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Vintage and Antique Jewelry and Collectibles
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$25 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Dogwood Screwback Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These lovely earrings are made in the form of pretty dogwood blossoms. Fashioned from sterling silver, they are finished in fine vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in white with delicate medium brown at the tips of the petals. Both the screwback mechanism and the back of each earring is stamped "sterling," and there is also a tiny maker's mark on the back of the earring that is too small for me to make out; it is in roughly the shape of an arrowhead. The earrings measure 3/4" by 5/8" and are in ...
$69 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Norway Bernard Meldahl Flowers Brooch Pin Cobalt Blue
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This lovely old enamel floral pin measures 2 1/4" long by 1 1/2" across. It features three cobalt blue guilloche enamel Flowers on curving stems that are banded together. The pin closes securely with a locking safety clasp. The back of the brooch reads "925S Sterling" and a "B" superimposed over "M," the maker's mark for Bernard Meldahl of Oslo, Norway. The mark pre-dates Meldahl's merger with Hans Myhre and Hroar Prydz. There is a gold vermeil wash over the sterling which gives the pin a lovely ...
$149 USDBrooch Earrings Set Finn Jensen Sterling Enamel Norway Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This is a gorgeous vintage demiparure by Finn Jensen of Norway. Featuring a pretty seashell design, the brooch and screwback earrings have a basse-taille pattern under translucent blue kiln-fired (vitreous glass) enamel that gives the impression of natural sea scallops. Made of sterling silver, the set also has a lovely gold vermeil finish which has deepened with age for a wonderful burnished effect. The brooch measures 1 15/16" by 1 3/4", and each earring is 13/16" by 7/8". All pieces are ...
$195 USDVintage J Tostrup Sterling Enamel Norway Midcentury Modernist Brooch Pin Red
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This stunning modernist brooch is by Jacob Tostrup of Norway. Made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, the piece is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in a rich, jewel-toned shade of red over a basse-taille textured surface. Measuring 1 3/4" by 1 1/2", the piece is in excellent condition. The back has a roll-over safety clasp and is signed "Sterling JTostrup Norway."
$249 USDVintage Balle Norway Sterling Enamel Modernist Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This fabulous vintage brooch is by Oystein Balle of Norway. Made of sterling silver, it is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in vibrant shades of blue, seafoam green, and red accents. The style is emblematic of Scandinavian midcentury modernist design, with its abstract form and organic shape. Measuring 1 7/8" by 1 1/2", the brooch is in excellent condition. The back has a simple c-clasp and is signed "Balle 925S Sterling Norway." The pin's needle has a slight bend in it which I ...
$59 USDVintage David-Andersen Sterling Silver Enamel Norway Clip Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
These classic vintage earrings by David-Andersen are made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in vibrant cobalt blue. The stylized flower pattern is a common theme in Andersen's workshop. This pair has a clip-style closure. Their age is also indicated by the raised markings on the back: "David-Andersen Norway Sterling 925S." Measuring 3/4" diameter, the pair is in excellent condition.
$295 USDVintage Balle Norway Sterling Enamel Modernist Brooch Primary Colors
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This hip vintage brooch is by Oystein Balle of Norway. Made of sterling silver with a faded gold vermeil wash, it is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in shades of red, blue, yellow, and green in an abstract arrangement that is an excellent example of the Scandinavian mid-century modern design movement. Measuring 1 3/4" x 1 1/4", the brooch is in excellent condition. The back is signed "Balle 925S" and has a simple c-clasp. This looks like a very early version of this brooch.
$95 USDVintage Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Bracelet Pinecones Native American
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a very unusual vintage hinged bracelet. Made of sterling silver, it features the image of a Native American Indian with feather headdress, and with pine cones framing the scene. The American arts and crafts movement popularized the nature theme. The design resembles a spoon handle, but the piece was made by S.R.S. Co of Boston, by whom I have found another similar bracelet. The maker's mark is stamped inside of the bracelet, along with "Sterling." The piece is in very good vintage ...
$125 USDVintage David-Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Cobalt Blue Enamel Cross Pendant
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This very unusual Norse or Celtic cross by David Andersen is made of sterling silver with a light gold vermeil wash, finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in vibrant cobalt blue. The cross itself measures 1 3/16" by 13/16" (without the bail); with bale and loop, it is 1 7/16" tall. The cross has lovely trefoil details at the extremities and a ring around the intersection; the enamel is applied over a surface that has center ridges, giving the piece a very three-dimensional look. The ...
