Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry (427)

Vintage angel skin coral silk knotted graduated necklace strand duo in two lengths and each with Sterling marked clasps:

(A) 17" angel skin coral necklace mid bead @ 9mm & 23 grams with a beautiful antique filigree clasp
(B) 24" coral necklace mid bead @ 12mm & 35 grams, also silk hand knotted.
Coralbeds are being protected and these sought after semiprecious beads are getting more difficult to collect...

A donkey doll motif. Pre assay 1930's or 40's hand chased repousse donkey burro tested silver pin with MEXICO mark and the cutest round face big headed punk haired donkey doll! So it has an overbite and no chin, it is so kee-oot!. Must have.
The native peoples are known to make dolls in the shape of their local animals for their children to play.

Wt: 20 grams on postal scale and ~2 3/4" X 2 1/2"...

Vintage Mexican jewelry or owl collectors! Pyramid triangle shape pin that converts to a pendant with tortoise like inlay, Abalone owl star chased branch mrk'd: TAXCO letter around PF or FF and assay 3.
1 3/4" with built in 3 mm bail to allow your chain. Mid century styling. Very nice condition.

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Donated Gift Certificate. Vintage ethnographic sun face motif round 2" sterling silver pin with copper sun face with of an idol god amidst Inlay mosaic lapis marked: Mexico, assay 3, double stamped 3 plus initials, please see close up. Nice pre owned unpolished condition...

Reward for mystery maker - see below. Look at the mystery marks book piece. Flock of geese. Modern Scandinavian sterling silver modernist geese bird flock pin brooch seen in at least one book and signed in back with several interesting touchmarks, hallmarks.
1.5 X 2" with the hand wrought look. The back shows decades of dark rich wonderful patina that sterling of this age gets.
Very Nice pre-owned unpolished condition, yet will hand cloth polish for you Free...

Vintage sterling silver Taxco Mexico ivy leaf SB earrings stamped faintly 'Hecho' round an initial V & Mexico on the other. 925 on each. "V" for Villasana, Vargas?
1" with 16mm teardrop Amethyst. Turn wheels work very well and super vintage condition. Great buy!

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This SOLD. Only One! Not your ordinary strand. 4 ounces 111 Grams 330 Carats (16 mm faceted) Rich Plum Purple Amethyst Gem 50" Long Necklace by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING which was assembled and created in in a USA studio. Twelve 16mm faceted rich plum purple (symbol of power & high rank) Amethyst Gems were threaded with silver, alternating with 1/4" wide sterling chain (made in USA) segments to create this 50 inch long necklace which can be doubled...

Reply: regrettably, do not remember price sold. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO. Signed SGP in triangle Studio Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Hand Hammered Open Cut Work by Cape Cod's own Stavre Gregor Panis Pin Brooch and SB Earrings. The round ish floral leaf chased brooch is 1 3/4" while the unsigned square ish SB earrings are 3/4" and were once worn as a 'set'. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO.

Commission. Hand wrought in a USA studio, for a special client who likes to wear the 'Only One', by using all 18K Gold earwires and the lightly hand hammered handwrought drops consisting of 8mm X 7mm natural color pink peach pearl in the center, then a 3.5mm faceted dark pink red fancy precious Sapphire. Total 1 5/8". Commission

TROCADERO AUCTION 2013. 1950s, fully marked signed: Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Assay # 15 and Style # 256. Sterling Green Mosaic or Mozaico Malachite Inlay SB Earrings in Origami Bird motif at just under 1 X 5/8". 3013. SB turnwheels are very secure, all mosaic intact and still unpolished. Won at auction, no info please.

Similar work can be custom ordered using this or other vintage glass. On Occasion this Jewelry Artist will use Vintage Glass to Create a Special Piece. This Bermuda Water Blue, Vintage Etched Oval Cameo Glass of Floral Motif is caged In a stamped "MIMI DEE" Thick Hand Wrought Sterling Cage.
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This item has been shipped. Signed Modern Hammered Clip: Copper, Brass, Sterling Figural Accents Scribed mark: "...M A S" ? on back and other illegible camera shy marks. Thomas Mann? Two bezel set cabochons in Lapis and either Sodalite or Onyx. 2 X 1.75" and weighs a bit under 1 Oz or 26 Grams on postal scale. Lots and Lots of patina on this studio piece. This has Not been polished. EXcellent Vintage condition. SOLD no price no info

Hand Wrought 14K gold filled Carnelian Drop & earhook Earrings by Mimi Dee for a special client who wished to have a pair to wear with another of Ms Dee's work #T 655 or 266176 Pendant.
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Just for Susan a special client, these 14K gold, pearl, sapphire earrings were created in a USA studio by and signed MIMI DEE 14K.
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SOLD. Designed and made in USA off and on for years, this pin brooch w 5.5" tassel. This signed: Mim Dee 213mm (just under 9 north to south!) brooch is made with circa 1920 Czech Art Deco black glass wired in place to an ornate brass background. Also 2 Victorian black glass buttons. This was commissioned by a special client, Linda, an artist herself...

