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SALE 1930s Vintage .950 Silver Enameled Floral Brooch~Made in France

$34 USD SaleSALE 1930s Vintage .950 Silver Enameled Floral Brooch~Made in France

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Lovely petite signed .950 Made in France enameled and beaded flower blossom brooch, measuring a petite 1 1/4" (consistent with its 1930s dating). The back Silver is hand hammered and has an early open C-clasp closer, signed '950' in the center under the pinset. With a higher Silver content than Sterling pieces created in the U.S. and Great Britain, the brooch is thin and lightweight, despite being of the highest quality. The beading is superb, and the turquoise blue enameling thick and lavish. ...
SALE 1940s Concha Shell Butterfly 'Sterling Mexico' Brooch-BOOK PIECE

$32 USD SaleSALE 1940s Concha Shell Butterfly 'Sterling Mexico' Brooch-BOOK PIECE

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Lovely 1940s vintage signed 'Sterling Mexico' inlaid Concha Shell Butterfly brooch, pictured on page 46 of Nancy Schiffer's guide, 'Silver Jewelry Treasures'. It is marked with the '112' Eagle mark and '925'. According to Bille Hougart in the definitive jewelry guide 'The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks', the combination of the two marks dates the brooch to the late 1940s, prior to the 'Hecho En Mexico' mark that was used on later silver pieces. Cities of origin were added from ...
SALE Vintage BOND BOYD-STERLING Ruffled Flower Brooch & Earrings Set

$32 USD SaleSALE Vintage BOND BOYD-STERLING Ruffled Flower Brooch & Earrings Set

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Lovely vintage signed Bond Boyd Sterling-Made in England ruffled flower brooch and screw back earrings set, each of the blossoms set with sparkling rhinestones. Designed in the Deco style, this delicate 2" brooch has a sky blue navette and two white rhinestone navettes on a center stem, the 1" earrings with a sapphire blue navette and one white rhinestone. The interior of the brooch flower has light patina only, with all three pieces in Excellent condition. Earrings are signed on the back of the ...
SALE Vintage Moderne Sterling Silver 3" Carnations Brooch-Exquisite!

$34 USD SaleSALE Vintage Moderne Sterling Silver 3" Carnations Brooch-Exquisite!

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Vintage Moderne Sterling Silver 3" brooch, an exquisite rendering of two ruffled edge Carnation blossoms on long slender curled stems. The brooch also has a long extended locking pinset. This beautiful brooch is signed Sterling in a square back plaque; alas no manufacturers mark, but it is of the highest quality. The patina on the Sterling is light, wonderful and well-placed primarily in the flower crevices~to clean or not. It is in Excellent to Near Mint condition in every respect.
SALE Vintage 1940s Taxco ABALONE Concha Shell Brooch/Pendant-Eagle Mark

$53 USD SaleSALE Vintage 1940s Taxco ABALONE Concha Shell Brooch/Pendant-Eagle Mark

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Fabulous vintage number '3' Eagle Mark signed Taxco .925 Sterling domed brooch/pendant. The design is pre-Columbian, with bright silver and Concha Shell (Abalone) insets. The back has a hand hammered finish, with Hecho En Mexico-Taxco-925-Sterling encircling the initials 'AM'. 'The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks' by Bille Hougart identifies this mark as being created by one of the Rancho Alegre artists and a nearly identical brooch is pictured in the book, 'Silver Jewelry ...
SALE 1930s PRE-EAGLE Mexico Primitive Design Signed Sterling Brooch/Pendant

$56 USD SaleSALE 1930s PRE-EAGLE Mexico Primitive Design Signed Sterling Brooch/Pendant

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Unusual layered & filigree wirework Mexico-Sterling brooch/pendant, with the signature 'JCA' inside a circle reading 'Mexico-Sterling' and an obscured design house name. It is also stamped '925'-no Eagle Mark. The center of the brooch has a pre-Columbian primitive design, open in the center and adorned with fine wirework. The brooch pendant measures a petite 1 3/8", with light patina on the front and darker patina on the back of the brooch consistent with its advanced age. It is in Excellent ...
SALE Vintage TAXCO Sterling & LAPIS Gemstone HEART Brooch Pendant Necklace

