A classic 18K yellow gold and sterling silver bracelet set with diamonds from David Yurman’s popular “Silver Ice” line. Each end of the cuff terminates in a gold dome highlighted with pave-set round brilliant cut diamonds. The open cuff design makes the bracelet very flexible in terms of sizing. The bracelet is marked “925 D.Y. 750”. “Silver Ice” bracelets are made with various gemstones set at the ends, but the yellow gold dome is not in current production. Bracelets in the line are priced from $1450 to $1650 depending on the stone endcaps.

Origin: America, ca. 2000. Condition: excellent. Size: 7mm cable diameter. Weight: 46.9 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .48 carat.

An elegant pendant worked in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver by DeBeers Award winning jewelry designer John Atencio. The pendant features a square cushion cut amethyst surrounded by pave-set round brilliant cut diamonds. The amethyst has strong purple coloring, and the use of concave facets creates are very lively brilliance in the stone stone. The diamonds are of good quality, averaging J color and SI clarity. The setting is finely detailed with niello accents. The bale is hinged so the pendant can be slipped over a thick chain, and is marked “SS 18K”. The back of the setting incorporates the jeweler’s initials “JA” as a signature. The approximate retail cost of this pendant is $830.

Origin: America, ca. 2000. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-3/16” x 11/16”. Weight: 12.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: amethyst, 2.81 carats; diamond, .28 carat.

A wonderful Art & Crafts sterling silver bracelet by the Kalo Workshop of Chicago. The bracelet is formed of six plaques, each centering an oval buff-cut citrine. The plaques are somewhat diamond-shaped, with beadwork at either end, and are joined by double oval links. The citrines have very dark amber coloring, with superb evenness and clarity. The smooth domed tops reflect the faceted cutting on the bottoms of the stones to very nice effect. The clasp is finished with a simple domed silver cabochon. The back of the clasp is stamped “Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo”. Kalo pieces set with gemstones are particularly rare.

Origin: America, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 7-1/2” long; 3/4" wide. Weight: 51.25 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 13.14 carats.

Lovely pair of vintage Mikimoto pearl and sterling silver earrings. Each earring is set with four pearls ranging from 4 to 6.5mm. The pearls have Mikimoto’s white body with rosé overtones. The nacre is thick and the luster is excellent. The setting has bright-cut engraving for a bit of added subtle sparkle. The screwbacks are marked with Mikimoto’s hallmark and “Silver”.

Origin: Japan, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 13/16” x 1/2”. Weight: 4.0 grams.

Lovely vintage signed Mikimoto brooch in sterling silver set with eight pearls, ranging from 5 to 6mm. The pearls are of very fine quality with white body color and a silvery overtone. The lustre is excellent, as should be expected of Mikimoto. The brooch is designed in a way that permits it to be worn either horizontally or vertically. The back is marked with Mikimoto's hallmark.

Origin: Japan, latter half 20th century. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-15/16" x 1-1/8". Weight: 8.0 grams.