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This made in USA studio figural hand hammered hand wrought stylized sterling silver owl pendant has two faceted blue green sapphire eyes! The rare blue eyed owl here. The beak has a padparadscha color sapphire and signed Mimi Dee - Handmade - Sterling Silver. All gems are genuine.

Some of my patrons place my hammered metal work in shadow boxes. Total wt: 20 grams of textured semi precious metal including the pre fabricated 20" snake chain.
Length: Pendant 2 1/8" X 1 5/8" + 5/8" coiled ...

This original bold 30 carats rich plum faceted Amethyst sterling silver metal work ring was hand wrought in a USA studio by and signed in script: Mimi Dee - 925. Presently 6.75 yet can be custom adjusted up or down. Big juicy plum amethyst gem bead securely wired inside the sculptural hand wrought frame.

$12 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials then see all close up pics fo...

Made in USA. Beyond bold knuckle to knuckle silver ring sculpture completely hand fabricated and hand wrought in a USA studio by and signed: Mimi Dee - Sterling. It has a hidden real moonstone bead in the depths of the woven dome.
Weighs just under 1 Ounce of Sterling Silver. What makes this even more special is that this was formed from one piece of precious metal, no cut pieces, no soldering!

$12 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Reply below. Acquired pre internet era as a collectible antique "Victorian" snake motif "wooden" bracelet which now appears to be a Black or Gold Coral branch bracelet carved crossover bypass bangle in snake motif, yet resembling carved Mississippi mud bakelite in color and swirls.
Also sometimes called "Gold" and can be almost black in color. It has an ethnographic "Easter Island" odd look snake appeal as well.
Initially it looked more like dark wood, or Mississippi mud bakelite, ye...

ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. Precious metals' prices keep going up!
Two separate bracelet and earring pieces designed hand knotted and assembled in a USA studio with real - never faux here - sapphires and high nacre seed pearls.
(A) Earrings 1" $196.
(B) Hand knotted bracelet at 7 3/4" - $196.
Threaded genuine precious faceted pink red, green & pink orange 4x3 mm Sapphire gems and high nacre white 3.5 mm natural pearls with 18K GOLD precious metal.

$11 each USPS Priority/Ins/...

The gift of this original signed American micro mini miniature watercolor painting by and signed: Mimi Dee, who is self taught, would bring precious memories to visitors of the Maine coast.
This watercolor is titled: "Bench on Marginal Way" and it was shown at a Reading Art Association Exhibit.

Image size: TINY 3/4" X 1 3/4"!
Framed: 5" X 6 1/2".
Subject: Family of three on the bench on "Marginal Way".
This is a recognizable and memorable landmark for thousands who hav...

Hand knotted substantial yummy 15mm pink peach freshwater pearls - real, never faux here! Choker necklace is hand knotted for fluidity and to minimize loss.
Neck: Adjusts 16 - 17 1/2" - one FREE re knotting service 1st 18 months of ownership! Ending in a 22K Gold on Sterling Vermeil extender and hook closure. $198
(B) 2 1/4" hand wrought pendant enhancer is Signed: Handmade Mimi Dee as a 14K gf cage around the delish 16mm Pink Peach Pearl showing mauve & lavender hues. $90
(C) ...

C 1940, not often found Boston era Cini sterling silver theater face or mask pin clip for fur, vest, or coat. Perfect for the Theater Arts Student or Professor, male or female, signed with the early Boston era shield mark of "Guglielmo Cini Sterling" on the rectangle tab. Smiling comedy face.
Nice heft @ 20 grams. Don't let those "spooky slit eyes nor pronged teeth" keep you away, as they will disappear once pinned on your garment.
2 1/8 X 1 1/2.
The high relief areas on nose ...

ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. It keeps going up for this precious metal and this tourmaline gemstone!
Two separately priced pieces designed, hand knotted, assembled in a USA studio with graduated tones of light to dark watermelon pink, graduated tones of light to dark watermelon rind green Tourmaline, 18K Gold beads, hand knotted high nacre 9mm Coin Pearl with vibrant strong flashes of pink lavender teal, ending in a 750 tested aurum S hook and rings. All real, never faux here!
(A) The 16...

