All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #42732 (stock #md0102)
carol lane
$1250.00
Two(2) pendant necklaces made of brass and silver by the famous NYC modernist Ed Wiener. One of the necklaces is signed:"ED. WIENER" and they are in excellent condition. Each concave disk has a free form applied silver wire and bead design. One pendant measures 2 1/2" and the other, almost 2". They are each hanging on sterling chains, 30" and 19". Early, wonderful, and rare examples of Ed Wiener's artistry. Would consider selling the unsigned necklace separately.....$25 USA insured shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #42305 (stock #md0097)
carol lane
$250.00
Figural sterling necklace depicting New Hampshire's "OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN" by Shreve, Crump & Low, a Boston silversmith firm in business since 1869. "The company does no manufacturing, but, has always sold designs made by the finest American craftsmen; some of the designs being created exclusively for them", "American Jewelry Manufacturers" by Dorothy Rainwater. The design is a very beautiful heavy gauge textured silver profile...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #41657 (stock #md0095)
carol lane
$95.00
Modernist sterling pin made by Grosse, Germany, 1971. It is signed:"GROSSE GERMANY S925 1971" and is in excellent condition. This heavy gauge pin measures 2 1/16" by 1 1/2" and the center hammered section is dimensional and rises 1/2". Very strong yet simple design makes this pin very striking.....$7 USA insured shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #41489 (stock #md0092)
carol lane
$2800.00
Very rare brass and enamel pin signed "MACCHIARINI", c.1940's. Peter Macchiarini(deceased) was a very famous San Francisco modernist jewelry designer and his works are extremely desirable. The provenance of this piece has been identified by his son, Dan Macchiarini. He states that it was a private commission by someone wanting a clown face. This turned out to be a joint venture between Peter and his then student, Virginia De Haas, whom he later married...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #35628 (stock #md0078)
carol lane
$595.00
Matching silver necklace and bracelet in large repetitive waves of acid-etched links, c.1950's. This modernist design has a hint of deco and is quite heavy, weighing a total of 4 1/2 troy oz. The bracelet is quite generous in size measuring 1 1/2" wide by 7 1/2" long with 19 curled links folding into each other. The necklace measures 7/8" wide by 15" long and has 44 links. These links move and jingle playfully against each other but the piece is masterful...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #35588 (stock #md0075)
carol lane
$275.00
Modernist handmade sterling and moonstone cross necklace made by Catanzaro, c.1960's. The piece is signed "CATANZARO STERLING" and is in excellent condition. The large cross measures 4 1/4" long by 2 3/4" wide with a 21 1/2" hand made chain.....$9 USA insured shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #34506 (stock #md0068)
carol lane
$95.00
Hand made modernist silver pin with large oval chalcedony stone. The pin measures 2 1/2" long by 1" wide and is in excellent condition. It is not signed but tests for sterling. Great looking pin.....$7 USA insured shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #32579 (stock #md0018)
carol lane
$375.00
Famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981) made this sterling pin, c.1950's. The pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It measures 1 7/8" at the widest point. Photographed on page 82 in MODERNIST JEWELRY 1930-1960 by Schon....Insured shipping is $11 in USA and NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #32399 (stock #md0013)
carol lane
$100.00
Hand hammered sterling pin by Parker, c.1960's. Pin is marked "PARKER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It measures 1 13/16" long by 13/16" wide. It's very difficult to find work by this desired modernist....Insured shipping is $7 in USA.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1477433
A very striking pair of vintage sterling and aventurine handmade, one-of-a-kind earrings by Israeli Modernist designer Rachel Gera. Hanging 2 3/4" long and 1" wide, they have clip backs and weigh 29grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. Great green stones and a very fun design. Born in 1936, Rachel Gera passed away in February of this year. Her creations were all very unique.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1476876
A nice silver pendant depicting the solar system and the attributes of the sign Scorpio—a scorpion a depiction of the god Mars representing the planet that rules those born into Scorpio. The pendant is signed “AC” and is stamped with French silver hallmarks.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1970
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 15/16” x 1-3/8”
  • Weight: 8.6 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1476875
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An interesting silver pendant depicting the solar system and the attributes of the sign Leo—a lion and a depiction of the sun representing the heavenly body that rules those born into Leo. The pendant is signed “AC” and is stamped with French silver hallmarks.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1970
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 3/4” x 1-1/4”
  • Weight: 5.2 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1457130 (stock #JJ4206)
A rare hand wrought modernist link bracelet and matching earrings in Sterling Silver by the well respected jewelry teacher and author, Philip Morton. He is the author of the book "Contemporary Jewelry" where he demonstrates jewelry making techniques and highlights talented and noteworthy artisans. He helped found the Society of North American Goldsmiths in 1968.

Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and 5/8" at the widest. Hook closure fastens securely...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1442267 (stock #JJ3965)
A silver necklace with six small and one large fused glass on clay jewels by noted modernist jeweler, Elsa Freund, (1912-2001).

Measures about 15" around. Central drop measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. This drop is signed Elsa on the back.

Classic Elsaramics sparkling amber colored jewels. Hook closure on the back fastens securely. A necklace extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has a little tarnish. Lays wonderfully on the collar...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1431378
A spectacular bracelet by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs comprised of six sterling silver wired wrapped irregular shaped polished stones including amethyst, white quartz, rose quartz, rutilated quartz, aquamarine and citrine. The bracelet measures 8 1/2 " end to end but because of the thickness of the stones, it fits a wrist of 7- 7 1/2" or so. The stones are beautiful and smooth with lots of natural inclusions. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1415704 (stock #JJ3746)
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 1/2" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. The Ed Wiener is partially struck but still legible. 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 1960 item #1413118 (stock #JJ3677)
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, with an erotic theme. Depicts two hands holding breasts.

Measures about a 5 1/2. Face of ring measures 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches, some wear to the surface and tarnish. Heavy sterling.

Great MCM design. Haven't seen this design before. Sam Kramer's designs are highly collectible and rare.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1389787 (stock #JJ3276)
An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.

Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" at the widest. Has darkened textured areas in contrast to shiny polished sterling...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1384460 (stock #JJ3189)
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Looks like rows of randomly placed flattened pebbles. Curved for a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Hand signed © Ruth Berridge, Handmade Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. This piece is from her estate. Classic Ruth Berridge design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1371754
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Stunning vintage 1970s modernist collar necklace in sterling silver with a large genuine rock crystal quartz stone...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1349454 (stock #JJ2379)
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a layered amoeba shape with a taxidermy eye. Measures about a 6 3/4 - 7. Face of ring measures 1" long and 7/8" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark twice and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy sterling. Great MCM design. Sam Kramer's taxidermy designs are highly collectible and rare.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1341558 (stock #3589)

Gerald Stinn modernist sterling silver ring

1970

Size 6

Solid and well crafted this ring weighs 21+ grams

Face measures 1 1/8" tall x 1" wide

Marked Stinn, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1335178 (stock #3560)

Antonio Fallaci modernist sterling silver buckle bracelet

Italy

Mid 20th century

Substantial and well crafted this bracelet weighs a hefty 63.50 grams

7 1/2" long x slightly over 1/2" wide

Marked A.F., Italy, Brev, 900

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1313890 (stock #JJ1927)
A rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1284362 (stock #JJ1611)
A rare modernist sterling silver bracelet by the noted jewelry teacher and designer, Adda Husted-Andersen. Husted-Andersen taught in NYC at the Craft Student's League and her work was exhibited as part of the 1946 landmark exhibition, "Modern Jewelry Design" at the Museum of Modern Art. This bracelet is made from flattened and curved pieces of sterling silver intertwined with three brownish green oval cabochons. Measures about 6" around with an opening of about 1". Fits nicely on the wrist, ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1207287 (stock #JJ1031)
A rare hand wrought bracelet by Madeline Turner, a New York City Jeweler who worked from the 1930's to the 1950's. She designed jewelry for Georg Jensen USA. In sterling silver with periwinkle blue art glass cabochons. Marked with her conjoined M Turner hallmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around and about 1" wide. Clasp snaps closed tightly. Has a safety clasp. In very nice condition. A wonderful example of her work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1181205 (stock #2688)

Ronald Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch

1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Stamped Pearson sterling

Very good vintage condition

Minor age related surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1159956 (stock #J2129)
Blackbird Hill Antiques
$95.00
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Composed of two rectangular layers of sterling silver, top one curved and with a cutout comma-shaped design exposing a highly oxidized interior. The ring is marked sterling and has Joseph Skinger’s script signature mark. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. I am told by Carol Skinger, Joe's daughter, that the design is known as 'Mountain Shadow' and was produced as choker necklaces, bracelets and pins. The top of the ring ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1940 item #1152235 (stock #JJ642)
An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp. Slight bend on the pin. A similar De Patta brooch can be seen in the Philips de Pury Design Auction dated May 24, 2007, lot number 189....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1021739 (stock #2427)

Stinn Modernist sterling silver abstract necklace

Pendant - 2" x 1"

Chain measures 17" when outstretched

Marked Stinn, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1009189 (stock #1802 / 268)
PlanetGlass.net
$45.00
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Sterling silver "palette motif" modernist ring with a green Chrysoprase stone. Circa 1950s. The stone is cracked at the bottom near the bezel and only evident upon close inspection. Priced according to this flaw. Ring measures 3/4" x 1/2". Size 6.5. Unmarked.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #937148 (stock #2300)

American Modernist Jewelry Brass Horse Brooch

Peggy Miller

c.1950s

Excellent condition

3" x 1 3/4"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #842689 (stock #08108)
This mod sterling silver cross measures 1" x 5/8" x 1/4". It is from The Studio genre by famous silversmith Henry Steig. It is slightly convex. The back is marked STEIG and STERLING beneath. Circa 1950's. FREE US STANDARD S/H
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #792120 (stock #2126)

American Modernist Bronze Vintage Abstract Ring

Carl Tasha - signed

c.1970s

Excellent condition

size 6

front - 1 3/8" x 1"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #790716
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Stunning statement size vintage pendant necklace and matching clip earrings. Necklace and earrings are marked STERLING and signed with initials JB. The stone is probably an amethyst but I have not had it verified by a gemologist. 1960s, from a Pittsburgh estate. Heavy and substantial at 106 grams for all pieces together. The necklace links are dimensional and sculpted. The necklace has a wearable length of 30 inches but can be clasped at many points along the chain. The pendant is...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #790710
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Chunky heavy early modernist ring with a large faceted genuine amethyst stone. With two tiny marks on the outside of the shank. One is 800 or 900 (I can't be sure which), for silver content, and the other is a tiny hallmark or maker's mark in a cartouche. Circa 1940. Most likely European, based on the silver content and the other mark. Very well worked, with deep parallel ridges, in a great Deco/modernist design. Heavy for its size at 20 grams. Ring size 6. The top is just over 3/4 ...