Catalog: Sold Items (453)

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...

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...

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

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.

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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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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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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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.

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. 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...

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

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.

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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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

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...

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. Info included with order...

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.

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

'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.

SOLD 08, no price, no info. Bracelet resembling Modernists Maine's Clifford Russell, H.Fred Skaggs or even the work of Arthur King, but with various copyright and makers marks, in the use of multi color quartz crystal or glass and caged in handwrought sterling silver. For the smaller frame fitting comfortably and measuring 6 1/4 inside with hand made J hook engaged. 43 grams or 1 1/2 Ounces. Pink, mint Green & light smokey colors for year round wear. Sold, no price, no info.

Sold, no price, no info. Pictures do no justice! Arts Crafts Silver (at least 90%) ring with Pentagon shape Dendrite Agate Bezel Set Stone and applied chased leaves at shoulder of the piece. Held up to the light it is beautiful and you can see rutils! Presently size 5.5, yet your jeweler could resize for you. 3/4" across and in wonderful condition! Sold, no price, no info.

Art Deco Floral Fan Etched Green Glass Drop Pendant Lalique like Lavalier Rhodium or Silver finished Necklace with 20 enameled or painted long, channel set beads on a decorated chain that looks almost hand made. Not often found, let alone in this wonderful condition! The Etched Green Glass Deco Drop is 9mm thick at center bottom and appears to have been blown into a mold then frosted, designs were engraved and then edges seem ground to a nice smooth finished edge. Super fancy chain is 27" lon...

Not available. Etched Tri Color Tulips on Black Signed "Amita" with Etched Engraved Flower in back of Pendant. Two of the tulips are silver color, the other 3 look like 18K, while the leaves look more like 14K in color. Very nice condition. Pendant is 1.5" across. The etched plated chain is 24"
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Thank you for collecting this necklace strand! 120 Brilliant faceted rich red garnets accented with 9 golden stick pearls finished with 22K gold vermeil on sterling silver with pre fab closure was designed and hand knotted by Mimi Dee in a USA studio, which is signed MIMI DEE. Is it any wonder that the Victorians loved this semi precious gemstone? Free USA Mail/Ins with USA CK or MO. Please view pics for full details as All Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. Mailed and receive...

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. Horse Equestrian Lovers Figural Collectors! Reverse Painted Brown Horses on Crystals on Mother of Pearl and bezel set in and marked Sterling. 3 of those, horseshoe and bit links to measure 6.75" inside X 5/8" at widest ending in a secure clasp. Very Nice. B5305
Sold, no price, no info.

C 1910 Signed Hammered Handwrought German Silver Sash Pin Brooch Ornament with Large Simulated Coral Art Glass Stone Cabochon and "C Catch". Back has "applied" disc marked "Hand Wrought" with an "Arm & Hammer" and conjoined "JHP". Very Good Condition, no damage or repairs. 2 1/4" X 1 1/2" wide. Collect and Purchase with Confidence, satisfaction is guaranteed. Layaway Available.

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

c 1900 Buckle Ring w English Hallmarks and "P&FJ" with the Lion, possible Leopard Head and the Letter G as English Hallmarks for London? Shows some age in the softened edges on the shoulders of the ring size ~ 6.5 with signs of having been sized and could be resized once more. Pretty Nice condition for age. Sold, no price, no info.

SOLD. Rare 32.5" Woven Cord Carved Horn Bead Necklace Pendant reminding one of Elizabeth Bonte. The Serpent Stone Half Buckle is secured with tested 14K Gold from which the woven cord chain suspends including agate beads. Pendant part is 2 3/8 X 1 3/8" and weighs 1.9 Ounces or 55 Grams. SOLD

SOLD. Double Oval Link Bracelet with Old Clasp and removable Heart Lock Charm which opens at side with clip without a key. Ring holding old clasp marked "1/20 12K". 7.3" X 3/8" wide and in very nice vintage shape. SOLD, no price, no info.

Sold. Delightful Satsuma 9 Panel bracelet stamped JAPAN on rich satin gold color metal. Flower, Leaf, Tree, Water, Mountain, Bird, green, pink, red, yellow, blue, gold paint all on white. Each panel is 12 X 15 mm. 6 3/4" inside while push clasp is engaged X 5/8" wide. Super condition for the bracelet collector on your list. Sold, no price, no info

