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Lovely vintage gold and genuine salmon coral clip earrings by the San Francisco jeweler Gump's, known for its fine coral, jade, and pearl jewelry. Circa 1975. Marked 14K and GUMP'S. Together they weigh 9 grams. The color is a classic salmon coral, warmer than the photos depict. The earring backs are ready to be converted to pierced with the addition of a post.

Each is 7/8 inch long. Excellent condition. One clip is slightly askew but both clips are tight and function properly and...

Fabulously drapable, flexible and wearable necklace by the Italian brother and sister team of Lyda Coppola Toppo and Bruno Coppola. They worked for many French and Italian designers, including Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Emilio Pucci, and Valentino. This piece is circa 1970. Aqua faceted glass beads are connected with fine filament, and bordered with rows of glass based baroque faux pearls, and draped with festoons of metal chains in a rose goldtone color. Hook clasp with extende...

Beautiful vintage clip back earrings in the form of lions, in 14KT yellow gold, with emeralds as eyes I am also listing the matching emerald, gold, and sterling silver cuff bracelet from the same estate. Circa 1970. Marked 14K (also tests positive for 14KT gold with jeweler's acid) and also marked MS in large letters on the back of each earring. Together they weigh 11 grams. The four emeralds are 1 mm each. The clip backs can be easily converted to pierced by adding posts. Each is 7/8 inch b...

Statement size clip earrings with the rarely seen signature Craft, a high end maker active in the 1970s and 1980s. Marked CRAFT. In matte goldtone metal with faux coral cabochons, tiny faux pearls, and black glass cabochon stones. 3 1/4 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Dramatic large vintage Chanel clip earrings in finely worked goldtone metal in the style of the Roman/Byzantine era primitive gold jewelry which was one of Chanel's many influences. Circa 1970. Marked CHANEL in block letters. I am also listing the matching necklace. Probably designed by Robert Goossens. They lie flat and hug the ear and neck. 1 3/4 inches long and 1 7/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Vintage Chanel drop necklace in finely worked goldtone metal in the style of the Roman/Byzantine era primitive gold jewelry which was one of Chanel's many influences. Asymmetric design with a large drop and chains on either end terminating in a large spring ring clasp. Circa 1970. Marked CHANEL in block letters. I am also listing the matching earrings. Probably designed by Robert Goossens. The sections are curved slightly to conform to the body. About 17 inches wearable length. The cente...

Fabulous signed Gucci goldtone metal and guilloche enameled link long necklace which can also be worn as a belt. Marked GUCCI and MADE IN ITALY. Each link is also marked S in a lozenge shape. 1970s. An iconic vintage Gucci piece, these were also made in shorter (18 to 20 inch) but otherwise identical versions to be worn as necklaces only. The enameled links are slightly convex and curved. They alternate with heavy double twisted connecting rings. With a toggle close.

Total length is 3...

Lovely vintage signed Schreiner necklace in dark goldtone metal with pale blue opaque milk glass stones and brilliant sparkling darker blue stones with flashes of pink. Circa 1970. Marked SCHREINER. 17 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Classic Gucci double G belt buckle, 1970s, in goldtone metal. Marked with GUCCI ITALY and also marked with a patent number. A belt attaches with tiny screws which can be easily screwed and unscrewed with a tweezer tip or even a fingernail. 2 5/8 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches long. The opening for the belt is 1 1/8 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Stunning fabulous signed Miriam Haskell long necklace of large faux baroque pearls with a long pearl tassel, mounted in signature Haskell Russian goldtone metal. Marked MIRIAM HASKELL on attached metal tag and also on the Haskell trademark clasp. Clasp dates it to the 1970s. I am selling several other Haskell pieces from the same estate. The pearls are the famous Haskell Niki pearls, glass based and heavy with a beautiful luster. 35 inches wearable length and the pendant drops 3 3/4 ...

An amazing and rare saphiret glass demi parure consisting of a necklace and matching clip back earrings. Marked KRAMER OF NY. Circa 1960. An outstanding find from a Philadelphia estate. Saphiret glass is a unique color changing art glass which was originally developed by the Victorians and was used off and on throughout the 20th century. It is currently enjoying a huge surge in popularity and collectibility.

The earrings are marked KRAMER OF NY. All stones are prong set. The metal is goldto...

Beautiful dimensional vintage pendant with a pale chartreuse adamite crystal stone, on a goldtone neckring. Circa 1960. The pendant is made of metal with a crackled gold finish, and is signed with a signature which I am not able to identify. A very distinctive modernist piece which is totally on trend. Crystal, agate, and geode stones in natural forms are being featured in many current jewelry collections this year.

The pendant is 2 1/2 inches long by 1 3/4 inches wide and 1 inch deep. ...

Amazing and huge early vintage Kenneth J. Lane hinged bangle bracelet with two snake or dragon heads, with yellow enameling, opaque glass cabochons simulating coral, green poured glass stones as eyes, and pave rhinestones. 1960s. In textured goldtone metal. Marked K.J.L. in a cartouche. A very dramatic piece.

Great size -- 3 1/2 inches wide at center and 3/4 inch wide at the back. Inside circumference when completely closed is 6 1/2 inches, however it will expand to fit most w...

Beautiful geometric design bracelet with a center genuine amethyst stone. Circa 1960. Marked LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, design number 5, and with the eagle assay mark. Slide clasp. It weighs 78 grams. The center element holds a very large oval faceted amethyst, the shape of which is echoed by the two silver layers which frame it. The center element and the clasp are hinged and articulated. From a collection. 1 3/8 inches wide at the center and 6 1/2 inches wearable length. The color of ...

Stunning statement size vintage pendant necklace and matching clip earrings. Necklace and earrings are marked STERLING and signed with initials JB. The stone is probably an amethyst but I have not had it verified by a gemologist. 1960s, from a Pittsburgh estate. Heavy and substantial at 106 grams for all pieces together. The necklace links are dimensional and sculpted. The necklace has a wearable length of 30 inches but can be clasped at many points along the chain. The pendant is...

Glittering Egyptian revival necklace with black and turquoise glass beads and highly decorative antiqued goldtone findings. Marked MIRIAM HASKELL on the back of the clasp in two places. Circa 1960. Outstanding and super wearable and modern looking Haskell piece and perfect for day or evening. 16 1/2 inches wearable length. The center drops 2 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Amazing statement size signed Coppola e Toppo bib necklace in silver finished oblong glass beads with round smoke gray margarita Swarovski beads at the end of each drop. Circa 1960. All beads are glass. Collectors will recognize this as an important book piece. With the signature Coppola e Toppo beaded end pieces mounted in silvertone metal and with an extender chain with goldtone rings and colorless beads. Marked MADE IN ITALY BY COPPOLA E TOPPO. All the beads have an iridescent fin...

Stunning early signed 1950s Miriam Haskell four strand necklace with opaque black glass beads in multi shapes, mounted in signature Haskell dark "Russian gold" dark goldtone metal caps, with hook clasp and wired extender chain. Marked MIRIAM HASKELL. Wearable length is 17 inches on inside strand and the center drops about 1 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. A few beads have miniscule flea bites from wear, not visible except under a loupe. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail....