All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1469031 (stock #JJ4543)
A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet signed 'AR' in a design reminiscent of the work of Arthur King. Has polished 'globs' of silver along the edges and surrounding the multiple cut outs. The polished sterling contrasts with the oxidized darker areas for an interesting effect.

Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Fits me comfortably and I have an average wrist. It is pretty stiff and doesn't have much give.

Marked AR Sterling on the inside of one end...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1468896 (stock #JJ4536)
A vintage large sterling silver leaf shaped pendant by Angela Cummings who designed for Tiffany & Co. Signed AC Studio for her company after she left Tiffany, 925 and Thailand.

Measures 2" high and 2 1/4" wide. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently suspended from a black satin cord.

Fine condition with minimal surface scratches and tarnish. Quality piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1468396 (stock #4161)

Large and impressive modernist sterling and wood earrings

Mid 20th century

3 1/4" x 1"

Weight -15 grams

Unmarked

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1468363 (stock #JJ4514)
A vintage hand made long pendant necklace in an abstract design reminiscent of strung seashells in sterling and brass. Signed behind each of the the 'seashells' with a tiny 925, .45 and a Saguaro cactus hallmark. The bottom dangles are just marked 925. We have been unable to identify the artist.

The central pendant is a large sterling clam shell with 13 smaller dangling ones ending in hammered brass circles. Lots of movement.

The necklace measures about 22" around...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1467929 (stock #4156)

Pierre Cardin Sterling Silver Logo Necklace

c 1960s

26" long

Each link measures 1/2" x 1/2"

Weight - 33 grams

Rare, signed and in great condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1467780 (stock #JJ4330)
A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby.

This brooch measures 1 5/8" tall and 1 1/4" across the bottom. Has a textured inlay of multicolored enamel. There is a sterling inlay in the center of the enamel for an interesting contrast. Marked with fhb and Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely.

Has a few minor scratches, some tarnish and one nick to the side that touches both the edge and the side of the bezel...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1467712 (stock #4154)

Art Smith modernist earrings

Sterling silver

1950s

Large and impressive at 2 1/8" across

Weight - 26 grams

Screw back

Signed Art Smith - slightly obscured

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1467710 (stock #4152)

Rachel Gera large and impressive sterling and garnet handcrafted necklace

Israel

1970s

Circumference - 14"

Length - from collar to bottom of center drop - 7" long

Weight - 100 grams

Marked - Hand Made, 925, Israel, Gera

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1467677 (stock #JJ4507)
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a pearl embellishment by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Rollover closure holds securely.

Signed ED WIENER. Has some scratches near the signature. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1467665 (stock #JJ4463)
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace with a central bezel set amber jewel. The necklace is made from curved sterling with chain at each end. It is marked 925 for sterling. Measures about 16" around. Hard to measure exactly due to the curvature. Has a secure box closure with a safety clasp.

The central pendant part measures 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at the widest. The amber has natural swirls. The design of the pendant is not symmetrical giving it a more interesting look...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1467065 (stock #JJ3933/4481)
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Choice of two modernist cast sterling silver brooches; one in a stylized bird design and the other in a stylized scorpion design with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). They are both signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The 'bird' measures 2" long and 1" across. Has a three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1466904 (stock #JJ4358)
A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in a streamlined layered style. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.

This bracelet is constructed of two layers of sterling with a spiral on the thick curved wire layer...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1466852 (stock #JJ4485)
A sterling silver artist signed hinged bracelet in a modernist design with a second layer of abstract shapes. Marked P L Garré, for Phyllis L. Garré (1920-2018), a self taught artisan who started her third career of jewelry making in Washington state. Also marked Hand Wrought Sterling and 181 which may be a style number.

Measures approximately 7" around and 1 1/4" at the widest. Weighs 52 gr. Has a secure slide in tongue closure and a safety chain...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1466652 (stock #JJ4381)
A lightly hammered sterling silver bangle bracelet signed by the artist, 'RLC'.

Alternates between hammered and flattened sides.

Measures 2 1/4" across the diameter. Also measures about 7" around the inner circumference. Better for a small to medium wrist.

Marked with RLC and Sterling.

Nice weight and quality. Has a warm patina, a few areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Fine work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1466618 (stock #JJ2886/4488)
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A finely crafted sterling silver bracelet and/or large brooch with leaves and berries by Kurt Erik Christoffersen for International Silver. Marked on the back of each piece with Sterling, the conjoined KEC for the maker and IS for International Silver. You may purchase these items individually or as a set.

The bracelet measures about 7 1/2" long and 1" across. Has a spring clasp that holds securely and a safety chain. In fine condition. Nice weight and quality.

The brooch is a large leaf...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1466535 (stock #15830)
Slick, strong design that brings to mind the best of Scandinavian modernism, this sterling silver studio-made necklace consisting of neck ring and pendant is an unsigned American beauty. One of the most elegant examples of the form I have ever seen, it is obviously hand-wrought and its use of lucite and what I will describe as faux baroque pearls (if I am wrong, all the better for you!) alongside sterling silver and just a bit of brass underscores the belief that inspired jewelry design does not...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465566 (stock #JJ4442/4410)
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A sterling silver modernist bracelet and/or brooch by Helen Scheier Adelman, (1909-1999), American Mid Century jeweler. May purchase these pieces individually or together.

The bracelet is made from a single long piece of sterling that hooks in the front around a mottled reddish-brown bezel set cabochon. It measures about 7 1/2" around and 1/4" wide. The front design measures 3/4" wide. Signed Adelman and Sterling on the inside. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. The ho...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1465508 (stock #JJ4414)
A rare modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a ruffled layer by the California jeweler and sculptor, Florence Resnikoff. She was the director of the Jewelry and Metal Arts Program at the California College of the Arts and a founding member of the Metal Arts Guild in San Francisco.

Etched with a cursive Florence behind the ruffle.

Measures approximately 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Probably better for a slim wrist. Can be worn with the ruffled part up or down. Can be a...