Paul Lobel Modernist Abstract Sterling Bird Form Brooch
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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1247678 (stock #JJ1328)
An interesting, heavy organic ring by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Marked Isaac Cohen, ICO for the maker, Town Mark for Stockholm, National Mark, Silver Standard, and date code for 1967. Isaac Cohen was the owner of Galarie 22, a fashionable jewelry store in Stockholm. Top measures about 1 1/8" long and 1 1/8" across. Sits about 5/8" high off the shank. Ring is between an 8 - 8 1/2. Looks like someone may have previously sized it...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1422622 (stock #JJ3742)
A Mid Century Modernist pair of screw back earrings in a sterling silver oyster or floral design signed Macefield for William Mason and Leonard Field, American studio jewelers who worked in Massachusetts in the 1940's -70's.

These earrings measure 1" across. Screw backs hold securely. Signed Macefield Sterling on the back of each earring. The screw backs are also signed Sterling.

Nice contrast between the textured background and the polished sterling orbs...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #949592 (stock #0946)
Gamut Plus Jewelry
$65.00
FREE US S/H
This ring is a size 11 1/2 (can be resized, of course). It has a cool design, almost foil-like (see pictures). It's just over 1/2" at its highest. It is marked 925. It's a wonderful piece in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1078803 (stock #J1542)
Blackbird Hill Antiques
$115.00
Price includes chain
This sterling silver pendant has an arts and crafts feel. It features a central polished turquoise marbled with matrix that appears to be quite stable. It has an angular starburst design with a wide bail that bears a 925 mark as well as Hebrew markings. The .835 silver chain is not original to the piece, but is of the period. It is probably Austrian or Polish and measures 18 inches long unclasped. The pendant measures 1 ½ inches by 1 1/8 inches. Gross weight of pendant: 7.1 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #907799 (stock #2269)

Jane Wiberg sterling silver modernist brooch

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Expertly crafted

Solid with good weight

1 15/16" in diameter

Signed on verso

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #712755 (stock #MD0454)
carol lane
USD $975.00
Grand yet minimal sterling modernist necklace by BETTY COOKE, c.1960's. Three demi circles set vertically with different finishes and linear markings are constructed within a framework of flexible silver tubing. The necklace measures 13 1/2" long and the bottom demi-circle measures 2" wide by 1"+ wide. The lock and the back of the top and bottom demi-circle are signed "COOKE STERLING".......$25 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1467065 (stock #JJ3933/4481)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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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 #1424141 (stock #JJ361231415)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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A collection of four pair of hand made modernist sterling earrings with various stones by the NYC jeweler, Max Nass. May be purchased individually or in any combination.

JJ3615 Long teardrops with red beads. Measure 2" long including the screw backs. $125.

JJ3613 Curved dangles with coral colored beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125.

JJ3612 Fish shaped dangles with black beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1362112
ANDREA FATELL
$575.00
Unusual and beautiful sterling wire wrapped cat's-eye chrysoberyl cuff links by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Fabulous stones with a milk and honey color and great chatoyance. These measure 7/8" by 5/8" and weigh 16 grams total. They are in fine original condition and suitable for a man or women. Signed as shown. Rare to see cuff links by this jeweler and these are very special.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1433206 (stock #JJ3859)
An interesting pair of sculptural mixed metals pierced earrings by the New York jeweler, Marci Zelmanoff.

These earrings have sterling wire details and sterling shepherd ear wires. Measure 2" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Both earrings are signed Marci Zelmanoff and with some sort of code which looks like 02-Z64. Hard to read.

They are in fine condition. Her pieces are quite rare.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1487087 (stock #JJ4898)
This is a spectacular vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella L. Cone. Looks like a surreal silhouette.

Measures 4 3/8" high and 1 5/8" at the widest. Roll over clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, Hand ELC Made on the back. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Reminds us of the surreal pieces by Paul Lobel and Ed Wiener.

Well made, fine quality. The best piece of jewelry by this artist that we have ever encountered.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1380735 (stock #JJ3132)
A sterling silver modernist hand wrought cuff bracelet. Measures about 6" around with an additional 7/8" for the gap. Measures 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Can be worn with the curve facing up or down. Warm patina, heavy layered sterling. Quality piece. Lays nicely on the wrist.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1412504 (stock #JJ3565)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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A whimsical sterling silver brooch and matching earrings depicting fish with applied copper wire and stone or art glass eyes.

The large brooch measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a large oval amethyst cabochon. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Thick, heavy sterling.

The screw back earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. They have faceted bezel set purple stones for the eyes...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1414395
ANDREA FATELL
$750.00
Gorgeous deep red Mediterranean coral tear drop stones and center pearl in this sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. It is a size 6 and sits about 3/4" high from the finger when on. Weighing 10 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. His work is increasingly harder to find since it is highly collected. A spectacular ring.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1415179 (stock #JJ3724)
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 5" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 3/4" at the widest. Signed ED WIENER STERLING. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Heavy and substantial.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on, hugs the wrist.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #991419 (stock #2372 *)

American Modernist Sterling Brooch w/Green Stone

Henry Steig

c.1960s

Excellent condition

3" x 2 1/4"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1451575 (stock #JJ4020)
A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by the well known Mid Century NYC jeweler, Henry Steig. Geometric sterling layered design. They are opposites so will frame the face when worn.

Warm patina. Screw backs hold securely. Measure about 7/8" long and 3/4" across. Marked Steig Sterling on the backs and Sterling on the screw parts. Well made.

Fine MCM design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1321798 (stock #JJ2003)
A sterling silver modernist brooch by the well known silversmith, Ronald Pearson. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Pearson Sterling on the back. In very nice condition with a little tarnish. Interesting crimped design.