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$25 USDCute Musical 1960s BEAU STERLING Silver "Notes" Pin/Brooch!
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins - Sterling:Beau Sterling
Measuring 2-1/16" x 1" and weighing 5.5 grams, this C.1960 sterling silver (hallmarked) pin by BEAU STERLING depicts a treble clef and some notes on a musical bar. High shine on top, back needs a little cleaning. Safety catch at the back to hold the pinstem in place. No problems I can find! Anyone want? (ry)
$125 USD SaleSALE Classic 14K Gold & Amethyst Pierced Earrings - Engraved Domes!
Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings - 14k Gold:Amethyst:Pierced
Classic regal design! May I offer a pair of dome earrings set in the center with a pale faceted amethyst. The surrounding gold around the stone is nicely embossed making the earrings look far richer than they actually cost. The earrings measure 3/4" high/wide and weigh 3.5 grams. The faceted round amethysts each measure 8mm which equals about 2 carats in weight each stone for 4 CT TW in gemstone. Perfect condition and come with their original nut closures. (ry)
$25 USDVintage MAISELS STERLING Silver Pin/Brooch - Western Saddled Horse!
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins - Sterling:Maisels Trading Post:Horse
AGE: C.1950 or so METAL CONTENT: Sterling Silver (hallmarked MAISELS STERLING) ITEM: A pin in the shape of a horse, saddled Western style. Manufactured by the famous Maisel's Trading Post for their souvenir shops! SIZE: 1-9/16" x 1-3/8" WEIGHT: 4.3 grams CONDITION: Excellent with a dark patina! Safety catch works as it should to hold the pinstem in place. The black felt pen mark on the back seems to be a stock number. Can be removed with Goo Gone. That's it! Anyone want? (ry)
$25 USDVintage FRENCH Gold Tone & Blue Enamel Religious Medal/Charm - Virgin Mary & Lourdes Scene!
Collectibles:Religious:Base Metal:Medal/Pendant:Charm:Virgin Mary:Lourdes
From Paris.... AGE: C.1950 or so METAL CONTENT: Gold Tone over Base Metal with Blue Enamel ITEM: An "eye-shaped" religious medal/charm depicting a profile of the Virgin Mary on the front and the Apparition at Lourdes on the other. CONDITION: Excellent! SIZE: 1/2" x 15/16" WEIGHT: 1.3 grams FINAL COMMENTS: A really wonderful religious piece! Anyone want? (ry)
$24 USDC.1920 25" Long Red Garnet Glass Bead Necklace!
Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces - Garnet Glass:Sterling Silver Clasp
AGE: C.1920 or so METAL CONTENT: Sterling silver clasp (hallmarked) ITEM: A necklace of red garnet glass beads ending in a fish hook clasp. CONDITION: Very good for its age! The beads are very old - if you look at each bead individually you can see little dimples where the glass was pulled into shape. A few tiny flea bites here and there but nothing major. Most interesting coloring! SIZE: 25" long - beads are approximately 4mm. WEIGHT: N/A FINAL COMMENTS: Leave as is or use the beads in your own ...
$115 USD SaleSALE Classic Vintage 14K Gold Italian Hoop Earrings - Elongated Oval Shape!
Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings - 14k Gold:Hoops
Nothing is better than gold and here's a pair of 14K gold (hallmarked) hoops that are sure to please. With elongated oval shapes, these impressive Italian made hoops measure 1" back to front and measure 1/8" wide. Width of the gold tubing is 1/8". Weight of the earrings is a combined 2.9 grams (at $1150 spot the pair represents $62.35 in scrap gold) and condition is perfect with no dents or dings. Fold over latches at the top making for easy insertion and closure. Classic! (ry)
$35 USDDated 1895 FRENCH 800/900 Silver Religious Medal/Charm - Notre Dame de Laval!
