This ring has an oval, biomorphic shape with a sparkly, green, glass cab in the center. It is surmounted on a tapered band. It is a size 5 (but is adjustable). It measures 1 1/8" x 3/4" (at its widest) and 1/8" (at its "thickest"). The ring is thick, heavy gauge silver plate. It is very good condition.
American Modernist Sterling Kinetic Pin
Sam Kramer
c.1950s
Excellent condition
3 1/4" x 2"
American Mid Century Modernist Sterling Pendant w/Rose Quartz
Ed Wiener
c.1950s
Pendant alone measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
American Modernist Sterling Earrings w/Coral Bead
Ed Wiener
c.1950s
Excellent condition
1 1/4" x 7/8", screwbacks
Stamped Ed Wiener Stamped Ed Wiener, sterling
Sterling "S" pendant by modernist Paul Miller, c.1950's. Marked "sterling Paul Miller" and in excellent condition. Measures 2" long by 1" wide and has ring for chain.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Ed Levin modernist sterling bracelet
Rare early handwrought example of Levin's work, c. 1950 or earlier.
Three 1/4" diameter sterling silver balls.
Sterling silver wrap.
Deep blue and white ceramic beads.
Inside diameter measures 2 1/2"
Marked - see picture.
Very good vintage condition.
American Modernist Sterling Silver Constructive Brooch
Art Smith
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
This cool ring is adjustable in size. It consists of an oval, concave disk with an applied letter P, or maybe an abstract bird ??. At any rate, it is wonderful. The head measures 7/8" x 5/8". The band is 1/4" wide. It is marked Orb (in script-a bit "rubbed off") for Otto R. Bade, and also marked STERLING. It is c. 1950's-1960's and is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
This "dainty," sterling silver bracelet has a classic mod design from The Studio era. The front is 3/8" wide then tapers down to 1/4" and then tapers back up to 3/8". The beautiful, mod craftsmanship is difficult to see in the pictures. It by the famous Studio silversmith, Richard Parker. It is marked PARKER STERLING for Richard Parker (not Mary Parker). It has a good heft and is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
Formed in the shape of coral-like branches and set with what appears to be a gray pearl, this delicate sterling silver pin was made by Otto Robert Bade of New Hope, PA. Bade was a prominent designer for Francisco Rebajes, and purchased the company in 1958 from. Bade renamed the firm Orb, which ended production in 1971. The pin is marked ‘Orb’ on the reverse and is secured with a safety clasp. It measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide.
Not much is known about Industria Argentina, except that they produced exceptionally designed and crafted jewelry in the 1950s and '60s. This weighty silver ring is typical of their purist modernist aesthetic.
Size 6. Marked "Industria Argentina, Buenos Aires," and hallmarked 900 for silver fineness. Quite substantial at 11.9 grams. Excellent vintage condition.
Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia.
Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University.
Her primary influences were her teachers, Brent Kington and Olaf Skoogfors.
Oversized twisted silver wire brooch.
4" x 4"
Very good vintage condition.
Unsigned
American Modernist Sterling Mid Century Brooch w/Pearl
Bill Tendler
c.1950s
2 1/2" x 2 1/8"
Excellent condition
Stamped Tendler Sterling
Sterling and wood necklace by modernist Betty Cooke. Signed "COOKE STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Silver wire is flexible so easy to put on and take off. Measures 14" around with 3" opening.....$20 for insured US shipping.
Early SAM KRAMER modernist sterling ring with rutilated quartz cabochon, c.1948. Top is raised in best Kramer style with 4 tubes of silver and stone is set in darkened silver inset background(photo #1 is lighter than actual background). Top oval measures 3/4"+ by 1/2" and is size 6. Band indents near top(see photo #4) so is part of the design of the ring. Signed with "mushroom mark sterling" and is in excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Very interestingly constructed sterling silver man's ring. The bar linking the ends of the band are topped with a cultured pearl on one side, and a flat black onyx or glass piece on the other. Unmarked. Excellent vintage condition. Size 12.
Elsa Freund Modernist necklace
C. 1950's
Silver, aluminum and ceramic
1 3/4" x 3"
Signed - Elsa
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist Sterling Jewelry Vintage Brooch w/Large Stone
Signed N N Sterling
c.1970s
Excellent condition
6 3/4" x 2 1/4"
