Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (634)

A stunning hand made sterling silver brooch with a faceted brown (topaz?) stone in a three-dimensional abstract fish design. Measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Stone is supported by four sterling 'arms'. You can see the light hammer marks on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Very striking well made piece.

An abstract modernist mixed metals brooch by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee. Copper with sterling silver overlay. Measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked BURKEE on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting piece from a well know Mid Century artisan.

A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.

An unusual bracelet with an open mouthed Salmon on each end. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside, but can be adjusted. Has lots of Hallmarks. Looks like 925, MC, 9, and a pictoral. Probably European. Nice weight and well made.

A vintage hand wrought Modernist sterling pendant and neck ring with a large turquoise stone. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Marked sterling on the back. Neck ring measures about 15" around. Hook closure holds securely. Neck ring is also marked sterling. Both pieces have a dark patina. Pendant would also look great on a thick chain. Wonderfully crafted and fine quality.

A vintage sterling silver large cross with a Bark-like texture by noted jewelry company, Uno A Erre from Arezzo, Italy. Looks like two crossed tree trunks. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 1/4" across. Marked 925, Uno A Erre, and Italy on the back. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thick neck ring or chain. In fine condition. Unusual design.

A vintage hammered sterling silver bracelet with five oval links each with an oval green stone, possibly jade, cabochon. Hook closure. Marked sterling. Measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. In nice vintage condition, stones show a little wear to the surfaces. Great Arts and Crafts feel.

A well crafted sterling silver brooch with a central shell cabochon. Has a coiled sterling layer over a darkened layer for an interesting contrast. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a maker's mark that looks like an arrow with a circle inside. Also marked 925. Very nice quality. Shell has a pretty dark orange color.

A well crafted, highly detailed sterling silver insect brooch with opals on the wings, a chrysoprase body and onyx eyes. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked on the underside with a conjoined 'SJ' or 'JS' logo and 925 for sterling. Has an earlier 'C' clasp which holds securely. Included is the original box with the same hallmark. Box also has a maker's mark, 'Jorge St?'. We were unable to read the last name and could not determine the artist...

A sterling silver link bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Measures 7" long and 7/8" across. Hook clasp holds securely. Marked G. Cini Sterling. In very nice condition. Nice weight and well crafted.

A vintage hand made sterling silver and fresh water pearl brooch. Depicts a bouquet of flowers secured with a bow. Measures about 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Signed with conjoined initials CR and 925. Has a rollover clasp that hold tightly. Nice condition, has a warm patina. Nice weight and well made.

A sterling silver handmade neck ring made of two sterling wires, one smooth and one twisted. Lightly hammered in parts. Hook closure. Measures about 15 1/2" around. Signed 925 and with a maker's mark that we don't recognize. Lays nicely on the neck. Great studio piece.

A sculptural pair of vintage earrings in Ebony with sterling silver inlay and backs by noted jewelry designer, Patricia Von Musulin.

Measure 1" across and 1 1/8" high. Signed Von Musulin Sterling and 925 on the backs. Clips hold securely.

In fine condition. Look striking on.

A modernist Sterling Silver hammered and chased brooch by Ed Levin in the form of a Llama, Horse or Camel. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 7/8" tall. Marked LEVIN and Sterling. Mid 20th Century. Very nice condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great, unusual design.

A vintage hand made sterling silver ring with a large green rectangular cabochon. Signed O. Aaroe, Hand Made, Sterling, and Palm Springs, Calif. Probably Oscar Aaroe. About a size 9. Very well made, warm patina, wonderful condition.

A lightly hammered sterling silver cuff bracelet. Signed Handwrought in script and sterling. Comes to an angle in the back. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4". Could be adjusted slightly. Well crafted. Looks lovely on.

An unusual hand wrought brooch or pendant in thick sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead. Measures 3 1/2" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Has rods of sterling that are different heights and small holes around the brown bead for an interesting effect. The bar for the pin closure is neatly hidden behind the long bale so it will not show when worn on a chain. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Thick sterling, heavy piece. Well crafted.

A modernist sterling silver and hammered copper brooch by noted Israeli artisan, Peter Ein-Hod. Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH' for the maker's mark, and '15' which indicates sterling silver. Free-flowing design with attached hammered copper pieces. Earlier style 'C' clasp which holds tightly. Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/8" wide. Dark original patina.