All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1358253 (stock #3769)

Puig Doria modernist sterling silver necklace

Spain

1960's to 70's

Pendant measures 3" x 3"

Necklace should fit a 14" neck

Weight - 105 grams

Marked Puig Doria, Spain, 925

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1398604 (stock #JJ3406)
A modernist large brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 3/4" across and 3 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, minor surface scratches and a little extra solder where the wire is attached which is original. Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic LOBEL design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #363284 (stock #T 1215-5)
Vintage Modernist sculptural ring stamped: ISRAEL 925 and an indented silversmith's touch mark in size 7 1/2. Mod mid century styling and look at the five 'pods'....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1426909 (stock #JJ3814)
A very long sterling silver curved brooch by noted San Francisco silversmith, Franz Bergmann.

Measures 5" long and 1" at the widest. Signed with the artisan's conjoined FB and sterling.

Constructed of three curved thick sterling wires with connectors. Features a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. The pin closure is slightly bent.

Would look fantastic on a lapel of either a man or a woman. Fine example.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1470485 (stock #JJ4558)
A modernist cast sterling silver brooch with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling.

Measures 2" across and 7/8" high. Has a three dimensional curved design. Has a pearl perched at the end of the bottom curved piece. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1354878 (stock #4076)

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and ebony brooch

Mid 20th century

3 5/8" x 1"

Weight 17+ grams

Marked Cooke, sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1281743 (stock #JJ1546)
A very well constructed pair of sterling silver and pearl cufflinks by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement. Cufflinks are made from two layers of curved sterling connected at the corners. They have an offset pearl attached to the under layer for a 3D effect. Measure 3/4" square. Toggles swivel. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the backs. Toggles are also marked Sterling...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1033972 (stock #J1275)
This sterling silver bracelet is decorated with Francisco Rebajes’ signature leaves. Each leaf serves as a link to the alternating square panels. The brushed surface shows some tarnish, but hardly any signs of wear. The tongue-and-groove clasp is very secure, with the Rebajes and silver marks impressed on the top. The bracelet measures 7 inches long by 1 inch wide at the leaves. Weight: 49 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1438614 (stock #JJ3928)
A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pierced earrings by Betty Cooke.

Each earring has three polished silver disks connected to a silver tube. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Measure about 2" long and 3/4" across.

Signed Cooke and sterling on the back of each earring. The clutches are not marked.

Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. One earring has a tiny ding to the tube in the middle...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1387573 (stock #JJ3272)
A modernist cast sterling silver pendant in a 'pitchfork' design by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. Measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" across. Three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Would look great on either an neck ring or chain.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1427980 (stock #JJ3816)
A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pendant by Betty Cooke with lots of 'Bubbles'.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" high including the bale and 1 1/4" at the widest and 3/16" thick. Signed Cooke Sterling on the side. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver neck collar with a secure hook clasp. Collar is marked STER. Collar measures about 16" around and can be opened wider to put on.

Well made with a stunning design...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1456957 (stock #4103)

Sterling brutalist pendant necklace and pin

Wear it as a necklace or as a brooch

Sterling set with Carnelian Cabochon

Made in two sections the lower element swings with free kinetic movement

Length - 3 1/2"

Width - 2" at widest point

Chain - 18"

Total weight - 30 grams

Marked 925

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1052169 (stock #J1390)
This sterling silver pendant features a ‘space age’ design with a center amethyst cabochon. The surface is textured and oxidized for a whitish patina; there are a few tiny spots of oxidation. The amethyst is securely prong set. The back of the pendant and the bail exhibit a 925 in a cartouche with the words ‘Industria Argentina,’ which roughly translated means Made in Argentina. The pendant, with bail, measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Gross weight: 8.5 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1402991 (stock #3491)

Italian modernist silver and enamel bracelet

1960 - 70

This bracelet has an inventive clasp that allows the bracelet to accommodate a 6 5/8" wearable length as well as a 7" length

Width - slightly under 1"

Weight- 41+ grams

Marked Made in Italy, 800

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1471712 (stock #JJ4586)
An early sterling silver pendant or brooch by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped polished brown translucent agate and a sterling 'pearl'.

Marked Sterling and with the stylized Rebajes on the back. Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Currently suspended from a black cord but would look great on a silver chain or neck ring. Has a very large bale.

This pendant was also a brooch originally but the pin is missing. The roll over part of the catch is missing...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1358250 (stock #4084)

Franz Scheuerle modernist sterling silver bangle bracelet

Germany

1960's

Interior - 2 1/3" x 3"

This solid and well crafted bangle weights 46+ grams

Very good vintage condition

Marked 925 and FS in an oval

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1129387 (stock #2621)

John Lewis modernist sterling silver hand hammered Brooch

3" in diameter

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1384224 (stock #JJ2060JJ2999)
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A pair of vintage hammered sterling silver brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, available in two sizes. Great hammered texture. Larger brooch measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Smaller brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. Both pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist...