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Jewelry: Ancient-Ethnic


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There are 2 of these bracelets, and I am not truly sure what they are made of. They have a pale cream/pink/orange color. They are hard like coral, and each has a band of brass through the center. One is smooth, and slightly rounded, and the other has carving. They are just over 1/4 inch each, and the inner dimensions are 2 3/4 inches.  Carved Buddha Bead that was sold to me as Coral, but it is NOT I am sure. It has the look and feel of very old Ivory. There is a place on the bottom, which I have tried to show that makes me think it may have fitted onto a bottle or vessel of somer kind. It is 1 1/4 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide.  This necklace is 22 inches end to end, and has bright blue turquoise round beads, along with shell ones, and another beige (not sure of this one), and also a burnt orange color bead by the turquoise (not sure what these are either)The necklace is in good vintage condition, and can be made longer with the extender. It is 1/2 inch wide at the widest part.The colors are very clear and bright...not dull.  These wonderful new pierced earrings come from Peru. They are made with Alpaca silver. Alpaca is not truly a silver. It is an alloy of zinc, nickel, and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel, in that is does not rust or tarnish. The earwires are made of surgical steel. These earrings have black onyx accents with fabulous wirework designs. They measure 3 1/4 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. They are new, never worn.

Spiny Oyster / Coral Bangle Bracelets. $95.00

  

Coral Carved Ivory Buddha Bead $150.00

  

American Indian Turquoise and Sell Neckl $65.00

  

Intricate Alpaca Silver Peruvian Onyx Ea $10.50
This tiny necklace was of the type popular in the 1970's. It is a choker design with a barrel clasp and measures 15 1/2 inches long. The beads are sterling silver and real shell.  This very cool ethnic type necklace measures 25 inches long and has the bulk of a big necklace but not the weight. It is in MINT condition with a hook type clasp and no markings.  These wonderful new pierced earrings come from Peru. They are made with Alpaca silver. Alpaca is not truly a silver. It is an alloy of zinc, nickel, and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel, in that is does not rust or tarnish. The earwires are made of surgical steel. These earrings have black onyx inserts and fabulous wire work. They measure 3 3/8th inches long and 15/16ths inches wide. They are new, never worn.  This large and unusual Jade Pendant is strung on chocolate brown tassled silk, and has a little Jade bead above the fishes. The pendant is very lovely and looks to be hand carved. It is 2 inches long and 2 1/8 inches wide. The silken necklace is 30 inches and the tassle is 3 1/2 inches.

Small Silver Bugle Bead and Shell Bead N $7.50

  

Multi Strand Bamboo and Bead Necklace $9.00

  

Alpaca Silver Black Onyx Ethnic Earrings $10.50

  

Pendant Oriental Tan Jade Double Fish On $85.00
Antique 30 Inch Hand Carved Necklace. Pre Ban Ivory Flower Beads with Gold Bead spacers in between each one. A gemologist friend of mine said the tiny gold beads are 14K. Each bead is like a carved open flower. They are appox 11 1/2mm each. There is NO clasp, they slip over the head.  Large Pre Ban Ivory Elephant with a 14K Gold bale, (Marked 14K and 585) 14K Gold caps on all 4 feet, a drape over one side in gold with turquoise and coral. It is 3 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches tall. One of his tusks, though intact has been glued back on. Maybe he had another gold drape on his other side, which has been long gone. He is otherwise in good condition, and due to his defects I have Disclosed HE IS AS IS.  I don't know much about this necklace, that I purchased at an estate sale, and I have no idea of the true age. There is a bolack arrow head in the center, with 2 oblong bone pieces either side of it. The arrow head is 1 7/8 inches long and 3/4 of an inch wide. The necklace is 17 inches long.  Rare and Beautiful Cherry Amber Faceted Bead Necklace. The necklace is 17 inches end to end, and the beads are strung on goldtone wire. The largest bead is 13mm and the smallest is just over 6mm. The beads are fabulous and look 'stunning' on.

