Silver Jewelry

A vintage, antique style diamond star brooch, with an old-cut diamond, in a claw and cut down setting, in the centre of a raised cluster of six old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, on a six pointed silver star, each ray set with two, graduating, old-cut diamonds, an eight-cut diamond and three rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings; with single diamond rays, in cut down settings, on knife edge stalks, between the points of the star, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with an approximate total diamond weight of 3.00 carats, with a pin and catch fitting and a dropping pendant fitting, South American, circa 1930. In Victorian symbolism stars represented direction, wisdom and guidance for the spirit. This was inspired by sailors of previous eras who used stars in the night sky as navigation aids. Stars have been popular motifs since the 17th century, with women of the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras adding diamond starbursts to their collections. The appearance of Halley’s Comet, in 1758 and again in 1835, lead to a fashion for star and comet jewellery...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set dress ring; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning 1930s antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting. The lobed, symmetrical, Art Nouveau setting displays a feature natural pearl framed to the nadir of the lobed design. The center of the design is embellished with an independently collet set 0.22ct Old European cut diamond. The upper portion features three collet set Old European cut diamonds; these diamonds simulate anchor points to the flowing Art Nouveau design. The millegrain decorated ring setting is completed with nineteen pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Dutch and eight-cut, continuing to the curvilinear, tapering ring shoulders. The feature shoulders integrate into the setting and blend seamlessly with the plain 14 ct yellow gold shank. This antique Art Nouveau pearl dress ring...

Cartier London black enamel and diamond set card case. A silver gilt and black enamel rectangular card case with hinged lid and diamond set latch, latch composed of seven graduating ...

Georg Jensen large rare design Silver Amazonite Master Brooch, C.1933. Designed as foliate motifs set with 2 oval amazonite and suspending three amazonite acorn shaped drops. Measure...

Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm long chain. Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) - An Art Deco Silversmith in the Age of Modernism. Wiwen Nilsson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1897. Born as Karl Edvin, but since he did not like his christening name, he was, within the family, called Wiwen. He was the son of Karolina and Anders and grew up with his sister Edith. In 1897 the family moves to Lund, Sweden when the father takes over the gold and silversmith company J.P. Hasselgren & Son. In 1906, Wiwen began at Katedralsskolan in Lund and finished school when he graduated fifth grade in 1912. It was common to continue up to sixth grade and then high school, but Wiwen who does not thrive in a school environment wants to become a pianist or aviator instead. However, as the father is a recognized jeweler and court supplier, the son's career is already marked. Instead, he embarks on an educational journey with the goal Königliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau am Main, Germany. The school is Germany's oldest and most prestigious goldsmith's school. Wiwen enrolled on the fourth of August in 1913 and studied drawing, workshop work, engraving and hammering work. The education comes to an abrupt end with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, and he instead continues his education in his father's workshop, where he stays until 1919. He does, however, make two breaks, the first quarter of 1917 he enrolled at the Technical Society's School in Copenhagen where he studied modeling, among other things, and in 1917-1918 he did his military service in Stockholm. In 1919 he applied for and received his companion letter, at the same time he received the Swedish Craft Organization's large medal in silver for his professionalism. In 1920 he is again at the school in Hanau, Germany where he stays until 1921 and practices with the jewelry company Chr. Kissling also in Hanau. At school, he mainly studies drawing and chiseling, a type of relief technique that was very popular during the 17th century. Wiwen is driven by his own design language and thinks that the prevailing technique under the influence of Danish designers is a setback in the development of chiseling. During his time in Hanau, he visits several arts and craft exhibitions and comes into contact with the Wiener Werkstätte and the Wiener Werkbund, among others. At the same time as he is studying, he writes travel stories where it emerges that he believes that Sweden's conservatism inhibits the development of arts and crafts, something he himself wants to change. Back in Sweden in 1921, he was appointed the company's artistic designer. In 1923, the company participates in the Gothenburg exhibition, but here Wiwen receives devastating criticism. His creations are considered ugly and meaningless, a critic writes that it is a typical case of poor material sense. In 1924, Wiwen Nilsson travels to Paris. Just like in Hanau, he studies chiseling, silver, drawing and modeling at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére (now Académie Charpentier). One of France's foremost art schools where, among others, Siri Derkert (1888-1973) and Bror Hjorth (1894-1968) have also studied. In Paris he became acquainted with Georg Jensen (1866-1935), in whose workshop he chiseled for a period. He also meets and hangs out frequently with Jules Schyl (1893-1977) and Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, GAN (1884-1965). The meeting with GAN becomes extremely important and came to influence and refine Wiwen's own design language and together they hold a joint exhibition in 1925 in Lund. From 1925 until the end of the 1920s, Wiwen Nilsson produces a large amount of church silver. He designs and manufactures for, among others, Allhelgonakyrkan in Lund, Knästorps and Tottarps kyrka in Skåne. In total, Wiwen's workshop manufactures 677 objects for churches, of which 483 are found in churches within the diocese of Lund and 194 in other Swedish churches. Some are also sent internationally to the Church of Sweden in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen and churches in West Germany, Iceland and to Zululand in South Africa. His church silver unmistakably bears the same design language as his profane works. All with the same angular but harmonized and modernist shapes, not infrequently his vessels like jugs and lid boxes are often hexagonal or octagonal. In 1925 he participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels à Paris (World Exhibition) where he received a gold medal in Class 10, the category for crafts and art industry in metal. Other exhibitors included C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB and Jacob Ängman...

