Modernist 14K Gold & Alexandrite Earrings

c.1950s

14K & unnatural alexandrite

Excellent

5/8" x 1/2" each, pierced

Earrings were purchased with a matching pin. The pin was stamped with the Antonio Pineda mark.

Earrings are not marked.

A 10k yellow gold turquoise ring with high-mounted claw-set genuine turquoise cabochon stones circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the top and it weighs 2.9 grams. The turquoise gem stones are in a classic retro diamond shape design and are marquise cabochon in shape...

Extremely rare and wonderful gold version of famous boomerang pin by Ed Wiener, NYC modernist, c.1955. Dimensional with high edges, it measures 1 7/8" long by 1 1/4" wide and has a raw orange citrine. The pin partially obscures the signature which shows "E-------ER" and this was not an unusual occurrence during this period of hand made jewelry. Excellent condition except that pin and lock are made of a white metal...

Early modernist 14k and opal tie tac by the famous NYC designer, Ed Levin, c.1952. It is quite rare to see gold work by this artist, and this is a beautifully handmade piece. Signed "LEVIN 14K", it is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. Can also be worn as a brooch....$20 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

A beautiful 18K rose gold pendant set with an array of brilliant round-cut colored gems including green tourmaline, peridot, aquamarine, garnet, green beryl, citrine and pink topaz. The gems are arranged in a circle around the central peridot set in a multi-level buttercup setting. The rosy shade of the gold contrasts beautifully with the rich colors of the gemstones...

A 10k yellow spinel gold ring from the 1950s. This vintage size 7-3/4 or 7.75 yellow gold ring features a claw-set faceted 5/16" x 1/4" across pale yellow spinel. The spinel is an emerald cut gem stone and this ring weighs 2.4 grams. One of the claws comes up above the ring in a lined curl, sort of in an abstract modernist wave design, a bit of an unusual assymetrical look...

A large 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...

A cool 10k white gold white sapphire & citrene ring from the 1950s. This stylish vintage 1950s retro citrene and white sapphire size 5 ring is in 10k white gold. This ring features a a lovely deep yellow teardrop shaped citrene with a claw-set white sapphire. This ring measures 5/8 x 3/8" across the top, it is stamped 10K, and it weighs 3.3 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A classic mid-century silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Libra (“la Balance”). A detailed scale appears over a stippled background and is accompanied by the classic iconographical symbol for balance...

Modernist tree branch design handmade 14k earrings with pearls and diamonds, c.1960. Each earring has a 9mm natural pearl and three 3-point diamonds. One of the earrings is marked "14K" and they are in excellent condition. Of good size and made of heavy gauge gold, they measures 1" by 7/8". Sold without backs for the stickers or posts but very easily purchased. Great looking and strong modernist design.....$15 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Modernist 18K gold and Kunzite brooch

Unique built up cubist form

1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Very good vintage condition

Unmarked

A classic modernist silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Aquarius (“le Verseau”). A long-haired maiden pours water from a large ewer. The design is worked with a semi-matte finish and is enclosed in a highly-polished frame. The pendant retains its original jump ring...

Sterling silver and 14 karat gold bangle bracelet, set with three pearls and three rubies, each mounted in yellow gold. The gems are set equidistant from one another. The pearls are deeply lustrous and have a fine, faint pink tint. The pear-shaped rubies are also of good color and clarity. The pearls are 6mm in diameter; the rubies are approximately 4mm x 2mm. Ca. 1950's.

This is a vintage modernist design ring in 10k yellow gold c1950s-60. It features three round graduated black Alaskan diamonds (Hematite) in the shape and colour of black pearls. This size 4-1/2 ring is 1/2" across the stones and 7/16" wide. The stones range from 3-5 mm., this ring weighs 3.5 grams, and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Classic early Ed Wiener 14k hand made modernist set including necklace, cuff, and ring, NYC, c.1954. Architectural and minimalist construction, the design exemplifies the modernist era by one of it's great artists. The CUFF is made of heavy gauge gold(weighs 32 grams)and is signed "EW 14K". The inside circumference measures 5" plus a 1 12/"opening(total 6 1/2") and has an 8mm cultured pearl...

Handmade 14k bangle by Ronald Pearson, Rochester, N.Y., c.1950's. Although unsigned, I have previously had this design in both gold and silver signed by Pearson. Beautiful turned design, it is a classic modernist piece. The oval design measures 2 5/8" by 2 1/2" on the inside, and the inside circumference is 7 1/2". Of good weight, it is 1/4" wide and weighs 15 gms.....$20 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

A 14k gold genuine coral ring circa 1940s 1950. This vintage yellow gold size 5 ring features a claw-set loaf-shaped natural coral stone. I thas an elegant industrial modern lines, and measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the top / upper section. It is stamped JIC and 14K and weighs 4.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but the coral is just very slightly wiggly. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all cond...

Large and bold eye-design modernist tiger eye cabochon 9 carat pin/pendant, England, c.1950's. Pin shaped as an eye, based on Margaret de Patta and Sam Kramer's designs? It measures 2 5/16" long by 1 7/16" wide by 1/2" high. Signed "9 CT" and is in excellent condition. Can be worn as pin or pendant......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.