Collectibles:Religious:800/900 Silver:Medal/Pendant/Charm:French
AGE: Dated 1895 on the medal METAL CONTENT: 800 or 900 Silver (French poincoins are on the top bale of the charm) ITEM: A religious medal/charm featuring the Holy Virgin and Child on the front and a Cathedral on the back. Front reads "N Dame de Laval Prier Pour Nous" (Our Lady of Laval Pray for Us) and on the reverse "PO SV CBVNT MS CUSTODEM IN VINCIS". Well, my Latin's a little rusty so I'll have to leave that bit untranslated. CONDITION: A little worn on the face of the Holy Mother but the ...
$475 USD SaleSALE ESTATE FRESH 14K Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Etruscan Pierced Earrings!
Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings - 14k Gold:Sapphire:Diamond:Etruscan Look Drop Earrings
With a decidedly Etruscan look to them, these Estate Fresh pierced Earrings each feature a sapphire cab (genuine) and TWO 3 point round faceted diamonds (tested). The oval sapphires each measure 3.5 x 5.5mm and I'd say that they are about 1/2 carat each; one is absolutely perfect while the other has an internal fracture at the very bottom - not visible with the naked eye and can be seen only with a 10X loupe. Total gemstone guesstimweight would be about 1 CT TW plus for both the sapphires and ...
$165 USD SaleSALE ESTATE FRESH! 14K White Gold & .10 CT Diamond Pendant with 18" Chain!
Jewelry:Vintage:Pendants - 14k Gold:Diamond:Pendant:With Chain
AGE: C.1960 or thereabouts ITEM: A single faceted round diamond solitaire set within a white gold buttercup setting. A fine box chain is available if desired to accompany the pendant. METAL CONTENT: 14K Gold (hallmarked) SIZE: The pendant measures 1/2" x 3/8". The diamond measures 3mm (10 points), is G-H in color and is graded about VS1. Very clean stone - extremely fine sparkle! The chain is an 18" medium weight box chain. WEIGHT: 2.5 grams combined Comparable retail in any fine jewelry store ...
$35 USDVintage FRENCH FIX Religious Medal/Charm of Saint Elijah & Winged Horse! Most Unusual!
Collectibles:Religious:French Fix:Medal:Pendant:Charm
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1950/1960 METAL CONTENT: Gold Filled FIX (hallmarked FIX) - a metal composite that rivals gold in looks and appearance. As Pinchbeck was to the British, Fix was to the French. HISTORY: Bijoux Fix was founded in 1823 with a secret formula for producing costume jewelry that looked like genuine 18K gold (the standard norm for French gold items). At first, jewelry items were marked Titre Fixe then with the growth of the company, just Fix. The French are very familiar with the ...
$65 USD ReducedREDUCED Vintage 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Dome "Omega Back" Pierced Earrings!
Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings - 14k Gold:Sterling Silver:Pierced:Dome Earrings
Hallmarked on the reverse 14K and Sterling Silver, this pair of domed earrings feature SOLID GOLD center domes surrounded by silver swirls. The earring fronts measure 7/8" wide/high and have a depth of 7/16"; combined weight of the pair is 7.2 grams. Backs are Omega with pierced earwires - good secure fit on the earlobe. Excellent condition with a high shine. Hallmarked PBD on the reverse. A maker's mark I am not familar with. Stunning pieces that will work well with any outfit. (ar)
$325 USD SaleSALE Victorian Revival 14K Gold & 7 CT TW Garnet Wedding Band or Cocktail Ring!
Jewelry:Vintage:Rings - 14k Gold:Garnet:Victorian Revival:Band
Dating to the 1950s and featuring 7 faceted oval garnets (genuine and about 1 carat + each stone), this hallmarked 14K gold ring measures a size 7-1/4 (CAN NOT be resized) and is in excellent condition with no dents or dings to the gold nor scratches/chips to the garnets. The ring is thick at 1.5mm and the weight is a substantial 11.6 grams (at $1150 spot gold, scrap value is $249.40). If you are used to a "thin" ring, this is not the ring for you. This is BIG and BOLD and GORGEOUS! Wear as a ...
