaranteed) ring features a 3/8" across top which has claw set early silver coloured genuine rose cut diamonds surrounding an emerald coloured glass stone. Emeralds then were a scarce and difficult stone to acquire, so the use of a cut glass "gem" with diamonds was not unusual. This ring weighs 2.5 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corros...
Enrique Ledesma high sheen Mexican silver work of art weighing 50 grams and having a height of 7/8th of an inch. My pictures truly can not capture the beauty of this bracelet. In my hands the obsidian is BLAZING and I could not get one photo of it. There are reflections in the pictures, no loss or damage. An excellent example of Ledesma workmanship at a time before lazers were used to cut the jewelers stones.
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
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver ring
1950
Size - 6 1/2
Weight - 12 grams
Height - 1 1/2"
Stamped Steig, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Friedrich Binder modernist bracelet
Beautiful and very elegant solid silver bracelet
1970, Germany
This bracelet is quite large and has a chunky, tactile design,
made of flat and smoothly polished cable links
The clasp is skillfully formed as a belt buckle
which can be worn at three different settings
Wearable size - 7.09" to 7.48"
Weight - a hefty 71.3 grams
Marked 835 for silver content and FBM - Friedrich Binder Mainz
...
Framed square sterling pin with center square moss agate stone by modernist Frances Holmes Boothby, c.1950's. It measures 1 3/8" square and is signed "STERLING fhb". Beautiful stone and in excellent condition.....$15 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Vintage Mexican silver Maestro Beto is the signature on this beautifully hand chased, solid show stopper. The chain is a swirl that measures .25in. tall while the drop is a 2 1/8th in. diameter circle with a synthetic color changing stone. It shows off blue, pink and purple hues depending on the light. The weight is a hefty 57 grams and is made with thick silver. The wearable length is 16in. I have never seen anything made by Beto that was not well executed, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Revisit the roaring 20s with this original 14Kt white gold filigree dinner ring. The top of the ring is set with three old-mine (European) cut diamonds and two triangular sapphires. The three diamonds weigh approximately 0.40 carats total and display H – I color and VS clarity. The ring is a size 8 3/4 and can easily be sized. We just reduced the price from $750 to $550.
Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure
1970
Argentina
Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams
Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment
Marked Pujia, 925
Excellent vintage condition
Monumental Antonio Pineda sterling silver [970] cut out earrings
Taxco, Mexico
Screw backs
3 5/8" long x 2 1/8" wide
Weight - 36+ grams in total
Marked with Antonio mark, eagle mark and 970
These are truly spectacular and in excellent condition
A very stylish 1960-s back and white pearl ring which is set in 14Kt white gold and further enhanced by 10 single-cut diamonds. The pearls measure 6 ½ millimeter in diameter and the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.15Ct.
This sunburst pin dates back to the very early 1900’s. The 1 3/8” diameter pin is made of 14kt yellow gold and is centered by a 5.5 mm cabochon opal. The use of the fold down swivel makes it possible to wear this great pin as a pendant if one so desires. Very versatile, you get two pieces of jewelry for the price of one.
A lovely Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold pin with a daisy and foliage enameled in translucent shades of green, yellow, rose and white enamel. The center of the blossom is set with a seed pearl. The flower is enclosed within a swirling gold frame. Flower pins of this sort were often used to convey sentiments from the "language of flowers." In this case, the daisy represents "innocence." The back retains its original watch hook, pinstem and clasp. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca....
This necklace exhibits a strong presence. A dark amethyst stone glows in strong light and has no chips, damage or cracks. The wearable is 16.5 inches and you can hook it in to any of the chain length to shorten. The silver is very thick and is a wonderful example of folk style repousse. Puffy and not exactly symmetrical is what makes the magic happen when you put this on. The drop is 4.5 inches across and 3 in. down. Just beautiful, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Long antique guard chains have been very popular in the last couple of years and I am very happy to have come upon this stunning solid silver example. This is not your ordinary guard chain, as you can see. All its links are hand-cut and chased, each featuring a beautiful forget-my-not flower and even the connectors are embellished with tiny little bead appliques. Exquisite and romantic, it can be comfotablyd worn double up, holding your favorite bauble as it comes with its original dog clip, or ...
Pierre Cardin modernist lucite and chrome necklace
This iconic necklace measures 29" long
Largest lucite element measures 1" across
Cardin hang tag present on clasp
Excellent vintage condition
We are offering a lovely Martinez parure of necklace, bracelet and earrings. The stones are poured glass and all are clean with no dark mottle. There is glare and a reflection of the camera in some of the stones. This color of blue is one of the nicest sky blue that I have seen. The entire grouping is damage free and is signed on the bracelet only.It is not unusual in the making of a parure that only one piece is signed. The links are hand chased and with beaded repousse that is hand applied. T...
Early pair of sterling and amethyst cuff bracelets by Victoria, Mexico, c.1940. They are each signed "VICTORIA TAXCO MADE IN MEXICO SILVER 103" and are in excellent condition. The front measures 1 3/8" at the opening and the inside circumference is 6 3/4" including the opening. Cuffs are flexible so easily go on and off. Will fit a medium to larger wrist. Hard to find pairs of Mexican cuff bracelets.....$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Vintage 1940-45 hand forged sterling silver pin designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). The pin measures 2 3/4" X 2 3/4" & weighs 40 grams. The stone measures 7/8" across. Both silver & stone are in beautiful condition. The 990 pure silver content gives this "tongues of fire" design an excellent soft & warm patina. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pin & closure lock are tight and secure. An Aguilar necklace of this design is pictured on p. 33 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE...