Mystery maker: Vintage silver tested unsigned unmarked Nouveau Deco Arts Crafts era scarab cabs A or B ring with applied foliate reminding one of Doris Cliff, Ms. French by the first and maybe European (B). The leaf motif looks very much like the English jewelry maker by the name of Bernard Instone. This silver smithing style is found locally perhaps handcrafted for Boston Society of Arts & Crafts? Note the applied leaves that Bernard Instone favored.
(A) Green golden stone etched scar...

Made in USA. When you must own the only one. Signed studio hand hammered hand wrought sculptural multi gemstone bracelet by and signed: Handmade Mimi Dee and Sterling, in a USA studio. No pre fab parts. As always only one and guaranteed.
Note: once anything is sold in the 1000s, or even 100s, it ceases to be "studio"!
Lush antique rich cherry red beads (passed electrostatic and acetone amber test), new golden rutilated quartz, green rutilated quartz, amethyst and aquamarine gemsto...

Three piece lot/net: Lush foliate old red vintage antique Chinese cinnabar lacquer:
Box showing two figures sitting under trees, 4" X 2 1/2" X 1 1/2"
Dress clip marked: Made in China at 1 3/4" X 1 1/2"
Button - big circa 1918 antique Chinese carved red floral 1 1/2"
... making this a very nice 3pc lot from a New England household. All three pieces display shiny smooth high relief carved areas and the recessed areas are linty and dusty from age.

Please examine all images,...

From a collector of Chinese antiques; never seen the internet light of day. Please do not let the fair price detract from the value of this beautifully carved antique Asian Chinese cup. Also have an almost matching set of two, not seen here - one slightly rounder and an odd smaller one (total of 4 from same).
This is an early 1900s or earlier antique intricately carved rich brown coconut shell tea cup or bowl with silver color liner that appears to have been hammered into the shell and s...

Stunning signed sterling silver ring with a bold bezel set 23mm X 10mm fire agate sometimes called opal. The graceful sleek oval cab flashes iridescent amber, orange, copper, red, green and golden yellow in 9 bubbly orbicular honey comb cell sections that resemble golden biscuits in a pan!. au6.16, au6.18
The sectional "chambers" orbs of color are mesmerizing in any light or time of day.

Signed: an adorsed PR or RP inside and oval and Sterling. Native American?
Top: 15/16" X 7/16" ...

Treat yourself well starting 2020 with this "one of" signed sterling silver two piece set lucky green rutilated quartz semi precious gemstone pendant and Swarovski accent earring set. These by and signed Mimi Dee Sterling.

Materials: Semi precious lucky Green Rutilated Quartz, Swarovski beads, sterling silver
Pendant: 2 3/4” x 1 1/2” from top of hand formed double bail
...Gemstone: 50mm x 35mm faceted in other lands - few rutiles
Earrings: suspend 1 1/2” from hand fo...

Vintage Boston era early shield mark of "Guglielmo Cini Sterling" used while he was here in Boston before he moved out West in 1957. A client, who lives in WA and who commissioned his wedding rings in Boston several decades ago, has shared that Cini moved very close to Peruzzi and competed feverishly for the more unusual gothic designs and custom work, no doubt.
Here this brooch exhibits fine foliate cut open work sterling silver workmanship with the early signature "Guglielmo Cini Sterlin...

In a USA studio, this real gem and 22K gold on sterling silver jewelry set was designed and hand knotted. Real, never faux!
(A) Necklace: hand knotted with real white high nacre lustrous cultured pearls. Also real micro faceted 4mm amethyst beads.
15 - 16 3/4" choker necklace strand for the petite neck.
Neck and Ears - $225 and or
(B) Bracelet is a separate order at 7.5 interior when the hook clasp is engaged and shows a small charm made of same gems. $126
Take all and...

Vintage 4 strand angel skin coral bracelet with 2 spacers and decorative open work push in decorative box clasp / safety catch

Stamped: 900 for Mediterranean silver content.
Weighs: 31 grams.
7 end to end. With the 3 bead open work engraved decorative box clasp engaged, yields
~ 6.5 interior X 7/8" wide.
4 glorious rows of gorgeous angel skin blush color beads.
Coralbeds are being protected and these sought after semiprecious beads are getting more difficult to colle...

