Mid Century
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Mid Century Double Sided Mexican Sterling Silver Taxco Turquoise Inlay Shell Pendant
Mid Century Double Sided Mexican Sterling Silver Taxco Turquoise Inlay Shell Pendant - This is a heavy vintage mid century Mexican with an azurite malachite, shell, and turquoise inlay on one side and an azureite, turquoise and copper inlay on the other side set in sterling silver. It is marked Taxco 925 circle mark with ORC maker mark inside the circle and a left facing #3 eagle mark. Size is just about 1 1/2" across in diameter. With the bail it is just under 2" tall. Weight is 21.6 grams. Overall condition is excellent. No chips or flakes to the stone work. Never repaired or altered. Minimal age wear. This is a very well made, hand crafted, stone inlay dangle pendant for your mid century and/or Mexican silver jewelry collection. Both sides depict Aztec cultural design.
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant - This is a well made mid century hand crafted Taxco Mexico sterling silver cross pendant with amethyst and green onyx cabochon stones. It is marked Hecho en Mexico, DF, 925 circle mark with maker MM in the center. It also has a right facing #1 eagle marking. It is beautifully crafted with crimped gemstone settings much in the style of MATL jewelry and has an oxidized background finish. It also had fancy notches around the perimeter as you would see in hand crafted millgraining. Size is 2 3/8" tall north to south by 1 1/2" wide east to west. The oval top loop will hold 3mm chaining. With the top loop the pendant measures 2 1/2" tall. Weight is 10.2 grams. Condition is excellent, minimal age wear. Never altered or repaired. All original, estate found condition. A lovely addition for your vintage mid century and/or Mexican silver jewelry collection.
Mid Century Smiling Aztec God Pendant Taxco Sterling Mexican Silver Face Pin Large
Mid Century Smiling Aztec God Pendant Taxco Sterling Mexican Silver Face Pin Large - Signed CM maker with Hecho en Mexico, 925 circle mark along with Sterling Taxco mark as well as a right facing eagle #3 mark this is a gorgeous large mid century smiling Aztec god pendant pin. It guaranteed solid sterling silver and is in original, unaltered, excellent condition. Size is 2 1/4" east to west by 2 1/8" north to south. Weight is 20.4 grams. All of the facial detail and headwear are deeply recessed and well formed. The back is also very well made with a locking clasp that stays in place and won't open as well as a large round bale that will hold 3.5mm to 4mm thick chaining for a showier dangling look. It has minimal age wear. Never altered or repaired. In excellent condition this is a lovely addition for your vintage mid century and/or Mexican jewelry collection!!
Large Chunky Mid Century Sterling Silver Plum Color Stone Ring
Large Chunky Mid Century Sterling Silver Plum Color Stone Ring - This is a very large chunky beautifully made 1960s mid century ring. It is solid sterling silver and marked with an old block letter full word sterling marking which is prior to the 1970 assay update laws mandating a 925 mark. This ring has a very big bulky mounting and thick side lugs and 4 large thick prongs to hold the stone in place. the lugs, shanks, and undermount have very strong geometrically juxtaposed mid century design for noticeable contrast. Ring size is 7 1/2. Weight is 17.6 grams. The top holds a beautiful 24mm or almost 1" long emerald cut deep purplish brown plum colored stone with lots of internal metallic flash. Stone is likely 1960s synthetic. It has gorgeous color with lots of fire. Height from top of stone to bottom of mounting, finger line is just over 1/2". The sterling silver is excellent. No dents or dings. No damage or repair. No alterations or resize. No gauges or deep scratches. The stone has a few light age scuffs to the surface that are not eye obvious. No chips or cracks or flakes or deep scratches. Overall condition is completely original and excellent. This is a gorgeous showy ring for your vintage mid century jewelry collection.