$30 USDWonderful C.1900 Silverplate JOAN OF ARC/Saint Michael Religious Charm/Medal!
Collectibles:Religious:Silverplate:Medal:Pendant:Charm:French
AGE: C.1900 or so METAL CONTENT: Silverplate that shows a nice dark patina of age ITEM: A religious medal/charm featuring Saint Joan on the front and St. Michael on the reverse. CONDITION: Very nice though it probably could use a bit of a polish. Joan's face is quite complete but Saint Michaels is a little worn. SIZE: 5/8" x 3/4" WEIGHT: 1.3 grams approx. FINAL COMMENTS: Joan of Arc medals are getting a little hard to find - don't miss this one! Anyone want? (ry)
$45 USDAdorable Pair of C.1900 14K Gold & Amethyst Lingerie Pins!
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins - Antique Under $50:14k Gold:Amethyst:Filigree Lingerie Pins
AGE: C.1900 or so METAL CONTENT: 14K White Gold (hallmarked) ITEM: A pair of matching filigree lingerie pins featuring two center faceted amethysts. CONDITION: Very good. The pins themselves are in perfect condition with old fashioned safety catches however both stones have chips in them. More than likely happened when the owner threw something "heavy" on top of the pins in her jewelry box. Of course, the stones can be replaced by a jeweler but unless you loupe them, the blemishes are not seen. ...
$30 USDAdorable Silverplate Medal/Pendant of the Holy Child in a Manger from Jerusalem!
Collectibles:Religious:Silverplate:Medal:Pendant:Charm
FROM PARIS via Jerusalem... AGE: C.1930/1940 METAL CONTENT: Silverplate ITEM: A charm/medal of the Holy Child in a Manger - on the back is a Maltese Cross with JERUSALEM written in the center. CONDITION: Excellent front though the back has a residue piece of metal at the center. Manufacturing happenstance that started with the factory. SIZE: 11/16" x 3/4" WEIGHT: 2.8 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Gorgeous front! An interesting medal to say the least! Anyone want? (ry)
$20 USDDated 1901 Indian Head Penny in Sterling Silver Frame - Cute Charm!
Jewelry:Vintage:Charms - Sterling:Indian Head Copper Penny:One Cent Piece
AGE: Indian Penny is dated 1901 but I am sure it was framed in the 1950s. METAL CONTENT: Sterling Silver frame (hallmarked 925 ESPO) - copper penny. ITEM: An Indian Head Penny charm. CONDITION: Very nice - very little wear. SIZE: 3/4" x 15/16" high WEIGHT: 3.7 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Now all it needs is the right charm bracelet! Anyone want? (ry)
$30 USDUnusual 1950s STERLING SILVER & Morpho Butterfly Wing FLORIDA Charm!
Jewelry:Vintage:Charms - Sterling:Morpho Butterfly Wing:Hoffman Sterling
AGE: C.1950 or so METAL CONTENT: Sterling Silver (hallmarked) ITEM: A bubble top charm for Florida featuring a Morpho butterfly wing on the inside. CONDITION: Excellent! No disintegration to the wing - great coloring. No scratches to the top bubble. SIZE: 11/16" high/wide WEIGHT: 1.7 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Hallmarked HOFFMAN Sterling - a company I am not familiar with. And this charm must be scarce as in all my years of looking, this is the first I have found. Anyone want? (ry)
$25 USDVintage FRENCH Silverplate Crucifix for Rosary!
Collectibles:Religious:Silverplate:Crucifix
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1940 or so METAL CONTENT: Silverplate ITEM: A crucifix for a rosary. CONDITION: Worn in places with a touch of verdigris. Needs a bit of a clean. Has a great look to it that only the old pieces did. SIZE: 1-1/2" x 15/16" WEIGHT: 1.7 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Add to an existing rosary or reconfigure into a Steampunk piece of jewelry. Anyone want? (ry)
$25 USDVintage Silverplate & Celluloid Cross for Rosary!
