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The ornate metal stations and fluted beads resemble the silver work of Boston's Peruzzi or Parenti, yet the vintage carved Chinese beads are either lavender jade jadeite or amethyst gemstone The lucky signs carved in place make these an unusual special pair to wear with either your vintage Peruzzi or Chinese jewelry wardrobe .
The 9 - 10mm carved lucky lavender jade jadeite or Amethyst bead, one slightly smaller than the other, and sterling silver earrings are 3 1/4" N to S. The ear ho...

Earlier desirable Peruzzi Florence 800 Silver Mark. 39 grams of vintage Circa 1940 Carnelian Bracelet signed: PERUZZI FLORENCE 800 SILVER fine detail hand applied silversmith workmanship. Similar work of Flli.
Five lush translucent Carnelian Sardonyx 12 mm bezel set semi precious gemstones.
Super vintage pre owned condition
Just under 1.5 oz on postal scale or 39 grams. Their work still being manufactured today has the Italian stamp: STERLING, instead of 800.

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Made in USA. Sterling silver hand wrought and forged in the Mondernist or Arts & Crafts tradition. This original sculptural metalwork cuff bypass bracelet completely hand fabricated in a USA studio entirely by and signed: HANDMADE MIMI DEE STERLING.
Weighs ~2 Ounces or 55 grams of ONE piece of precious metal. No cutting or soldering! Flexible like a bird's nest. This could not be duplicated, assuring you the Only One.

Update: some have tried to duplicate "the look" by casting and s...

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.

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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!

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SOLD. This contemporary multi rust color natural carnelian bracelet created in a USA studio by and signed: MIMI DEE STERLING, weighs approx 50 grams and includes a hammered removable also signed same, sterling silver charm. This artist also created and signed the presentation jewelry box in appreciation for the patron's continued support of this artist's signed work. Please see all pix for full details. Legal: ALL IMAGES, DESIGN, TEXT OWNED BY MIMI DEE

SOLD. Commission for repeat client. This metalwork pendant was hand wrought in a USA studio by and signed: MIMI DEE STERLING. Here is a bermuda blue teal etched glass oval and tear drop teal glass earrings set, with a special whimsical signed presentation box also hand painted by the artist. Legal: All Images, Design, Text Content, Concept owned by Mimi Dee.

Hibiscus 31 gram sterling silver pin earrings set. Ming's Honolulu's famed jewelry maker.
Signed MING'S STERLING
2 3/8" X 1 7/8" brooch.
Just "sterling" on the SB 1" earrings' turnwheels, although there may be other faint marks on the backs of petals.
1.1 OZ or 31 grams for both
Good heft and in very good wearable preowned vintage condition..

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A senor doll motif. Vintage circa 1945 sterling silver pin brooch as a pre assay era figural man with sombrero carrying a crate of 'tomatoes' stamped: SILV MEX - testing at least 90%, tho often these are higher. No doubt by a talented Taxco Mexico Mexican silversmith working in repousse holloware.
The native peoples have been known to make dolls as teaching tools for their children to play.

Note image 4: 2 3/4 X 1 1/8"; the intricate handmade crate contains approximately 11 melons ...

Resembling nostalgic Victorian jewelry, these dramatic 22K Gold vermeil on sterling silver and spessartite or pyrope garnet - earrings.
(A) 2 3/8" pair of golden sterling silver filigree earrings with 6 faceted tear drop sparkly fiery mandarin orange color real spessarite or spessartite garnets that remind one of pumpkin diamonds.
(B) 2 1/4" also same filigree metal and 18 faceted sparkly fiery red orange pyrope garnets. Real gems, never faux here! Each has golden sterling silver...

Made in a USA studio. This original handwrought signed sculpture is hand fabricated in the Modernist tradition with 50 grams of sterling silver. Some clients who collect this metalworker's pieces have placed these collars in open shadow boxes and exhibited them on their walls.
Modernism studio metalwork has never ended, as evidenced by this handwrought signed sculpture. Only one.
This is 1.7 Oz 50 Grams collar necklace sculpture. Lower section is One piece of silver without cutti...

REPLY below. Signed 2 pc early Boston shield maker's mark: GUGLIELMO CINI STERLING and C. CINI marks on this 100 grams,
3.5 Oz bold bracelet & brooch (larger 3" earlier version) suite showing motifs of Prince of Wales Feathers & Crown.
Note: That here the crown is an applied piece and NOT a cheaply cast set.
This set is Not being currently made using the original molds, as they have Not existed since before the 1957 move from Boston to West Coast.
Don't be fooled by poorly m...

