Catalog: Sold Items (538)

A 14k Birks white gold ruby and diamonds sunburst flower style ring circa 1940s. This size 5-1/2 or 5.5 ring features a round 1/2 carat (50 point) ruby (medium dark, purplish-red, moderately included, slightly chipped) surrounded by twelve brilliant cut diamonds (26 points total, VS, F-G-H colour) in a flower setting. The leaves have a fine beaded edge. This ring measures 9/16" across the setting, it weighs 3.1 grams and it is stamped BIRKS and 14 K. It has a conservative independent gemological appraisal for $1700 (Canadian). It is in excellent vintage condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than those listed. Please note that the picture may appear flatter and darker than the ring appears in real life - we find reds very difficult to photograph to look like the real life colour. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $35 (other spots may vary, xpresspost and Fedex are higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A 10k yellow gold emerald ring featuring a natural 4 point (by gauge) light green genuine emerald circa 1940s. This vintage size 6-1/2 ring measures 7/16" across the setting, it weighs 1.8 grams, and it is stamped 10K with an obscured maker's mark. A nice gift also for the May birthday honoree. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of patina from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. starts at $14.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A Gruen Veri-Thin style 474 gold plated wrist watch dated 1941. This 435 caliber high quality retro wind-up manual wristwatch has a single-sunk second hand dial, full Roman numerals and a gold plate L-CRUSADER-3 expansion band with triple segment alternating convex and concave links. The movement features 17 jewels with rubies and it has a 750468 serial number and all of the proper markings. The Star Watch Case Company base metal back has the 434-474 numbers and a 110711 serial number as well as various service etchings. This watch is very clean and it runs and it keeps time however we don't offer a warranty on watches - all timepieces should be professionally cleaned and adjusted. This classy watch is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. The thick crystal is intact and it shows only superficial signs of wear. The face has a few light soiling marks but we haven't attempted to clean them up. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $18 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 14k Kappa Alpha Theta sorority pin brooch with diamonds and enamel - Alpha Omega Omicron 1940s. This fine quality pin features black and white enamel, two tiny diamonds and a Gamma Epsilon house safety pin on a chain. The 7/8 x 5/8" main pin itself has the KAT sorority and the AOO Greek letters and it has an etched dedication GE (Gamma Epsilon) J. DANIEL 11.6.48 on the back. Each pin has a safety clasp and each pin is unsigned but they both test as 14k gold (the main pin has an LBG maker's mark and probable carat stamp under the clasp). this pin weighs 4.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A vintage single row 10 button plus 5 bass button German maade Hohner accordion or melodeon. This example features ornate gold stencilling on the black patinated wood, orange bellows and a pierced chrome plated grille. This unit is clean and fully functional (and LOUD) and the straps and bellows are in superb condition. Everything works just fine and this unit is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, losses, damage or repairs other than some dulling of the decal at the bass buttons (and a slight darkening at the side retaining straps), rips to the dust cover material under the air intake holes on the bottom, a bit of surface corrosion to the grate's frame (can be polished out) and the loss of one eyehook which holds the grate in place. All flaws are very minor and this is a useable example in excellent condition. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $29 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A Japanese sterling silver inlaid metal cigarette case from the 1940s. This well-made and decorative 4-1/4 x 3-1/4" smoking accessory has black patination and inlaid copper both outside and inside the front cover. It also has black patination and hand incising and tooling on both sides and surfaces. The view is a copper bridge over a stream with mountains and trees in the background. It has a pushbutton clasp, a metal cigarette retaining strap and a signature on the back cover which may be a maker's mark or a description of the scene. It has the Japanese rising sun silver mark with STERLING on the inside and it weighs 109.7 grams. It is in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some shallow minor surface denting and a touch of wear to the black patination. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $22 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 14k diamonds row wedding band ring from the 1940s. This size 4-1/4 ring features three 1.5 point diamonds (by gauge) in a diamond shaped white gold topped setting. This ring measures 3/4 x 1/8" across the setting, it is stamped 14K with a 50999 number, it weighs 1.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $19 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k cultured pearl and synthetic rubies ring from the 1940s-1950s. This vintage size 5-1/2 ring measures 1/2" x 13/8" across the setting which has a central pearl and a row of three small synthetic ruby stones. The ring is stamped SIFFARI 10K (Canada 1941-). It weighs 2.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $18 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A Scottish Leslie family Grip Fast sterling silver clan pin or brooch dated 1949. This fine 1-3/16 x 1" pin features the gryphon and Grip Fast Leslie clan emblems and it has a safety clasp. It is stamped with a full set of Edinburgh, Scotland hallmarks with a date for 1949, and it has the T.E maker's mark for Thomas Kerr Ebbutt (1937-69). This pin weighs 6.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