Necklace 14K Gold & Hand Carved Ivory Fl $265.00

  

Pendant Pre Ban Ivory 14K Gold Coral Tu $185.00

  

Arrow Head & Bone Necklace $35.00

  

Necklace Cherry Amber Gradulated Faceted $220.00
American Indian Sterling Silver Unsigned Cuff Bracelet which tests Sterling. 1 inch wide 1 1/2 inch back opening 40 grams.  The 1 5/8 inch long and 3/4 of an inch wide pendant is faceted on the sides, and is a gorgeous honey color. If you look through a magnifier on the sides, you can see small items in the amber. There are bubbles in the amber also, but this is not plastic, and it is on a gold wire. The 18 inch chain it is on is NOT gold, but I will leave it to the buyer to change it if they desire. There are a couple of tiny chips in the pendant, it has been used (priced accordingly)  Lovely American Indian Bolo Tie on woven black leather. The Turquoise stones are a greeny blue, and there is no markings on the back of the tie, as the bolo holder obliterates this. The tie is 1 1/8 inches long and 1 1/8 inches wide. The silver points need to be polished. This is an older piece.  Butterscotch and Dark honey Amber that looks like clusters of grapes, but it is all made from multi colored Light and Dark Balkan Amber beads. They range from the golden honey color amber to butterscotch. The necklace is 21 inches.

Sterling Silver Native American Cuff Bra $150.00

  

Beautiful Faceted Honey Color Amber Pend $24.00

  

Superb Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bolo $65.00

  

Balkan Amber Clustered Honey Butterscot $175.00
Large oval Sterling Silver brooch signed on the back Sterling and 'I Patton'. here are 5 Sterling Silver feathers coming off the brooch, the largest one is 1 3/4 inches long. The brooch is 2 3/8 inches wide and 2 5/8 inches long including the feather.  Very large and lovely clip earrings in Sterling Silver....the silver has no marking, but I guarantee them to be Sterling....They have the loveliest green malachite and blue lapis inlaid in the centers banded through the inlay with Sterling Silver . They are 1 5/8 inches long and 1 1/4 inches across. They have ethnic marking all around the outside.  Lovely oriental carved jade pendant. On the bottom of the pendant is a bird, the rest is leaves and ferns. The pendant is 1 5/8 inches and it is on a silk/cotton cord.  Sterling Silver bezel set large pieces of fabulous light moss green and honey colored bug filled amber in this stunning and large pendant. The pendant is 1 3/4 inches long (excluding the bale) and 1 1/4 inches wide, at the widest part. It is marked 925 on the back and the light green stone is 1 inch wide and 3/4 of an inch long. The large honey colored one is 1 1/4 inches wide and almost 1 inch long. This pendant looks totally stunn9ng on a silver collar, though it can be worn on a chain also.

Sterling Silver Signed Tassle Feathers B $75.00

  

Sterling Silver Malachite & Lapis Clip E $120.00

  

Oriental Carved Jade Pendant $60.00

  

Rare Sterling Silver Green and Honey A $95.00
Large and lovely Sterling Silver pendant with a white glass smiling face encased in chased Sterling silver with an opal set in her head dress and a lovely peridot set under her chin. The pendant is 2 1/2 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. It is marked 925 on the back and looks fabulous on a Sterling Silver collar necklace.  Sterling Silver Signed Bear Pendant and Chain. The bear is 1 inch wide and 3/4 of an inch long and the signature on the back of the bear is A J M with another mark, and underneath that Sterling. The chain is 24 Inches and although not heavy, has lovely elongated links.  Ornate and lovely dark green/tan piece of carved Jade, that I purchased at an antique sale, thinking I would incorporate it with some ivory beads and make a necklace (sadly I have not done this) The pendant is 2 3.8 of an inch long, and 1 3/4 inch wide. There are no chips on this piece. (I do not know much else about it)  4 Liquid Sterling silver necklaces, one has turquoise, one has coral one is plain, and one has a little turquoise horseshoe charm. They are 17, 17, 15 1/2 and 15 1/2 inches in length.

Large Sterling Silver Peridot Opal Face $80.00

  

Necklace Sterling Silver Signed AJM Bear $85.00

  

Jade Dark Green Pendant $55.00

  

4 Liquid Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral $25.00
Lovely vintage necklace of round turquoise beads. They are a lovely greeny blue, and are graduated. The largest one is about 9mm. They have a hook clasp.  Fabulous Sterling silver, coral, and large green cabochon peridots set into this cuff bracelet. The bracelet is marked M on the back. It looks like Navajo Indian to me, and it is stunning on with these unusual colors. The front measures 2 1/2 inches top to bottom. It will fit most wrists as it is a cuff.  Handmade Sterling silver 'Buffalo' belt buckle. The only marking on the buckle is a 'W' or maybe it is an 'M'on the back. The inlaid turquoise is a beautiful blue and the hand crafted artwork on the buffalo scene is also very lovely. I have no way of knowing just how old this is, but it has the 'aged' feel to me. It is 3 1/2 inches wide, and 2 3/4 inches long.  a lovely and large pair of goldtone (I have not had them tested so I am calling them that) earrings with an inlaid Indian pattern, which seems to be a whole piece rather than individual inlays, for pierced ears, that measure 1 1/2 inches.