Read the menu in style! Exceptional hinged folding opera lorgnette clip eye glasses marked "800 and TF" or "TC" with marcasite studded bow shape dress clip to secure in pocket. Can be made into a monocle/magnifier.
Must see all images to appreciate different ways to use. Measurements vary depending on use. Images 1, 2 and 4. Continental silver. All marcasites are present and sparkle brightly.
Not ready for lasik, can't stand contacts, don't like readers? No need...when you can unc...

All metal is sterling silver and this bracelet is made in USA.
Thank you in advance for collecting artist made jewelry, particularly when it is made by one pair of hands in one studio and never duplicated!
All precious metal completely bench made / worked in the Post Modernist tradition. This abstract hammered sculpture hinged cuff entirely hand fabricated in a USA studio by and signed: Mimi Dee Handmade Sterling. The abstract cat or heart sculpture top hinges. You may wish to hav...

Pearls were the first precious gems treasured by jewelry wearers of centuries past and they never go out of style. A 24" hand knotted necklace strand of 7-8mm natural color high luster pink fresh water pearls with hints of peach and mauve hues were hand knotted in a USA studio. All real. Never faux here!
Finished with pre made 22K Gold on sterling silver vermeil metal mountings.
Removable Pendant Enhancer: 1 3/4" in a 'Austro Hungarian' Victorian style - same content metal settings ...

Made in America. Handwrought bold signed studio sculptural pendant hand fabricated by and signed by with maker's mark as: Handmade - Sterling - Mimi Dee, a completely self taught metal work jewelry artist.

This sculptural pendant was wrought from one piece of thick 14 guage silver, this studio artist's signature use of one piece of precious metal without cutting and soldering, later the blue and red sponge corals - melithaea ochracea - from distant lands were manipulated and wired through ...

ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. Happy lucky red bracelet with beads showing light zinging through these vintage circa 1920 brilliant antique amber faceted beads with a hint of cognac hue ranging 6 to 10 mm.
With new 18K Gold metals / closure. Carefully hand knotted.
Flat it measures: 7 1/4", yet 6 1/2" inside when the Fine 18K Gold J Hook is engaged.
Test: passed the electrostatic test, do Not react positive to acetone, and are light as a feather.
Most importantly, when examining th...

Approx 460 Carats lavender pink faceted 16mm amethyst, rose quartz necklace with removable carved flower shell pendant. Signed: Mimi Dee Sterling Handcrafted in USA on a tag. All gemstones and one aquamarine (beryl) bead are from faraway lands. Hand knotted for security, with FREE hand knotting during first 18 months if needed! What a buy! Elsewhere 1/2 the Carats for double the money! Lush, brilliance jumps off the facets, simply delish! 4 Ounces.

Necklace: 17.5 end to end, yet can...

Made in USA. As in the Modernist tradition and in a USA studio, this hand hammered figural necklace collar was completely hand fabricated by one pair of hands and signed: Handmade Mimi Dee & Sterling. As usual the sculptural pendant is made from One piece! This metal took this metal artist on a journey not unlike same paintings which may start with one idea and end up with another. LEGAL: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee. Some say this is a bird, others say an...

Using Emanuel Ungaro lavender plum 95% silk fiber, a not the usual minimalist approach to wearable art apparel was taken in that there are no embellishments such as paint or fabric collage. It is ready to accept either forms of embellishment. In a USA studio, this was cut and constructed by and signed Mimi Dee, as a sleeveless kimono type coat vest, then finished with black over lock edges and 2 AB Czech fire polished lavender beads as the only embellishment...for now... It is signed: Mimi ...

Hand knotted 9mm real cultured freshwater pearls and sterling silver - never faux ever here! Cultured freshwater color enhanced lavender lilac hue pearl necklace, with both lush 6mm dark purple & 16mm light lilac amethyst, then silver grey Swarovski crystals were added.
Includes a removable handwrought sterling sculpture pendant with a 15 carat lilac semi precious gemstone within and earrings to complete the demi parure set.
All made in a USA studio by and signed: Mimi Dee Sterling ...

