Back Alley Antiques

Antiques and Collectibles

Fine Jewelry

We have a collection of various gold, pearl, ivory, sterling, semi-precious gem stones, diamond jewelry and much more.

Ivory necklaceCarved ivory beadIvory beads and discsIvory claspClose-up of ivory beadsClasp unscrewed

This is a beautiful carved genuine vintage ivory necklace with graduated round ivory beads leading up to 8 flat disks per side followed by  carved spirals of ivory that are about 1 1/8" long separated by 25 larger flat disks. The clasp is tubular threaded ivory. 21" in length. Well cared for-no cracks found. $350.00.

 
 


Three strand ivory beaded necklaceThreaded closureClose-up of round ivory beadsClosure screwed together

Three strand ivory beaded necklace. Beads are 1/4" in diameter. Length is 18 inches. The clasp is ivory and screws together. Excellent condition. $250.00


Ivory multi-shaped beaded necklaceClose-up of carved ivory beadsOne-piece carved ivory with disc shapesThreaded ivory closureClose-up of threads

Beautiful ivory necklace with different shapes and sizes of beads. The smallest round beads are 1/4" in diameter and the largest barrel-shaped bead is 1" in length and over 3/4" in diameter. The ends are threaded and screw together securely to hold in place. 18 inches in length. $295.00


Round beaded necklaceClose-up of ivory beadsClosureThreaded ivory clasp

Ivory necklace made up of 40 beads that are 1/2" in diameter and 2 - 1/4" beads. Necklace is 20" in length. Closure is ivory that screws together to hold securely. $225.00


Ivory beaded necklaceClaspClose-up of ivory beadsThreaded ivory

This elegant ivory necklace is 25" in length. Contains 45 round beads; each is 1/2" in diameter. $250.00



Matl sterling silver necklaceReverse side of Matl necklaceClose-up of repousse workMatl markRepousseClasp

This is a Matl sterling silver necklace produced by  Ricardo Salas, the nephew of Matilde Eugina Poulat. It was made after 1980 since it carries his registration mark (MS.12) and "Matl". This necklace weighs 134 grams and is 22 inches long. It has the distinctive design of Matilde with the fine repousse work. It is in excellent condition. Made in Mexico. $5500.00. Free shipping. Serious offers considered.

 


Carmen Beckmann sterling silver ringTop view of Carmen Beckmann sterling silver ringBand is 3/8 inches wideRear view of ringCarmen Beckmann logo

This Carmen Beckmann ring has a 3/8 inch band and the top portion is one inch in diameter. Height of the top portion of the ring is 1/2 inch. It weighs in at 16 Grams on my postal scale. Size 7. Excellent condition. Made in Mexico. Sold!


14K tricolor gold necklace14K tricolor gold necklaceLeaf shaped linksClose up of necklacePicture of clasp

Beautiful 14K tricolor reversible necklace in white, yellow and rose gold. The links are leaf shaped and alternate in colors. There is one link of the rose gold that is flawed but very difficult to see even when you know it is there. The length is 16 inches. Made in Italy. This vintage necklace was bought in Saudi Arabia in the 1970's. Weighs 17 grams. $600.00 Sold!


14K gold Italian necklaceClaspClose-up of linksClose-up of gold linksClasp14K gold

This beautiful necklace is made of 14K gold. It is 18 inches long and 1/8 inches wide. It has two rows of flat links. Weighs 2.83 Grams. Made in Italy. $125.00 Sold!


10K Herringbone gold necklaceClose-up of gold necklaceClasp10K gold

This beautiful necklace is made of 10K gold. It is 20 inches long and 5/32  inches wide. It has two rows of flat links in a herringbone pattern. There are a couple of small dings on one side of the necklace that do not distract from its beauty. Weighs 5.67 Grams. $140.00

 


10K yellow gold herringbone necklaceClose-up of herringboneLobster style claspClaspClasp

This beautiful necklace is marked "417" for 10K gold and is in the herringbone pattern. It has the lobster style clasp which is marked "10K". 1/8 inches wide and 16 inches long. Made in Malta. Weighs 2 grams. $60.00 Sold!


14K yellow gold braceletClose-up of 14K gold linksClasp with safety catch

This dainty bracelet is made of 14K yellow gold and weighs 10 grams. The clasp is marked with an "A" inside of a circle and 14K. This pretty bracelet is made of two strands of small links twisted together in a spiral. Lenth is 9 inches. The clasp has a safety catch to keep secure on your wrist. $364.00

 


Reed & Barton Damascene cuffDamascene bracelet in boxReed & BartonInside box lidPaper with cuff

This is a vintage Damascene cuff bracelet made by Reed & Barton, probably in the 1960's-70's. Dimensions: 2 5/8 inch inside width, 1 inch wide band.There are three owls perched in trees, the middle owl silhouetted by the moon. Cuff is made of 24 Kt. gold electroplate, pure silver and burnished copper on bronze. It is coated with clear epoxy and should never need cleaning or polishing. The discoloration on the inside of the cuff in the photograph disappeared when rubbed with my finger. Excellent condition. In the original box with paper. $155.00. Sold!


Victorian porcelain painted cameoClose up of cameoClose up of cameoBack of cameoClasp

Up for sale is this lovely old floral porcelain cameo. Late 19th Century. Decorated with pink roses and a background of blue, pink, white and yellow hues.  It is 2 1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide. The cameo has a gold border and a gold metal back. Excellent condition. Sold!