Similar work can be custom ordered. These were custom made for Molly a 'glamour gal' who prefers hand made one of a kind earrings. Fab Micro faceted 10 mm Golden Rutilated Quartz, micro facet Peridot, Amethyst and 18K Gold earwires were used to create this pair of earrings. The firmer 14K gf was used through the beads and the other antique looking metal is 22K Gold on Sterling Vermeil.

Curvilinear Pendant Enhancer with 12mm Rose Quartz Gem Center caged in 14K rolled gold by Mimi Dee, Commissioned by a very Discriminating Client who appreciates wearing One of a Kind Artist Made Jewelry. LEGAL: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee.

Bookchain very limited, yet may consider another similar commission for $159 or more based on antique button. Made specially for a client by Mimi Dee using Book Chain Plated 24K per her specs shown with #T 560, the 1880s Button Pierced with Steel Rivets that was made into a pendant with 14K rolled gold hand made bail. Please call for custom orders - limited chain availability.

Sold. Rectangular, Linear with stripes of Cobalt Blue, Emerald Green and Golden Yellow Enamel and a Square Blue Art Glass Cabochon with tiny mold lines at center. Simply marked with a "U" and an arrow for Uncas. Heavily gold plated or gold filled, though not marked as such. Well taken care of as very little if any wear can be noted. Size 6 and the top is 7/8" X just under 1/2" wide...

Sold. Beyond Wow Factor for the Power Finger. Like the huge rings Celine Dion favors. Marked Frank M. Whiting Sterling this enormous sterling silver ring w large chunks of Tourmaline? Weighs 1.2 Oz or 36 Grams and sits 1 Inch on your presently adjusted 8.5 finger. 1 5/8" across!! 'Three words': EEE NOR MUS! Sold, no price no info

Sold! Collector wrote, '...loved it! Thanks again!' Very Vintage Mellowed Yellowed w age Ivory and Woven Elephant (tested) Hair Adjustable Wrist or Ankle Bangle Bracelet as it adjusts from 7 1/4 to 10 3/4" inside. It is said that back in the late 60's & early 70's at College gift days, woven sterling silver adjustable ones also called "Elephant Hair Bracelets" w pachyderm charms were often found...

Fabricated by and Signed MIMI DEE, this 14K Rolled Gold 2 pc Hammered Pendant Enhancer and Dangle Earrings with Rose Quartz and Green Aventurine Gems made Specially for a client of Ms. Dee's who Appreciates wearing Artist Signed Jewelry. Even the Shepherd's Hook Earwires are Custom Made.
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Mystery maker solved - see below. Resembling some Macefield free form Jewelry, hand wrought by a contemporary of same, who worked not far from Macefield maker's William Mason and Leonard Field, in North Shore Saugus, MA.
41 grams of sterling silver! This completely bench made free form necklace stamped: Sterling A. C. K. -see image 2, is by a now deceased Boston area jewelry artist and book illustrator...

Mystery maker reward solved - see below. From the Boston area Arts Crafts to Modernist jewelry making art illustrator community, this hand wrought chased moss agate odd eye pin brooch stamped: A.C.K. Sterling.
2 X 1 1/2
Weighs 1/2 Oz or 15 grams.
Moss agate is 28 X 32mm. Art Crafts to Mid Century styling. A bit of artist info will accompany this very vintage no issues studio piece.

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Sold - thank you "A"!. A bird doll motif. Vintage tri mixed metal or metales casados articulated parrot non pierced SB earrings with sputnik like radiations or feathers on the head, open mouthed, wearing a flouncy skirt with tinkling bells.
The native peoples often made dolls in the shape of the local animals for the children to play. These are wearing skirts.

Mark: Hecho en Mexico & Los Castillo, Taxco, 33 - presumably the style #33 rather than an assay #.
Wt: 18 grams of sterlin...

