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Antique tie bar by a famous Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda, who worked with Spratling. The tie bar features a simple modernistic design in pure silver. See the side view and back. The piece has a dark patina and is in excellent condition, it is clearly marked: Sterling Silver 970 Mexico- an Eagle with 17 & Antonio's Crown logo - Circa 1953

Size: 1 ½ Inches

Patriotic Miriam Haskell Necklace in a long rope design. It can be worn long or doubled or knotted. Its so versatile! There are navy blue round glass beads highlighted with larger red glass beads, capped off with white flowers. Click to see the Miriam Haskell hang tag. Circa 1960's

Length: 48 inches

Tiffany & Company 1837 cuff bracelet. This is one of Tiffany's famous and popular bracelets from their 1837 collection. It is marked T & CO 1837 and 925 on the front to commemorate the year they opened. The inside is also marked, ©1997 TIFFANY & Co. 925. This bracelet retails for $325.00. See Tiffany's web site. It comes with a Tiffany blue drawstring bag. The bracelet has a few scratches, but it is a wonderful bargain at less than half. See the inside of bracelet.

Size: 5½ inches

Apple coral jewelry component inset into a brass backing. This stunning component could be used as a belt buckle or a necklace centerpiece. This is all natural coral that is rare. Click here to see the back. Circa 1960's - Mint uncirculated

Size: 40x55mm or 1 ½ x 2 inches

Apple coral jewelry component inset into a brass backing. This stunning component could be used as a belt buckle or a necklace centerpiece. This is all natural coral that is rare. Click here to see the back. Circa 1960's - Mint uncirculated

Size: 37x47mm or 1 ½ x 1 ¾ inches

Tiger coral jewelry component inset into a brass backing. This stunning component could be used as a belt buckle or a necklace centerpiece. This is all natural coral that is rare. Click here to see the back. Circa 1960's - Mint uncirculated

Size: 40mm or 1 ½ x 1 ¾ inches

Large hand beaded bright yellow earrings. From the fun and fabulous 60's. You'll love wearing this clip-ons. The beads are sewn into a canvas backing and there are gold tone clips. Unmarked

Size: 2 inches

Natural red coral beads are the star of this bracelet. There are six strands coral beads strung on red silk so they twist and drape beautifully. The coral is a dark red color, A++ quality and it has been polished to a smooth finish. It is natural coral that hasn't been treated or dyed. It has sterling beads to finish it and a sterling spring ring. Circa 1970's

Length: 7½ inches

This vintage coral necklace has a fabulous art deco look. It is composed of red coral pieces with a mother of pearl center and black lucite laminated pieces. It is designed as a collar style necklace. It is finished with a sterling silver chain and a spring ring clasp. See a close-up of the coral. Very good condition, a few scratches to the black on the back~ Circa 1970.

Length: 27 inches

Native American made cuff links with a stamped design. They have an angled T-Bar mechanism that works well. They are marked Sterling on the back. See the backs.

Size: 1 inch
 

Wonderful antique Taxco sterling cuff links with a turquoise inlay. They have a T-Bar mechanism that works well, and they are in excellent condition, they have not been polished and have a great old patina. They are simply marked Taxco, Sterling in a circle. Pre-1948

Size: ¾" inch

Large earrings set with amethyst round and clear crystals. They are beautifully arranged in these gold tone clip on earrings. Excellent vintage condition. Unsigned

Size: 1½ inches

Link bracelet with eight carved gemstone scarabs. There is a nice variety of genuine & colorful gemstones, including, carnelian, tigers eye, chalcedony, onyx, unakite... Has a safety chain and spring ring closure. Marked 10K on clasp and 12Kt GF on bracelet. Circa 1950's, See scarabs close-up

Length: 8 inches

Handmade Native American sterling silver pin with inlaid lapis in the shape of a feather. This is a traditional design used by several Native American Tribes. It has an older style trombone or tube clasp which was used from 1890-1930's. Signed with a partial stamp that I can not read. Circa 1920's ~ See the back.