$78 USDVintage Scottish Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a wonderful vintage pendant in an abstract, mod design. The piece has a bezel set moss agate cabochon. It is stamped "Scotland" and it also has assay marks. The marks are tiny, but through a loupe it looks like it is signed NG or MG, with Edinburgh sterling hallmarks. Measuring 1 3/8" diameter (not including bail), this versatile pendant could be worn with jeans or for a night out on the town. It is in excellent vintage condition, with its original patina that gives it a mellow, ...
$95 USDVintage Sterling Enamel Norway Butterfly Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This gorgeous vintage brooch is by Arne Nordlie of Norway. Made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, the butterfly is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel over a textured basse-taille surface, giving the wings a realistic appearance. The brooch has hand-painted accents. The colors are evocative of autumn, with the primary base color a warm yellow with black and burnt orange highlights. The piece measures 1 1/8" by 3/4" and is in excellent condition. The back has a simple c ...
$20 USDVintage Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Clip Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These cute little claddagh earrings are classic in their design. Measuring just 5/8" across, they add a subtle Irish touch to any outfit. The earrings are clipback; the clips are marked 925 along with an interesting "pie chart" maker's mark. The backs of the earrings bear additional marks, including "L.S.," "925," and "Made In Ireland." Excellent condition.
$47 USDEarly Vintage FCo Danecraft Sterling Silver Flower Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a lovely example of some of the earliest work done by Danecraft. The pin features a lovely stylized floral motif in lovely organic swirls, and the design works itself into its own oval frame. The artistry echoes themes from the arts & crafts and art nouveau movements. Measuring 2 1/8" by 1 5/8", the pin is marked on the back "Sterling" and "FCo", which is the older, rarely seen Felch Co mark. The brooch can thus be dated to between 1934 and 1945, when Victor Primavera, Sr. bought out ...
$95 USDVintage Sterling Sweden Dove Brooch Pin Arts & Crafts
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This lovely vintage brooch is made of sterling silver. Featuring a dove in flight with an olive branch, the traditional symbol of piece, the motif is framed with a heart. The piece is characteristic of the Scandinavian skonvirke (arts and crafts) movement, with inspiration drawn from Georg Jensen's designer Arno Malinowski. Measuring 1 3/8" by 1 3/8", the brooch is in excellent condition. The back has a simple c-clasp and is hallmarked for Swedish sterling (three crowns and an "S" within a ...
$91 USDVintage Sterling Marcasite Carnelian Bar Brooch Germany
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a lovely old bar brooch. Made of sterling silver, it has a gorgeous, intricate cut-out design that is highlighted with loads of marcasites; at its center, the brooch has a wonderful faceted carnelian (cornelian). Measuring 2 5/8" by 3/8", the brooch is in excellent condition. The back has a roll-over safety clasp and is marked "Sterling" and "Germany."
$125 USDVintage 1920s Caron Sterling Enamel Blue Swallow Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This charming little piece is a sterling silver "Bluebird of Happiness" brooch by Caron Bros. of Montreal. The bird is finished in vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in cobalt blue, with a touch of yellow at the throat and a red eye. The matte-finished enamel is applied over a guilloche or basse-taille textured surface that gives the impression of realistic feathers. Measuring 1 5/8" by 1", the brooch is in very good condition. There is a fleabite to the enamel at the bottom tip of the tail as ...
$38 USDVintage 1940's Sterling Silver Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These pretty earclips date back to WWII-era, when silver was used in jewelry because other metals were needed for the war effort. Made of sterling silver, the earrings are set with rich amethyst purple rhinestone chatons. The style is classic retro, with swooshing ribbon-like accents through geometric circles for an almost art deco (or at least transitional) flair. The earrings each measure 1" and are in excellent condition. The clips are a rather unusual design (see photos); they are still nice ...
$49 USDVintage Art Deco Filigree Sterling Rhinestone Dress Clip
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This lovely vintage dress clip is made of ornate sterling silver filigree and set with a clear white stone. The symmetrical design is typical of the early art deco movement. Measuring 1" by 7/8", the clip is in excellent condition. The back is marked "Sterling" along with "Pat 18-2188" (or possibly -3188, I can't quite make it out).
$94 USDVintage Sterling Enamel Norway Brooch Pin by Hroar Prydz
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This is a fabulous vintage brooch by noted Scandinavian silversmith Hroar Prydz. Made of curved sterling silver in the shape of a leaf or petal, it has pearly white vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel and a gold vermeil finish. The enamel is translucent and is applied to a basse-taille textured surface, giving the piece a lovely sense of depth. The brooch measures 1 15/16" by 1 3/" and is in excellent vintage condition. It has a rollover safety clasp and is marked "Sterling 925S Norway" with ...
$60 USDVintage Sterling Silver Danecraft Repousse Link Bracelet
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This lovely, vintage Danecraft bracelet features five repousse sterling silver links in the form of swirling, stylized organic forms. Measuring 6 1/2", the arts & crafts bracelet is in excellent condition. The back has a small, oval plaque bearing the "Danecraft" signature as well as the "(R)" registered mark and "Sterling" designation.
