Catalog: Sold Items (564)

Gorgeous, old, long Dishta or Dishta style sterling screw back earrings with 3 tiers of turquoise channel inlay, ground flush and composed of tiny circles and tear drops and 7 diamond shaped sterling paddles dangling from the earring bottoms. These hang 2 5/8" long and are 3/4" wide at the widest point. They weigh 13 grams total and are in fine original condition. They are unsigned. Delicate, precise, remarkable.

Stunning, long kinetic sterling earrings by Modernist Art Smith, c. 1950. These are screw back earrings and measure 2 1/4" long. They are in fine original condition and both earrings bear his signature on the reverse. They weigh 16 grams total. Art Smith was known for making jewelry with concern for ornamenting the human form and his designs took into account the part of the body the piece was made to adorn. His jewelry is quite dramatic, primitive inspired and mostly biomorphic in form...

Smashing color combination in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished oval cabochon amethyst is surrounded by 7 round highly polished turquoise . Currently a size 5 , this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 5/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 9 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!

Beautiful sterling concha belt by Frank Patania Sr. There are 7 stamped and chiseled oval conchas each measuring 3 1/8" by 2 1/2" and a stunning rectangular repousse buckle with chiseling , matching that on the conchas, measuring 4" by 3 1/8". On the reverse, the loops that hold the conchas and buckle are made of copper. The brown leather belt itself is 39" end to end and 1" wide...

A stunning sterling cuff bracelet with 10 gorgeous round azurite stones by Carmen Beckmann. The cuff measures 6" around in the inside with and additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/ 2 " wide. Weighing a hefty 113 grams, it is in fine original condition.There are no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown. An exquisite piece. Carmen Beckmann is one of the few well known women Mexican silversmiths of her time. Her work is hard to find and always interesting and beautiful ...

Vintage sterling and turquoise clip earrings by Matilde Poulat. These are quite impressive in size measuring 2 5/8" long ,1 3/4" wide and weighing 31 grams total. Featuring her bird motif, these are all original with no missing stones. Signed as shown. These are statement earrings!!

A big, bold, magnificent sterling and spider webbed turquoise bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. The 7 saw tooth bezel set turquoise pop as the center focus of the cuff. Measuring 5 1/2" end to end plus an additional 1 1/2" opening, it is 2" wide and weighs an impressive 110 grams. There are no chips or cracks to the stones. The bracelet is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Frank Patania Sr. came to Santa Fe, N.M. from Italy and opened The Thunderbird Shop in 1927...

A truly magnificent sterling and red coral necklace by Frank Patania Sr. The center panel has 9 saw tooth bezel set tear drop shaped coral and each of the wing shaped side panels have 6 saw tooth bezel set coral, 3 that are tear shaped and three round. Measuring 16 1/2" end to end, the center piece is 2 7/8" long and 2" across at the widest point. The side panels measure 2 1/2" by 1 1/4". The necklace, including the vibrant red stones, is in fine original condition and signed as shown...

Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark. Julian Lovato has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This ring is a size 8 and the face measures 1 3/8" long and 3/4" wide...

This is a spectacular multi stone inlay sterling bracelet by award winning Navajo/Hopi silversmith Jesse Monongye/Monongya. Purchased by the original owner in the 1980's at the Heard Museum, it measures 5 " around in the inside plus a 1/1/2" opening. It is 3/8" wide and weighs 48 grams. There are no chips or cracks to the stones, a superb color combination of turquoise, mother of pearl, onyx, coral, lapis and malachite. Signed as shown. Masterful inlay work, color and design.

A rare and spectacular bracelet by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs comprised of five sterling silver wired wrapped irregular shaped polished stones - smoky topaz, citrine, green tourmaline and quartz. The bracelet measures 7 " end to end and the stones are approximately 1 1/4" . The stones are beautiful,smooth, and colorful with lots of natural inclusions. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks. The simple closure holds securely...

RARE vintage original Georg Jensen Denmark sterling ring no.150 designed by Vivianna Torun circa 1960. It is a size 3 1/2 and was made to be worn on the pinky. It would not be able to be sized. It measures 1 1/4" side by 1" in the back and weighs 27 grams. Fine condition. Signed as shown. Bold and sculptural, spectacular on the hand.

Beautiful sterling mask earrings by Aleut master silversmith Denise Wallace whose jewelry is inspired by her Alaskan Native heritage. These earrings measure 2 " long and 7/8" wide and are for pierced ears. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. There is a dark patina on these which I think lends to their beauty but could be removed if so desired. The work of Denise Wallace has been the focus of many exhibitions and is found in several major museum collections. It is extremely r...

A wonderful, textural, sculptural sterling bracelet designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen, Denmark , circa 1960. It measures 8" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. Weighing an impressive 105 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. The pin closure is secure and there is also a safety lock. A terrific piece of mid-century Scandinavian jewelry.

Spectacular, 3" long handmade sterling screw back earrings by Navajo Allen Kee created during his time as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1946 to 1962, working beside Kenneth Begay. They are in fine original condition and weigh 17 grams total. Signed with the White Hogan hallmark sterling on the reverse of one earrings and Handmade AK on the reverse of the other. Allen Kee and Kenneth Begay produced more award winning jewelry then any other silversmiths of this p...

Rare, exquisite mid-century 970 silver and amethyst bracelet by Antonio Pineda. There are eight square silver links, one of the links being the push in clasp. At the top and bottom of the silver links where they are hinged, sit rectangular shaped cushion cut amethysts with silver bezels. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed and is 1 1/4" wide. It is in fine original condition, with intact original safety chain and no chips or cracks to the amethysts which are a vibrant...

Magnificent, rare vintage Georg Jensen sterling half disc link bracelet no. 169 designed by Astrid Fog c. 1969. Astrid Fog was known for her bold, simple designs often featuring geometric shapes as this piece. This bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end, is 1 1/8" wide and weighs an impressive 131 grams. It curves and flows seamlessly on the wrist with a hidden clasp. Signed and numbered as shown, it is in beautiful original condition with a lovely aged patina that I am leaving on but can be shined...

This is a spectacular sterling and rose quartz necklace by Felipe Martinez. His workshop , Piedra Y Plata, opened in 1950, and was considered by his peers to be one of the best silver shops in Taxco. This necklace measures approximately 16-16 1/2" end to end ( it is curved so cannot measure exactly ) and is 5/8" wide at the center. It weighs 94 grams and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the stones which are a soft, lovely pink. Signed as shown. Martinez's stone sett...