Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Sterling Silver

A Collection of Sterling Silver Religious Pendants and Rings - An assortment of sterling silver jewelry featuring religious iconography and decorative forms. The collection includes a box chain necklace secured with a spring ring clasp; the chain features an oval tag stamped 925 alongside a stylized maker's mark consisting of a circle containing the letters B and R. A Miraculous Medal pendant of oval form is present, depicting the Virgin Mary surrounded by the inscription O MARY CONCEIVED WITHOUT SIN PRAY FOR US WHO HAVE RECOURSE TO THEE; the reverse is impressed with the word STERLING and the maker's name THEDA above a design featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Also included is a crucifix pendant featuring a textured surface, stamped STERLING on the reverse. One ring is designed as a continuous band of repeating heart shapes, stamped 925 and ITALY on the interior. The second ring is a solitaire design featuring a clear, round-faceted stone held in a four-prong setting; the interior band is stamped STERLING followed by a maker's mark that is not legible. Ring size (heart band): US 6.75 Ring size (solitaire): US 7.25 Weight: 12.000 g (0.3858 ozt). These antique items exhibit physical characteristics consistent with age and use. Moderate to heavy tarnish is visible across all silver surfaces, most notably on the Miraculous Medal (photo 3) and heart-motif ring (photo 6). Surface scratches and minor abrasions are present on the pendants and ring bands (photos 1, 2, and 8). The clear stone in the solitaire ring appears secure in its prongs (photo 8). All hallmarks and inscriptions are legible as described, with the exception of the maker's mark on the solitaire ring band which is obscured by wear (photo 8).