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Handmade vintage pendant necklace in sterling with a very large smoky cabochon stone. The stone is possibly a smoky quartz; I have not had it checked by a gemologist. Circa 1960. Not marked but tests positive for sterling silver. This piece has a great brutalist look, with oblong links, each with a turned up tip, and cut and soldered elements in the center pendant. With a hook clasp. From a Baltimore estate. 18 inches wearable length and the pendant is 2 1/2 inches long. Excellent ...

Fabulous statement size cuff bracelet in matte textured finish sterling silver with an applied heavy gold element in the form of a lion with emerald eyes. I am also listing the matching gold and emerald earrings from the same estate. Circa 1970. Not marked but the metals test positive for sterling silver and 14KT gold with jeweler's acid. The matching earrings (listed separately) are marked 14K and also marked MS in large letters on the back of each earring. It weighs 95 grams. The two emerald...

Early vintage Givenchy Art Deco revival modernist necklace in silvertone metal with black enameling, with Givenchy G logos. Spring ring clasp. 20 inches wearable length and the center drops 3 1/4 inches. Excellent condition with some slight age related wear on the enameling, not noticeable at a short distance. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Spectacular statement size vintage 1970s necklace with very large Chinese turquoise beads and smaller turquoise beads accented with red, salmon, and angel skin coral beads, translucent beads which are probably serpentine, silver repousse butterfly form beads, and a large centerpiece with a carved hardstone element mounted in silver set with turquoise and coral cabochons. The large carved oblong stone is possibly jade, or possibly another hardstone such as serpentine. It may be older ...

Sumptuous pair of very long faceted glass beaded vitrail iridescent finish necklaces, one in peacock or petrol blues and one in dark gunmetal silver, both from the same estate. (These petrol blues are a significant trend this year.) Hand knotted. With sterling silver clasps. 1970s. Great statement on their own or great to layer with other similar necklaces. Each necklace is 62 inches wearable length and the beads are 8mm. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to...

Absolutely stunning very big Danish sterling silver modernist vintage 1960s statement size ring with luminous blue green abalone shell inlay, by Danish jewelry maker Arne Johansen. Marked 925S and DENMARK, and signed AJ. Ring size 7. Great size -- the top is 1 3/8 inches long, 5/8 inch wide, and stands 1/4 inch off the finger. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Sumptuous six strand beaded necklace with graduated dark gray labradorite beads with iridescent flashes of blue and green, hammered silver beads, and a carved horn clasp with hammered and worked silver overlay decoration. Probably Scandinavian, with the look of a Monies piece. With a complex asymmetrical design, and can be worn several different ways. The silver tests positive for sterling using jeweler's acid. A very wearable and neutral statement piece. Wearable length is 19 in...

Spectacular carved wood cuff bracelet by the contemporary artist Patricia Von Musulin, with dozens of tiny sterling silver dots inlaid into the surface of the wood. Marked VON MUSULIN. Just over 1 3/4 inches wide, 1/2 inch thick, and inside circumference is 6 1/8 inches, including the gap, which is 1 1/8 inches. This will fit a 6 inch or smaller wrist. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Amazing fabulous necklace of nine strands of genuine carved emerald beads in smooth oblong shapes and smaller faceted saucer shapes, with a sterling slide clasp. Clasp is marked STERLING on both ends. From an estate. Wearable length is 16 1/4 inches (inside strand). The outside strand is 19 inches long. About 2 inches wide. The large oval beads are 10mm by 7mm and the small beads are 5mm in diameter and 2mm thick. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show de...

Beautifully detailed sterling silver alligator form clip earrings by Coty and CFDA award winning designer Barry Kieselstein-Cord, who is known for his figural animal jewelry and accessories. The alligator is one of his signature animal representations. 1998. Marked B. KIESELSTEIN-CORD, 1998, 925 STERLING, and with his signature moon and star. With omega clips which could easily be converted to pierced. With original dust bag. Made in an opposing design. 7/8 inch by just over 3/4 inch. Ex...

Iconic sterling silver buckle in the form of a toad, on genuine American alligator belt, by Coty and CFDA award winning designer Barry Kieselstein-Cord, who is known for his figural animal jewelry and accessories. The Texas Toad is one of his signature animal representations. Marked B. KIESELSTEIN-CORD, 1991, USA, and STERLING. The belt is marked BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD NEW YORK and GENUINE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR. The buckle is 3 1/4 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 inch deep and can accommod...

Fabulous super statement size Patricia Von Musulin bangle bracelet in black wood with many tiny inlaid silver dots. Not marked but unmistakably by Von Musulin. Many signed similar pieces with inlaid silver dots can be found online and I had a signed cuff bracelet with these inlaid dots several years ago. I am listing several other Von Musulin bracelets from the same estate. Great size -- 1 5/8 inches wide, 7/8 inch thick and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display...

Stunning modernist necklace with very big oblong genuine polished rock crystal beads and saucer shaped sterling silver beads and solid hook clasp in a slightly matte finish. Marked KUO 925. By Alice Kuo, who is a contemporary jewelry designer. She and her husband Robert are a design team working in a modern style rooted in traditional Chinese art and design, using materials such as gemstones, lacquer, glass, and cloisonne. Their work is collected by designers Gianfranco Ferre and Jam...