$33 USD SaleSALE Vintage TAXCO Sterling & LAPIS Gemstone HEART Brooch Pendant Necklace

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Wonderful signed vintage Taxco Sterling polished asymmetrical heart brooch pendant necklace, one side set with a genuine polished Lapis gemstone teardrop. The back of the brooch pendant is signed 'TA-175-Mexico-.925', measuring 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". It is also suspended from a 20" quality .925 Sterling-Mexico signed herringbone chain. It is in Excellent to Near Mint condition, with only a hint of patina to the back of the pendant.
SALE 1940s Vermeil Sterling & Rose Gold Amethyst Rhinestone Sculptural Brooch

$56 USD SaleSALE 1940s Vermeil Sterling & Rose Gold Amethyst Rhinestone Sculptural Brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Stunning 1940s signed Sterling Vermeil sculptural brooch, set with six large oval brilliant glass Amethyst rhinestones The brooch is quite large, measuring 3" tall by 1 1/2" wide, and the stylized long stemmed 'flower blossoms' are beautiful to behold. The unfoiled rhinestones have rose cut faceting and are held in place with unusual fan-shaped prongs, techniques seen only on high quality designer jewelry. The 10KT rose gold plated finish is most prominent on the crescent design wrapped 'ribbon' ...
SALE Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver CARRCRAFT Oval Pansy Brooch and Earrings

$48 USD SaleSALE Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver CARRCRAFT Oval Pansy Brooch and Earrings

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Beautiful detailed large 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" 1940s Sterling Pansy brooch and screwback earrings, signed 'Carrcraft Sterling' in a back plaque on the brooch and 'Sterling' on the earring screws. The patina is wonderful, having settled into the crevices of the masterfully etched design on both the brooch and the 1" earrings (most on the back). All three piecees are in Excellent condition, with no wear or damage to the Sterling Silver. Extended pinstick and locking clasp are in mechanically perfect ...
SALE Bold Modernist Vintage Scandinavian-Style Brooch

$21 USD SaleSALE Bold Modernist Vintage Scandinavian-Style Brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Bold Modernist vintage Scandinavian-style 1960s silvertone brooch, suprisingly unsigned. The curved triangular design has a polished surface, with charcoal feather designs etched with linear sawtooth details. There are a few light scratches to the front and back (could easily be polished out), but is otherwise in Excellent condition. It measures 2 1/2" x 2", with locking pinset. Free U.S. Shipping on All Shop Items.
SALE Vintage '50s Rancho Alegre .925 Sterling TAXCO Mexico Turquoise Bracelet~Eagle 3

$158 USD SaleSALE Vintage '50s Rancho Alegre .925 Sterling TAXCO Mexico Turquoise Bracelet~Eagle 3

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Vintage Taxco-Mexico bracelet, signed 'AVA' in a triangle, the 'V' elevated above the two A letters. The triangle reads: 'Taxco-925-Mexico' (circa early 1950s), with additional '925' mark. The bracelet also has the Eagle '3' bell cartouche. The three initial signature is listed in authoritative 'The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks' by Bille Hougart and identifies the raised initial 'V' above the AA as the signature for Rancho Alegre and of the revered silversmith Valentin ...
SALE Beautiful Pink MOONSTONE Beaded Silver Wirework Bracelet

$46 USD SaleSALE Beautiful Pink MOONSTONE Beaded Silver Wirework Bracelet

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Beautiful vintage pearly pink genuine Moonstone beaded wirework bracelet, delicate and feminine. The bracelet measures a slender 3/8" wide by 6 5/8" long, not including the 1" gap. There are eleven polished Moonstone orbs set along its length, alternating with silver droplets and displayed inside of thin silver wire 'cages'. Ends of the bracelet have wire wrapped finishing. Slightly flexible so it can be made a bit smaller or larger, but its delicacy should be considered. Hand crafted by a ...
SALE Vintage Artisan GECKO Brooch~Sterling Silver & Genuine LAPIS Gemstone-SASSI LAMUTH

