Catalog: Estate Jewelry (479)

Obsidian and 970 silver modernist necklace by Antonio Pineda, Mexico, c.1950's. Made of heavy gauge silver, this famous necklace is in excellent condition. There are 7 tear-drop obsidian stones set in silver. The circumference measures approximately 16" and is signed "ANTONIO TAXCO(in crown) Y569Y 970 HECHO EN MEXICO 17(bellmark). Excellent condition.......$25 for insured USA shipping.

Fabulous, large, hand made Picasso-esque double profile face ring by Joseph Gourdji, NYC, c.1970's. Made of heavy gauge silver, the design shows two faces in profile. Quite large, it measures 1 1/8" tall. It is made so that the design faces out, so that it is size 9 1/4 at the top of the faces and size 8 3/4 at the bottom of the faces. However, if you want to wear it so that it faces towards the wearer, it is size 8 3/4-9. In excellent condition and is signed "GOURDJI STERLING"...

Minimalist 14k and pearl ring by modernist jeweler Betty Cooke. Ring is signed "COOKE 14K" and is in excellent condition. It is size 7 and the front design measures 7/8" high by 1/2" wide. It appears in "MODERNIST JEWELRY 1930-1960" published by Schiffer on p.50......$17 for insured USA shipping.

Large wonderfully designed "Viking" pin by David Andersen, Norway. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" and is signed "D-A NORWAY STERLING 925S REPROD.ORIGIN.VIKING PERIOD.FROM". Excellent condition. Powerful and intricate design....$8 for insured USA shipping.

Early SATSUMA buttons made into period screwback earrings, Japan, c.1920. They each have a blue and gold bird on green leaves. Excellent condition except there is a small chip at the back(see last photo) on one. Measures almost 1" diameter......$7 for insured USA shipping.

Early Victorian 9ct ring with 5 rose cut diamonds(.15 points), a freshwater pearl, and two lapis cabochons. One diamond is missing, otherwise good condition. Wavy design in gold setting. Signed "TPCP" plus two other illegible marks. Front measures 3/4" wide by 3/8" wide and is size 5 1/2....$9 for insured USA shipping.

Native American long and generous double strand turquoise and coral slices necklace measuring 16 1/2" long, c. 1970's. Excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Sterling bar pin by Georg Jensen & Wendel, Denmark, c.1950's. It is signed "GEORG JENSEN & WENDEL 925S STERLING DENMARK 234B". Measures almost 1 1/2" long and is in excellent condition......$15 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Period retro 14k(585) bracelet with five amazonite stones, Germany, c.1940. it is signed "585 S.F" and the inside circumference measures 6 7/8" by 7/16" wide. Has safety lock and weighs 20 gms. Excellent condition with good retro design.......$18 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Sterling modernist bracelet by C. Ruopoli, c.1940's. Seven link bracelet measures 7 3/4" long by 5/8" wide with oxydized background and raised shiny silver design. Signed "BY C. RUOPOLI STERLING" with artful signature. Excellent condition and has good weight(weighs 45 gms)......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

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.

Large and bold eye-design modernist tiger eye cabochon 9 carat pin/pendant, England, c.1950's. Pin shaped as an eye, based on Margaret de Patta and Sam Kramer's designs? It measures 2 5/16" long by 1 7/16" wide by 1/2" high. Signed "9 CT" and is in excellent condition. Can be worn as pin or pendant......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay 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.

Early Tiffany sterling small letter opener. Has raised Victorian design at top with a curved shape, it measures 2 3/4" long with original string. Original patina and some wear lines in the front. Signed "TIFFANY & CO. STERLING".....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Sterling bar pin with Victorian design by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1900. It measures 2 1/4" long by 1/4" wide and is signed "UB STERLING 925 FINE". Has "c" clasp and is in excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Lovely sterling, marcasites, and cultured pearl flower/leaves pin by Theodor Fahrner, Germany, c.1940's. Of good size and weight, it measures 2" high by 1 3/4" wide and is signed "TF(in circle) STERLING GERMANY". Excellent condition, although missing three marcasites. Good example of art deco Fahrner and silver color(NOT gold-washed)......$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

Figural sterling letter opener, by George Shiebler, Brooklyn,NY, c.1895. Has a Victorian/art nouveau figure of a winged draped nude female figure at the top of the curved dagger with "ER" script initials. Signed "STERLING S/wings(for Shiebler) 4292" and measures 4" long. Figure has been worn down with age and facial features are not clear but still quite lovely.....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

The best sterling cherub sterling pin by Fishel Nessler Co., 184 Fifth Ave, New York, c.1886. Dimensional, very decorative with fine detail showing outstretched cherub on shell with floral design. Measures 1 1/2" high by 1 1/4" wide. Has "c" clasp and is in excellent condition. Signed "fish STERLING L". JUST GORGEOUS!!....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.