A magnificent and elegant Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace made by Eskie Tsosie c. 1940 places a display of graceful, handmade squash blossoms around your neck. The blossoms hold natur...

Art Deco silver ring, featuring a lovely emerald green paste stone in an open back setting, surrounded by clear paste stones. Circa 1930s. The ring is not stamped, but tests for silver. Ring size UK I, US 4 1/4, inside diameter 1.55cm. The green stone is slightly loose in the setting, but is held well in place. This is a beautiful Art Deco emerald green ring...

Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 13 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, tested 18K. Crown with Silver /or White Gold top on solid 18K Yellow Gold measures Ø 14 mm x 6 mm...

This Renaissance-styled ring is about a combination of Gold, Silver, and Diamond of some type of transitional cut that creates a lot of shiny reflections on its triangular facets. Th...

Art Deco period ca. 1930s Bohemian Garnet Necklace featuring clusters in Gilt Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold with C-lock. No markings on the pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K...

Very well made Art deco French Indochina silver articulated panel bracelet with hidden tongue and box clasp with double safety chain . Alternate panel has open work floral design p...

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WIDE Vintage silver Signed French Indo-China cuff bracelet with raised Dancers dancing on an hand engraved foliage background . Signed /marked on one end and w...

Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose-cut Diamonds set in...

German Ring of unusual design ca. 1920s -1930s. Intricate Silver openwork crown 16 mm x 6 mm at axes x 3 mm deep with fancy radiant cut Diamond stone (natural) measuring 4.25 x 3.25...

A men ring in silver by French silversmith Jean Després (1889 - 1980), belonging to the iconic "Bijoux Moteurs" (Motor Jewels) collection. The shape of the ring recalls the turbine o...

Silver necklace with a white gold chain with diamonds and sapphires. It comes from the 1930s. Fineness of silver 0.990 and white gold 0.750. It is decorated with 12 round faceted ...

Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in Europe ca.1920s -1930s. Metal of band in solid 18K Gold, crown in Silver. Emerald...

Austrian cocktail ring with Neptune. This is a very handsome and unusual ring, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930's. This beautiful cocktail ring...

A pair of old German Diamond Earrings with folding hooks from ca 1920s - 1930s. No hallmarks, and apparently custom-ordered. Metal tested 14K, clusters in Silver. Each earring is 17...

Norwegian cuff-links by J. Tostrup, Art Deco Style and Period. Gilt Silver and enamel. Both sides show a Bursting Star pattern in White Guilloche Enamel that flashes in any light. ...

Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x 5 mm deep. Emerald is oval cut 3 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.5 mm deep / ca. 0.15ct . There are...

Vintage Navette Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930. This Vintage Navette Diamond Cluster Ring is a timeless piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its intricat...

This is a rare opportunity to get an authentic Tavannes Golf Watch Made for Hermès IN WORKING CONDITION Unusual, fine, this is a true gem for Golf Lov...

Frederick Davis (1880 - 1961), while not the household name of William Spratling, actually preceded him in terms of bringing Mexican design to the fore. Davis worked in Mexico City d...

Rare & Important Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Box is in good condition, dating back to circa 1938 (George V) The box features an iconic RAF emblem (Royal Air Force) - wings, s...

By S. Kirk & Sons, circa 1930, add this artful repousse sterling silver fruit compote serving spoon to your fine tableware collection. In...

An Italian art deco ring. Beautiful colorful ring, created in Milano Italy during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This ring has been cra...

A Ring to admire since 1942. 18K Yellow Gold band and crown, top settings in White Gold with three natural Blue Sapphires : central oval diamond cut 7 mm x 5 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 1 ct and two old diamond cuts Ø 3mm / ca. 0.15 ct each. All three of same Blue pattern / origin, Blue with minor tint of Green. All with open backs . Swedish ring...

Authentic Baltic Amber Pendant Baltic amber is 34-48 million years old (Seyfullah et al. 2018), having been deposited during the Lutetian stage of the Middle Eocene. The main deposi...

Ornate Sterling Silver British Tea/Coffee Set 1930s Hand-Chased Gorgeous Lot of 3 Coffee Set Pieces London Assay Mark, Date Mark Indicates 1937 Includes Coffee Pot, Creamer/Pitcher...

Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...

Ciro beautiful sterling silver and rhinestones bow brooch. The brooch is stamped SCP England. SCP stands for Sterling Ciro Pearls. Measuring leng...

