Darling Vintage Sterling & Enamel Cobalt PANSY Pin The pansy is just about my favorite flower and this vintage sterling one is extra special as it is enameled in cobalt—a color Mother Nature has not used on the happy little faces of this blossom! The pansy is ¾" high and ¾" wide. The very center has a russet red horseshoe accent (random dots or intentional design?)) with black lashes on a field of golden yellow. The petals are visible under translucent cobalt which lends a sense of depth to the flower.

The back of the pansy is stamped "Sterling" and has a secure safety clasp on the pin. This darling pansy is pristine and guaranteed not to wilt or fade!

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Machine Age 1930's ART DECO Sterling Matte & Polished Streamline Links Bracelet This circa 1925 bracelet has the sleek Machine Age lines of Streamline Art Deco with triangles and repeating angular arcs and is finished in both matte and polished surfaces. The bracelet is 7 3/8" long; the central "bow tie" is solid cast silver and is 2"long and ¾" wide. It has a matte surface while the open links have a high-polish finish.

The box-clasp blends nearly invisible into the links. Both it and the back of the central plaque are stamped with a unique hallmark of a dimensional box and the word "Sterling." This evocative Deco bracelet is in lovely condition with only light surface wear to the back. It brings you a strong sense of the early machine aesthetic—a piece for the woman with bold jewelry style!

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Vintage Carved IVORY & Gilt SILVER Chinese / Japanese Pendant Ornate Mounting This vintage pre-ban carved ivory and gilt silver pendant is set in an incredibly intricate filigree wire box mounting and topped with a golden Asian character blessing.

The oval pendant measures 1 5/8" high (not including bail) by 1" wide. The ivory plaque is smoothly polished yet you can still detect the natural grain. The symbol is affixed with two prongs thru the back. It seems to be composed of several characters. I cannot discern whether they are Japanese or Chinese; I believe detect "life" and "strength" in the Chinese language. It is probably an adage or longer blessing.

The setting of the ivory has a mind-numbing amount of curled and twisted wires, resembling the elaborate art of paper quilling, only done in wire. Tiny golden balls and scrolls are applied to fill in the areas between the curled leaves and flowers.

I have tested the mounting and it is of sterling purity. Gilt silver was often used for this type of laborious eastern jewelry work. The reverse of the mounting is signed, also in an Asian character. The pendant is in wonderful condition and comes in its original fabric-lined, silk-covered box. I would date it to about 1960. I have added a 24" long gold-filled chain with spring clasp from an old store stock purchase, never worn.

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Vintage Sterling Silver Working BELL with Clapper Charm Bracelet This 1930’s era sterling silver bracelet has a single charm and it’s a fun and functional bell with a clapper that works! The cast silver bell is 13/16" high and 11/16" in diameter. A scrolled band sits atop the pierced sides. The clapper is a solid silver ball on a rod stem. When you move your arm, the bell tinkles softly—it really does sound like a bell. The inside of the bell has a worn "sterling" stamp as well as copyright mark.

The multi-link chain is 7 ½" long and has the old style spring-ring clasp. It is also stamped "Sterling." You could certainly add more charms to the bracelet if you wish for a marriage, holiday, or general theme. Do you hear jingle bells? Wedding bells? Or just the call of the charm collector’s muse? All would sound equally sweet on with this vintage bell charm.

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1930's ART DECO Sterling & Marcasites LONG Ring by UNCAS This period Art Deco sterling silver ring by Uncas is set top to bottom with faceted marcasites. The unusually long face measures is 1 5/16" high and 9/16" wide. The marcasites, in various sizes, fill in the design of two opposing teardrops whose points meet at a center band with complimenting arcs on each side.

The shoulders of the ring have fine stamped designs of teardrops on vertical ribs. The ring is a size 6 and is stamped on the inside "Sterling U Made in USA." The condition is wonderful with no missing or damaged marcasites. And the look is pure Deco Divinity!
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1940's STERLING Criss Cross Ribs Bangle Bracelet Fine ribs of sterling are gathered in eight criss-cross wraps in this 1940’s sterling silver bangle bracelet. The bangle is about 5/32" wide with an inner diameter of 2 ½". It has a "Sterling" stamp by the seam and is in wonderful condition.

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Modernist STEN & LAINE Finland Sterling Pendant Necklace This modernist sterling silver pendant by Sten & Laine of Finland takes the form of a perfectly circular crater draped with molten pulls or ribbons upon which float sterling balls. The pendant measures 1 ¼" in diameter and is 3/16" deep.

The marks on the bail include: (S&L graphic hallmark), 925H, (Turku mark), T7 (this signifies 1972). The pendant comes with a 16 ¼" sterling silver cable chain with spring-ring clasp (stamped 925). The pendant retains patina as found which enhances the other-worldly design of the casting.

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Vintage Carved Gemstone SCARAB Beetle Pin with Sterling Roses & Leaves Setting This vintage carved blue gemstone scarab beetle is set in a pretty oval frame of sterling silver rose buds and leaves. The unusual design is 1 ¼" wide by 15/16" high and 5/16" deep.

The scarab is hand0carved carved of what appears to be lapis lazuli and is set in a beaded bezel mounting. The rosebuds are all hand-formed as are the sterling leaves and soldered to an oval frame. This frame is not marked but tests as sterling. The pin shank is secured with a C-clasp. I would date the piece to about 1910 and it is in wonderful condition and merges the exoticism of Egypt with the eternal beauty and romance of roses. This lovely pin can also be worn as a pendant when hung vertically on a ribbon or chain with a bit of thickness to offset the width of the clasp and add some importance worthy of the handcrafted bijoux.