Made in a USA studio and in the modernism tradition, this hand hammered necklace neckring & Amethyst pendant entirely hand wrought by and signed: Mimi Dee - Sterling - Handmade, weighing 1.8 Oz or 51 grams. Mass production is not of interest here nor even limited production. One could not duplicate this even if one tried, assuring you the Only One! Nestled within a 30 Carat faceted rich plum Amethyst and 2 faceted cultured pearls permanently dyed a delish kiwi color for fab contrast. Gemston...

It's not every day you can find sterling silver jewelry signed: BOSTON CINI STERLING. Repeat collector wrote, 'Mimi: I am absolutely WILD about this pendant! It is fabulous. Thanks so much for finding it for me. It is truly unique and special. I had fun wearing it today and got lots of compliments. Keep hunting for the unusual pieces.'
Sold, no price, no info.

In a USA studio created, hand hammered by and signed with maker's mark: HANDMADE MIMI DEE STERLING (see image 2).
This pair of earrings featuring faceted teal tinted cultured REAL (no faux here!) pearls, iridescent golden stick biwa pearls and faceted red garnets. Similar to another pair commissioned by a repeat collector.

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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...

Sold! Thank you for your testimonial and wear them in good health, Ms C.
Purists: No buttons were harmed in the making of these earrings in a USA studio and signed: Mimi Dee Sterling.
Only One like this! Circa 1900 lush lavender tinted Victorian silver luster 7mm pictorial floral buttons, lavender faceted fresh water pearls and peridot were used. Real semi precious gemstones - never faux here! Total 1 7/8".

Similar work can be commissioned with just a few dozen pair of antique...

Made in USA in the Modernist or Art & Crafts tradition. All metal is and marked Sterling Silver. This Studio 70 Gram neck ring necklace and detachable pin pendant fibula hand wrought hammered by and artist signed: Handmade Mimi Dee Sterling.

*Total for both pieces, weight is 2.4 Ounces of sterling silver. Never owned, in original condition.
* Detachable hefty brooch has unilateral spring action and weighs 1.6 ounce or 46 grams of precious metal.
* One piece metalwork hand fabr...

What a beautiful combination of blue and silver! Vintage Art Deco sterling silver lavalier necklace reminding one of F&B, with 6 oval "cat's eye" blue art glass cabs and filigree stations. 19" Stamped STERLING. Beautiful vintage condition.
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SOLD. Fabulous Renaissance Revival Motif Pierced Jadeite Pin Brooch stamped: PERUZZI BOSTON STERLING with Gold wash. Created by Gino M. when he had his workshop named the "Peruzzi Jewel Shop" on Boylston Street in nearby Boston, MA. PS it was next to Cini's (before Cini moved to CA in 1957)! Hefty, highly ornate pin w/fab 30mm pierced green jadeite gem. SOLD, no price, no info.

Vintage Spratling era reminding one of Aguilar, et al, hand tooled dense pin brooch with a 6mm green ish turquoise cab simply stamped: MEXICO SILVER. Although could be a higher content - the weight is dense as with many early pre assay jewelry. Early wide C catch. By one of Spratling's or Aguilar's contemporary silversmiths no doubt.
Just under 2 1/2" X 1 1/4" and just under 1/2 ounce on a postal scale. Rich unpolished pre owned vintage condition.

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ALL items SOLD, no price, no info. One signed FLLI PERUZZI and others unsigned, silver content from 800 (European) to Sterling Silver, mid century jewelry. Box belongs with purchase of B thru E. A)Filigree Lapiz earrings sbs; B)money clip; C)another sb earrings; D)lipstick case -highly chased; and E)bracelet with old tube closure. Total wt for all: 2 ounces. Box belongs with #B thru E. All original, unpolished, vintage condition. ALL SOLD, no price, no info.

Choose A or C. Stamp, snuff, ink or pill boxes from Victorian era to mid 20th.
(A) Two piece carved wood with a star and a top that slides completely off. ~ 2 X 1 1/4" X 7/8";
(B) SOLD, thank you!
(C) Beautiful Chinese pink green and blue enamel floral marked: China possibly for export. 1 1/8" X 7/8" X 1/2" deep;
(D) SOLD, thank you! Secret Japanese message or maker's mark.
Take both for $95 and earn Free Priority Mail/Ins with your USA Ck or USPS MO.

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From a Boston area household these two completely hand wrought silver rings created in the bench made tradition are marked: STERLING on a rectangular tab. Dimensions and details on each picture. Reminds one of Hobe or Peruzzi. Each at $72
(A) Rectangular adjustable with applied flowers, leaves;
( B) Round with same style.
With your USA Ck or USPS MO, take both for $119 Lot/Net Special and receive free S/H/I.
Fab vintage unpolished condition with decades rich darkening in cre...