Size: 1 ½ x 2 inches

Vintage gold filled pendant with four prong set coral cabochons and two crystals. Lovely classic design, will look beautiful on a gold chain. The coral is all natural and is a lovely peachy pink color. Unmarked

Size: 35mm

Double strand necklace of sterling silver beads made in Mexico. The beads are graduated from 8mm to 14mm. It has a hook and eye clasp ~ It is signed Silver Mexico on the clasp. See the clasp

Length: 18 inches

Large Starfish brooch which has the most wonderful gold textured finish. It looks and feels like the spiny texture of a real starfish. Perfect for the summer. Signed MONET©, in excellent condition

Size: 2¾ x 2¾ inches

Art Nouveau style brooch made of pewter and decorated with lapis and crystals. Elegant floral design on this piece and its in excellent condition -Unsigned.

Size: 2¾ x 2 inches

Large crystal earrings in a brushed and antiqued gold setting. A large crystal is prong set in the center. The crystal is Vitrail Med II color, which is sometimes called "watermelon", a violet color with red, pink and greens in it. The crystal is cut so you see a large star in the center of it. There is a small chip on one of the crystals. Unsigned.

Size: 1¾ inches

These beads are a lovely avocado color with a very nice polish, also known as new and green apple jade. They are cut in a shape commonly called bone.

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This is a large Italian made link bracelet. It has a modern design and because of the size and style it can be worn by a man or woman. The clasp slips into the large circular area. It weighs a substantial 54.6 grams. Signed Sterling, 925, FI542 Italy~ Circa 1960's

Size: 8 inches

Almost as pretty as the real peacock. This peacock is proudly displaying its beautiful enamel work. There are even rhinestones inset on its body to add more sparkle. The pin in in excellent condition - unsigned.

Size: 2½ inches

Fabulous estate earrings from the famous jewelry maker - Gavilane, in Paris. They are heavy gold filled earrings in a textured gold setting with pieces of genuine red coral on each spoke. There are also 6 crystal rhinestones on each earring. The earring backs are clip ons. Striking design, came from the estate of a coral collector. They are in excellent condition and are signed Gavilane Paris ~ Circa 1960's.

Size: 2 inches

This is strand of natural salmon pink coral rice shaped beads that are high quality with brilliant color and polish. Hand cut ~sold on 16" strands. Vintage

Size: 4x8mm

Beautiful and delicate painted ivory wreath pendant.   Each flower and petal was expertly carved and painted on this lovely pendant. It has its own ivory pendant bail. Circa 1940's

Size: 35mm with bail

Wonderful hand carved elephant ivory rose pin. It is 14kt gold plated, the leaves are very detailed and really beautiful in person. Krementz was known for making high quality costume jewelry in the 30's-60's. Circa 1950's ~ Signed KREMENTZ on the pin.

Size: 2½ inches

Sunny and bright yellow enameled floral brooch. It has a pink and blue crystal center accented with small pink petals. The back has a brushed silver tone finish. Excellent condition~ Unsigned

Size: 2½ inches

Colorful Venetian Millefiori Beads set between gold chain links. The round beads were all handmade and are 12-13mm in size. There is a gold chain extender with an S hook. See close-up of chain and clasp.

Length: 19 inches

Brilliant brooch bursting with Swarovski crystal beads and head pins that have prong set crystals on the ends. It is just a dazzling piece in a star burst design that was very popular after WWII. -Unsigned.

Size: 2 inches

Arts and Crafts necklace with a unique pendant made of petrified wood. It dangles from a 17 inch sterling silver chain. It is in a sterling setting that has nice silver craftsmanship around the sides and on the textured back. Probably Native American made. Click here to see the back - Chain and pendant signed Sterling ~Circa 1960

Length: 17" chain- 3 ½" pendant

This vintage necklace is composed of 10mm angel skin coral rounds and 12mm fluted ivory beads. Each bead is hand knotted and there are 14k gold spacer beads next to each ivory bead. The combination is just beautiful. This is high quality natural coral that hasn't been dyed. It is finished with a 14k gold clasp. Circa 1970. See a close-ups 1 & 2

Length: 25 inches

Lady Washington mother of pearl buttons in pink. Original cards with cute 1920's graphics. They say An attractive Pearl Trimming. Each card has 3 buttons on it.

Size: 18mm

Extra long necklace of dark polished lapis chips. Each bead is hand knotted on silk. The lapis lazuli is very high quality with a dark uniform color and pyrite flecks. Circa 1970's

Length: 30 inches

Large celluloid petals painted yellow on one side and orange on the other. They are slightly concave so the edges are raised, it has a lovely effect. A very rare bead; I've never seen a bead painted different colors on the front and back.