$125 USDVintage Volmer Bahner Sterling Enamel Denmark Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This is a superb vintage anthurium leaf set by renowned Danish silversmith Volmer Bahner. The piece is crafted of guilloche vitreous glass enamel over sterling silver. The enamel is a lovely shade of yellow, and the piece is marked Sterling and VB Denmark. The leaf is very three-dimensional, with a sensuous curling tendril of silver accenting the front. The brooch measures 2 inches by 1 1/8 inches. It is in excellent condition.
$28 USDVintage Early Coro Sterling Rhinestone Screwback Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These charming Coro earrings are made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, with lovely prong-set aqua blue marquises in open-backed settings, and a pink square rhinestone at the center, punctuated with bright white chatons in the corners. The back is marked "Coro Sterling." The earrings have screwback mechanisms, also marked "sterling." Measuring 3/4" square, the earrings are in very good to excellent condition. The only flaw is that the gold foil backing to the rhinestones is a little ...
$149 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Norway J. Tostrup Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
These vintage sterling and enamel earrings are by noted Norwegian silversmith Jacob Tostrup of Oslo. Made in the form of rippling leaves, the earrings have a gold vermeil wash and are finished with kiln-fired (vitreous glass) enamel in chartreuse yellow-green. The translucent enamel is applied over a stylized, striped textured surface. Measuring 7/8" by 1 1/16", the earrings are in excellent condition. They have clip style closures in good working order. The clips are signed on the elbow portion ...
$295 USDVintage Eiler & Marloe Copenhagen Sterling Bird Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This exceptional vintage brooch is by noted silversmiths Eiler and Marloe of Denmark. The piece features classic arts and crafts lines popularized in the Scandinavian "skonvirke" movement. Made of sterling silver, the brooch is in excellent condition. It represents a bird (looks like a kingfisher, perhaps) framed by stylized leaves and berries. It measures 1 5/8" by 1 1/8" and has a simple c-clasp. It is signed "830S E&M" along with the Eiler & Marloe maker's mark and the design number 208.
$31 USDVintage 1940's Repousse Sterling Silver Screwback Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These gorgeous vintage earrings feature a stylized nautilus design. Made of sterling silver, they likely date to the WWII era, when base metals were needed for the war effort and even modest jewelry items were made of sterling. Measuring about 1" by 5/8", the earrings are in excellent condition. They appear to have a light rhodium plating which shows its age, but this could be polished easily (we always leave this to the new owner, as many collectors prize the original finish). The screwback ...
$49 USDVintage Albert Scharning 830S Silver Enamel Norway Tie Bar
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This sleek vintage tie bar is by Norwegian silversmith Albert Scharning. Made of 830 silver with a gold vermeil wash, the elegant bar is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in a lovely shade of medium aqua blue. The translucent enamel is applied over a textured surface that looks like watered silk. Measuring 2 3/8" by 5/16", the piece is in excellent condition. The clip portion is signed "AS" and "830S." It likely dates to the 1960s.
$89 USDVintage Sterling Enamel Denmark Volmer Bahner Clip Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
These lovely vintage earrings are by Danish maker Volmer Bahner. Made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, the pair is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in pale blue, applied over a feminine art nouveau basse-taille surface. The discs are framed with a pretty floral border. Measuring 15/16" diameter, the earrings are in excellent condition. The "shoulders" of the clip mechanisms are both signed "VB Sterling Denmark."
$49 USDVintage Sterling Turquoise Mexico Dangle Earrings Eagle 107
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These pretty earrings are made of sterling silver and set with turquoise cabochons. They have a screwback mechanism that is marked "Alpaca," while the dangling drops are signed "925," Eagle 107, "Hecho en Mexico," and maker's mark "MS." The earrings measure 1 3/4" and are in excellent condition.
$276 USDVintage Art Deco Sterling Enamel Norway Tie Bar & Cufflinks
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This fabulous set is by O.F. Hjortdahl of Norway. Made of sterling silver, the cufflinks and tie bar are accented with kiln-fired (vitreous glass) enamel in dramatic black and white. The motif features art deco details with a seahorse focal point. The set is in absolutely excellent condition. The tie bar measures 2 1/4", and the double-sided cufflinks are 7/8". Each piece is signed "925S Sterling Norway" along with Hjortdahl's flower mark.
$29 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Red Floral Screwback Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These charming vintage earrings are made of sterling silver with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel panels. They are decorated with summery white daisy flowers with green leaves on a rich red background. Measuring 11/16", the earrings are in excellent condition. Marked "sterling" and "silver."
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