An Italian mosaic floral bracelet from the 1940s-50s. This pretty vintage 8-3/8" bracelet has four identical 1-1/8 x 7/8" filigree-edged panels interspersed with 1/2" circular segments. It is in a silver plated metal, it has a box clasp and a safety chain. It is unsigned and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs with no losses to the tesserae, however there are a couple of minor wear spots to the plating. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. starts at $14.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A pair of Navajo sterling silver and natural turquoise wing shape clip on earrings circa 1940s. These vintage hand made 1-1/2" x 1-1/8" American tribal silver artisan clip-on earrings are unsigned, they have bezel set natural turquoise stones and they weigh 9.8 grams. They have been tested to confirm silver content. This pair is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k golden yellow sapphire ring from the 1940s or 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 1/2" x 1/2" across the setting. The fine golden yellow marquise shaped stone tests as a sapphire and it is 1.7 carats in size (calculated). This ring weighs 2.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however one end of the stone has a small polished area on the tip indicating a smoothing in the past, possibly to repair a chip. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $25 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A fine signed Birks hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet from the 1940s-50s. It measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior walls, and it is 1" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with a flower and ornate engraving. It is stamped STERLING with a B in a hexagon Birks maker's mark on the inside and it weighs 42.2 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a fine and subtle patina from wear. A great jewelry accessory that goes with everything, and it would make an excellent maid of honor or bridesmaid gift. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. starts at $14.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k yellow gold amethyst ring from the 1930s 1940s. This size 5-1/2 ring features a nice emerald cut claw-set 7/16 x 5/16" purple amethyst stone and the setting measures 1/2 x 7/16". The shoulders are patterned with flowers and they are white gold fronted. This ring weighs 2.4 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some barely visible surface marks on the stone from wear. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A Royal Doulton Christmas Morn HN1992 figurine. This 7-3/8" high figure was introduced in 1946 and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs. It has a hand painted HN number and the early mark with three registry numbers. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $18 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k blue spinel yellow gold ring from the 1940s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a claw-set faceted 5/16" across blue spinel (approx. 1.4 carats by gauge) and this ring weighs 2.0 grams. It is stamped ANE 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $16.50 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k yellow gold natural opal ring from the 1930s 1940s. This size 6 ring features a fancy 3/4 x 1/2" setting holding a natural cushion cut style 3/8 x 5/16" opal with pink, green and blue fire. This ring is stamped 10K with a crowned M maker's mark. It weighs 2.2 grams and it is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however there is a shallow corner chip and a patina of wear to the bezel-set opal's face which somewhat clouds the underlying flash of the stone. The stone can easily be repolished, bringing out the colours, and the chip can be smoothed out. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $20 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 14k white gold genuine ruby and diamonds ring circa 1940s. This elegant vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 quatrefoil shape ring features a central 42 point natural oval ruby of medium dark purplish red colour with light inclusions, surrounded by two brilliant and 24 single cut diamonds (total 26 points, SI, G-H colour). The ring is a style which looks lovely on a hand. The jewel part of the ring measures 13/16" long and x 1/2" wide across the finger. It is marked 14 K and has a maker's mark of TJF or TIF (mark worn), and it weighs 4.1 grams. Thoughtful 75th or ruby anniversary or July or April birthday. There is an independent gemological appraisal with this item for $1500 CAD. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. We have a difficult time accurately capturing reds with our camera, so please note that the ruby is somewhat more ruby red than pink, and the diamonds are clear. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; items are vintage or antique and have signs of use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $32 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in US. We DO NOT accept PayPal.