Big Mid Century Handmade Lazurite Lapis Slab Ring Mens Womens Size 8
Big Mid Century Handmade Lazurite Lapis Slab Ring Mens Womens Size 8 - This is an exceptional piece of lazurite lapis stone in this ring. It has has much more sparkly vein and deep blue color than the image could capture. Very, very showy and sparkly. For men or women this is an extremely large, heavy, handmade mid century ring in solid sterling silver with a 1 9/16" or 38 mm long natural lazurite lapis stone. It is marked sterling in an old block letter marking with maker mark of NN in a long hexagon. It is beautifully crafted with a thick solid sterling mounting and thick bezel. it also has a very chunky band that flares to a point at each end on top. The bottom of the band is quite thick and measures 1/2" across. Very solid and substantial in order to hold the large slab. Very, very well made. Ring size is 8. Weight is heavy at 35.9 grams; well over an ounce! Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. No dents or dings or tears or wearing down to the sterling silver. No repairs. It has a prior resize that is very strong and secure. The stone is also excellent. No chips, flakes, rubs, wearing down. No inclusions, cracks, abrasions. Well polished and good. This is a most unusual hand crafted high quality mid century gemstone ring for your vintage jewelry collection!!
Mid Century 14K White Gold Diamond Ring Band Stacking Stacker Estate Size 9
Mid Century 14K White Gold Diamond Ring Band Stacking Stacker Estate Size 9 - Fancy vintage mid century diamond ring band in solid 14K white gold with its original, natural diamonds. It is marked and Guaranteed solid 14K gold. Ring size is 9. Weight is 2.6 grams. The setting has open filigreed circle prongs on both the front and back. Top holds 7 diamond. Total carat weight is .12 carat. All of the stones are clear, sparkly, white, full cut and brilliant. The settings are open underneath for lighting and the stones although small show very well. Condition is excellent. No damage or repair. Never altered, modified. Never resized. Nice to find these old bands in a larger ring size as most were either small or later resized. Band is still nice and solid and able to be worn daily.
504 PCS Old Vintage Brown Marbled 8mm Round Bakelite Beads Crafting
504 PCS Old Vintage Brown Marbled 8mm Round Bakelite Beads Jewelry Crafting - This is a group of 504 older mid century brown marbled bakelite beads for jewelry making. Simichrome tested and Guaranteed to be old bakelite. Size of each bead is 8mm across. Each bead has its own individual mix of brown colors and swirl characteristics. Never used. From an old jewelry store cleanout. All are excellent and still have original finish. Lovely group for anyone who does jewelry restoration, repurposing, or creations. Actual color is slightly deeper brown than photo.
281 Old Vintage Brown Gray Striped 11mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry Crafting
281 Old Vintage Brown Gray Striped 11mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry Crafting - This is a group of 281 older mid century brown gray marbled bakelite beads for jewelry making. Simichrome tested and Guaranteed to be old bakelite. Size of each bead is 11mm long. Each bead has its own individual mix of brown gray colors and swirl characteristics. Looks like natural earthtone/animal skin color. Never used. From an old jewelry store cleanout. All are excellent and still have original finish. Lovely group for anyone who does jewelry restoration, repurposing, or creations.
536 Old Vintage Brown Marbled 11mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry Crafting
536 Old Vintage Brown Marbled 11mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry Crafting - This is a group of 536 older mid century brown marbled bakelite beads for jewelry making. Simichrome tested and Guaranteed to be old bakelite. Size of each bead is 11mm long. Each bead has its own individual mix of brown colors and swirl characteristics. Never used. From an old jewelry store cleanout. All are excellent and still have original finish. Lovely group for anyone who does jewelry restoration, repurposing, or creations.
766 Old Vintage Cherry Red Marbled 12mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry Crafting
766 Old Vintage Cherry Red Marbled 12mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry Crafting - This is a group of 766 older mid century marbled cherry red bakelite beads for jewelry making. Simichrome tested and Guaranteed to be old bakelite. Size of each bead is 12mm long. Each bead has its own individual mix of red colors and swirl characteristics. Never used. From an old jewelry store cleanout. All are excellent and still have original finish. Lovely group for anyone who does jewelry restoration, repurposing, or creations. **Actual color is a little deeper red than photo.