A large 10k cameo pin pendant w/ hexagonal setting circa 1910. This unusual vintage Edwardian carved shell portrait cameo is in a fine 10k yellow gold hexagonal setting. This 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" brooch has a swing-up swiveling loop for wear as a pendant; it is stamped 10K with a W maker's mark and it has a gate-latch clasp. It weighs 21.6 grams, it dates from c1900-10, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoro...
This pair of 14 millimeter round cabochon coral earrings evokes the elegant 1960-s. Set in 14Kt yellow gold with a very secure combination closure of posts and omega backs. The bezel around the coral is decorated by a rope and twisted wire outer bezel. The total diameter is 17.5 millimeter.
S. Zilka stelring and art glass pendant/brooch
Made in Israel
Pendant measures - 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Torque should fit a 14 3/4" neck
Weight - 59 grams
Marked S. Zilka, 925, Made in Israel
Very good vintage condition
Beautiful large oval sterling and turquoise brooch by Chicago Arts & Crafts silversmith Mary Gage. Composed of six chased sterling lily pads that frame a large oval natural turquoise stone that is held in place by silver loops. There are applied silver beads in various locations. This brooch measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/8" and the turquoise stone measures 1 1/4" by 5/8". It is in fine original condition. The turquoise is free of chips or cracks and has beautiful matrix. The silver has a wonderful,warm...
Beautiful classic Mayan face pin by the great designer, Fred Davis. It is marked "FD STERLING MADE IN MEXICO" and is in excellent condition. It measures 2" wide by 1 3/8" long. This is a great example by one of the best Mexican designers who started the whole movement....Insured shipping cost is $17 in the USA.
Approximately 16in. wearable length this is an older master piece designed by Sigi Pineda and properly hallmarked with eagle for Sigi Pineda. The inside measurement for the neck is 4.25in. wide inside x 5.25in. inside. With 12 gem quality amethyst cabachons 12mm x7mm and weighing 129.8 grams this piece is a crowning jewel for a Mexican silver collector. Simply the best, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Hand made in the early 1930's this large 2 1/4" X 2 1/4" Spratling design weighs 47 grams. The buckle will fit up to a 1 1/4" wide strap. The high 980 grade silver provides an exceptional silky texture to the design. The hallmarks on the back are WS TAXCO 980 Mexico. This design is pictured on p. 150 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney and on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com. The buckle is in excellent condition with a beautiful patina. This design was made in at least 3 sizes. This is the lar...
An elegant pair of classic Edwardian double-sided cufflinks, the octagonal faces decorated with engine-turned engraving in the form of a spray of acanthus leaves surrounded by a laurel wreath border. The connectors are marked “14K.”
- Origin: America, ca 1910
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 9/16” diameter
- Weight: 7.0 grams
This is a handsome pair of Victorian 14K rose gold oval shape bean back cuff links with centered sparkling red created rubies, C.1910, American, marked on back with makers mark and 14. Weight: 6.8g; Size; 3/4" x 1/2"; Condition is excellent.
Lovely GEORGIAN inscribed gold mourning brooch with pearls, black enamel, and braided hair covered by crystal. It says on the back "FANNY LEONORA KAYE DIED MAY 26th 1847 AGED 14 YEARS" in beautiful script. There are letters in gold on the black enamel surrounding the pearls and braided hair. Measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" and is in excellent condition. Beautiful Georgian mourning jewelry.....$15 for insured USA shipping.
This modernist sterling silver necklace features a pendant centered with alexandrite crystal and cultured pearl was designed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The chain measures 22 inches. The 3/4"L alexandrite crystal changes colors with the light from rich reds to deep blues and purples. The large pearl is a luminous cream. Signed on the back of the pendant with the ANTONIO's CROWN & TAXCO hallmark. The slide-in clasp is tight and secure and hallmarked with eagle 3 Taxco Mexico,...
John Lewis modernist jewelry sterling brooch
Boston
1 3/4" x 2 1/8"
Hand crafted with nice weight
Very good vintage condition
Jane Wiberg modernist sterling silver and shaped amethyst quartz ring
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Size - 7 1/2
Weight - 13 grams
Marked Jane Wiberg, Handmade, Danish Silver, 925s
Very good vintage condition
Classic Haskell--great design and top quality material--this brooch was probably designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. Glowing, translucent red stones, red and purple rhinestones, clear rose montees and molded turquoise glass stones comprise this beautiful piece. Double level filigree back with oval signature plate. 3 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high and very chunky.
An attractive pair of mid-century 14K gold cufflinks, the faces divided diagonally into contrasting triangles. On each face, one triangle is deeply ribbed, while the smooth portion features a gypsy-set diamond. The angularity of the design makes for a very modernistic appeal. The diamonds are graded as J/I2. The backs are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent. Size: 5/8” x 1/2”. Weight: 10.8 gr. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .10 ct.