Catalog (795)

An amazing hand made sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with an inlay of shell by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of about 1 1/4". This cuff is rigid and has no give. Also measures 2 1/2" at the widest.

Signed on the back on a cartouche Rachel Gera and 925. Also hand signed Gera.

Fine condition. Has a little indentation around the shell and some tarnish. Heavy and substantial. Better for a larger wrist.

Wonderfu...

A stunning sterling silver modernist necklace and matching bracelet designed by Finnish jeweler Liisa Vitali and produced by N. Westerback in 1972.

Necklace measures 15" long and 1 3/4" at the widest. Bracelet measures just under 7 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Both pieces have spring closures that hold securely. They are both marked with 925H for the silver standard, NW for the maker, Town Mark, National Mark and Date Code.

They are in fine condition, very intricate and detailed. Would li...

A rare pair of modernist earrings by Peter Macchiarini in a layered design.

These round screw backs measure 1" across. They have darkened backgrounds with 'floating' textured silver amoeba shaped disks.

Signed Macchiarini on the backs. Screw backs are signed Sterling and hold securely. They have some tarnish.

Fine mid century design.

A pair of classic Mexican Silver brooches by Fred Davis depicting a guitar playing man and a woman carrying a fruit basket. Both are signed with a conjoined FD, and Made in Mexico Silver.

The man measures 2 1/4" tall and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. Lots of detail.

The woman measures 2 3/8" tall and 1 3/4" across. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Pin is a little bent. Some very minor scratches and tarnish.

May be purchased sepa...

An extraordinary hammered sterling silver rigid bracelet from Finland with seven cushion cut cabochons of various colors.

Measures 7" around and 1 5/8" high. Has a wonderful warm dark patina that shows off the lightly hammered finish. Stones are in varying shades of purple, (amethyst), tiger's eye, dark blue, and pale yellow. Marked with the maker's hallmark, SKS, Crown mark for Finland, 916H for silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and date code for 1967.

In fine condition, with mi...

An amazing sterling silver set consisting of a bracelet, pierced earrings and ring with rectangular faceted amethyst cabochons in an Antonio Pineda design.

The bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 3/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp and a safety chain. Marked 925 Taxco Mexico around what looks like Tob. Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. Weighs 113 gr. The post earrings measure 3/4" square. Marked 925 Taxco Mexico around the letters Tob on the back of one and Taxco Mexico 925 on the ba...

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco with oval onyx cabochons.

Measure 3/4" across and 3/4" high. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Eagle 1 mark. Clips hold securely. These earrings have some slight dings to the edges and some tarnish. The back of the clips show some wear.

Well crafted, classic Pineda design.

A vintage panel bracelet with Pre Columbian birds from Ecuador in 900 silver.

Measures 6 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Has a very unique slide in box clasp with a swing over safety latch for extra security. Marked on the back Ecuador, 900 and with a partial maker's mark that looks like leaves in a triangle.

In fine condition with very minor wear. Nice weight and striking design.

A very unusual brooch constructed of a branch of exotic wood layered with sterling silver and adorned with pearls.

Measures 2 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Well crafted, warm patina.

A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.

Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a double prong clasp with a squeeze closure that holds securely. Was probably a fur clip originally .

Warm patina, fine condition.

An abstract sterling silver bracelet made up of 6 curved and flattened sterling bars connected with rivetsby NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig. Has a very industrial feel.

Measures about 8" around. Slides on to the wrist. Signed on the inside with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches.

Dark patina, fine hand wrought design.

A Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver belt buckle with wrapped wire on three sides by William Spratling. This is from his third design period 1951-1967.

Measure 1 3/8" across and 1 1/4" wide. Will accommodate a belt 1" wide. Marked on the back with the conjoined Script WS and 925. Solid and heavy for the size.

Has some tarnish and minor scratches.

Rare design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by NYC Mid Century jeweler, Idella La Vista. Consists of a curved wavy flat section attached to a thick sterling wire which is split and attached to the flat part in two places. Part of the wire is attached at an angle for a three dimensional effect.

Measures about 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1" and 2" at the widest. Marked La Vista HANDWROUGHT Sterling on the inside.

Well made. In nice condition, has some minor scratches and a lit...

A vintage sterling silver ring by David Andersen in a modernist shield design. Could be worn facing up or down. Marked with David Andersen, 925S, and Norway-Sterling.

Ring is adjustable and currently measures about size 7 1/2. In fine vintage condition, has some minor surface scratches. There is a little bit of roughness on the bottom of one edge that could probably be buffed out if preferred.

Great streamlined design.

A Dirk Van Erp Shell Casing Vase from the early Mare Island period. This brass vase measures about 3 1/2" tall, good condition does have some irregularity at top. Nice example.

A very interesting sterling silver hook bracelet with a rectangular bone inlay. Measures 7" around and 3/8" wide.

Marked with what looks like YUXO or YUKO 925 behind the inlay and on the inside of the band. May be Chinese or Japanese, not sure.

Fine condition, shows some minor wear. Warm patina, pretty striations to the bone.

A bronze bracelet by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.

Measures about 8" around and 2" across the front. Can be adjusted.

Nice warm patina. Thick bronze wire. Lots of detail and well crafted.

We have the matching clip earrings and small pendant in other listings. Would combine shipping.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with sixteen cascading prong set Austrian cut crystals of various sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 14 1/2" long, and the longest drop falls 3". Marked Berridge on the back of both parts of the clasp. The two hooks hold securely. An extender could be added if needed.

Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Very delicate work from a gifted artist.