American Collectible Jewelry

Black Bakelite bangle bracelet with sterling silver band adornment. Measures: 2 3/8" inside circumference.   

lovely sapphire and ruby colored pin and earring set by Eisenberg

Very rare chance to own the diamond necklace from the one and only legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor. Christie's, New York, Dec 3rd 2011, The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, Sale 2629, Lot 1461 This symbolic Number 1 diamond and platinum necklace is previously owned by Elizabeth Taylor, proudly acquired by Redstone Antiques...

The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths by John Adair. 1962, University of Oklahoma Press. Hardcover with dust jacket. Probably no Native American handicraft are more widely admired than Navajo weaving and Navajo and Pueblo silver work. This book contains the most important and complete account of Indian jewelry fashioned by the Navajo, the Zuni, the Hopi, and other Pueblo peoples. The author has told the story of his several years' investigation of jewelry making among the Southwestern Indians. With the use of decorative plates the narrative is has a very visual experience. John Adair is a trained ethnologist who has lived and worked among these Indians. He has done an exhaustive examination of the principal museum collections of Navajo and Pueblo silver work, both early and modem, in Santa Fe, Colorado Springs, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia. He visited trading posts in the Indian country and examined and photographed silver on the pawn racks and in important private collections. He lived for a time among the Navajo, watched them make their jewelry, and actually learned to work silver himself under one of the leading artisans, Tom Burnsides. Many of the photographs he made at the time are used as illustrations in this book. As field worker for the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, he studied the economics of Navajo and Pueblo silversmithing; and still later he became manager of the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild, a tribal enterprise. The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths provides a full history of the craft and the actual names and localities of the pioneer craftsmen who introduced the art of the silversmith to them. Despite its present high stage of development, with its many subtle and often exquisite designs, the art of working silver is not an ancient one among the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. There are men still living today who remember the very first silversmiths. Mr. Adair gives full details of the methods and techniques of a primitive forge with homemade tools. He tells both of the fine pieces made for trade among the Indians themselves and of the newer, cheaper types of jewelry produced for sale to tourists. He discusses standards and qualities of Indian silver and describes the work of the Indian schools in helping preserve traditional design in the fine silver of today. His excellent photographs of some of the most notable pieces, old and new, provide examples for evaluation. This book will serve the layman, the ethnologist, and the dealer alike as a guide to establish proper values in Indian silver jewelry...

Original Art Deco Black and chrome enameled ladies powder compact. Produced by Elizabeth Arden sometime in the late 1920's - 1930's. Inside t...

Vintage late 20th century Tiffany sterling silver "God Loves You" lapel or tie pin. Marked on back, 1/2" sq. good condition.

This set of cufflinks will turn heads for the moonstone hue that changes with the light. The stone is encircled with a rope of sterling silver that continues around the cufflink. The...

This vase is a nice petite vase to keep in a small area. This was up-cycled. I knew at once this was going to be part of my This was going to be part of my Jet and Silver group. My A...

Tiffany Blue Book 2017, The Art of the Wild, 2017. Tiffany & Co., NY, 2017. 1st Ed hardcover with slip case. This addition to the Blue Book collection of 2017 captures the mystery and marvels of nature in each and every way. Created at the Tiffany studio by combining artisanal and innovative craftmanship, this collection features six themes. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Whispers of the Rainforest, Miracle Berry, The Falls, Leaves of the Sun, and Featured Cloak all of which demonstrate intricate designs. Known for the beauty of its diamonds and precious stones, Tiffany & Co. presents a series of prestigious jewelry creations each year with its Blue Book collection, showcasing the creativity, skills and expertise of its studio. The collection brings diamonds, precious jewels, pearls and 18-karat yellow gold to necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings with designs inspired by specific themes. "We continuously push the boundaries of craftsmanship and innovation in every way. Every single year we're looking for different ways to produce pieces that are so technically complicated, they seem almost impossible, but this is where we make the impossible happen," says Melvyn Kirtley, Tiffany & Co. chief gemologist and vice president of high jewelry. "The Art of the Wild" features exceptional jewels, including baguette- and round-cut diamonds, spessartites, rubellites, tsavorites, sapphires, black South Sea pearls and tourmalines. Standout pieces include a ring featuring a 13-carat oval elbaite tourmaline, a platinum necklace with 200-baguette cut diamonds, round pavés diamonds, and more than 350 hand-sculpted 18k yellow gold leaves, and a pair of palm leaf earrings...

This cast metal tray's shape is beautiful the way it moves in an undulating manner is stunning. When you hold it In your hand you feel substance.This is part of my basics available i...

