All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #100130 (stock #md0245)
carol lane
$150.00
Hand made 14k and sterling modernist ring, c.1960's. Intriguing design, there is a thick piece of 14k added to the silver ring. It is signed "14K STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Size 5 3/4, the front design measures 13/16" by 3/8" and stands 1/4" high from the finger.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1940 item #104675 (stock #md0254)
carol lane
$100.00
Modernist domed enamel bird by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied the enamel process with Karl Drerup. This hand made piece is one of a series by Madeline Turner and can be made into a pin by adding a metal frame. The enamel colors are white, turquoise, dark blue, and green. Of good size, it measures 2 1/8" wide by 1 3/8" high. Unsigned and purchased from a close family friend. Condition is perfect. Turner also designed for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #104677 (stock #md0255)
carol lane
$85.00
Modernist enamel fish by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup. She also designed for Tiffany and Georg Jensen,USA. This great domed sail fish measures 3 1/16" by 1 1/8" and is in perfect condition. The rich colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green and white. Unsigned, this was purchased from a close family friend. Ms. Turner never mounted these pieces, but can easily be put into a metal frame and worn as a pin...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #104680 (stock #md0256)
carol lane
$100.00
Modernist enamel boat by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup and designed jewelry for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA. Of good size, this gorgeous modernist domed enamel measures 2 1/8" high by 1 13/16" wide. The enamel colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green, red, tan, and white. Excellent condition. It can be mounted into a metal pin. Unsigned, this collection was purchased from a close family friend...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #105369 (stock #md0257)
carol lane
$3200.00
Large handmade modernist sterling and rose quartz pin by Sam Kramer, the famous NYC silversmith, c.1948. As usual, one can turn the pin in several directions trying to find the "correct" position - is it a fish wriggling through the water, or a profile with a pony tail, or should we not ask these questions? This large and dimensional piece, measures 3" long by 2 1/4" wide. It curves up and down and has a center oval rose quartz bezel set stone...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #110915 (stock #md0264)
carol lane
$1500.00
RARE OFFERING:Large sterling CAT pin by modernist Paul Lobel, NYC, c.1945. Architectural and minimalist concept produced a perfectly designed cat. Made of heavy gauge silver, this large and dimensional pin measures 3 3/8" tall 1 3/8" wide by 1 1/8" high. Never seen this one before. Terrific piece by a great modernist....$16 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #114269 (stock #md0267)
carol lane
$95.00
Post modern handmade sterling and cultured pearl ring by Novak, c.1972. Part of a large and wonderful 32-piece collection(see several other pieces on this website) by this artist whose original concepts set his work apart from others. The ring is signed "NOVAK 925 N w/ARROW(hallmark)" is in excellent condition. The design shows an irregularly-shaped heart design(5/8" across by almost 1/2" high) with a 5 3/4mm. cultured pearl set at center...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #115913 (stock #md0269)
carol lane
$295.00
Unusual and lovely signed early 1960's amethysts, silver, and enamel butterfly necklace. Beautiful golden brown, white, yellow,& turquoise blue enamel butterfly with 2 oval cabochon amethysts on a light blue enamel background. This is constructed on heavy gauge silver and the back is royal blue, golden brown and black enamel. The scalloped silver sides provide a frame for the work and it measures a generous 1 7/8" in diameter. The piece is signed "V" in a circle...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #119898 (stock #md0270)
carol lane
$725.00
Figural sterling snail pin by famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981), c.1955. Snail has original oxydized finish with applied silver dimensional coiled shell measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" long. Of good weight, pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Charming piece made with a sense of humor by a famous silversmith......$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #120836 (stock #md0271)
carol lane
$95.00
Post modern hand made sterling and garnet ring, c.1970's. Design is a contrast between gold washed silver & sterling, textures, and has an almondine garnet. Large scale, it measures 1 3/4" long by 3/4" wide. Ring is size 7 and band is 5/16" wide. Signed, "925" and is in excellent condition. Great looking.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #123986 (stock #md0275)
carol lane
$225.00
Signed textural 800 silver and coral beads pin having a late arts & crafts/early modernist design sense, Germany, c.1940's. Handmade, it measures 1 3/4" long by 7/8" wide. It is signed "HANDARBEIT 900 D w/CROWN(maker)" and is in excellent condition. Original and wonderful design. Beautiful piece!....$9 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #125481 (stock #md0277)
carol lane
$795.00
Classic HENRY STEIG(1906-1973) modernist design sterling and crystal pin, NYC, c.1955. This handmade design is made of bent and turned silver wire with a bezel set center crystal stone. Can be worn as a pin or pendant. Measures 2 1/4" long by 1 5/8" wide and is signed "STEIG STERLING". Excellent condition. Classic Steig.....$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #127549 (stock #md0279)
carol lane
$695.00
Sterling modernist star earrings by the famous NYC silversmith, Ed Wiener, c.1952. These hand made asymmetrical stars with recessed oxydized silver solid centers and shiny silver forming the raised outline of the stars are expansive and exciting. They measure 1 3/8" at the widest and are in excellent condition. The screwback was put over the mark, so you see "ED ST". This was a frequent occurrence and the complete mark is under the soldered screwback...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #128033 (stock #md0280)
carol lane
USD $125.00
Minimalist hand made silver ring with rhodocrosite ball, c.1960's. Clean modernism with the look of Scandinavian design it is size 6 1/2. Ring flares up and out and the stone seems to be free floating within a silver circle. Made of heavy gauge silver the ring is unsigned but guaranteed to be silver. Excellent condition. Elegant and simple......$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #128631 (stock #md0283)
carol lane
$225.00
Signed,large and great original modernist design sterling and onyx pendant, Israel, c.1960's. Dimensional 2-sided squared design with interesting cuts and shapes, the pendant has a cabochon oval onyx stone backed in silver hanging freely...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #132518 (stock #md0291)
carol lane
$95.00
Red enamel on silver links modernist bracelet, c.1950's. Eight links each of different shades of spotted red enamel make up the design. Each link measures 5/8" square. The inside length of the bracelet is 7". Not marked. Great alone or stacked with other bracelets - colorful. Excellent condition.....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #135813 (stock #md0293)
carol lane
$135.00
Very large hand made modernist sterling snake ring by Novak, c.1970's. This ring is part of a one-of-a-kind collection by Novak, a modernist silversmith with original concepts and wonderful execution. The design shows a snake peering from a piece of crimped and folded silver and measures 1 3/8" long by 3/4" wide by 1" high. The thick band is 1/4" wide and is size 5 3/4/. It is signed "925 N with arrow"(alternate Novak signature, both marks appearing on some items from collection)and is in excell...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #141310 (stock #md0300)
carol lane
$550.00
Framed square sterling pin with center square moss agate stone by modernist Frances Holmes Boothby, c.1950's. It measures 1 3/8" square and is signed "STERLING fhb". Beautiful stone and in excellent condition.....$15 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.