Vintage 22 Inch Turquoise Beads $65.00

  

Sterling Silver With Coral, Cabochon Per $175.00

  

Sterling Silver Turquoise Buffalo Belt $150.00

  

Large Goldtone Indian Motif Earrings $18.00
Sterling Silver Signed brooch. I think the signature is ZM and them JD. The brooch is 1 3/4 inches wide, and 1 3/8 inches long. It is a handmade piece and is really lovely. There are 2 people and what looks like 2 animals.  I remember these shell necklaces from the 1960-70 era. This one is in shades of brown and white and measures 36 inches long and approximately 1/4 inch wide. It would be great with summer clothing. The shells are in great condition.  Heavy Antique Old Pawn Native American Sterling Silver Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. The turquoises are a blue green, predominantly green with lovely dark matrix,(this is NOT a NEW piece). The actual necklace is 26 inches and the Center Pendant is 3 inches long, and 2 3/4 inches wide. each of the blossoms are 1 3/4 inches. The necklace is unsigned as was the case with the wonderful older pieces. It is a 'fabulous' piece of Wearable Art.  Antique Old Pawn Native American Squash Blossom Necklace. It is very heavy Sterling Silver, and the Turquoises are very Large, Blue Green and fabulous, with lots of Matrix. The necklace is 26 inches not including the lower portion which is 3 3/4 long and 3 1/2 inches wide. Each of the blossom Pendants are 2 inches end to end and 1 inch wide. The turquoises are differing in size, and they are very unique. The necklace is not signed as was the case with the older pieces. This is an OLD Piece not one of the Newer ones.

American Indian Sterling Silver Faces Br $35.00

  

Funky 1970's Shell Necklace $7.50

  

NecklacSterling Silver Turquoise Navajo $850.00

  

Necklace AntiqSquash Blossom Sterling Si $1200.00
Sterling Silver Native American Cuff Bracelet. It is 1 3/4 inches wide and unsigned as was quite often the case with older pieces. It is a very hefty 80.9grams, and the deep designs are very beautiful with an oxydized background as I have tried to show in the pictures. It is wonderful on the wrist.  Sterling Silver and turquoise Square Clip earrings. They do test Sterling, and the older ones were quite often unmarked. They have a diagonal design the turquoise stone has a rope bezel. They are 1 inch square.  Splendid demi parure necklace and screw on earrings set dating to the art deco era. Circa 1930s-40s. 18" long graduated necklace with oval cabachon beads that appear to be either genuine amber or perhaps bakelite. They're lightweight like genuine natural amber. They have small faceted transluscent yellow/orange spacers and a screw type mystery clasp. VERY Pretty set! Matching dangle earrings. GREAT condition!  This fabulous solid silver Spanish Reale is also known as a Pillar Dollar or a Piece of Eight. These were the first American Silver Dollars ever minted (see listing for a similar coin in the U.S. Silver Coins category for more details). This coin is dated 1788 and is in MS-63 condition or better. Minimal chop markings. Excellent, sharp details. This coin has been mounted in a sterling silver ribbed frame and suspended from a long silvertone link chain. The rim is hallmarked sterling. The pendant measures 1 3/4 inches across. The chain is ordinary, and slips over the head. No clasp. This is an extraordinary find in exceptional condition. Very Rare item!

Bracelet Sterling Silver Native american $550.00

  

Earrings Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cli $40.00

  

FABULOUS BUTTERSCOTCH AMBER NECKLACE SE $450.00

  

Mounted 1788 Spanish Reale Piece of Eigh $451.00
This lovely sterling silver prayer box from India features a detailed beaded pattern set with a round onyx cabachon in the center. The box is round with a hinged lid in the center that opens to reveal the prayer compartment. It measures 1 1/4 inches across and 1 1/2 inches long. Hallmarked 925. Great condition. Chain not included.  This gorgeous necklace features a huge tear-drop shaped piece of ancient Baltic Amber set into a modern sterling silver pendant. The pendant is suspended from a heavy sterling silver collar style necklace. The amber is polished on the front and left natural on the reverse. The pendant measures 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches and the necklace has an overall wearable length of 18 inches. The amber is just beautiful with an amazing glow and loads of interesting inclusions. Both pieces are hallmarked 925. Beautiful piece.  This amazing artifact dates to around 2400BC. It is a ring from a shell and represents the currency in use during that time. The value of the piece was relative to it's size, the smaller rings of the shell were worth less and the larger rings worth more. This shell has been amazingly preserved over the centuries. It was recovered from an Eqyptian pyramid during an archeological dig in the 1930's. It measures nearly an inch across at the widest point. Amazing piece of history  36 Inches of Genuine Dark Blue Lapis Nuggets with Oriental Long Cobalt Blue Beads with Gold flower accents on them , there are goldtone spacer beads between the Porcelain ones, and the necklace is long enough to wear looped.