347 PCS Old Vintage Amber Color 11mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry
347 PCS Old Vintage Amber Color 11mm Oval Bakelite Beads Jewelry - This is a group of 347 older mid century marbled amber bakelite beads for jewelry making. Simichrome tested and Guaranteed to be old bakelite. Size of each bead is 11mm long. Each bead has its own individual mix of amber colors and swirl characteristics. Never used. From an old jewelry store cleanout. All are excellent and still have original finish. Lovely group for anyone who does jewelry restoration, repurposing, or creations.
Vintage 14K Gold Beads Filigree Clasp Pearls Bracelet
Vintage 14K Gold Beads Filigree Clasp Pearls Bracelet - This is a lovely 1970s mid century cultured pearls bracelet with large, showy 7.5mm sized pearls, solid 14K gold filigree clasp and solid 14K gold bead connectors. The pearls are average quality and you can see they are natural as each and every pearls has its own individual characteristics. All are pretty well matched in size and color. Although not eye visible some of the small bead connectors have tiny age dings found with a loupe. Clasp is all good and is marked 14K. The pearls are a great size and slightly better than average. This is a lovely vintage bracelet to wear with any pearl necklace you may have.
1980 Mid Century Modernist 14K Gold Opal Swirl Ring Size 6.25
1980 Mid Century Modernist 14K Gold Opal Swirl Ring Size 6.25 - Vintage mid century 1980s jeweler estate ring originally used for display. It is marked 14K, tested and guaranteed solid 14K YELLOW GOLD. Their is minor edge wear inside the band on the edge where it was filed for testing. Other than this it is in original, crisp, clean, excellent condition. All original. No damage or repair. All good stones. The top has a late mid century swirl design which spirals outward with the opals. Just the top measures 1/2" north to south by 7/16" east to west. Height above the finger line is 1/4" from the finger to the top stone which is a little higher in the setting than the smaller stones given the design. The opal cabochons around the outer section are 2mm each and the center opal cab is 5mm by 3mm. All are pale blue milky white with neon pinks, reds, greens, aquas, blues etc.... The natural blue color is very, very pretty and all colors can be seen best in the last photos which were taken with lighting or flash. Ring size is 6.25. Weight is 2.9 grams. Overall excellent condition. No damage or repair. This is a lovely ring for your fine jewelry collection and good for every day use.
Large Vintage Mid Century Crown Trifari Pearl Pin Brooch 1970s
Large Vintage Mid Century Crown Trifari Pearl Pin Brooch 1970s - Large vintage 1970s signed Crown Trifari pin brooch with fancy Art Nouveau open work scroll floral design and large faux pearls combined with mid century mixed finish and randomly placed faux pearls. Signed Trifari with crown. From the estate of a jeweler who manufactured and distributed jewelry for various costume houses such as Goldette, Florenza, Trifari, Hollycraft etc...in the 1960s to 1990s. This piece is heavy Yellow Gold Plated/Tone with a fancy mix of finishes. The large swirls have fancy brushed 1960s Florentined finish while the front tip of each swirl end is finished in plain yellow gold that merges with the brushed gold. An unusual look with a pretty effect on this pin. The center holds a circle of faux pearls that gradually extend outward in a random manner. Size is large at 2.62" long east to west by 2.18" tall north to south on the wider side. This piece was only used for display if ever; it is in great original excellent condition. NO GOLD WEAR. No damage or repair. All original. Never altered. A lovely vintage fashion accessory and a good example of mid century modernist statement jewelry for your vintage costume collection. Looks showy on any lapel!
