The chances of finding a four-leaved clover are one in ten thousand. Here's a sure thing, ready for the picking and ready to grace your lapel.
It's 10k gold with an green and white enameled four-leafed clover to bring you luck. The shamrock is 1.2”; overall length of the stickpin is 2 1/8". Age unknown.
Beautiful large bracelet in black finished metal with detailed engraving in a Gothic medieval style, with white enameling simulating small pearls. Marked ROCHAS. Slide clasp. Circa 1990. The fashion house of Rochas Paris was founded in 1925 by Marcel Rochas. 7 inches wearable length. 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
Here is a well-made and nicely conceived silver pin by an unknown studio jeweler. The triangular base is impressed with a geometric pattern enhanced by oxidized surfaces of various metallic shades. A convex silver disk is mounted on the panel at a jaunty angle for contrast. The pin has a commercial rollover clasp in good working order. The back bears no mark except for a K in a triangle, most likely a maker's mark. It measures just under 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high by 1/4 inch deep...
Sterling and Unakite Statement Necklace
Sweden
Late 20th century
Length - 15"
Center element measures 3" long
Center stone measures 1 3/4" long x 1 1/4" wide
Weight - a substantial 90 grams
See last picture for hallmarks
Excellent condition
A while ago, I was lucky enough to buy a group of early Jean Paul Gaultier jewelry. The US rep for Gaultier had it stashed away in a box and was happy to find someone who would appreciate it. These earrings were part of the group.
They are 2 5/8" (7 cm) long. The top circle is 1" (2.9 cm) in diameter. The larger circle is a hair less than1 3/8" (3.9 cm) wide.
These earrings are "dead stock" and have never been worn.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver, stone and pearl kinetic earrings
3" long
This unique and dramatic pair of pierced earrings weigh 16 grams total
Marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Acme Studios post modernist metal and enamel skeleton necklace
1980s
Los Angeles, California
Designed by Neon Park this rare and unique example from Acme Studios measures [interior circumference] 15 1/2" round
Skull element measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 48 grams
Marked on verso - Neon Park for Acme Studios
Fine vintage condition
Beautiful statement size vintage 1980s wide bracelet with orchid pink poured glass beads strung on fine silvertone chains and mounted in silvertone metal with decorative stations, spacer beads, and slide clasp. Possibly French. 1 1/2 inches wide and 7 3/4 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous 1980s signed Dominique Aurientis wood bangle with heavy goldtone metal appliques in the form of grapes and grape leaves. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. Very weighty and
substantial. I am also listing a similar bangle from the same estate. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches. 7/8 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show
detail. Display form is life size.
This Yves Saint Laurent bracelet is full of fun. Black glass beads intersperse with both solid and filigree gold metal beads attached to three braided silk cords. The bracelet, itself is 7 1/2" (19.5 cm) long. The three ties at each end have beads attached & are 5" (13.1 cm) long. There is a YSL tag at the end of one of the ties.
From around 1990, it is in perfect condition.
Val Bertoia bronze wire brooch
1980s
2 1/2" x 3"
Crafted from a single length of bronze wire this unique brooch is a true statement piece by a world renowned artisan
Excellent condition
Unmarked but guaranteed - purchased by us at an affiliated art gallery in Allentown, PA in the mid to late 1980s
The son of Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia, is an artist and sculptor in his own right
Bertoia studied engineering early in his caree...
Beautiful two-tone sterling necklace in a modern geometric pattern, with a heavy box clasp. Marked on the clasp MEXICO TL-51 925
These earrings are wonderful madness! They are made of translucent molded resin with painted gold details and wired drop beads. The circular earring back, seen through to the front, acts as a design element.
They have a wonderful handmade, Mad Max quality.
Including the drops they are 2 3/4" (7.5cm) long by a hair more than 2 3/4" (7.5 cm) at the widest.
From around 1990, they are in pristine condition.
Each side in a scroll design, decorated with molded beading and set with pieces of abalone. The spring-action hinge is in good working order. The bracelet is marked T-164, Mexico 925 and has residue from label adhesive on the inside of the band. It measures about 7 inches in interior circumference. Gross weight: 60.5 grams
Dark matte silvertone metal with sculpted finish and detailing. Marked OSCAR DE LA RENTA on the inside and on the clips. 1 3/8 inches long. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Glam long 1980s black poured glass beaded necklace with large and tiny opaque beads, one tiered silvertone rondelle station with brilliant Swarovski rhinestones, and silvertone lobster
clasp. 60 inches long. The rondelle element is 3/4 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Two gorgeous glam necklaces from the same estate, in opaque black faceted glass, one a continuous strand hand knotted with matching thread, and one a continuous strand long flapper necklace with an oversized tassel with a dark silvertone filigree cap. The tasselled necklace is 48 inches long and the tassel is an additional 6 inches long. The single continuous strand is 70 inches long and the beads are 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Huge statement multi strand long beaded necklace of glass seed beads and matching dyed red coral color raffia beads, with beaded band. This type of
decorative beading, conterie, originated in Italy. This piece is probably Italian. 1980s. This came from a Philadelphia area estate and the original owner
purchased this necklace in multiple colors. I am also listing a red coral color version. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show
detail.
Very dramatic 1980s goldtone metal mounted wood necklace with a large detailed dimensional head of a leopard, hanging from a heavy double strand
of dark red silk cord. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. The leopard head element is based on 16th century Benin bronze leopard head masks
which were worn as waist or hip ornaments. The leopard was a symbol of royal power in Benin and was also depicted in statues, full size masks, and
other objects...
