Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry (562)

Rare and magnificent silver and natural turquoise hair clip by New York Modernist Art Smith(1917-1982). An African American, he took his inspiration from African tribal art and costume to create "sculpture to wear". Most of his work is in brass and copper. It is not often that he worked in silver and even more rare to find stones and silver. The central piece of the hair clip measures 2 3/8" long and 2 1/2" wide at the top, narrowing to 1 1/2" at the very bottom...

Stunning silver and Number 8 turquoise bracelet. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1" opening, it is 1 5/8" wide in the center and narrows to 5/8" at the terminals. The magnificent stone itself measures 1 3/8" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is free of chips or cracks. This is a heavy cuff weighing 81 grams. All original, no repairs. A very impressive piece.

An elegant and impeccably hand crafted sterling and Mediterranean coral bracelet by Santo Domingo Pueblo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith in the Frank Patania Sr. Thunderbird Shop. His creations have won many awards. This cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus a 1" opening. It is 7/8" wide at the center and tapers to 1/4" at the terminals. The coral stone is 5/8" across and 1/4" down...

Bold, exquisitely hand crafted turquoise and sterling ribbed bracelet by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay. Begay worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona as well as privately and won numerous awards for his jewelry which can be found in many private and museum collections. His work was featured in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This cuff measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1 1/2" opening...

Beautiful handmade sterling and center coral bracelet with deep chisel work from the White Hogan shop in Scottsdale,Arizona that opened its' doors in 1950 and closed in 2006. This cuff measures 4 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1" opening for a total of 5 3/4" so for a small wrist. However, it could be made larger by a competent jeweler. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front and tapers to 1/2" at the terminals. The coral measures 1" long and 3/8" wide...

A rare pair of inlaid Knifewing design cuff links by Zuni silversmith John Gordon Leak. The inlaid Knifewing figure is set in a background of black jet. These measure 1" by 1", weigh 20.3 grams and are in fine original condition. John Gordon Leak's work was prominently featured in the C. G. Wallace collection auctioned by Sotheby's in 1975. Here is a great opportunity to own a fine example of his work.

Striking sterling overlay ring by Hopi master jeweler Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 1940's and is one of the most celebrated jewelers in Hopi history. The ring is a size 7 3/4 and the face measures 1 7/8" long. It is in fine original condition and signed with his raincloud symbol as well as the Hopi Guild mark. His work is highly sought after and rare to find. This is a very fine example of his talent.

Fabulous hand made sterling and #8 turquoise ring by notable Navajo silversmith Mark Chee. Active from the 1930 - 60's, he was a benchsmith for Frank Patania and is considered one of the most important Navajo silversmiths of the mid 20th century. This rare ring is a size 7 1/2 and the face measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and the spectacular stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. This is a piece to be cherished.

(Earrings SOLD, Ring still available.) Striking sterling clip earrings and matching ring with natural nugget turquoise and deep red natural coral by Zuni silversmith and lapidarist Dan Simplicio. Famous for these nugget settings and foliate designs, Simplicio learned silversmithing from his uncle, Juan Didios, and began producing in the 1930's. These serated bezels are his trademark. The ring is a size 8 and the face measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide...

Over the top extraordinary, large, long sterling and enamel screwback earrings by Margot De Taxco. Vibrant yellow and black enamel with center dots in green, red and pale purple that look like jewels. These measure 2 1/8" long and are 1" at the widest part. They are in fine original condition. There are no chips, cracks or flaws to the enamel and they have not been repaired. They are completely, simply spectacular.

Beautiful sterling Mid-Century Modern design bracelet designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Georg Jensen Denmark. The matching necklace is featured on page 154 of Janet Drucker's book GEORG JENSEN A TRADITION OF SPLENDID SILVER. The bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed and numbered as shown. Fabulous design.

Rare and unusual Modernist sterling ring by jewelry designer and silversmith Miye Matsukata (1922-1981)who was born in Tokyo, Japan. She attended the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, opened her store, Janiye , on Newbury Street in 1950 and continued to work there until her death in 1981. This ring is a size 8 3/4 and weighs 19 grams. Suitable for a man or woman, it is plain in the back so can be sized. Fine original condition and signed as shown...

Fabulous Modernist design sterling bracelet with green stone by Sigi Pineda. This is a cuff that is hinged in the back and opens and closes in the front. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside, it is 1 1/8" wide at the stone. Fine original condition and weighing 71 grams. Signed for early Sigi as shown. This is not a Sigi bracelet that I have seen before. It should delight any Mexican silver jewelry collector.

SMASHING, rare and unusual sterling bracelet with agate dangles by Modernist Paul Lobel. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 1/2" wide in the front. The agate dangle hangs 2 1/2". Fine original condition and signed as shown. For the woman with attitude who wants to make a statement. A fabulous piece by one of the most important Modernist jewelers.

Elegant contemporary sterling and 14k cuff bracelet by goldsmith Timothy Grannis who owns Alchemy Jewelry Arts Collective in Burlington,Vermont. Measuring 5" around in the inside, it is 1 3/8" wide and weighs 39 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Wonderful design and craftsmanship.

Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and coral pendant by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. He has won several awards for his outstanding creations. This pendant measures 2 3/4" long and 1 5/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. His pieces are rare and highly collectible.

Fabulous 970 silver necklace and bracelet set by Antonio PIneda.It is featured on page 128 of the catalogue from the Antonio Pineda exhibit titled SILVER SEDUCTION:THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA. The statement in the catalogue about these pieces reads "The ensemble made solely of silver evidences Pineda's love of pure form...

Impeccable sterling belt buckle with center inlay of turquoise, lapis and spiny oyster by Laguna/Hopi silversmith Duane Maktima. One of the leading contemporary Native American jewelers in the country, he has won over 200 awards beginning in 1974. His work is notable for its' original design, color combinations, and precise execution. This belt buckle measures 3" by 1 3/8" and weighs 52 grams. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Suitable for a man or woman...