Sterling Silver Prayer Box Pendant - Ind $44.00

  

Exceptional Huge Baltic Amber Pendant Ne $286.00

  

Acient Eqyptian Shell Coin $109.99

  

Necklace Lapis Nuggets Oriental Cobalt $55.00
Sterling Silver Blue Lapis/Opal arrow pendant. The Opal is fiery pink green, and is lab created. The pendant is not marked Sterling, (I guarantee it to be so)there is just an O on the back of it, although it does test sterling. It is 2 1/8 inches from tip to bale, and 5/8 of an inch wide. This handmade piece is 'fabulous' (Chain Not included)  Lovely old one of a kind American Indian sterling silver ring that is signed in 2 places on the inside of the ring N LEE. It has inlaid turquoise, onyx, and mother of pearl, and is not marked sterling as was the case with the older pieces. It is very large, 2 inches long, and 5/8 of an inch wide. It is a size 10, and looks stunning on an index finger. This ring needs to be seen, as it is much lovelier than the pictures show.  a lovely old Navajo Sterling Silver and turquoise ring. The Sterling silver is unmarked, as was the case in the older pieces. I have not cleaned it, but will leave that to the buyer. The turquoise's are a greeny blue color, and are really lovely. It is 1 1/2 inches long, and 1 1/4 inches wide, and a size 8 approx. The ring looks great on.  American Indian Vintage 10 strand liquid silver necklace, that I am sorry to say is sadly in need of a clean. It is 23 inches long, and feels Silky and Wonderful with a Pendant.

Sterling Silver Blue Lapis Opal Arrow I $150.00

  

Sterling Signed N LEE Turquoise Onyx MOP $95.00

  

Ring Silver Turquiose Navajo $195.00

  

Necklace American Indian Liquid Silver $195.00
These large and beautuiful Dangly earrings are Signed J A W in a very ornate type of scrolling. The Stones are, Lapis, Turquoise Coral/Spiny Oyster, and I am not sure of the Yellow stone, and they are for for pierced ears, They need to be seen, to appreciate the different colors. They are 2 3/4 inches long, and 1 1/2 inches wide, and are very unusual, and striking, set in heavy sterling silver  Tigerseye, Rose Quartz, Malachite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Blue and White Oriental Porcelain, Cinnabar and Faux Pearl beads. There are 2 large faux pearls, and a large Lucite amethyst bead, but all the rest are natural stones, as is the Cloisinee Horse pendant. The little glass charm to the side of the horse is a 'rabbit' The necklace is 37 inches long, and the horse is 2 inches wide, and 1 7/8 inches tall. It really is a 'Treasure' Necklace  Native American designed beads were used for trading purposes. These beads were of a variety of designs and shapes. This particular necklace has beads with a lot of color and design. Set in with the beads are small brass bells. The rest of the necklace is made up of contemporary beads. The trade beads meacure up to 1/2 in. wide and up to 5/8 in. long. The bells drop 3/4 in. The necklace measures 30 in. in total. The area of the trade beads and bells measures 5 1/5 in. in length.  A viewer tells us that this is a Beautiful and really old Chinese fingernail guard that has been converted into a Brooch with a pin on the back. It is hard to describe this brooch/pin except to say it is gold vermeil over silver, and there are large green and dark red stones bezel set on it, and each side is enammed with beautiful oriental flowers and scrolls. The top of the pin is hollow,(where the finger was placed)and couild be used for a flower???. The back of the top is marked Silver. The pin has a lock. It is 3 1/2 inches long, and the widest part at the top is 3/4 of an inch.