Signed studio original hand hammered multi metal 7 piece kinetic magical evil eye protector pendant, with added Victorian mille grain steel court button and gems, was made in a USA studio in the Modernist or Arts & Crafts tradition by and signed by this living self learned metal art maker as Mimi Dee.

As in some modernist approach, it is made with hammered mixed metals copper, sterling and a bit of gold fill. It is finished with a 19th century open work cut steel mille grain / brass 2 p...

An original all sterling sculptural pendant hand wrought, forged in a USA studio and signed with this metal artist's mark as: Sterling - Handmade - Mimi Dee.

What makes most of this metal worker's pieces unusual is that, as in this case, one continuous piece of precious thick 14 gauge silver without cutting or soldering is used to make this "one of" piece. From faraway lands: black real freshwater pearls (never faux here!) and ultra flashing blue labradorite beads were threaded with small...

All metal is sterling silver. In a USA studio this silver kinetic biomorphic sculptural metal work pendant was hand wrought and shaped by and signed: Sterling Handmade Mimi Dee.

A 25mm beautifully carved Ametrine gemstone from far off lands, ~ 25 carats, was caged in sterling silver then added as a dangle. All real, no faux here! Legal: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee. The pendant is hooked on to a knotted toffee color adjustable ribbon to wear as shown o...

Lot (A) This festive box set has red green "EOD" art glass stones that were often favored by George Steere and similar art glass was made by Leo Popper. Still in the box are these vintage antique Arts & Crafts era red green foil with gold fleck cabs bezel set goose neck cufflinks with football bean backs. Marked "G" for George Steere of Providence RI? He also marked some GNS. He was known to have made stick pins. Matching scarf stick pin marked "G".
Have seen these cabs only on ma...

All real precious metals and gemstones - never faux here! Hand knotted
29 1/2" necklace strand of 8mm & 6mm Amethysts & 5mm Akoya Pearl accents, finished with a 22K Gold on sterling silver vermeil metal filigree station to which was added a 2" removable pendant enhancer assembled with same gems, same precious components, then finished with a handwrought hook and signed: Mimi Dee.
Approx 225 carats of amethysts!
The earrings: approx 2", all metal is 22K Gold on sterling Vermeil ...

Bold! Wilma or Betty would have loved this bold 79 grams, 330 carats of 20mm dreamy mossy green ish Aquamarine Bracelet signed: Sterling and Mim Dee. This has across the room presence. It was designed and assembled in this maker's USA studio. The metal being 22K Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver. Approx 330 carats of 20mm Aquamarine (beryl) beads!
With hook engaged it measures 6 3/4 interior for a small to medium wrist, yet can be lengthened upon request.

$11 USPS Priority Mail/Ins/Tr...

Made in USA. This original signed hammered butterfly sculpture collar necklace with ametrine, amethyst, rose quartz was hand wrought in a USA studio by and signed: MIMI DEE STERLING HANDMADE. It can be also be displayed as a wall hanging sculpture as many of this metalwork jewelry artist's collectors do.

* The 2" x 1 3/4" butterfly is free formed forged from one piece of silver, without the assistance of a jig.
* 2- 19 - 20 mm ametrines
* 2- faceted 5mm amethyst
* 2 - 12mm rose...

Still made in USA. Make a gift of this beautiful butterfly gemstone collar necklace with two pendants. In the Modernist tradition all metal was hammered, forged by one set of hands, then signed by the same set of hands as: Handmade Mimi Dee, in a USA studio. Only one!
All metalwork was lovingly hand fabricated by one pair of hands without the use of pre fab imported metal components, especially for collectors of Made in USA. Legal: All images design concept content text solely owned by...

New set with vintage glass; Bracelet collectors take note. Since before the Art Deco era Egyptian revival motif jewelry has been popular. Now one finds this new contempo bronze antique finish lever back earring and charm bracelet set laden with 14 Egyptian "King Tut" motif charms; some with vintage Czech molded poured art glass scarabs, glyphs, lockets, cats, an opening pyramid, an en tremblant cobra and a mummy that pops out of a sarcophagus, to name a few! Lush Lapis blue, red, green art g...