Thank you for your testimonial. Delightful for doll collectors. Vintage sterling silver dancing fabric yarn figures of a rag doll scarecrow man and a lady. Nenette? Pair of figural pins marked "Sterling" on the belly of her long skirt and an illegible mark on his right calf.
Trifari and Coro made a similar pair. Each is 1" tall, his width is 1.25" and she is a hair under 1". 12 Grams total weight; cast not a stamping and in good vintage condition with decades of old unpolished darken...

SOLD 5/17. Vintage circa 1935 brass black enamel green molded glass 15X20 high dome cabochon adjustable ring.
Similar Pendant seen on pg 146 of Ettinger's Popular Jewelry 1840-1940 2nd edition. Perfect enamel and stone is in great shape with some gilt off the brass through out the shank and back.

SOLD - no price to info

REPLY TO CANADA: shipping is limited to lower 48 USA states only. Please find a USA buyer to pay for in USA Ck or USPS MO and receive this ring at a USA address.

Vintage c 1925 Lalique like Oval Opalescent Etched Floral Glass and Lavender Iridescent Czech Faceted Beads were used to make this Lavalier Necklace Set, Signed and 'Assembled' by Mimi Dee herself in Her USA Studio. The Sterling Silver Fancy Long Short Chain was cut and an "S" Hook Ster was added. Very Art Nouveau Art Deco looking!

SOLD, price info Not available. Quality Well Made Damascene Bracelet Marked: AMITA JAPAN with Mix Metal Multi Gold Silver Figural Motifs of Mountains, water, boat, Pagoda, Cranes, birds, Bamboo, flowers, Bridge and more. Even the back of links are Engraved with Dragonfly, trees, etc. Very Fine preowned condition at 6 3/8" inside X 3/4" wide with very secure push box clasp and chain. SOLD. No price, no info available

Sold. Similar can be custom made using various semi precious, precious gems. Thank you for giving Made in America gifts this season.

Interesting Quartzite with red rutiles resulting form the Fe in the Indigo Blue Kyanite that was employed to create, in a USA studio, this unique pair of 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil earrings to which was added real (never faux here!) pink red faceted 3-4mm Sapphires and seed baroque pearls. Always guaranteed. They suspend 1 5/8". Please see extreme...

Only one like this. c. 1925 Acid Etched Amber Glass, often referred to Lalique like because of its fine design, Czech Fire Polished faceted black tear drops and Signed Sterling was used to create this heirloom piece. Simple design applications allow these etched pieces to nearly stand on their own. Would have been listed in "Estate Jewelry" were it not for the new sterling fancy paper clip chain (17.5"). Pendant: 1 7/8" long. Earrings: 2.25" long.
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SOLD, no price, no info please. Nine vintage sterling silver bangle bracelet group lot include 3 signed: 1 hand hammered by and modernist maker's mark of crossed JL for John Lewis of Boston & Maine; 1 Danecraft; 1 Taxco (reminding one of a Hector Aguilar design); and 6 others for a total of ~3 ounces or 84 grams! SOLD, no price, no info please

Sold. Clasped hand fede gimmel or gimmal or as in previous centuries known as betrothal rings, throughout Europe. 3 sterling rings hinge open to unclasp a Hand Motif, some numbers, letters and what appears to be assay #1 and stamped Mexico. All marks are found between the 3 hinged parts. When you get it home you loupe it and discovery it's mystery maker. Size is approx 4 3/4. Very good. What makes this unusual is that while Victorian pieces are not often available, how many of these are...

Sold. Watson Spoons everywhere, but where is the jewelry? Butterfly Jewelry Collectors Diminutive Delish "C" catch pin with Rose Tan Ceramic or enamel application stamped: BRONZE on the pin stem, STERLING and the 3 marks for the Watson Company. Still shows some GOLD GILT finish. Tiny @ a wing span of 1 3/8" and beautiful condition! Sold, no price, no info

Original One of a Kind 14K gf Rolled Gold Earrings each stamped and made by MIMI DEE herself. You won't see her pieces in Catalogs or Stores. Only when you acquire from the Artist or the Representing Galleries can you be assured of owning the only one. Even the Shepherd's Hooks are made by her by hand! Total length just 2.5" X .5" wide. Please collect and custom order with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials, then view all extreme close up images for mor...