Hand Wrought Pendant Enhancer marked MIMI DEE Sterling and Rainbow Moonstones wearing a Removable Smaller Charm with Sage Green Ocean Jasper and Salmon Fish Eyes and small Druzzy Cavity. 2 3/4" plus 1 1/2". 03. SOLD
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Sold. Vintage Brass Bookchain Bib with Gem Drops 2 each of Coral, Carnelian, Rose Quartz, un-treated amethyst, Lapis & Turquoise, (12 old semi-precious gems) Popular from Late Victorian to C 1930. See Old Clasp in Closeups for more info. 16.5". Nice, Old Condition. 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. REPLY: Please make check payable to MIMI DEE ARTWEAR. No Gold, all sterling. Vintage ring with Robin Blue Egg Turquoise color 25mm bezel set oval glass cab in unsigned Arts Crafts foliate floral hand made stamped Sterling ring setting. 6.25, yet your jeweler could resize. Super condition. SOLD, no price, no info

Fashion Wise, Bangles just don't go away and these Vintage stamped DANECRAFT STERLING around R are no exception, one with a leaf garland and the other with stylized soft "S" shape designs. Each is just a smidgen over 2.5" across inside and 1/4" wide. Warm rich silver. Please see extreme closeups

SOLD. This has been mailed to Collector. REPLY: Regrets, no international service. Please employ an American buying service to pay with US funds and mail to US address. Described as Jensen esk or even the look of Bernard Hertz. Acquired from the local Boston area Thelma Todd Estate sale of a few years ago. She was born and raised not more than 2 miles from here. Alas! Unsigned Lapis Lazuli piece, yet the workmanship is lush as the the thick leaf foliate motif swirls with applied thick pi...

Using a Circa 1890 Art Nouveau Filigree Found Half Buckle, Mimi has made this necklace by adding unfinished brass, Aqua and Iridescent Blue Black Czech Cut Glass Beads to create a very unique set. Need it be said that there is Not another like this!?

Sold. Similar with different gem combos could be custom ordered. This Earring Pair by MIMI DEE which She assembled Herself in Her USA studio using rich 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil, Aquamarine, Fancy Sapphires & Baroque Cultured Pearls. They suspend at 1.5". Always guaranteed. Please see pix.
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SOLD. Though not in the linear Arts Crafts style, this unmarked ring from a Boston area household is nonetheless in the same bench made discipline. This type often has a small rectangular tab stamped 'Handmade Sterling'. This one has neither, yet it is guaranteed tested to be at least sterling. Look at the applied chased leaves, flower petals, curls all layered on to a rectangular base with a double row 2mm shank. 7/8" X 5/8". Appears to have been previously sized years ago to a size 6.25,...

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 - SOLD c 1910 Interesting hand made sterling ring with hand applied silver and 4 late Victorian color reddish Gold chased leaves, simply marked sterling. Some would say that those leaf motives look much like the ones Bernard Instone favored. The 23 x 13mm bezel set amethyst glass has a wonderful frosted satin table, while the back has soft facets and mold lines.
To remind the visitor that the Newbury Street Boston Society of Arts & Crafts was established in 1887, fostering many silve...

Beautifully faceted 8 mm Rich Red Cherry Amber Beads Strand 25 1/2" necklace with old time push in barrel lock sterling silver clasp unmarked (older) yet tested so. Just beautiful! While these are Sold,you the collector will find another fabulous Amber Strand by going to www.mimideeartwear.com and search for 572770.

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.

Sold. Arts & Crafts Tradition Continental Silver Knuckle to Knuckle Ring w free form bezel set 22mm X 40mm Golden Amber Cab and 4 Hallmarks: lady facing right with a" W: behind her head. Sits 1 1/2 X 1 1/4" and weighs 18 grams. Size 7. Super condition with rich darkening in crevices as it is suppose to show. Sold, no price, no info

This was lost in CT by the collector on or about Oct 1, 2005. The pendant brooch was acquired along with a handwrought V Necklace by and signed HAND MADE MIMI DEE STERLING. Only One! Not just a pin but a Silver Sculpture (Not plated base metal!) created by and signed as mentioned above in a USA Studio which can be worn as a brooch or a pendant made from ONE piece of silver, no cutting nor soldering! 3 1/8" X 2" and weighs 1.1 Oz or 33 Grams of precious .925 Silver. Please see scans. This i...

Pre assay era Marked "Silver Made in Mexico". Resembling the work of Melendez, talented Taxco silversmith or even Fred Davis with the type of opaque stones he favored. Swirling chased leaf wreath pin brooch that weighs a solid .8 Oz or 23 Grams of tested sterling or better and is 1 3/4" across. Bezel set 5/8" or 15mm Green Cab is surrounded with rope. Original "C" catch and the hinge. Pin stem appears to have been replaced in the past? Priced accordingly. Please see scans for more info as...

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.

What a buy! Gems and Pearls Artist Made piece for so little! 16mm Amethyst, opals and 2 faceted Naturally Formed Pearls that have been 'fashion tinted' in Delicious Plum and Luscious Lime. Yum! Only one like this! Hangs 2 5/8" on your Cord, Chain, Omega or on any Strand of pearls! 1" wide. Although not signed a Certificate will be included at your request.
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