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Vintage Silver Graziella Laffi Cuff Bracelet
This striking wide silver cuff bracelet is handcrafted in Peru and signed “G. Laffi 925”, denoting the work of Graziella Laffi (1923–2009), one of Peru’s most celebrated 20th-century silversmiths. The bracelet features bold, raised figures inspired by pre-Columbian iconography, depicting stylized anthropomorphic and animal motifs reminiscent of ancient Moche and Chavín designs. The high-relief decoration contrasts beautifully against the hammered, polished background, and is framed by geometric borders etched with circular and diamond motifs. Laffi, an Italian-born artist who settled in Lima after World War II, became renowned for fusing modernist forms with traditional Andean imagery, creating sculptural silverwork that is both contemporary and deeply rooted in Peru’s cultural heritage. Her pieces were exhibited internationally and are now highly collectible for their distinctive artistry and craftsmanship.
Antique 22ct Yellow Gold, Enamel, Coral and Diamond Locket Pendant
A striking antique locket pendant crafted in 22ct yellow gold, with vivid blue enamel centred by a coral cabochon and six rose-cut diamonds. Lockets became particularly fashionable during the Victorian era, when jewellery was frequently imbued with personal and sentimental meaning, providing a discreet place to keep the image or memento of someone dear. This example is especially decorative, combining the strong colour contrasts and elaborate goldwork favoured in later 19th-century jewellery with a glazed compartment to the reverse for a photograph or miniature. The combination of coral, diamonds and richly coloured enamel gives the piece an exotic character typical of the Victorian fascination with unusual materials and bold, romantic ornament.
Antique 19th Century 18ct Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Diamond Brooch
A striking 19th-century brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, formed as two domed oval panels joined by a decorative central bar. Each is embellished with deep cobalt-blue enamel in a radiating star motif and centred by an old-cut diamond, surrounded by finely applied ropework and granulated gold detailing. Jewellery of this type was fashionable during the Victorian period, when richly coloured enamels were frequently combined with high-carat gold and diamonds to create pieces with strong architectural and geometric decoration. The use of old-cut diamonds, individually fashioned before modern standardised cutting, adds particularly appealing period character. With its bold symmetry, vivid enamel and archaeological-revival flavour, the brooch is a wonderful example of the richly ornamented jewellery of the later 19th century.
Modernist Margaret Richardson Sterling Silver and Onyx Ring
Bold and architectural, this striking vintage Margaret Richardson sterling silver ring features a polished rectangular onyx panel accented with a row of geometric silver detailing in a distinctly modernist style. The ring is stamped “925” for sterling silver, and “mr” for Margaret Richardson. Born Ulli Margarete Samuelson in Russia 1908, Margaret Richardson later settled in South Africa after WWII, worked in Johannesburg in the 1960’s and 1970’s, and became well known for her hand-made gold and silver jewellery, which was generally in the Modernist style. She died in 1989.
Large Cilea Bijoux Paris “Anemone” Necklace
A wonderfully exuberant statement necklace by Cilea Bijoux Paris, handcrafted in the house’s signature Emaline resin and formed as a cascade of seven sculptural anemone flowers in rich, varying shades of red. Each flower is individually made and assembled, giving the petals subtle variations in colour, translucency and form, with black textured centres providing a dramatic contrast. The floral centrepiece is finished with gold-tone chain and an adjustable lobster-claw clasp, with a signed “Cilea Paris” tag. Maison Cilea was founded in Paris in 1992 by Stéphane Ravel, whose encounter with artist Monique Védié introduced him to the creative possibilities of working with resin in jewellery. Named after his wife, Cilea developed a distinctive style of highly individual, handcrafted costume jewellery, particularly celebrated for its colourful botanical forms. The house remains a small family enterprise, with Ravel’s daughters Ameline and Ambre continuing its tradition of producing jewellery by hand in France. Bold, playful and unmistakably French, Cilea pieces occupy the appealing territory between costume jewellery and wearable art.