French Art Deco Silver Bracelet by Fernand Grange from the 1930's. Incredible handmade design of hammered rings with dimensional tied toggle motif. Very special design from a master ...

Charming Art Deco Jelly Belly Figural Brooch from the 1930's. Abstract animal with lucite "belly" and faux pearl head, Chrome finish with gilt ears. 2.5...

(Made in France) Set comprised of an articulated necklace and matching earrings, in black lacquered metal and rhinestones. Solid silver clasp. No signature. Circa1930s. Additional i...

A pretty art deco inspired drop earring set on silver with 14kt gold push backs for the ears. Single cut diamonds (1.55 carat); Crystal & Tourmaline (18 carat); Black Onyx (0.80 car...

A very stylish and rare jewel, high Art Deco in style and manufacture. This is a clip fitting, bold and strong, that would clip onto a clutch bag, a lapel, or on the edging of a low ...

Bangle bracelet designed by Rene Sitoleux. Stunning hinged bangle bracelet, created in Paris France during the late art deco period by the artist silversmith Rene Sitoleux. It was c...

Sterling silver pastry server #137 by Georg Jensen Inc USA. Georg Jensen Inc was a store known for Scandinavian imports located in NYC 1935-1968. This serving piece (#137) features ...

Attractive Art Deco Straight Line Emerald Bracelet set in sterling from the 1930's. High quality manufactured Deco bracelet with etched shoulders and emerald pastes in serrated setti...

This Art Deco era ring (circa 1930s) features a hand-carved nephrite jade in the shape of a bottle gourd; a powerful symbol in the historical Chinese culture endowed with magical si...

Handmade craftsman Pre War Estonian 875 Silver Box with gilded interior. Table top chest design wit contoured top measures approximately 4-3/4 inch lo...

Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s. Sterling silver with 14K and synthetic sapphire thumbpiece. The front with sunray that rad...

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Moonlight Blossom #10 Ball Ring. Size 8.5. Marked: GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval) STERLING 10 Denmark. Made 1933-44 by Georg Jen...

1939 Birks sterling silver desk clock stamped on the back. Movement was made in Switzerland, case was made in Canada. With a white dial and arabic numerals, family monogram on the fr...

Rare Antique George Jensen Sterling Malachite drop Earrings No 28 C.1935. Wonderful rare design bezel set at top with round cabochon malachite and below with oval cabochon malachite....

Very rare collectors piece Georg Jensen Lapis and Sterling Silver Necklace, four-tiered graduated strand design No 1, C.1933. Bezel set oval and round lap...

Edward VIII Silver Blue Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case - Wm Neal Ltd., Birmingham 1936 Elevate your style with this exquisite Edward VIII Silver Blue Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case...

This outstanding antique bracelet is 1930 circa – 18 KT solid gold topped by silver Elegant workmanship artful rendered in fine panels with arabesque and floral motifs skilfully carv...

This beautiful pair of Silver Cufflinks with a scene depicting a Pointing Sailor on the deck of ship were created by the company H.C. Ostrem and originate from Norway, Circa 1930. Intended for the Officer's Training Corps (OTC), this lovely pair has fastidious attention to detail and vivid imagery, a barrel chested sailor stands confidently on deck, his right hand gesturing powerfully to call the attention of his ship mates, the other arm grips what appears to be a hooked tool pulling a dolly up...

A stunning and Art Deco brooch of the Birth of the goddess Venus. It is mostly likely Italian and was purchased there. The brooch has a natural scallop shell body mounted in a matchi...

These very elegant pair of Art Deco sterling Silver and lapis blue guilloche enamel cufflinks are by Ansel Holmsen of Sandefjord of Norway .The rectangular cufflinks are double sided...

Lovely German Sterling Paste Deco Bracelet from the 1950's. Hand set with round pastes and baguettes with faux sapphires. Elegant mid century design. 7.25" x .85". 1930's Germany.

This lovely pair of Sterling Silver Cufflinks originates from Trond Heim Norway, originating during the Late 19th Century depicting a landscape of the Nidaros Cathedral with several ...

14 Karat Gold Cluster Pave set Diamond ring All authentic 1930s American Hallmarked Finger size 8 Total Diamond Weight: appx 1/2 carat Weighting 7.4 gram Hallmarked 14 Karat yell...

This rare signed couture set of pave-crystal and gold-plated brooch and earrings from the Art Deco period is marked in the manner of one-off costume jewelry commissioned...

18k Yellow Gold Antique Silver Top 1/2 Carat Diamond Pave Set Ring 100 yrs of age Size 7.5 + just a bit over 7.5 Marked 750 tested for 18K 26 pieces of single cut diamonds 1/2 c...

Victorian Sterling Silver Double-Handled Two-Lipped Gravy Boat This unusual piece is in excellent condition. This piece has a gold wash on the inside which makes it more attractive....