Vintage Leverback Screwback Huggie Earrings Industrialist Screw Back Lever Back
Vintage Leverback Screwback Huggie Earrings Industrialist Screw Back Lever Back - YELLOW GOLD PLATED - This is a small, medium pair of never used, mint condition, unsigned Goldette, vintage 1970s to 1980s, hinged leverback screw back earrings with mid century modernist industrialist design. As many Goldette collectors know the gold plating on Goldette jewelry was so heavily applied that oftentimes the marking is either very faint or not found because it lies underneath the gold. These earrings were part of an estate of an old jeweler who manufactured and distributed jewelry for Goldette, Florenza, Hollycraft and many other costume houses during the 1970s to 1990s. They were never used and are in wonderful, original, mint condition. No gold wear. They are also showy and very well made. Screws work well. Size of each earrings is 3/4″ tall north to south by 1/2″ wide across the centers east to west. Weight is 9.4 grams for both. This is a gorgeous, showy pair of earrings for your vintage jewelry collection. Hard to find these old pieces in this condition!
Large Vintage Industrialist Pierced Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold Plate
Large Vintage Industrialist Pierced Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold Plate - Mid Century Modernist - This is pair of vintage 1970s to 1980s, pierced post, hoop earrings with mid century modernist industrialist machinist design. They are very heavily gold plated and are likely vintage Goldette jewelry. As many Goldette collectors know, the gold plating on Goldette jewelry was so heavily applied that oftentimes the marking is either very faint or not found because it lies underneath the gold. These earrings were part of an estate of an old jeweler who manufactured and distributed jewelry for Goldette, Florenza, Hollycraft and many other costume houses during the 1970s to 1990s. They were only ever used for display and are in original, excellent condition having only a NY mark inside each earrings. All gold is intact and there are no scratches, dents, dings etc....No damage. No repair. They are also very heavy and showy! Size across each earring hoop is just over 1". Height north to south is 1.25". The outside of the earrings are graduated from 1/16" at the very end tips to 7/16" wide across the bottoms. Weight is 19.6 grams for both. This is a lovely, showy pair of earrings for your vintage jewelry collection. Hard to find these in this condition and weight.
Vintage Fancy Filigree Molded Glass Lavalier Lavaliere Pendant Necklace
Vintage Fancy Filigree Molded Glass Lavalier Lavaliere Pendant Necklace - lovely vintage never used estate lavaliere pendant necklace in heavy YELLOW gold plate and all hand painted art glass. No gold wear at all. Late mid century, old jewelry store stock from a 1960s - 1970s jewelry manufacturer/distributor. The pendant lavaliere is made of enamel painted molded glass with a mosaic look. The chaining is very heavily gold plated, and heavy duty quality. Will hold a larger, heavier pendant than this lavaliere. Total size is 18.5". Size of lavalier is 1" north to south by .75" east to wear. The chain alone is 17.5" long. This chain is very bright, shiny gold plated and looks like the day it was originally made. No wear at all. The lavalier is also in excellent condition. Beautiful fancy delicate necklace for your vintage jewelry collection.
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Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L
Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L - Size Large. This is a gorgeous pair of old 1960s to 1970s mid century vintage hinged screwback earrings with very ornately detailed Egyptian Revival fronts with and a dangle wrapping of multiple silver chains. Old store stock from an old jewelry store in beautiful store display condition. They are very heavily silverplated and have a dark antique finish in the grooves. Size of each earring is 2.25 inches tall north to south. Condition is like new. No wear marks at all. No wear to silver. Better than photos this is a beautiful, pair of very showy, older vintage Egyptian Revival earrings in wonderful condition for your collection!! The screwbacks are strong and work well. Very well made.
About 1950s and 1960s jewelry:
The manufacturing of jewelry depends on prosperity. When people are able to afford jewelry, it is fashionable to buy and wear it. The United States emerged from World War II as a superpower. The 1950’s and 1960’s were decades of economic growth. Working class Americans had money to spend on jewelry. Public education, the mass media, and television informed the nation enough about past events to develop keen interests in all styles of jewelry. People chose to wear diverse styles of jewelry. They developed discriminating tastes, which the jewelry industry sought to satisfy. These factors gave the jewelry industry a boost and allowed jewelry retailers to make a profit. Many people began collecting jewelry in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Some wonderful jewelry collections trace their origins to this time.