$49 USD SaleSALE Vintage Artisan GECKO Brooch~Sterling Silver & Genuine LAPIS Gemstone-SASSI LAMUTH

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Artisan
Wonderful Southwest design Sterling Silver Gecko (Lizard) brooch has been designed and carefully handcrafted by the husband and wife team of Sassi LaMuth and David Lee. Sassi LaMuth Jewelry has been available at many fine jewelry and gift stores, art museums, as well as fine art and craft festivals since 1978. All of their work is carefully hand crafted one piece at a time, using only the best materials available. These very early pieces are highly sought after by collectors world wide, and once ...
SALE Beautiful Vintage BIRD OF PARADISE Artisan Silver & Gold Washed Brooch

$40 USD SaleSALE Beautiful Vintage BIRD OF PARADISE Artisan Silver & Gold Washed Brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Beautiful vintage Bird of Paradise, the body of this magnificent winged creature etched in .900 Silver (mark on reverse inside of a stylized pot-shaped outline) and its wing gold washed. Signed JK in distinctive block letters, the bird measures 2 3/4" long and only 3/4" wide, graceful and slender. Back closes with unusual open c-clasp that has a small crossed wire center support. It is a stunningly detailed piece, in Excellent condition.
SALE Sly Boots! Darling Sterling CAT Vintage Brooch-Taxco Mexico

$32 USD SaleSALE Sly Boots! Darling Sterling CAT Vintage Brooch-Taxco Mexico

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
This vintage Kitty Cat is a sly boots, with his smile flashing over his shoulder! Beautiful 1981 signed 'Sterling Taxco Mexico' 1 1/2" tall brooch has deeply etched details and the crevices are oxidized. The brooch is marked '925-TM158-Mexico' on the center back under the pinset, and is in Excellent condition. Light and normal age patina, to clean or not as desired by the new owner, and a few tiny surface scratches to the finish~nearly unavoidable with vintage Mexican Sterling pieces whether ...
SALE Stunning Vintage Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Silver Bracelet

$67 USD SaleSALE Stunning Vintage Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Silver Bracelet

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Native American:Unsigned
Beautifully crafted Native American Navajo Sterling Silver traditional split-shank style bracelet, its quality matrixed polished Arizona turquoise stone set into a serrated bezel. Exquisitely formed motifs including detailed leaves and sterling silver drops with scrolled vining embellishments at the top of the dramatically antiqued mounting plate. There are also raised solid silver bands on either side of the adorned stone motif, giving the bracelet additional strength and beauty. The stunning ...
SALE Sleek Modernist MEXICO Sterling Silver Bracelet-Circa 1940s!

$41 USD SaleSALE Sleek Modernist MEXICO Sterling Silver Bracelet-Circa 1940s!

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Sleek Modernist signed 'Mexico' silver bracelet~pre-dating the Eagle mark of the late 1940s, according to expert Bille Hougart in her book on Mexican Silver Hallmarks. The shape of the bracelet is simple, fluid and aesthetically pleasing, the front center design appearing to be the stylized top fin of a diving Dolphin or Whale. The bracelet has normal age patina to the silver, to polish or not. Created for the smaller wrists of that earlier era, it measures 5 3/4", not including the 1" gap ...
SALE Stunning Older Sterling Enameled Clasp Bracelet-ABALONE Inlays!

$34 USD SaleSALE Stunning Older Sterling Enameled Clasp Bracelet-ABALONE Inlays!