Sterling Silver Signed Turquoise Coral E $225.00

  

Necklace Cinnabar Rose Quartz Porcelain $95.00

  

Trade Bead Necklace, Native American $34.95

  

Oriental Chinese Jewel Silver Enamel Nai $225.00
Superb example of Victoriana at its finest. Solid bone, spring loaded, nice patina. EXCELLENT condition, circa 1880s to 1900. No damage or repair, fine vanity piece.  Sweet hand made bracelet with 10 natural chunks of raw amber twisted in gold filled wire. Ranging in color from honey to buterscotch and cognac. Very pretty, one stone chipped, otherwise very good. Price reflective of condition.  This is a very unusual necklace consisting of Amber, Tiger's Eye, and carved Vegetable Ivory Beads, beautifully arrange on a 26 inch stand of beads. The amber is a honey color, and spaced throughout the piece are tiger's eye beads and four highly detailed Asian faces carved out of vegetable ivory (a natural seed). These carved beads are each different and have a distinct personality. The clasp is 14K,and this is very collectible as well as functional piece of jewelry. This is an estate piece that I purchased for my private collection nearly 25 yrs ago.  This is a very cool late 19th century to early 20th century souvenir brooch from somewhere in Europe. Probably Germany, I believe, as the word "ANDENKEN" is most likely German. It is heavily carved and appears to be ivory...I may be wrong and it's bone...either way, it is skillfully carved and very old. It is a carved flower, a rose, I think, and it has lovely openwork that looks like lace or filigree. The brooch is in fair condition,due to some damage to the end of the word. It still wears nicely, and it is all original with brass findings and an old "C" clasp. I've reduced the price to account for its damage, but it is still a fine piece of Victoriana.

19th C Victorian Bone Glove Stretcher $28.00

  

Delicate Genuine Raw Amber Gold Wire Bra $15.00

  

ANTIQUE CABACHON HONEY AMBER NECKLACE w $225.00

  

OLD ANTIQUE CARVED IVORY GERMAN? ANDEKEN $15.00
30 inch long necklace of pink bone beads, with bone elephants and silvetrone beads. The bottom two rows of beads have 9 strands, and the top part has two. It is a very ethnic and pretty looking necklace with 1 1/8 inch crystals in the silver beads under the elephants. The elephants are 2 inches long, and 1 1/8 inches wide. There is a hook clasp.  a beautiful and old Amber pendant that I purchased in England. The pendant is large, and has lots of 'things' that are possibly leaves, and one looks like a small insect (this is on one side of the pendant) in it. It has gold wire around the amber, and this is linked to the bale for the chain. It is 1 1/2 inches long, and 1 1/8 inches across. This beauty needs to be seen and worn (A gold chain would be perfect).  32 inch necklace of Vintage 9mm plastic/lucite Black beads, with tiny green glass spacer beads in between. There is a Vintage Black Cloisinee Pendant, with black, gold, green, and blue Colors on the neckllace. The pendant is 2 inches long, and 1 1/2 inches wide. The color combinations are great.  Vintage 30 inch Cloisinee Bead necklace. The colors are Beautiful on a greenish grey background, with Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue, Gold, Light Blue, Gold, and Palest Pinks. The designs are Flowers and leaves, for a Simply Lovely Look. There is a goldtone Vintage Barrel clasp, and the beads are approx 13mm.

Bone Beads Crystal &Elephant Necklace $48.00

  

Vintage Honey Amber Pendant $45.00

  

32 Inch Necklace Of Plastic / Lucite / Gla $60.00

  

30 Inch Pink Gold Emerald Sapphire Clois $95.00
American Indian Sterling Silver Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet. The signature inside is R A LEWIS with a feather, and IHMSS.(Indian Hand Made Sterling Silver) This signature was used in 1973, and the silversmith is Navaho.The bracelet is 1 1/4 inches wide, and has beautiful applied sterling leaves, and traditional cut out designs around the side of the Bezel Set turquoises and coral. This piece needs to be seen and worn to be truly appreciated  a pair of American Indian Bird earrings for pierced ears. I am not sure of the material of the bird, it is not stone, there are tiny orange black and turquoise beads in the earring also. It is 1 1/2 inches long.  a lovely pair of Sterling Silver Heart shaped pierced earrings. The inlay stones are malachite/lapis/turquoise/coral/?purple, and they are marked 'sterling' on the back. They are 3/4 inches long, and 3/4 inces wide.  a pull apart faux turquoise bracelet set in silvertone. The bracelet has no makers mark on it. It is 1 3/4 inches wide, at the widest part.

Bracelet R A Lewis Sterling Silver Cora $450.00

  

American Indian Bird Pieerced Earrings $20.00

  

Sterling Silver Inlaid Heart Pierced Ear $30.00

  

Pull Apart Silvertone & Faux Turquoise B $40.00


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