See Ruby Lane Blog https://www.rubylane.com/blog/categories/jewelry/jewelry-of-the-1950s-and-1960s/ for more info on vintage 1950s and 1960s costume jewelry. It shows you examples by picture and how well made the jewelry of this era was. Large, elaborately made and very visible and showy were characteristics of all jewelry during this post World War 2 time frame.
Vintage Mid Century Warwick 8 Fountain Pen Display Salesman Sample
Vintage mid century advertising Warwick Fountain Pen salesman's sample display with 8 never used fountain pens. All complete and from an estate where it was kept in excellent condition. Very minor age wear. One pen has a small ding on the handle. Never used. All 8 pens are matte colored plastic. There are 2 black, 1 blue and 5 brown. The brown is more of a mauve brown color. The display itself is cardboard. This is a lovely vintage mid century display for anyone who specializes in mid century items, advertising, or writing instruments.
Large Mid Century 14k Gold Diamond Onyx Heart Ring Size 9.5 Modernist
This is a large 14K Yellow gold modernist heart ring with a hand cut black onyx center surrounded by natural diamonds. The European 585 14k gold mark is partly worn from age. It has been jeweler tested and is Guaranteed to be solid 14K gold with all of the original gemstones intact......Not plated or filled. The band is a little crooked from age and use. Other than this it is in excellent condition. The stones are also excellent. No cracks or chips or damage or repair. Ring size is 9 1/2. Just the heart top alone measures 11/16" across East to West. Shoulder to shoulder is 7/8". Weight is heavy at 8.6 grams. Total diamond gemstone weight is .13 carat. This is a sharp looking, showy modernist statement ring for your collection.
Vintage 950 Silver And 18k Rose Gold Reversible Link Bracelet
Vintage 950 Silver And 18k Rose Gold Reversible Link Bracelet - This is a vintage late mid century marked 18K 950 Silver reversible oval link bracelet. Being 950 pure silver it is better quality than 925 sterling silver. The top links have a thick hand applied 18K rose gold overlay. The back is all silver. Able to worn on whatever side you prefer. It has a large round hand soldered enhancer bale with locking clip for hanging a charm, pendant, fob, dangle or whatever you like. Size is 7 3/8″ long end to end. Width is 7/16″. Weight is 11.6 grams. Other than some light surface age scuffs it is in excellent condition overall. No dents or tears or repair. Any age wear is minimal and noticeable when the bracelet is worn on wrist.
All of the 18K rose gold is intact, not worn down. This is a lovely late mid century reversible bracelet for your vintage jewelry collection.
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold .15 Carat Diamond Ring Size 6
This is a 1970s vintage 14k yellow gold .15 carat diamond ring in size 6. It is marked, jeweler tested and Guaranteed to be solid 14K gold with its original vintage natural diamond. It has a very high quality stone, crisp, clear, VS1/2 set within a well made, 1970s mid century illusion setting and a showy modern zig zag diamond cut band. Overall condition is excellent having no damage or repair. The diamond sits almost 1/4″ above the finger line. The band is 1/8″ wide on the top and sides. Total carat weight is .15 carat. The diamond is fine quality VS1/2 clarity with F/G near colorless color. This stone is a very bright, sparkly, crisp, clean stone. From the 1970s with a nice thick solid 14K gold shank this is a lovely ring for your collection.
Heavy Mid Century Vintage 14k Gold VS Diamond Long Modernist Ring Size 7
Heavy Mid Century Vintage 14k Gold VS Diamond Long Modernist Ring Size 7 -
Style: Marquise, Long, Big, Heavy, Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Age: 1960s mid century modern
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Gemstones: Diamonds, natural, high quality VS2 and SI1 with near colorless G/H/I color,
Very bright sparkly brilliant cuts
Total Carat Gemstone Weight: .75 CT
Size of Top: 1" Long
Ring Size: 7
Weight: 12.4 grams
Condition: Excellent