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Stunning older vintage Sterling clasp bracelet, fitting a small 6 1/2" wrist. The oval center panel on the front of the bracelet is thickly enameled in deep purple, inlaid with brilliant colored Abalone and then sealed so there are no 'edges' to chip. This is a high quality silver piece, although unsigned, and has a secure pull back latch end to clamp the bracelet in place. This gorgeous estate bracelet has very light patina on the back inside edge only, and is in Near Mint condition. The back ...
SALE Southwestern Turquoise BOW Brooch-Sleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona

$53 USD SaleSALE Southwestern Turquoise BOW Brooch-Sleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Native American:Unsigned
Vintage Navajo silver artisan Bow brooch, with six beautiful Robin's Egg blue colored Turquoise stones from the Sleeping Beauty mine. Obtained as 'old pawn' on the Navajo reservation at Window Rock, Arizona, the stone color is distinctive as Sleeping Beauty, with no visible matrix. From the book All About Gemstones: Arizona's Sleeping Beauty Turquoise comes from the 'Sleeping Beauty Mountain Mine' in Globe, Arizona. The term Sleeping Beauty turquoise (aka "Persian Turquoise") refers to a unique ...
SALE Wonderful Southwest Anasazi KOKOPELLI Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant

$25 USD SaleSALE Wonderful Southwest Anasazi KOKOPELLI Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Native American:Unsigned
Wonderful vintage Kokopelli Sterling Silver brooch pendant, the Native American symbols chased and oxidized along his entire length! Kokopelli is a fertility deity, usually depicted as a humpbacked flute player, and was sacred to the Anasazi Indians. The brooch measures 2" x 1 1/2" and is in Excellent to Near Mint condition, with light patina to the Silver, particularly on the back under the locking pinset. The brooch is signed 'Sterling' at the bottom verso.
SALE Stunning STERLING Filigree Rhinestone Demi-Parure-ESPO FLEX, 1952

$46 USD SaleSALE Stunning STERLING Filigree Rhinestone Demi-Parure-ESPO FLEX, 1952

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Stunning vintage Sterling Silver Filigree drop choker necklace and screwback earrings, with unusual trapezoid, teardrop and baguette brilliant white rhinestones. The fineness of the filigree work is breathtaking, curved and swirled, with bead accenting on both the drop pendant and earrings. The side chains on the pendant necklace are also very fine Sterling, 15" in length, and closing with a spring ring closer. All of the quality rhinestones are sparkling and original, hand set, the rarity of ...
SALE Stunning .925 MEXICO Inlaid Lapis Modernist MERMAID Silver Brooch

$35 USD SaleSALE Stunning .925 MEXICO Inlaid Lapis Modernist MERMAID Silver Brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Stunning Sterling Silver older Inlaid Lapis gemstone Modernist Mermaid brooch, signed '.925 Mexico'. This beautiful mythical Queen of the Sea has flowing hair and holds a conch shell in her hand, measuring 2" x 1". At some point in its long life, the Silver has been polished and there are only a few spots of light patina. The locking pinset is mechanically perfect. No flaws, wear or issues, a gorgeous piece, on par with the most amazing Modernist Scandinavian pieces.
SALE Signed 1930s MIZPAH Chased Silver THISTLE Brooch-Amber Rhinestones

$49 USD SaleSALE Signed 1930s MIZPAH Chased Silver THISTLE Brooch-Amber Rhinestones

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Stunning late 1930s vintage 1 3/4" double Thistle brooch, designed and signed by MIZPAH in chased silver. The exquisitely detailed etched filigree brooch has highly faceted oval Amber rhinestones, hand set into the tops of the Thistles. The brooch is signed on the back and is in outstanding condition. Pinset has old barrel-style locking C-clasp. Per Fred Rezazadeh in his book 'Collectible Silver Jewelry: Identifications and Value Guide', these early 20th Century brooches were most often given to ...
SALE Stunning Navajo Kingman Turquoise & Sterling Sunray Pendant~Signed

$74 USD SaleSALE Stunning Navajo Kingman Turquoise & Sterling Sunray Pendant~Signed

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Native American:Signed
Stunning signed 'DJ' Navajo Sterling silver pendant, dogtooth set with a beautifully black matrixed Kingman Mine Turquoise. The Turquoise nugget measures 1/2" and is set into a shadow box finding that has been designed in the traditional Sunray pattern. Edges of the pendant are beveled. The back has been highly polished and is signed 'DJ' which is the mark of Dennison John, along with the Sterling stamp. The pendant measures 1 1/8" x 5/8", including the bail, and is in Near Mint 'as new' ...
SALE Stunning Native American Sterling & Malachite Earrings-ROLANDA HALOO