Sizes: 22mm

Black onyx gemstone beads with sterling rounds in the center of each one. This piece is unusual and probably made in Mexico. It has been restrung and has a sterling fish hook clasp. See another close-up ~ Circa 1960

Length: 17 inches

A fabulous light yellow or jonquil vintage brooch with over 40 Swarovski crystals. There are a soft yellow color and have an aurora borealis coating on them that really makes them sparkle. The overall design is a flowing leaf with swirling accents. Circa 1950's ~ Signed © BSK.

Size: 2½ inches

Antique African Trade Beads make this necklace very special. There are blue and yellow Venetian Millefiori beads with brass bicone beads in between. The large cylinder shaped beads measure about 22x12mm and the rounds are 12mm. There are a few chips on the millefiori beads, but they are in great shape for their age. See close-up of beads.

Length: 30 inches

Wow - what a colorful brooch. This gold filled butterfly is covered with colorful prong set stones and pearls in a floral motif. It is very well made and in excellent condition. Circa 1960 ~ Signed ART©

Size: 2 x 1½ inches

Adorable rabbits will help hold your sweaters in place. These sweater guards or clips were so popular in the 1950's. They are marked sterling on the back. In excellent condition.

Size: 1¼ inches (rabbits)

Classic designer earrings from Christian Dior. They have a large central glass stone which is faux lapis. Signed Chr. Dior©. - Has pat.# from 1956.

Size: 1 inch

Brushed silver tone metal earrings by Whiting & Davis. They are famous for the marvelous metal work. Clip on earrings signed Whiting & Davis Co. Patent design dates to 1949 in Excellent condition.

Size: 28mm (1 ½ inch)

Curved sterling silver cuff bracelet, was hand crafted in Taxco, Mexico. In excellent condition. Signed 925, Mexico,TL-120 ~ Circa 1980's

Size: 5 inches

Blue Denim coral and red sponge coral are combined to make this lovely necklace. There is a red coral and mother of pearl pendant hanging down the middle. Matching blue denim coral earrings on gold kidney wires. ~ Circa 1970.

Length: 17 inches

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This is a vintage Swarovski crystal rivoli button in a silver base. (shank on back)

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Set of 7 black glass buttons with center set crystals. They have a molded glass shank.

Size: 10mm

Fabulous antique Taxco sterling cuff links with a liver overlay warrior design. I don't know what they are inset with, it looks like tortoise. They are a very collectible set that is in excellent condition, they have not been polished and have a great old patina. Each piece marked Taxco, 925, Sterling and a stylized CD in a circle. Pre-1948

Size: Cuff Links: 1¼" inch

These are large black horn beads that have been deeply carved by hand. They have a wonderful shiny surface. Great focal beads and they work well in BOHO designs.

Size: 25mm

Here is a magnificent example of the Arts & Crafts movement in costume jewelry. This bracelet with Orange / Red, Black and Gold Art Glass is a knockout. It is composed of 7 heavy antiqued silver tone links that each have a piece of art glass and are dotted with what appear to be coral beads. One of the art glass pieces is rough on the top, It may have been cracked at one time or that may be original. It doesn't affect the look of the piece at all. See a close up of the art glass. It is a prize for any collector. It is unsigned, but looks Czech ~ circa 1920's

Length: 7 ½ inches

This is a beautiful LISNER gold brooch in a 3D design of a flower. They are famous for their line of floral brooches. It has exquisite detailing on all the leaves and petals. This is jewelry that you can wear today, and it is in excellent condition. Signed ©LISNER~Circa 1956.

Size: 2 ½ inches

This vintage two-sided pendant has a red enamel background with a large pink flower in the center. It has a hole in the top and bottom.   Its in perfect unused condition, the same design is on the back. Circa 1970

Size: 2 inches

This vintage two-sided pendant has a rust enamel background with a pink flower bouquet in the center. It has a hole in the top and bottom.   Its in perfect unused condition, the same design is on the back. Circa 1970

Size: 1 ¾ inches

Sterling silver earrings that were hand made to look like old worn out cowboy hats, these will be perfect for the country and western fan. They are pierced earrings and they are signed 925 Mexico, TB-48.

Size: 1 ½ inches

These wood beads are crafted out of redwood. Sold in 16 inch strands.

