Catalog: Estate Jewelry (479)

Gorgeous signed ring with a large faceted citrine(approx. 7 carats)surrounded by 18 diamonds (3-5 points each) set in a rose and yellow gold period retro design, Germany, c.1920's. Of good weight, the ring is size 7 1/2-3/4. The front of this good sized ring measures 13/16"long by 3/4" wide. excellent condition, except one of the 6-prongs holding the citrine is missing(see photo of back of ring). Signed "585" and maker's mark with two stylized letters -hard to read...

Large beautiful medallion sterling bracelet by the wonderful aesthetic movement designer, George Shiebler. Each of the 6 medallions are different and measure 7/8" in diameter and the bracelet is 7" long. It is signed "SHIEBLER (wings mark) STERLING #569" and is in excellent condition. Truly a major Shiebler medallion bracelet in this hard to find large size....Insured shipping fee is $21 in the USA.

Rare and large sterling art nouveau woman-reading-book "Letter Clip" by Unger Brothers, 1904. One of the most beautiful and rare designs and function, this lush piece measures a generous 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It is signed "UB STERLING 925 FINE" and is in PERFECT condition. There is an original waffled piece of silver inside the clip so that it protects the piece(see photo 3). This piece, known as a "LETTER CLIP" is shown in the Eden Sterling reprint of the 1904 Unger Bros. Catalog on pg. 118...

RARE and BEST Salvador Teran necklace I've ever seen and possibly one of a kind. Made in Mexico, c.1952, it is a LARGE pendant of a woman praying wearing a shawl and skirt measuring 2 3/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. She has red arms and a black face, but not sure what those materials are. The linked neckring locks perfectly in place and measures approx. 15 1/4" around. It is signed "SALVADOR STERLING MEXICO 510 (bellmark)36". Can also be worn as a brooch. The modernist design is a true work of art...

RARE OFFERING:Large sterling CAT pin by modernist Paul Lobel, NYC, c.1945. Architectural and minimalist concept produced a perfectly designed cat. Made of heavy gauge silver, this large and dimensional pin measures 3 3/8" tall 1 3/8" wide by 1 1/8" high. Never seen this one before. Terrific piece by a great modernist....$16 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Early famous hand made 14K and ebony modernist screwback earrings by Ed Wiener, NYC, 1955. They measure 1 1/4" long(not including screwback) by 3/4" wide and are unsigned. They are photographed in "JEWELRY BY ED WIENER A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION DECEMBER 1,1988-JANUARY 7, 1989 FIFTY/50 GALLERY, 793 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10003" on page 70. Excellent condition and beautiful.....$25 for insured US shipping.

Sterling modernist bracelet by Georg Jensen designed by ASTRID FOG, Denmark, c.1960's and has separate MATCHING RING(see item# 482005). Design consists of 7 5/8" squares by 1/4" thick and measures a very LONG 8 1/2". It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 925S DENMARK 182" and is in excellent condition. Great and simple design with unusual locking mechanism. Ring and bracelet make a wonderful Jensen set.....$25 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

Beautiful 18k pin by Georg Jensen, USA, c.1947. In excellent condition.....$25 for insured USA shipping and applicable NY tax.

Extremely rare and wonderful gold version of famous boomerang pin by Ed Wiener, NYC modernist, c.1955. Dimensional with high edges, it measures 1 7/8" long by 1 1/4" wide and has a raw orange citrine. The pin partially obscures the signature which shows "E-------ER" and this was not an unusual occurrence during this period of hand made jewelry. Excellent condition except that pin and lock are made of a white metal...

Man w/guitar silver pin by Fred Davis, Mexico, c.1930. Measures 2 3/8" high by 1 5/8" wide and is signed "MADE IN MEXICO FD SILVER". Closes with early "C" clasp. Excellent condition except for a pinpoint dent at the middle of the face. Can be repaired by adding silver to that area but please check with your jeweler. Hard to find and wonderful.....$20 for insured shipping.

Strong retro design almandine garnets and two color 14k gold pin, c.1940. The center leaf is rose gold and the two outer leaves are yellow gold. The flower is made of 7 almandine garnets. Of heavy weight(20 gms) and good size, it measures 2 1/4" long by 2 1/4" wide. Unsigned, but tested at 14k it is in excellent condition. Gorgeous and lush.....$25 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Two(2) pendant necklaces made of brass and silver by the famous NYC modernist Ed Wiener. One of the necklaces is signed:"ED. WIENER" and they are in excellent condition. Each concave disk has a free form applied silver wire and bead design. One pendant measures 2 1/2" and the other, almost 2". They are each hanging on sterling chains, 30" and 19". Early, wonderful, and rare examples of Ed Wiener's artistry. Would consider selling the unsigned necklace separately.....$25 USA insured shipping.

Sterling and wood necklace by modernist Betty Cooke. Signed "COOKE STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Silver wire is flexible so easy to put on and take off. Measures 14" around with 3" opening.....$20 for insured US shipping.

Early hand made eye/eyelash sterling and matrix turquoise earrings by famous modernist Sam Kramer, NYC, c.1955. Each matrix turquoise comes from a different mine - one is greenish turquoise with black material (right) and the other is blue turquoise with brown(left) material. Obviously hand made, with each earring charmingly differently shaped than the other. They each measure approx. 1 1/8" long by 3/4"-1" wide. Each is signed STERLING mushroom mark(for Kramer) and are in excellent condition...

Classic sterling "dog bone" cuff by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1945. Signed "SPRATLING SILVER(in oval) WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO" and is in very good condition, except for a small crack in the silver in the back of the cuff only. Cuff measures 7/8" at the dog bone and 9/16" for the rest. The opening is 1 1/8" and the inside circumference measures 5 3/4"......$18 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Rare handmade large scale sterling cuff by the famous NYC modernist, Paul Lobel(1899-1983), c.1945. Original design combining flat silver outlined in decorative thick silver wire. It is signed "LOBEL STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Of good size, it measures 1 1/2" wide and the inside circumference is 6 1/2" and will fit a medium wrist. It is rare to see a large cuff by Paul Lobel.....$14 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Handmade 14k bangle by Ronald Pearson, Rochester, N.Y., c.1950's. Although unsigned, I have previously had this design in both gold and silver signed by Pearson. Beautiful turned design, it is a classic modernist piece. The oval design measures 2 5/8" by 2 1/2" on the inside, and the inside circumference is 7 1/2". Of good weight, it is 1/4" wide and weighs 15 gms.....$20 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Extremely unusual modernist/deco design and LARGE SCALE 18k and citrines ring, c.1950's. It has four emerald-cut dark orange citrines set in very heavy gauge 18K gold. Ring is size 6 and is signed "18K". The front measures 1" long by 3/4" wide by 1/2" high. Excellent condition. Stunning and very strong design......$15 for insured USA shipping.