Stunning statement bangle in opaque black resin decorated with soft clear plastic threads "stitched" through the resin. Unattributed, but probably European. Circa 1980 or 1990. I am selling a very similar
bangle in orange resin. This is a big piece and best worn over a long sleeved sweater or T shirt, or pushed up the forearm stacked with other bangles. 1 1/4 inches wide (sideways) and 3/4 inch thick. The inner
inside diameter is 2 5/8 inches and the outer inside diameter is 3 inches...
Features a piece of amber carved and polished in the shape of a blossom, surmounting a sterling silver stem with vines and leaves. A small bud is represented by an amber bead. The pin stem is marked 925, indicating a possible European origin or maker, as European makers usually marked the pin stems. The rollover clasp is in good working order. The pin measures 2 ¾ inches long by 5/8 inch wide at the blossom.
Unusual American Modern 18k gold chain, ca 1980. Small yellow gold links interspersed with large tooled ovals with central wraparound band as well as thick and solid rose ovals. With clasp. Very good condition.
Length: 32 in. Weight: 21.7 dwt/33.8 g. #1232
Fabulous luxe big statement 1980s French long sautoir necklace in antiqued slightly matte goldtone metal with double link chain, faux Byzantine coins, double sided, and large
poured resin beads in pale yellow and pale lavender, simulating barbaric carved citrine and amethyst stone beads. Marked JACKY DE G PARIS on metal tag. The beads have cast
metal ornate caps in the same style as the coins. Continuous strand with no clasp. Long enough to be worn doubled as shown...
Unusual 14k gold chain necklace, comprising faceted oval links. No clasp. Custom made. United States, ca 1980s. Very good condition.
Length: 37 inches. Weight: 57.1 dwt. #1204
Wonderful autumn colors abound in these Giorgio Armani Couture earrings.
Amber lucite 1/2 rounds top the 3" (8cm) drop earrings. They measure 3/4" (2.4cm)
in diameter. Below are a series of lucite and metal rings that end with a cast resin flower. The flower is a hair less than 1" (2.9cm) by 7/8" (2.7 cm) in diameter...
An elegant 17" vintage gold plated signed Christian Dior necklace with purple and white rhinestones c1980s. This necklace features a 1" x 3/4" central drop with a teardrop amethyst coloured foil-backed rhinestone; it has a snap-over catch with an open link extension for length adjustment. It is stamped Ch.DIOR copyright mark on the tag and on the back of the drop. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This spectacular couture necklace is not for the faint of heart, but if you want to feel like the black swan, it's the one for you.
Made up of two rows attached to a lucite toggle and ring signed Giorgio Armani.
The top row consists of 15 jet crystal marquise or navette shapes hand strung and knotted on heavy black ribbon. Each navette measures 1 1/4" (3.6cm) by a hair less that 3/4" (2.2cm)...
A vintage collar necklace or torsade with 3 strands of alternating pink, cream and rose colored beads with a sterling central pendant and clasp. The sterling pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1" wide.
The beads may be rose quartz, stone or glass, not sure.
The pendant and clasp are both marked Sterling. Clasp snaps securely.
Measures about 16" long on the shortest strand. Weighs 178 gr.
Fine condition. Lays nicely on the neck.
Really makes a statement.
Aaron Rubinstein sterling silver and branch coral modernist necklace
16" interior circumference
Weight - 40 grams
Pendant measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Marke- Sterling, 1982, Aaron Rubinstein
Excellent condition
Incredible huge statement long lariat necklace by the Italian fashion house Moschino, with a heavy dark blue silk cord terminating in two very large tassels
made from Italian poured glass drops or beads in palest gray lavender, on engraved chains in dark goldtone metal, held in large caps of dark goldtone metal.
Marked MOSCHINO and MADE IN ITALY on the attached metal hang tag. Also with original paper label marked MOSCHINO BIJOUX...
Formed as a pectoral, composed of a molten and forged wire chain and a sizable pendant with three drops. The top of the pendant is set with two cabochon amethysts. The back of the pendant shows unintelligible marks in addition to what appears to be a 925 for silver content; the pendant and chain test definitively for sterling. The necklace measures 15 ½ inches long when clasped; the pendant measures 3 1/8 inches wide by 4 ¾ inches long. Gross weight: 79.3 grams
Composed of linked hand-forged curved pieces with an A-shaped pendant decorated with applied sterling beads, this 1980s necklace has a strong presence. Hinged bars make it comfortable to wear and cause it to drape nicely around the neck. It is marked sterling on the back with an engraved initial A, probably the maker’s mark. The necklace has an internal circumference of about 15 inches; the pendant drops about 2 ¼ inches. Weight: 41.2 grams
Hanging from its original green cord, this sparkling Dolce & Gabbana pendant has poured red and green glass, ruby and emerald rhinestones, as well as light green cabochons and a single teardrop pearl. (The pendant is 3 3/4" (9.8 cm) long and 2" (5.5 cm) wide.
Unknotted the cord is a hair under 40" long in total, including the gold end caps and drop teardrop pearls...
Huge statement multi strand long beaded necklace of glass seed beads and matching dyed red coral color raffia beads, with beaded band. This type of
decorative beading, conterie, originated in Italy. This piece is probably Italian. 1980s. This came from a Philadelphia area estate and the original owner
purchased this necklace in multiple colors. I am also listing a turquoise version. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Louise Slater post modernist necklace.
1980s
Iconic "Spirals" series necklace crafted from "Colorcore".
Measurements - neck opening - 8" top to bottom, 8" side to side.
Front ornament - 6" x 3 1/4".
This neckpiece is put on over the head.
Excellent condition
Slater was a bright light in the British studio jewelry movement in the last quarter of the 20th century.
She studied at the Walsall School of Art, and then received a ...
This is a Beautiful STERLING BUTTERFLY FILIGREE BROOCH with some Gilding. Marked 925 on the Back. Hand crafted & Scarce