Collectibles:Religious:Silverplate:Celluloid:Crucifix
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1940 or so METAL CONTENT: Silverplate ITEM: A crucifix that would have been found at the bottom of a rosary at some time. CONDITION: Very nice. Patina is perfect and the piece is complete. Extremely good vintage piece. SIZE: 7/8" x 1-9/16" WEIGHT: 2.5 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Put on a rosary, reconfigure into a necklace - the possibilities are endless! Anyone want? (ry)
$25 USDVintage BALLOU STERLING Silver Heart Lock Charm Clasp!
Jewelry:Vintage:Charms - Sterling:Ballou Sterling:Puffy Heart Lock Spring Clasp
AGE: C.1950/1960 METAL CONTENT: Sterling Silver (hallmarked STERLING with the Ballou hallmark) ITEM: A puffy heart spring lock clasp. CONDITION: A little slow to close and it does have a tendency to hesitate but I think it is because it hasn't been used in quite some time. SIZE: 1/2" x 11/16" WEIGHT: 2 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Priced accordingly! Anyone want? (ry)
$25 USDVintage STERLING SILVER & Dyed Onyx "Parrot on Ring" Pin from Mexico!
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins - Sterling:Dyed Onyx:Mexican:Parrot
AGE: 1950s METAL CONTENT: Sterling Silver (hallmarked Plata Sterling 925) ITEM: A Parrot sitting on a ring Pin/Brooch. Dyed onyx center with a wing applique. CONDITION: Very nice. The back catch looks like it might have been a safety catch but it is open now. Still holds the pinstem well - just acts as a c-clasp now. SIZE: 1-3/4" x 1-1/4" WEIGHT: 6.5 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Absolutely adorable! Anyone want? (ry)
$35 USDVintage SILVERPLATE Pendant - Holy Virgin in a Shell (Lourdes Visitation)!
Collectibles:Religious:Silverplate:Pendant:Virgin Mary
AGE: C.1950 or so METAL CONTENT: Silverplate ITEM: A medal/pendant representing the Holy Virgin in the grotto at Lourdes. CONDITION: Excellent. Not too dark a patina as yet but give it time. Most unusual piece. SIZE: 1-1/8" x 1-1/2" (to top of bale NOT jump ring) WEIGHT: 5.6 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Possibly Made in Mexico but since there are no hallmarks, I am not sure. A nice pendant though. Anyone want? (ry)
$25 USD1950s STERLING SILVER & Blue Enamel Sliding Religious Charm/Medal!
Collectibles:Religious:Sterling Silver:Enamel:Medal:Charm:Pendant:Slider Medal
AGE: C.1950 or so METAL CONTENT: Sterling Silver (hallmarked) ITEM: A religious slider charm/medal featuring the Holy Virgin on the top and Sacred Heart of Jesus on the reverse. CONDITION: Excellent! No chips or cracks to the enamel nor dents/dings to the silver. Great patina! SIZE: 7/16" x 11/16" WEIGHT: 2.3 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Mother & Child on the inside as well as the Sacred Heart of Mary synbols. A great vintage charm! Anyone want? (ry)
$15 USD1950s STERLING SILVER & Amethyst Rhinestone "Scottish Thistle" Pin!
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins - Sterling:Rhinestone:Scottish Thistle
AGE: C.1950/1960 METAL CONTENT: Sterling Silver (hallmarked W.Bs. STERLING SILVER) ITEM: A small round pin depicting a Scottish Thistle. The pin contains an amethyst colored rhinestone. CONDITION: Excellent - no problems to note. Safety catch at the back to hold the pinstem in place. SIZE: 1" high/wide WEIGHT: 3.4 grams FINAL COMMENTS: A cute lapel or collar pin! Anyone want? (ry)
$90 USD Offers ConsideredC.1900 FRENCH Mother of Pearl Rosary with 800/900 Silver Findings!
