All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #360079 (stock #md0377)
carol lane
$395.00
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #374119 (stock #md0385)
carol lane
USD $4,500.00
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #360083 (stock #md0376)
carol lane
$1150.00
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1059261 (stock #01907)
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 : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #100274 (stock #md0246)
carol lane
$1950.00
Unique "handmade" 14k and red-brown pop jasper modernist "bird" pin/pendant, c.1950's. Unusual hand cut amorphous bird design, or just amorphous, around which holds a large(1 1/8" by 13/16")red-brown pop jasper stone spotted with red, black, and yellow shapes. This stone is gorgeous! Of good size and very heavy weight(27 GRAMS), the pin measures 2 1/4" by 1 7/8" and is signed "HANDMADE". In excellent condition and was originally made as a pendant. A pin lock was added later...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #483457 (stock #md0439)
carol lane
$1150.00
Extremely unusual modernist/deco design and LARGE SCALE 18k and citrines ring, c.1950's. It has four emerald-cut dark orange citrines set in very heavy gauge 18K gold. Ring is size 6 and is signed "18K". The front measures 1" long by 3/4" wide by 1/2" high. Excellent condition. Stunning and very strong design......$15 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #46207 (stock #md0120)
carol lane
$925.00
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #48107 (stock #md0132)
carol lane
USD $650.00
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #23335
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1491812
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1271094
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #894282 (stock #MD0466)
carol lane
$3200.00
Beautiful modernist hand made 14k ring of a sculptural dimensional face/profile. Signed "14k" stylized "e" or "he". Looks like the later Hector Aguilar mark. Large scale, measures 1 1/4" long by 7/8" wide and is size 9 3/4. Heavy weight at 18 gms. Excellent condition. WORK OF ART.....$65 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1491813
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #737552 (stock #2026)

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.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #404184 (stock #md0395)
carol lane
USD $1,400.00
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1408331
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1125433 (stock #02085)
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1199240 (stock #02295)
A 10k pink coral Modernist design yellow gold ring from the 1960s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring features a 5/16" x 1/4" natural oval cabochon pink coral claw-set stone and abstract arrow cutout shoulders...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1201656 (stock #02301)
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. It is stamped 10 K with an A+A maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conser...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1298285 (stock #7114)
An 18k birks bow brooch with diamonds from the 1950s. This retro brooch with three claw-set round brilliant cut genuine diamonds circa 1950s is well-made; it measures 2-1/8" x 1-1/4" pin is stamped 18 K and BIRKS. It has a safety catch, and it weighs 9.9 grams. The diamonds measure approximately 6 points in total - they are sparkling clear and white (VS, E-F colour). It is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks or cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, and the claws...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1170635 (stock #2660)

Modernist 18K gold and Kunzite brooch

Unique built up cubist form

1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Very good vintage condition

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1229844 (stock #02381)
A 14k black onyx butterfly filigree ring set with an emerald cut black onyx stone circa 1960s. The ornate design was popular in the late 1960s to early 1970s, like paisley. This size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring is stamped Pc and 14 K. The filigree on each side of the ring has a butterfly-like dimension to the design. It weighs 3.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1321151 (stock #02535)
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. All items are thoroughly and conservatively gra...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1340385 (stock #7407)
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. It is stamped 10 K and MIL and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dama...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #715806 (stock #MD0456)
carol lane
$1500.00
Early famous hand made 14K and ebony modernist screwback earrings by Ed Wiener, NYC, 1955. They measure 1 1/4" long(not including screwback) by 3/4" wide and are unsigned. They are photographed in "JEWELRY BY ED WIENER A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION DECEMBER 1,1988-JANUARY 7, 1989 FIFTY/50 GALLERY, 793 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10003" on page 70. Excellent condition and beautiful.....$25 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1223930 (stock #02369)
A 14k large single cultured pearl ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 solitaire ring features a 7.5 mm. cultured pearl with a creamy white lustre with slight tinges of green and pink. The lustre is slightly irregular with a bit of natural roughness and surface pitting, and this ring is stamped 14K. It weighs 3.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded an...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1435853
David Anthony
$975.00
Fabulous vintage oval angel skin pink coral cabochon ring with 4 diamonds flanking each side. Marked 14k. Thick shank and large size (7+) makes resizing feasible for smaller fingers. The main photo shows the best likeness of the color which is angel skin. Very good to excellent condition. Mass is 6.4 g.

This ring appraised for 1675 USD in December 2020. From the appraisal: "Ladies 14 karat yellow gold ring stamped 585, containing one round cabochon cut bezel set Pink Coral measurin...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #649555 (stock #MD0447)
carol lane
$725.00
Unique modernist design 14k and stone ring. The square faceted stone is a bit less than 1/2 carat, and is assumed to be an almondine garnet, but could possibly be another gem stone. It is signed "14K" and is size 8. Excellent condition. Very interesting and unusual design....$25 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1022997 (stock #J1156)
For those who view jewelry as works of art, here is a pin with strong sculptural elements, set with what looks to be a reddish-pink tourmaline, or rubellite. It features a quirky yet thoughtful construction, composed of a layered disc with an exposed middle area into which is set the irregular-shaped and polished stone with the matrix showing through the back. The stone is cleverly secured by curling silver wires. The back sports a rollover clasp in good working order. The pin probably dates fro...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1348593 (stock #9487)
A 14k hill of emeralds statement ring from the 1960s. This size 3-1/4 ring is opulent and stylish and it features a central dome of 20 genuine claw-set 3 point emeralds (by gauge). Added to this is the openwork filigree style on the shoulders. The dome itself measures 9/16" across. This ring weighs 5.3 grams, it is stamped 14K and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issu...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1461185 (stock #1208)
Midcentury Modern brooch. A cluster of lapis lazuli berries mounted to irregular and striated 14k gold leaves. United States, ca 1960s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: L 2 1/4 x W 1 1/2 in. Approximate weight: 12.7 dwt. #1208

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1380522 (stock #JJ2926)
An interesting pendant- a taxidermy eye set in 14K gold. Pendant measures 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked 585 for the gold and what looks like 31. Currently suspended on a gold colored intricate chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring closure. Looks very hand made. Fun mid century modernist design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1401850 (stock #02595)
A 14k yellow gold blue spinel modern abstract ring from the 1960s-70s. This size 6-1/2 ring features a claw-set emerald cut light blue spinel which flashes brightly in its abstract setting and is 3.4 carats in size (calculated). It measures 3/8 x 1/2' across the setting, it is stamped 14K, it weighs 2.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some light visible wear to the facet edges of the stone. All items are thoro...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #766559 (stock #TR566)
Attract the best kind of attention with this substantial 18 karat gold bracelet. The 12 links look like gold bird’s nests with 4 natural sapphires and 2 natural rubies in each one. The bracelet is 7 ¼ inches long. The closure is a hidden catch, enhanced with a figure eight safety. Dating from the 1960’s, this mod masterpiece is heavy on gold and long on charm.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1333576
David Anthony
$485.00
This fine estate diamond and ruby cluster ring is mounted on a 14K gold band and shows with vintage luster. It retains a sizing bar which may be removed.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #894675 (stock #MD0473)
carol lane
$750.00
18K yellow and white gold band signed "HM 18K". Size 8 and measures 5/16" wide. Weighs 10 grams. Excellent condition.....$25 for insured US shipping.