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LARGE Signed Vintage MEXICO Sterling Silhouette Cutwork Cuff Links These vintage Mexican sterling cuff links have strong, Modernist designs and larger-than-usual size to be sure your good taste is noticed! Each cufflink is just over 1" square and is composed of two layers. The silhouettes of scrolls cut into the top layer is contrasted by the oxidized finish of the under layer.

The links have swivel bar findings. Each is stamped "Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, D.F., 0925, VDV" in a circular mark. The cufflinks are in fine condition with only the fine surface wear one expects on flat silver surfaces. These cufflinks are clearly all the adornment a sharp dresser requires!

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C1920 Edwardian / DECO Sterling Color-Change Faux ALEXANDRITE Crystal Pendant This beautiful circa 1920 late Edwardian – Art Deco sterling silver pendant necklace has a secret that reveals itself as you move through different types of light: the cut-crystal stone is a synthetic alexandrite that changes color!

The strongly Cubist style of the frame around the crystal measures ¾" by 5/8" and the total height of the pendant including the elaborate pierced filigree ornament above is 1 7/8".

I photographed the pendant on black so you could see the fine, lacy detail of the rhodium-plated filigree and the white beads. These photos were done in the equivalent of full-spectrum (sunlight) light and show the blue topaz color of the crystal. Under fluorescent lighting, the crystal, which has a faceted back as well, has a lavender hue as seen on the white background.

Each 8 1/4" chain on the necklace is accented with three milky glass beads. They meet at a spring-ring clasp stamped "Sterling" and the necklace has a total inner measurement of 17 ¼". This eternally feminine necklace is in wonderful condition and is not only elegant, but entertaining!

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Vintage UNCAS Vibrant Citrine Crystal & Sterling Twist Setting Ring The super-saturated color of this vintage Uncas ring is what really sets it apart from the rest—a vibrant marigold citrine crystal which is set in sterling silver for added contrast. The size 8 ring has a stylish twist diagonal band which holds the bezel setting for the cut-crystal which is securely hugged by four fancy prongs.

The Uncas arrow-through-U hallmark and "Sterling" are stamped on the inside of the ring. This vintage ring is in super condition with no wear to the stone. And that stone’s hue will get you the looks!

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Finely Detailed DANECRAFT Sterling Oak Leaves & Acorns Necklace This Danecraft sterling silver necklace is a continuous line of oak leaves and acorns which form a neck-flattering garland 15 5/8" long. The stamped links depict the leaves and acorns in puffed detail with applied oxidation enhancing the veins on the leaves and the cross-hatching on the acorn caps.

The necklace has spring-ring clasp (marked "Sterling") and an applied signature plaque reading "Danecraft Sterling." This autumnal theme accessory is in lovely condition and has the fine quality that has always been associated with Danecraft silver.

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Wide STERLING & Black LUCITE Acrylic 3-Layer Tubular Hinged Bangle This unusual vintage hinged bangle bracelet sandwiches a glossy black tube of acrylic or Lucite between two polished tubes of sterling silver for a bold bangle that won’t go unnoticed! The bangle measures 7/8" wide and has an inner diameter of 2 ¼". The black tube is slight recessed below the silver ones so you can’t knock it The sterling tubes are approximately 6mm thick and are very strong—they don’t bend or flex.

I am guessing the material of the black tube is a type of plastic, yet it is not carved but has no seams. It could be any of several hard plastics; I don’t think it is enamel over silver as there are no chips or flow lines and the tube has a different temperature than the sterling. All the tube ends at the hinges and opening are finished with textured caps. By the clasp are two stamps, one reads "925" and facing the other direction the mark is a star and 65 with P5 I believe, which is probably the jeweler’s hallmark.

A fold-over/snap clasp reliably secures the bracelet on the wrist. The noteworthy and highly versatile bangle is in very fine condition with no damage.

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Old Stock DANECRAFT Primavera Sterling & Amethyst Crystal Set with Tags This remarkable vintage Danecraft sterling set features all the pieces a lady could want to accessorize with the allure of amethyst simulants. Each pieces is sterling silver (with a protective shield which has prevented oxidation for decades) and features amethyst-color, cut-crystal stones of flawless, rich color.

The big six-link bracelet is 7 ¼" long, 1 ¼" wide, and 3/8" deep. Each facetted oval faux amethyst is nearly ¾" high! The open-work, filigree mounts rise upward to focus attention on the lucky wrist. The bracelet has a fold-over clasp (marked as shown) with a safety chain/spring-ring reinforcement. The embossed foil booklet tag shows the original price of this Primavera Creation as $36.

The ring has a filigree mounting about 1" tall and ½" deep; the crystal is ½" high. The shank is stamped "Sterling" on the inside and is currently a size 7 1/2 but can be adjusted, I would guess up to a size 10.

The earrings are 1 1/8" high and the amethyst crystals are ½" high and set in fancy dog-tooth prongs. The screw-back findings are stamped "Danecraft Sterling, 1/20 12K G.F." The earrings came on the green flocked card and the hand-written price on the reverse is $8.

The Rococo styled brooch/pendant measures 1 ¾" high, 1 5/8" wide, and ½" deep. The amethyst crystal is nearly 1" high. The brooch has a safety clasp and can be worn on a chain or ribbon thanks to the long hook finding. It is marked "Danecraft Sterling" on the applied oval plaque and the original booklet tag shows the price as $15.

The set comes with several tags as the original owner, a collector of high-end costume jewelry who hardly ever wore her treasures, saved them. All pieces are in excellent unworn condition.

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1930s ART DECO Sterling Guilloche Enamel 2-Side Madonna & Jesus Pendant Necklace This is a store Special and does not qualify for further discount, however, most shop items are eligible for the current special (see top of page) so please be sure to browse. New items are added every day!