Collectibles:Religious:800/900 Silver:Mother Of Pearl:French:Rosary
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1900 or so METAL CONTENT: 800 or 900 Silver (French poincoin on top of cross) ITEM: A mother of pearl rosary with a carved MOP center and a silver crucifix. CONDITION: Very nice with a great patina to the mother of pearl beads. SIZE: Beads are 5.5mm including the Pater beads. Paters are silver capped at both ends. Length of rosary is 16-1/4" (doubled) from back of rosary to end of cross. Rosary is complete with 59 beads. WEIGHT: 20 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Leave as is or ...
$25 USDC.1900 FRENCH Religious Medal/Pendant - Jesus Kissing Child!
Collectibles:Religious:Base Metal:Medal/Pendant
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1900 METAL CONTENT: Unknown. Looks like bronze with gilt highlights. ITEM: A medal/pendant depicting Jesus Kissing a Child (Sacred Heart) on one side and a Child with Hands Clasped in Prayer (with the Holy Spirit [dove] above her). CONDITION: Very dark - I have not cleaned. There is residue of some sort on the Prayer side; it looks like it is on top of the medal but there is the slight possibility it is in the medal. I just don't know. But I will leave as is as it is not ...
$45 USDC.1900 FRENCH Silverplate Religious Medal/Pendant - Virgin Mary!
Collectibles:Religious:Silverplate:Medal:Pendant:French
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1900 or so METAL CONTENT: Silverplate - no hallmarks ITEM: A religious medal/pendant showing the Virgin Mary on the front and Easter Lilies on the back. There is a small panel on the back that can be engraved. CONDITION: Very nice though I must admit it does need a cleaning. However, the patina is dark right now and I don't want to disturb it. Some people like their medals dark, some polished and shiny. Good strike - not too much wear; features are still discernable. SIZE: ...
$50 USDC.1910 FRENCH Brass Religious Medal/Pendant of Saint Francis of Assisi!
Collectibles:Religious:Base Metal:Medal/Pendant
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1910 or so METAL CONTENT: Appears to be Brass but could be a brass coloring over a base metal. I just plain don't know for sure. ITEM: A medal/pendant depicting St. Francis of Assisi on the front. On the reverse are a pair of arms crossed in front of a cross. CONDITION: Excellent. Good strike. Front is marked along the side Paris-Art. No dents/dings to the metal. SIZE: 1-1/16" x 1-1/8" WEIGHT: 5.9 grams FINAL COMMENTS: An interesting religious piece. Anyone want? (ry)
$24 USDC.1900 FRENCH Silverplate Religious St. Joseph & Holy Child Medal/Charm!
Jewelry:Vintage:Charms - Silverplate:Religious:French
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1910 or so METAL CONTENT: Silverplate with a dark patina ITEM: A medal depicting Saint Joseph & the Holy Child on one side and the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary on the reverse. CONDITION: Other than needing a light polish - pretty nice. Good strike with good features. SIZE: 5/8" x 3/4" to top of ring WEIGHT: 2 grams FINAL COMMENTS: Add to a charm bracelet or use as an accessory to a reconfigured necklace! Anyone want? (ry)
$75 USD Offers ConsideredVintage FRENCH Mother of Pearl Rosary with Celluloid Corpus!
Collectibles:Religious:Silverplate:Mother Of Pearl:Celluloid:Rosary
FROM PARIS.... AGE: C.1920 or so METAL CONTENT: Silverplate that has darkened due to age ITEM: A mother of pearl rosary with a carved MOP center and a celluloid crucifix. Most unusual - I would have expected a more ornate cross to this piece but c'est la vie! CONDITION: Very nice with a great patina to the mother of pearl beads. SIZE: Beads are 5.5mm - paters are 6.5mm. Length of rosary is 17-1/2" (doubled) from back of rosary to end of cross. Rosary is complete with 59 beads. WEIGHT: 21.5 grams ...
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