Silver Handcrafted Signed Pin, Modern Studio Piece

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #676903
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This silver handcrafted pin or brooch has a distinctly Asian look with it's pagoda like shape and botanical decoration. A substantial piece of silver, (17.3 grams), it is hand signed and with what appears to be a date. It's 2 1/8" by 1" (at widest point)and in excellent condition.

Sterling Silver, Pearl and Gold Modernist Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #676558
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Great pair of sterling silver modernist earrings set with baroque pearls ad adorned with a dripping design in 14K gold. These are for pierced ears and measure 1 1/4" x 3/4". Marked 925 on the rear; the gold decoration tests for 14K. Wonderful look and in great condition. (the nuts on the posts are not original to the earrings).

Sterling Silver Opal and Pearl Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #673055
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Striking sterling silver ring with opal and pearl. This is known as a black opal and has a shape reminiscent of the the 1950s - an amoeba or atomic type of shape. It is also set with a natural pearl. The opal's main characteristic is opalescence (a rainbow like iridescence which changes with the angle of observation). It is a relatively soft stone so care must be taken with it when set in a ring.

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Vintage Mexican sterling Amethyst cuff bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1960: item #672802
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Spectacular silver and diamond cut Amethyst cuff bracelet. It measures 7" around inside the bracelet. And It measures 3 1/4" wide at the widest point. It has a large Amethyst stone that measures 5/8" in diameter. The Stone is in Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. This bracelet weights 93 grams (3.25oz). Fully hallmarked LC Taxco 163 Overall condition very good.

Sterling Silver Multi Strand Necklace with Topazes

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #671862
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Light and delicate sterling silver multi strand bib style necklace. Each strand is composed of tiny silver beads with several of the "quadrants" containing a small dangling blue topaz (14 in total). Great look, very comfortable to wear; marked 925 and Italy. It's roughly 8 inches from the clasp to the bottom of the "bib". The bib part itself when laid flat on a table is approximately 4" x 7 1/2".

Mod Sterling Silver Ring, Unusual Design

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #670136
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Wonderful design to this mod sterling silver ring. A very stylized flower shape consisting of 4 concave "petals" which are oxidized inside. (some of the images may make the insides appear blue-ish but in fact they are black. It's just the lighting). A simple yet striking design. Inner shank marked 925 and there is what appears to be a makers mark on the top of the inner shank but not identified. This is a 7 1/2 (UK size P) and could be resized. The setting is 1 3/16ths x 1 1/16th. Please see al... Click for details

Sterling Silver Modernist Ring, Norman Grant, 1975

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #656215
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Excellent sterling silver ring by Norman Grant, a prominent Scottish jeweler. Much of his work is done in silver and enamel and has a "swinging London" sensibility. There is an informative and well illustrated article about him on the Modern Silver website. The ring bears his NG mark along with the hallmarks for Scotland sterling (thistle), Edinburgh castle mark and the date mark for 1975. Excellent condition and a size 6.

Modernist Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Signed

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #650853
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This sterling silver cuff bracelet is adorned with an abstract, architectural motif. The scored squares are various sizes, mostly solid but a few of the larger ones are open on the top. Interspersed throughout are coral beads. The bracelet is marked 925 and has an unknown makers mark; a cross within a circle, within a square. The inner circumference is 7 inches. The bracelet opens on the side and has a box clasp and safety chain.

Fabulous German Enamel Fish Pin by Perli MOD

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1960: item #648812

Fabulous Mid Century Fish Pin by the Perli firm of Germany. Cloisoinne wires define the colored spaces of blue and green. A speckled background of mixed colors expresses the complexities of the ocean. Please note that the specks of whitish enamel is clear enamel on the pin- smooth not damage. Pin measures 1 3/4" W x 1 1/2" H. Marked on the back, done in slick black enamel, Made in Germany. Metal is silver colored but no markings. Excellent conditon, with no damage or repairs. A fabulous example... Click for details

Early Betty Cooke Modernist Sterling Tree Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1960: item #647923
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Rare early sterling silver pin by important studio silversmith Betty Cooke. According to the book "Messengers of Modernism" (Montreal Museum of Decorative Arts"): "Cooke's style is spontaneous - reminiscent of her doodles and watercolors with their large, gestural brushstorkes. She likes to think of her jewerly as metal 'action pieces' which are based on the curve. Occasionally her line is straight, but it is always straining to bend. Although, very early in her career, she experimented with ani... Click for details