For the Capricorn or January or red birth gem stone collector, this 6 pc, 8.9 ounces or 253 grams of signed studio silver: Mimi Dee Handmade Sterling and approx 1000 or 900+ carats of rich red garnet parure. Hand knotted necklace, bracelet, pendant, earrings, pinky ring, and power ring. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials. Must see every extreme close up image for full details & dimensions, as all Qs will be answered Here in lieu of ema...

Made in USA. Just like the fibula pin brooch clasp of old worn by the Romans, Greeks & Celts was functional, so is this hand hammered 14 gauge modern studio hand wrought fibula pin brooch by and stamped: Handmade Mimi Dee & Sterling. Note the centuries old idea of the unilateral spring. In a USA studio this was hand fabricated and wrought by one pair of hands. Three removable charms pendants using Carnelian & Turquoise for a total wt of 1 Oz or 28 grams were added for versatility. As in th...

Two wrist ornaments to wear today. Select either or take them both for real savings:
( A) Stamped: GERMANY STERLING with 13 faceted 12mm x 8mm bezel set Carnelians in a slightly serrated bezel. Organic shading, as they are not all identical color.
End to end 7 3/4X 7/8; or
(B) Rhodium plated with 8 half round Carnelian looking claw set stones. Each half moon shape is 30 X 15mm and although quite even coloration, no bubbles noted.
End to end 7 3/4 X 1 1/4". No marks seen.
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Sold. In a USA studio this sterling silver necklace and pendants with approx 60 Carats of lush blue green odd cut dreamy Aquamarine (a beryl), Sapphires & Pearls, was designed, hammered by and signed: Handmade - Mimi Dee - Sterling.
Because only enough material to create the only one, was purchased, this makes it the only one!

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Late Art Deco to early retro and not easily found by this jewelry maker? This geometric bracelet is signed: ROLLED GOLD, KJ on feather for Kollmar & Jourdan, Made in Germany. This firm was established in 1885 in Pforzheim Germany and according to research destroyed during WWII, rebuilt and out of biz in 1977.
7 7/8" X 3/8" wide.
Note the early bakelite or early plastic 11mm colorful disc links.
Research also shows that bracelets by this maker were made available in 2004 by Do...

Made in a USA studio. This signed sterling metalwork piece was hand shaped then a huge 300 carat faceted drilled Blue Chalcedony gemstone was securely wired in place to create this pendant. The hand hammered collar is a separate purchase - both by and signed: Handmade - Mimi Dee - Sterling. As in the Arts Crafts and Modernist tradition, every mm of metal is wrought by one set of hands in this maker's USA studio. The giant 45mm slate blue chalcedony gemstone from distant lands is approx 1 1/2...

Made in USA in the Modernist or Arts & Crafts tradition from beginning to end by one set of hands. Two pieces as a hand hammered collar and a 27 Carat Amethyst Pendant. As in the Arts Crafts and Modernist Tradition, every mm of metal was entirely hand wrought in a USA studio by and signed: HANDMADE MIMI DEE STERLING for a total of 2.4 Ounces or 68 grams.
The noticeable 16mm faceted drilled Amethyst bead is from other lands and firmly secured in place. Legal: All images design concept c...

Scarab beetle, the symbol of rebirth. Circa 1900 antique Arts Crafts era, unsigned unmarked yet tested sterling silver cravat stick scarf pin with a genuine scarab beetle in all it's glorious iridescent blue greens and encased in a scallop shape bezel.
Just over 2" and in super vintage unpolished condition.
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Aquamarine & Amethyst bracelet with charm was designed, made by and signed: Sterling - Mimi Dee. 22k Gold on Sterling Vermeil was used as accents and all total approx 200 Carats of lush cool ocean blue green dreamy mossy aquamarine (a beryl) and just yummy amethysts, both magical gemstones. You won't be able to stop touching or looking at them. Priced separately:
(A) Bracelet approx 140 carats - 8 1/4" interior. 295 ;
(B) Ear/135.

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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...

Vintage Circa 1945 early pre assay Mexican Pre Columbian design puffy cheek bird man mask Maya or Aztec ethnographic motif repousse pin with a bird or serpent on its headdress.
Mark: Made in Mexico Sterling - with old style safety clasp hinge.
A most talented silversmith took a sheet of sterling and hammered it onto a pitch bowl to create such repousse detail. Because it is holloware one looks for the air escape openings which in this case are found at one ear.
Wt: approx 1 Oz...