$63 USD SaleSALE Stunning Native American Sterling & Malachite Earrings-ROLANDA HALOO

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Native American:Signed
Stunning signed 'RH-Sterling' earrings by recognized Native American Jewelry artisan, Rolanda Haloo. Rolando began making jewelry when she was fourteen and has now been creating pieces for over 35 years. She has won many awards including Best of Show in lapidary at the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, NM, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, and Indian Market in Sante Fe. Her jewelry designs are highly sought after by collectors world-wide. These magnificent offerings have polished genuine ...
SALE Succulent Signed Mexico 925 Silver GRAPES Clip Back Earrings~Pre Eagle!

$35 USD SaleSALE Succulent Signed Mexico 925 Silver GRAPES Clip Back Earrings~Pre Eagle!

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Early 1940s signed 'Silver Mexico 925' Grapes clip back earrings, pre-dating the Eagle period 'Golden Age' of silversmithing. These gorgeous earrings measure 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" with clusters of rounded grapes and detailed leaves that look absolutely delicious. No flaws or wear, signed on the center back (shown). Surfaces are shiny bright with only very light patina in the crevices under the grapes; darkness in photos is camera shading only.
SALE Stunning .935 Silver JERUSALEM Jeweled Patonce CRUSADER Cross Pendant Necklace

$137 USD SaleSALE Stunning .935 Silver JERUSALEM Jeweled Patonce CRUSADER Cross Pendant Necklace

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Stunning genuine .935 Silver Jerusalem Patonce Cross 'Crusader' pendant, ornate and layered. The Cross is center set with a huge faceted ruby glass cabochon. The Byzantine design is very intricate, with hand beading and braiding, even on the large bail. The bottom layer is polished silver, and the layering creates a raised domed shape. The Cross is a true work of art, measuring 2" x 2 1/4", plus the 3/4" teardrop shaped bail. The back is polished and etched with 'Jerusalem .935', which is the ...
SALE Signed Sterling Silver Coral Shadowbox Earrings~Navajo Silversmith Ted Goodluck

$56 USD SaleSALE Signed Sterling Silver Coral Shadowbox Earrings~Navajo Silversmith Ted Goodluck

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Native American:Signed
Signed Navajo Sterling Silver clip back earrings, inlaid with a polished piece of Coral dog tooth set into an oxidized Shadowbox. The top has then been expertly engraved with traditional symbols around the raised portion of the earring. Both earrings are signed 'TG' and 'Sterling' in a script cartouche inside a clover design on the reverse. Master Silversmith Ted Goodluck is retired now but signed all of his jewelry with his initials inside a four-leaf clover. Isn't that wonderful and special? ...
SALE Signed Eagle '1' Mexico-Sterling GRAPES Brooch & Earrings-Mexico City, Circa 1948

$175 USD SaleSALE Signed Eagle '1' Mexico-Sterling GRAPES Brooch & Earrings-Mexico City, Circa 1948

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Truly stunning Hecho En Mexico-925 Sterling Grape and Leaf brooch with matching screwback earrings, all three pieces signed (indistinct). Listed in Bille Hougart's book of Mexican silver, 'The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks'. Eagle 1 mark jewelry was primarily created in the capital city, Mexico City, between 1948-1955, early in the inception of the Eagle Mark system.This dating is also in alignment with the era in which several of Mexico's most important silversmiths were ...
SALE Gorgeous Old Mexican Sterling Silver Conjoined HEARTS Brooch~Signed!

$32 USD SaleSALE Gorgeous Old Mexican Sterling Silver Conjoined HEARTS Brooch~Signed!

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Mexico
Gorgeous old Mexican .925 Sterling Silver conjoined Hearts brooch, measuring 3" wide by 2" tall. Modernist in style, with a romantic look, it is quite sophisticated. The signature is very hard to read, even looped, but appears to be a large distinctive stylized 'J' followed by two small letters or marks (possibly V and A) and .925 Mexico~straight line, no circle. This dates this wonderful brooch to the pre-Eagle period. The patina is average, darker in the creases in the brooch back, with the ...
 
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