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| MARY KRETSINGER 18K GOLD, ANTIQUE GLASS BEAD & MALACHITE NECKLACE | ||||||||||||||||
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A striking necklace of handmade, antique, deep lapis-blue glass beads with
18K gold clasp and malachite pendant in an 18K gold bezel with a side
stone of what I believe is lapis; there is also a single ear pendant
with the same beads, but with brass findings; necklace is about 22"
long; pendant is about 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"; pendant is detachable; ear
pendant is approximately 1-1/4" long; marked: "MK;" excellent condition. SOLD (item #K40) |
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| MARY KRETSINGER 18K GOLD & CLOISONNÉ REVERSIBLE PIN/PENDANT | ||||||||||||||||
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Incredibly intricate and beautiful 18K gold and cloisonné reversible pin/pendant; one side is red and the other shades of violet with a few red and one emerald green cloison; pin has a trombone-style catch and is slightly rounded in order to clear the convex surface of the enamel; pin/pendant is about 3" top to bottom (including bail) and 2-7/8" wide; I have not been able to find marks on this piece; excellent condition. This piece is pictured in my book, Form & Function, American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970 on page 159. SOLD (item #K42) |
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| MARY KRETSINGER 18K GOLD & AMETHYST EARRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
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A very pretty pair of 18K gold and amethyst earrings; clip-type with 14K
gold clips; the pendant section of each earring is detachable; total
length of the earrings is about 2-1/8", top section is about 1" long;
excellent condition. SOLD (item #K43) |
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| MARY KRETSINGER STERLING SILVER BRANCH BROOCH | ||||||||||||||||
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A highly sculptural, naturalistic depiction of a branch with lichen,
created in sterling silver with granulation and a bit of gold wash ; brooch; about 3-1/4"
long; inscribed "MK;" fine condition. SOLD (item #K44) ______________________________________________________________________ |
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