Antique porcelain cameoBack of cameoClose up of pin

Up for grabs is this late 19th Century hand-painted porcelain cameo. It measures 2 1/8 inches tall and 1 3/4 inches wide. It has a gold tone metal back and pin. The pin protrudes approximately 3/16 inches past the side of the cameo. The cameo is in excellent condition.  $55.00 

 


Matl sterling silver earringsMatl earringsBack side of Matl earringsClose-up of Matl stamp

This pair of Matl sterling silver earrings feature the doves that are common in Matilde Poulat's work. They are embellished with small pieces of turquoise and red coral. Each is 2 1/4 inches in height and 1 inch wide. Heavy sterling silver. These are genuine! $550.00 Free shipping!


 

Vintage Zuni blue turquoise ringVintage Zuni blue turquoise ringRear view of ringVintage Zuni blue turquoise ring

Vintage Zuni blue turquoise sterling silver ring (tested). Unsigned. Size 6 1/2.The stoves are a little over 1/4" long and 1/8" wide. $75.00

 


Buffalo turquoise ringBuffalo turquoise ringBuffalo turquoise ring rear view

Buffalo or white turquoise and sterling silver ring. Size 7 1/2. Stone is approximately 1" x 3/4". $35.00 #5033

 

Vintage blue turquoise ringVintage blue turquoise ringVintage blue turquoise ringVintage blue turquoise ring rear viewVintage blue turquoise ring

Vintage blue turquoise and sterling silver (tested) ring. Size 8 1/2. Circa 1940's. Two turquoise stones measure 11/16" x 7/16" and 5/8" 7/16". Height of ring is 1 7/8" x 15/16".  Unsigned. $125.00

 


This sterling silver necklace dates back to the early 1940's. It is marked with the patent number 2368543. This is a patent for the latch that was applied for in 1943 by Henry Hattenrath of Artistic Silver Crafts. This choker necklace is 15 1/4 inches long end to end. It is marked "sterling" underneath the patent number. Condition is excellent. $175.00 + $6.99 S&H

 


Conch shell with carved cameo

Beautiful cameo carved into a conch shell. The cameo is 2 1/2" tall and 1 3/4" in width at the chest. The conch shell is 5 3/4" long x 3 3/4" wide x 3 1/4 tall. Very nice for display. $150.00

 

Milky opal hat stickpinMilky opal hat stickpinRear view of stickpin

Vintage milky opal stick hatpin. 2 1/2" long. The opal is 5/16" by 1/4". The opal has a minimal amount of fire. Metal is goldtone. $25.00



Antique sterling silver belt buckle.

 


Taxco sterling bracelet with six abalone panels. It measures 7 inches long and 1 1/8" wide. It is marked, "Sterling .925 Taxco". Every other abalone panel is carved into the likeness of a face complete with earrings. The right earring is missing from the third face, otherwise it is in excellent condition. The bracelet weighs in at 2.1 ounces on my postal scales.Est. circa 1940's. $125.00

 


Taxco sterling silver heart pendantMarkings on back of pendant.Close-up of markings.

Taxco sterling silver heart pendant/brooch. Marked on back ".925 TT09 Mexico". Markings date it to 1980 or later. The first "T" is for Taxco, the second "T" is the maker's initial and the "09" means that this maker is the ninth to apply for the second initials "TT". The bail is marked in the same fashion. Measures 2 3/8 inches wide and 2 inches tall. $95.00


Mexican silver earrings with green onyxMexican silver earrings with green onyx

Vintage Mexican sterling silver screw-on earrings with green onyx inset carved into the shape of a face. Has the initials "AAM" and "Hecho en Mexico". The marks are worn and difficult to read. Dimensions are 7/8 inches wide by 1 1/4 tall.


Del Rio sterling silver cuff linksBack view of Del Rio cuff linksHallmark Del Rio 0.925Hallmark

Vintage sterling silver cuff links with green onyx carved into a face shape. Border is linked chain shape. Marked "sterling" on the back. Also stamped "Del Rio" and "0.925". Dimensions are 5/8 inches wide x 7/8 inches tall. Made in Mexico. $75.00

 


Mexico silver/amethyst earringsRear view of earringsClose-up of hallmark

Vintage silver screw-on earrings with amethyst inset. One of the stones has a crack that is visible upon close examination. Marked on the back "Mexico silver". Circa 1920's-1940's. These lovely earrings measure 1 1/8 inch x 1 1/8 inch. $75.00

 


Vintage Mexican silver earrings with green stonesVintage Mexican silver earrings with green stones rear viewVintage Mexican silver earrings with green stones close-up

Vintage screw-on silver earrings. Circa 1920's - 1940's. Marked "Mexico silver" on the back. There is a green stone inset but I do not know what it is. These are 7/8 inches by 7/8 inches. $55.00

 


Taxco sterling silver beehive earringsTaxco sterling silver beehive earringsSingle earringClose-up

Vintage Taxco sterling silver screw-on earrings. The drops are shaped like an old beehive and are actually tiny bells. The last photograph is a close-up of a defect in the silver drop. The hallmark is on one earring and is the eagle and "925 TP sterling". Made in Mexico. $35.00

 


Sterling silver perfume bottleSterling silver perfume bottle close-upSterling silver perfume bottle with cap offMexican silver hallmarksDent in capClose-up of steling silver cap.

Vintage Mexican sterling silver overlayed perfume bottle. Dimensions are 2 inches tall and 1 1/8 inches wide. The Mexican eagle mark has "109" in its center and the initials "AM" are inside of "Hecho en Mexico 925". Note dent in cap. $75.00