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Period: 1950s
GIA Certified 3.47 Carat Natural Jadeite "A" Jade & Diamond Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Natural GIA Certified (report#2201994913) Jadeite Jade measuring 13.38x10.32x2.83mm (3.47 carats) & 36 round brilliant diamonds and 6 baguettes (a...
Category
Unknown Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Circa 1950s GIA Graded Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1950s platinum ring featuring a GIA graded natural jadeite jade cabochon weighing approximately 5.50cts accented by 6 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10cts total...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Hollywood Red Carpet 130 Carats Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood Red Carpet 130 Carats Diamond Necklace
With more than 130 carats, baguette, round, marquise and pear-shaped diamonds are set at ...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1950's Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage diamond and ruby ring is a timeless blend of elegance and craftsmanship, featuring an 18k yellow gold band with a platinum top. Set with approximately 1.00 carat total w...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 5 Row Wide Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage bracelet from the 1940s-1950s era showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, verified by the 750 stamp, the de...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lord Elgin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Mov #556
By Lord Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953
Case #4902
Serial #496881
Movement #556
Movement Serial #F436722
14k Yellow G...
Category
Swiss Modern Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Earrings from the 1950s
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 9.1 grams
Measurements: 1 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Smokey Topaz" and "Amethyst" "Gold" Bracelet, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
A lovely seven oval cut smokey topaz style stones and six round cut amethyst style stones prong set in a goldtone link bracelet.
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
1950s Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Diamante Necklace
Located in London, GB
This elegant Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer geometric crystal necklace is rhodium plated, in excellent vintage condition and the gemstones have exceptional clarity. The central circular composition consists of five circles of small facetted prong set stones that are linked together with six crescent shaped links of baguette shaped stones. At on one end, it finishes with a joined, larger baguette cut stone which holds the oval signature cartouche marked 'Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer' to the reverse. On the other end, there is a hook fastening with a safety chain that can be secured to the other side of the necklace.
In great vintage condition; all original stones and no issues of any note. It's more of a choker style and we've sold this design a number of times over the years including Kramer marked pieces who were licence to sell Christian Dior costume jewellery...
Category
British Post-War Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph / Drs. Pulsation
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 36mm
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 130
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Universal Geneve, founded near the end of the 19th century established themselves in Geneva, hence their name. They specialized in producing their own caliber movements and produced their first chronograph watch in the early teens. They focused on sports and professional watches and chronographs for particular industries. This example, set up as a Drs. pulsation watch...
Category
Swiss Modern Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This unique diamond and ruby ring was crafted in the 1950s. At the centre a 0.40 carat round brilliant diamond sits. The rub over set diamond is F colour and Si1 in clarity. Surround...
Category
Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 0.78 carat ruby and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set Omega watch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ladies Omega gold watch has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
The watch has a rectangular dial with Roman numerals at twelve, three, six and nine, in addition to simple applied bead hour markers.
The face clearly displays the maker's mark 'OMEGA' and is fitted with pencil hands.
This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder, placed discreetly within the watch frame.
The rectangular frame is fitted with a lobed row design hinged push fit cover, embellished with ten 18k white gold pavé set eight-cut diamonds to the center row.
Sixteen square cut rubies are displayed to the outer rows within 18k yellow gold channel settings.
The bracelet of this Art Deco watch consists of seven larger plain and unembellished lobed links, which articulate via a single lobed link to the outer borders of the bracelet.
The watch secures with a longer clip clasp style fastening in the same design as the bracelet links, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain.
The watch is hallmarked to the reverse of the caseback with the gold guarantee marks '18k' and '750'.
This authentic 1950s watch is fitted with a manual wind Omega Watch Company 15 jewels, unadjusted Swiss movement.
This stunning Art Deco Omega watch...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant beaded necklace mounted with pearls and a clasp in 18 kt gold.
This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Pearls 58.20 g...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly in tones of ruby, sapphire and emerald.
1950's USA. 2.5" w x 2" high.
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Square Cut Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one round brilliant cut diamond, four small round cut diamonds, and eight square cut rubies, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to...
Category
Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co Large Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany and Company
Pine Cone Motif Large Brooch 2.5 Inches Diameter the center element consist of A Diamonds and Rubies Starburst
18 k Yellow 23 g Weight.
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 7.60 Carat Diamond Climber Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with two Transitional cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.60 carats and Baguette cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats.
H...
Category
Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Coco Chanel Medieval Style Quatrefoil Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Medieval style brooch, quatrefoil in form of ruby pate de verre with multiple handmade faux pearls. This style of brooch was one of Chanel's "Fords" of bijoux fantasie m...