Sold. Old Scarab Bead Collectors! Stamped OB for Ostby & Barton. Ostby lost his life on the Titanic. Tested as marked 14K white gold w a dusty old turquoise blue color ceramic faience like scarab bead atop a super filigree setting for a comfortable pinky ring size 4. Sold 06 - No Price, no Info available

Diminutive yet precious! Sterling guilloche white, green & light lavender enamel pin stamped: GENUINE CLOISONNE then Crown, W, Lion STERLING for the Watson Company. Safety pin clasp and brass or bronze pinstem common on many early silver pieces. Just under 1" and absolutely delicious condition! Please see pix

SOLD. Vintage Clever Closure Sterling Crossover Bangle marked: "Hecho en Mexico" with 3 initials possibly "J. O. C. 925". Mexican Silversmiths have always been very clever at creating unusual but secure hidden 'closures' Please see pix for explanation. 6.75" inside. 3/16" wide. 2 green onyx stones are 10mm long. Sold, no price, no info please

SOLD, no price, no info. On a 5'1" person this turn of or early 20th century Victorian longchain "French Jet" 6ft necklace strand reaches almost to the knees! Has old swivel clasp for muff or watch and faceted knotted odd cut black glass beads to resemble jet. Similar to later Art Deco ones. SOLD, no price, no info.

Marked Stamped: "LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING" Pin Brooch in the shape of what looks like Cinderella's Pumpkin, Posey Pin or Tulip shape. Alas, it has a booboo! Thus the low price. The safety was not present when this was acquired, yet it holds super safely. Unpolished and beautiful at 1/2 Oz or 16 Grams and 1 7/8" X 1.5". Please see pix

SOLD. Heavy Modern Sterling Silver Granulation Ring Signed: "Stigbert", Town Marks in Sweden and on the outside "JPC" for the designer and another mark. For Man or Woman size ~7 and adjustable. 1/2 oz. on postal scale! Top is 1" X 7/8", shank is 3/8" at widest and 2mm thick! Excellent Condition. 12. Although this is no longer available, please collect many more vintage signed jewelry pieces with confidence after reviewing the dozens of verified feedbacks. SOLD, no price no info please.

'Mesmerizing' is what one client of Mimi Dee Artwear stated to describe the light dancing through vintage amber. Nine vintage 14mm rich red faceted beads, that passed the friction electrostatic acetone amber test, and New 18K GOLD (not gf, not vermeil) were used to make this delish bracelet! Although flat it measure 8.25, while the 18K Gold S hook is engaged it measures a comfortable 7" in the interior. Hand knotted for security! Only one. Sold, no price, no info.

Striking strand of slight color change from red to hints of cognac color -depending on light source - faceted amber beads necklace for a total of 55 grams ending in an original barrel twist end hidden closure.
Crazing semi circular drill marks. See images 2 and 3.
55 grams - 31" end to end on double string for a total of 71 beads including twist hidden closure ends.
Largest bead: 27mm graduates to 7mm. Hand carved and faceted.
Two bead barrel hidden closure intact and perfect work...

SOLD. Similar custom work may be available, please inquire. Available other etched glass necklace and earrings, please search: 492976; 178223, 161342.

Tired of silver but don't want to pay 14K prices? Original pieces offer you choices with similar work by and signed: Mimi Dee. Stunning old etched Lalique like ground glass pendant, Art Deco fan shape citrine color drop and 14K rolled gold metals.
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SOLD. Circa 1910 enamel floral pin stamped: GENUINE CLOISSONE STERLING a Crown, W and Lion for the Watson Co of nearby Attleboro, MA. The flower reminds one of a Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Water Lily, in white. This brooch has a tube hinge and a "safety pin" catch. 2 1/4" unpolished vintage condition. No price, no info please.

This Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian 'Dragon's Breath' art glass is often referred to Jelly Opal or Mexican Faux Fire Opal. Also mistakenly called saphiret, an unusual and rare Victorian tan to aqua art glass, which is sometimes used to describe actual butterfly wings. While all are very collectible, they are not all created equal! To see a real Saphiret brooch please search # 455552 in this web catalog. This 1 X 7/8" diminutive but delish brooch is set on an early setting marked Sterling...

Rare color Peach Hue for this Madagascar Jasper used to make a Necklace by and Signed MIMI DEE with 14K Rolled Gold Abstract Articulated Additions. A Fancy Paper Clip Chain of 14K gf was cut to 16.5" then finished with hand shaped "S" Hooks. The pendant suspends 3" X 3/4" and the Earrings completely handwrought by this artist are just under 2" and very light. Total weight for set is 18 Grams. All work is guaranteed and will not be duplicated!
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c1945 Sterling Pin Brooch marked "Sterling___" "by Coro" on an oval piece of silver. With the look of early Mexican Silver. Hector Aguilar made sterling jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950. A hair shy of 2" across, weighing 1/2 oz on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info

Very Original, Signed MIMI DEE Collectible 3 Piece Set: Pendant Enhancer, Paper clip Chain and Earrings: Rare Mookite Burgundy Hue on Lavender...14K Rolled Gold and small Red Garnets. This is Sold. LEGAL: All Images Design Concept Content Text solely owned by Mimi Dee.