Size: 10mm

Vintage opaque turquoise beads that are faceted rounds. Sold in packages of 20 beads. Vintage

Size: 4.5mm

Soft lavender or purple coral pieces are wired on these clip ons. The purple coral is all natural and one of the rarer types of coral. They have stainless backs. Very good condition ~ signed Les Bernard

Size: 1 inch

This vintage two-sided pendant has a bluish green enamel background with a large pink flower in the center. It has a hole in the top and bottom.   Its in perfect unused condition, and the same design is on the back. Circa 1970

Size: 2 inches

Lovely sterling silver earrings that have acorns and oak leaves on them. Signed Danecraft, Sterling on the screwback earring findings. - Excellent condition

Size: 1 inch

Vintage opaque turquoise seed beads or rocailles. Sold in 20 gram packages. Vintage

Size: 4.5mm - 5/0

Vintage translucent seed beads or rocailles in a beautiful capri blue color. Sold in 20 gram packages. Vintage

Size: 4mm - 6/0

Vintage gray seed beads or rocailles with an Iris finish. They have blue, green and purple metallic tints. Sold in 20 gram packages. Vintage

Size: 5mm - 5/0

Large Dragon Fly Brooch covered in crystal rhinestones. It is beautiful and very sparkly. Also has a pendant hanger on the back. Unmarked

Size: 3 x 2 inches

These are excellent quality beads that are handmade from amber resin. They are rounds in a golden honey color. An affordable and great substitute for the older amber gemstones. Sold on 16" strand

Size: 8mm

Outstanding Trifari textured gold leaf choker with an adjustable chain. It is in excellent condition and has the Trifari hang tag and is signed Trifari ©- Circa 1955

Length: 16 inches

Monet's gold butterfly pin with delicate wire wings. It comes from their Spinnerets Collection. This collection of wire designed pins is featured in their 1963 catalog. Excellent condition - Signed Monet©

Size: ¾ x 1 inch

Cute elephant with a lucite yellow belly, this design often called jelly belly. His trunk is up for good luck! Unsigned.

Size: 1 ½ x3 inches

Large milky brown colored amber resin beads in a barrel shape. These are high quality handmade beads. Amber resin is a great substitute for genuine old amber.

Size: 17x27mm

Hand-carved bone beads in a variety of shapes and sizes. The majority of the beads are white, but a few are tea dyed brown or antiqued. They add a great ethnic look to your jewelry. - Vintage

Size: 50 gram bag (about 100 beads)

Swank cuff links in a brushed silver design with a silhouette of a lady. They have a working T-bar closure. They are very classic and marked Swank - Sterling .

Size: 1 inch
 

These large bakelite buttons are from the 1920's. They have 3 carved circles on the top and are a reddish brown color. These ball buttons have holes cut through them as you can see from the button on the bottom. Sold as a set of 5.

Size: 23mm

These glass beads are really unusual. They are black with an orange overlay, and the black shows through on the edges. Matte finish. Czech~ Vintage

Size: 10 x 5mm

These glass beads are really unusual. They are black with an iridescent blue overlay, and the black shows through on the edges. Czech~ Vintage

Size: 10 x 5mm

These glass beads are really unusual. They are black with a overlay of gray, red and green glaze. The black barely shows through on the edges. Matte finish. Czech~ Vintage

Size: 10 x 5mm

Nice red beads that are wound glass so you can see some striations in the beads. They have large holes (about 3-4mm) so would work well on cord or leather too! ~ Vintage

Size: 9-10mm
 

Little lucite bone beads in a great translucent amber color. You'll find lots of uses for these beads.

Sizes: 8x4mm

Unusual half moon beads made from black onyx. They have a hole through the middle and are polished to a very shiny finish. Vintage 1960's

Size: 36mm

Very nice gold filled cuff links with a black and white enamel design. They are curved ovals with a toggle bar mechanism. Unsigned ~ Circa 1970's

Size: 1 inch
 

These cuff links have large tigers eye oval cabochons on them. They set on a gold tone mesh, and are a wrap around style. There is a matching tie tack. There are no makers marks. In excellent condition.

Size: 1¼" inch

This unique set is for the hunters. The cuff links are replicas of shotgun shells, they have a toggle mechanism. The studs look like they are actual shells that have been gold plated. There is one stud which looks more brassy, and may not have as much gold plating. There are no makers marks.

Size: 1 inch

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