Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (30)

Ca 1940 A heavy, solid sterling choker and bracelet by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss( 1920-2014). It features hand applied, raised sterling leaves with beading. The choker weighs 63 grams, is approximately 16" in length and just shy of 1/2" in width. Both the bracelet and choker are marked with the LF logo, sterling, 450. The bracelet weighs 29 grams and is 7"x 1/2".

Ca 1960 Thin silver hoop earrings with fretwork and turquoise inlay. Newer hooks. Marked CHM Mexico along with a faint eagle 3. They appear to be sterling. 1-3/4" wide - hang 1-3/4". A nice companion to the Mexican turquoise bangle listed.

An exceptional gilt filigree scarab bracelet marked on the box clasp LORAN SIM. The company was in production during the 50's-60's in Providence, RI. One link is attached to the filigree by a small thread.(It's very hard to discern, though one may want to have a jeweler resolder it.See photo with blue scarab.)Please refer to the carnelian scarab for internal cracks. The real stone scarabs measure 3/4" x 5/8"; the bracelet 7.5" x 1".

A solid sterling "bar" chain that measures 19" and weighs 9.3grams. Marked sterling on the clasp.Light wear.

Marked 800 along with other faint stamps, this large coral brooch measures 1-3/4" round and has a trombone clasp.

Here is a sensational sterling bangle with fretwork and crushed turquoise. Signed JEG Taxco 925 with an eagle 2. Weighing 53 grams, the inner diameter (closed) is just shy of 2-1/4" and the piece is 7/8" wide. Remnants of polish. The photos make the turquoise appear green but it is blue with a hint of green.

Ca 1940 An early sterling bracelet by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. Lovely patina.Marked with the Foss logo, Sterling 116. 7-1/2" x 1/2" ~30.8gr. Please see our matching chrysoprase earrings.

A sophisticated sterling bangle. It features a raised grooved center accented by niello. Marked with the early Hansen logo, Denmark 925S 209. Inner diameter measures 2-1/2", width 3/16". Difficult to find.

CA 1940 A heavy sterling four-panel bracelet with pyramid design. There are eight rows of "quill" connectors. Marked Sterling Taxco 925. 7-1/2" x 1-1/4". 46 grams.

An older oxblood coral, stamped silver bracelet with faint goldwash. Marked 830, it appears to be Scandinavian however there is no "s" after the 830. Possibly German. 7" x 1/2". US shipping only.

Ca 1950 An exceptional, one- of- a- kind sterling bracelet by Clifford Russell of Maine. Marked Sterling Hand Made Russell on the box clasp. 7-1/4" x 3/4"~ Weight 1.7ozs.

Ca 1930 A bangle designed by Karl Gustav Hansen of the Hans Hansen firm. Marked Sterling Denmark 925S HaH. Weight 41.2grams ~ inner diameter just a tad under 2-1/2~ width 3/8"

An eight coin bracelet that features seven Ethiopian coins and a five (5) corona coin, Franz Joseph IV Kaiser Schiede Munze 1858. The 1 Ghersh Ethiopian coins have Menelik II on one side side and the lion of Judah with flag on the other. The Austrian coin is the center coin. The coins show signs of wear appropriate for age.

Long sterling earrings for pierced ears marked 925 on the wires. The discs feature a wire design accented by niello. Possibly from Bali. 3-3/4"

C 1920 Impressive and unusual Art Deco sterling pin. It measures 2" x 2" and is marked TH 925 and G. Possibly the work of the Grimminger Company. The bottom of the onyx has a tiny chip at the side/tip of the beveled edge but is only evident with magnification.

An older pair of screwback earrings marked sterling. No makers mark. They hang 1-3/4".

These are 3-D solid sterling pendant earrings by Russell Secrest.The screwbacks are marked "sterling", the pendants, "Secrest". The pendants measure 1-1/2" . The screws have been tightened and work fine. They could easily be converted for pierced ears but we prefer to leave them in their original state. Total weight 8 grams.

Large sterling earrings with dappled veins.Marked Hand Wrought Sterling. Screwbacks, they measures 1-1/4" x 1-/1/4". Remnants of old polish can be seen along the stem.