Category
French Renaissance Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s Italian 18k gold woven cuff with Burmese rubies, diamonds and pearls
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful 1950s Italian cuff bracelet made of hand woven 18k gold. The cuff is adorned with flower and leaf designs made of gold, Burmese rubies, pearls and diamonds.
Category
Italian Contemporary Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal & Red Garnet Cocktail Ring Ca. 1950s
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful opal and red garnet ring is a 1950's design. The ring is 14 karat yellow gold with a white opal centerpiece (12.75x9.55mm opal). The opal has excellent bright red and ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds in the central part surrounded by rubies.
The pendant will come with a rubber chain.
This pendant was total...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amazing Tribal Mixed Metals Mexican Set. 1950's.
Located in University City, MO
This set is so striking and usual.
It takes the theme of highly stylized faces rendered in brass, copper, and enamel.
The enamel is a sort of orangey/red.
Very Tribal and dramatic. Definitely a set for those who like their
costume jewels to be bold!
A real statement piece.
Huge pendant suspended on interesting decorated copper chain.
Large dangle screw back earrings.
Fabulous quality evident in the metalwork.
1950's.
Excellent condition.
Signed: Mexico and Hallmarked with what looks like a crown.
In the style of Casa Maya...
Category
Mexican Modernist Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Copper
$325 Sale Price
23% Off
IWC 18K Rose Gold Vintage c1950's Manual 17 Jewels Hooded Lugs 21mm Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece by
18K Rosy Yellow Gold IWC (International Watch Company)
is a versatile vintage watch, dating from 1950’s,
yet it’s in beautiful condition & i...
Category
Swiss Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Coultre 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Full Length
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Le Coultre Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 15mm
MOVEMEN...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
White Gold
Vintage Natural Faceted Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This vintage coral bead necklace is simply stunning! The simple design features a row of graduating coral beads, which are hand strung on red thread, and knotted in between. The cora...
Category
Contemporary Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion pendant in 18 kt yellow gold mounted with horn lucky charm of coral. The horn lucky charm is a typical symbol of the ancient Neapolitan culture.
The rubber chain with steel c...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 14k Solid Gold 36mm Automatic 1950s RA480B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1959, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeou...
Category
Swiss Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gold
VCA Retro Ludo Clip, 1950s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A ruby and diamond 18k yellow gold clip by VCA from the retro period, 1950s. It has fine round brilliant solitaire diamonds, weighing approximately 3 carats, and ruby carrés. The cli...
Category
American Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful...
Category
Swiss Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Steel
Crown Trifari 1950s Snowflakes Sunburst Festival Crystals Set Earrings Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Snowflakes Sunburst Festival Clear Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine....
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Vacheron Constantin Classic 6075
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Classic in 18k pink gold with integrated bracelet in 18k pink gold. 19 jewels. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 35 mm case size. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold
Miriam Haskell Freshwater Pearl Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature freshwater faux pearl and rare textured pearl floriform ear clips. Set in signature Russian gilt. Clip back fittings. 1950's USA. Excellent condition.
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
RETRO - 14kt pink gold band ring set with tourmaline
Located in The Hague, ZH
14kt pink gold band ring set with tourmaline - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16 (50)
detailed description
the front of the ring is 1.3 cm wide
weight: 9.3 gr
The gold content is slig...
Category
Dutch Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold
Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare Schreiner long tapered three sided triangular pendant necklace in blackened metal. Each triangle panel is composed of prong set signature long faceted pointy marquise stones in...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel Depose Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga tremblant Tassel Clip brooch of prong set fringed gray crystal pastes with a large faux ruby focal stone, forming the tassels head.
Made in France, marked Depose. 1950's...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
Multistone Gold Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully made reversible 18 karat gold domed disc with a variety of semiprecious stones. They include: amethyst; citrine; garnet; coral and turquoise. Stones are both faceted and...
Category
Unknown Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
$1,085
1950 Retro Design with Diamonds Yellow Gold Bracelet 73.17 grs
Located in MADRID, ES
Introducing a stunning retro design bracelet from the 1950s crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and adorned with a dazzling single-cut diamond weighing 0.26 carats. This bracelet is n...
Category
Unknown Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
De Mario Cabochon and Crystal Earrings
By DeMario
Located in New York, NY
De Mario Green Cabochon and Crystal Earrings from the 1950's. A green glass cabochon is held in place by gilt leaves decorated with crystals.
1" across, clip back fittings. USA 1950...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1950s, this beautiful piece features a deep green emerald as the star of the show. It weighs 2.70 carat and has been expertly set within an 18 carat yellow gold gold. I...