Sold, no price, no info. Stamped Signed Initials "SCC" and Sterling, this Modernist or simply Bench Made Studio Ring with a 22 X 28 mm Bezel Set Agate or Jasper Dome Gem that sits ~ 1/4" high in the bezel in Delish Swirls of Golden Amber Brown, Foggy Gray and touch of Paprika hues. For the Power Forefinger presently adjusted to 6.75, but could easily adjust up or down. In Very Nice pre-owned Unpolished condition and weighs .5 Ounce or 16 Grams. Sold, no price, no info.

Similar work can be custom ordered. This one is Sold. Signed MIMI DEE and Proudly Hand Wrought in the USA by the Artist herself in her Studio a Pectoral Necklace, Bracelet and Ring made with 100+ Carats of Large Ametrine Stones and 1+ ounce of Sterling Silver with 14K gf accents.
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Perfect for the Power Finger, this wrap, crossover deeply engraved, chased ring marked: "A. Cazares" & Taxco Mexico 925, reminding one of the work by the early famous Taxco silversmiths Aguilar, Castillo, etc. Presently at 7, yet can be adjusted up or down at will. Is 1.75" long with a shank of 1/4" at the narrowest. Very nice at 10 Grams.

Price paid NOT available
Sold! Thank you M/M D. and enjoy it in Good Health!

Round Sterling Pin Brooch Pendant with book listed mark: Hecho en Mexico 925 A C E Guadalajara in a triangle over "Sterling" depicting the Maya or Aztec Serpent Feathered Head Pre-Columbian Motif in chased and hammered technique. Around 5 grams and is just under 1.25" across with intact loop for chain and working clasp in as found unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info.

SOLD. WEIGHT: 20+ Grams, SIZE: 7 1/4" includes very flexible 1" opening X ~1" Wide, CONDITION: Very good with age oxidation, NOTE:could be MS or SW, resembles the previous Los Ballesteros & a book piece signed Maricela, but narrower.
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SOLD. Very Vintage Antique 34", more than twice the length seen elsewhere, antique Stunning Shining Super Rich Red Necklace of 65 faceted graduated beads with a whopping 30mm (1 1/4") as the middle graduating to end in faceted 10mm barrel clasp beads all in red cognac hues! Original threading! Blinding, blazing light traveling through and light as a feather as it should be. Super fine! SOLD - no price, no info.

Lush Delish Pink Peach like & Faceted Green Cultured High Luster/ Nacre camera shy Pearl knotted Bracelet Earring set with 22K Gold on Sterling mountings. Should be listed in Popular Collectibles or Home Decor catalog; although Mimi 'designed', hand knotted and assembled it, she did not fabricate it's components, as Mother Nature did that to the prls and someone else fabricated the mountings. Still no other set like this will be made by Ms Dee. 8" inside but can be hooked for shorter fit, ea...

SOLD. Quintessential Art Nouveau! Art Nouveau anything is difficult to find, let alone a Gold Gilt on Brass Enamel Pin Brooch w a "C" catch and in such fine condition! Note the graceful flow of the Green Leaves, white blossom and yellow buds against a white background. 2 1/2" X 3/4". Sold, no price, no info please.

Proud and Daring Little Rooster, this Mod Stylized Silver Pin marked in back with perhaps an unfinished superimposed "P C" for Pedro Castillo or "C F" and Assay mark. Stands at 2.5" X 2" wide, 6 grams weight. Very Good condition with the stamps' outlines shown in front and has been polished some in the past, yet still age darkened areas in back. SOLD, n o price, no info please.

Studio Signed Sterling Modern Mixed Metals Heart Shape Pin Brooch with red cabochons and script that looks like "Dr. N. Yanode"? and "S S". Very expressive piece. .6 oz or 17 Grams on postal scale and 2 X 2.25". Textured background, nice vintage condition with secure pin back. SOLD, no price, no info

Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets yet So Today! Stamped BEAU STERLING. All 2 1/2" across inside. A) is 1/8" wide lines & dots: B) 1/4" wide and non textured: C) 3/16" wide chased 'vine' for a total wt of 1.1 Oz or 31 grams. Very nice vintage condition. Please see pix