I would keep this Black Lacquered Jar on my desk by my computer. I would often open the lid to see the hidden surprise inside.The surprise is a lamb leather ...

This tray's shape is beautiful the way it moves in an undulating manner is stunning. This too, needed to be rescued and so I up-cycled it. This was going to be part of my Jet + Silve...

This teardrop cast metal dish has a substantial weight to it, not too heavy, it feels rich. This item was up-cycled.I was attracted to the shape and knew up setting my eyes on it jus...

This one I don't want to find a new home for. Since this a joy to look at every day. But I would want to share this with the right person, so alas, I'll let it go.... This irregular ...

Vintage 1990's artist made sculputral sterling silver and rose quartz cross pendant. Lost wax cast sterling silver cross with bezel set cabochon rose quartz center by Linda Thompson...

1990's Artist studio made multistrand beaded necklace using purple iridescent beads of various shapes and vintage brass British royal cres...

Well made black mink hat designed and sold by I. Magnin & Company in the mid 1960's. The style, undoubtedly worn and made popular by Julie Christie in t...

A rare American gold mounted intaglio seal of a bust-length portrait of the first President in uniform enclosed by the inscription "George Washington", early 19th century. In a fitted green leather box retailed by: D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England; Provenance: D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England Anita and Irvin Schorsch Collection Exhibited: Museum of Mourning Art...

From the 2000 collection by Milly New York, a 100% wool coat in a black and white heavy check weave. This piece shows beautiful attention to line and...

From the mid-late 1950s to early 1960s, a structured, black Ostrich handbag made by Koret, NYC. Koret was established in 1929 by Richard Koret. By the 1940s the company was a leader...

Vintage Matisse costume green enamel with copper necklace, 1960s. Makers mark at the opening.

Sotheby's Catalog Magnificent Jewels April 12th & 13th, 1999, Sale #7287. Sotheby's NY, 1999. First Edition softcover catalog with results. Featurin...

A 1970s era belt made of copper-tone metal snake scale links with a metal and crystal jeweled medallion buckle. Very well made. Assembled by hand, the links show a stamped floral ...

A very unique and quite stunning work. We haven't seen another quite like it. The workmanship and design are exquisite. Very eye-catching and unique. Sure to bring pleasure to th...

Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty, 2008. "I...

Victorian beaded lariat necklace made with black jet faceted beads with unique clear frosted glass beads. Measures: 18" total length.

Sotheby's Magnificent Jewelry: New York October 23 and 24, 1991. First edition softcover. Sale #6225. 518 lots with color plates and all items described. Wi...

Sotheby's Catalog Magnificent Jewels October 25th and 26th, 1989, sale #5911. Sotheby's NY, 1989. First Edition softcover. 408 lots all photographed in color and fully described.   ...

For your consideration is this super stylish "Arvey" Genuine Corde bag in chocolate brown with original change purse. Three gold tone bars across the front f...

Artisan crafted sterling silver necklace in a modernist/ cubist design with raw amethyst crystal geode, marked sterling and signed by artist to backside of pendant (difficult to determine the signature). One of a kind cubic Brutalist design, handmade silver chain...

Early Allan Adler cufflinks, full marked "Allan Adler" and "Sterling" featuring a modernist grid pattern fixed to a modernist style sterling post. The cufflinks measure 11/16" (17...

1950s ubangi woman pin is among the most striking of artist Rebajes pieces. Seldom seen sterling silver version, as most Rebajes pieces are in copper. It is jigsaw cut with wrapped w...

Round 14-karat mother of pearl cufflinks, marked "Sterling" featuring a 14-karat post with a dark blue mother pearl center fixed to a back clasp. The cufflinks measure 18 mm in ...

This pin is a simple yet abstract form with much visual appeal. The featured Druzy stone has a multi colored appearance providing much interest for the eye. Also included are tiny di...

A unique pair of 'Hunter and Bloodhound Dog' cufflinks in a silver tone metal. Each measure .75 inch in diameter.

This Atomic age set of clip on earrings feature two large cabochon dichroic glass orbs that have a planetary appearance. Firey oranges and opalescent purples contrast and change colo...

A pair of sterling silver cufflinks by Allan Adler.

This sweet pair of womens cufflinks features a small delft style porcelain inlay with a hand painted Japanese flower. The silver cufflinks feature an o...

Vintage green crystal necklace with pin attributed to Hagler Pin Marked Stanley Hagler NYC Lariat 40" L x 3/4" W Pin 2.5" Simila...