Category
Unknown Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s White Gold 1.20 Carat European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950s White Gold European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring - The center Old European Cut diamond weighs 1.20ct and is an I color and SI1 clarity. The diamond is set prominently in square fishtail prongs...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Retro 14 Karat Gold Collapsible Ironing Board Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ironing board charm fully articulates
With base that folds open to support polished gold board
Completed by jump ring bale
Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold
Circa: 1950s
Measures: 3...
Category
Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 3.27 carat Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier solitaire diamond engagement ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, D colour, VVS2 clarity, with an approx...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage FOUGERAY Ruby and Diamond Ring with GIA
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 9.3 grams
Ruby Details: Natural Ruby, Heated, Red, 2.00ct, with GIA Report#5234141063
Diamon...
Category
Unknown Contemporary Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
BOUCHERON Paris 1950 Modernist Bracelet 18Kt Gold, Platinum & 2.60 Ctw Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist bracelet designed by Boucheron.
This fabulous flexible bracelet was created by the iconic French jewelry house of Boucheron, back in the 1950. The bracelet is a real...
Category
French Modernist Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$14,988 Sale Price
25% Off
1950s Enrique Ledesma Azurite Malachite Modernist Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Enrique LeDesma Mexican modernist azurite-malachite cufflinks, circa 1950s. Cufflinks measure 1 1/4" by 5/8" and are signed LeDesma, Taxco, 925. In very good vintage condition show...
Category
Mexican Modernist Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
$276 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws and perched upon a fancy openwork gallery with swirl detail. The ring is mode...
Category
British Modern Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch
Located in Montreal, QC
Universal Geneve 18k pink gold men's wristwatch, case #10959-1027889. Measures 39mm x 29mm, 15 jewels and manual wind movement, caliber 264, acrylic crystal...
Category
Swiss Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Floral Pin Brooch. This incredible vintage retro diamond brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum. This pin feat...
Category
Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fischer Extra Incabloc S/Steel Manual 17 Rubis Porcelain Dial 35mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant vintage wristwatch is
dating back to 1950’s & featuring:
35mm Stainless Steel Case,
with solid caseback
White coloured Porcelain Dial,
adorned with hand-painted Rom...
Category
Swiss Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
Schiaparelli Victorian Revival Etruscan Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's antiqued gilt metal Victorian Revival earclips with Etruscan work decoration and filigree metal beads mimics 19th century archaeological jewelery.
.
Schiaparelli's ...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Italian Beaded Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Italian Beaded Cat Brooch from the 1950's in the Coppola Toppo style. Deep brown and amber glass seed beads are hand sewn onto a gilt base with peridot past...
Category
Italian Artisan Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
1950's Cartier Ribbed 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 1950s Cartier Vintage Cufflinks are a refined and elegant accessory that embodies mid-century sophistication. Crafted by Cartier, these cufflinks feature a distinctive ribbed des...
Category
French Contemporary Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schiaparelli Pagan Leaf Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's lovely multi leaf gilt cluster dangle ear clips in original antiqued patinated finish. Clip back fittings. Excellent Condition, signed with script signature.
Length 3.50, Width 1".
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch
By Weiss
Located in New York, NY
Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch with fancy cut faceted stones. Blackened metal setting makes the design even more striking.
1950's USA. 3" x 2.5".
Excellent c...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo needlepoint concho belt. Signed LMB, marked sterling. 11 conchos total. Exceptional design on each concho, featuring floral style center with complementary scalloped silverwork and final layer of turquoise framing concho. Old Pawn. Acquired from a Navajo trader.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total Belt Length 62 1/2" Leather; conchos 2 1/4"D
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s.
The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged.
belts & buckles jewelry silver belts conchos navajo needlepoint southwest turquoise...
Category
American Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
French GIA 2.19 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certificate: GIA #7506280405
Center Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamond
Weight: 2.19 Carat
Color: H
Clarity: SI1
Accent Stone: 2 Baguette Cut Diamonds
Weight: Approximately .25 Carats
Colo...
Category
Modern Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Diamond Clip-On Earrings White Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This pair of diamond clip-on earrings was created in the 1950's out of white 14 carat gold. They are designed as large swirls rising out of crescents. The swirls are set with ten gra...
Category
North American Post-War Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Trifari Moonstone Ruby Clair de Lune Drop Necklace, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Philippe, Clair de Lune collectible and elegant double drop retro necklace of pink gold plate metal, crystal rhinestones and faux d...
Category
American Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Bulgari Retro Tubogas Style Gold and Ruby Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold and ruby necklace by Bulgari in the retro Tubogas style. Made in Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Retro Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Outstanding Jade Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jade Beads Necklace composed of 32 Jade Beads approximately 9.3mm inter-spaced with 18k Gold Beads, approximately 9.7-9.9mm, suspending a circular Jade disc, necklace completed by a Jade Mystery clasp...
Category
Modernist Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
