An interesting hand made abstract reticulated pendant with an oval bezel set green stone. The top piece swings on the inverted 'U' shaped silver wire.

Measures 2 1/8" high and 1 3/8" at the widest. 20" chain is marked 900 and closes with a secure spring clasp. The pendant and chain have some tarnish.

Very unusual design. Well crafted.

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...

Sterling and oval tiger eye stone ring, signed WWL, c.1950's. Handmade interesting design, the front measures 7/8" long by 13/16" wide by 1/2" high. It is size 6 1/2 and is in excellent condition. It is signed "W.W.L. STERLING G.R.".....$10 for insured USA shipping.

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...

C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling and Amethyst ring

1950

Size 8

Weight - 14 grams

Marked - handwrought, sterling, cls in shield

Excellent vintage condition

A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped glass orb. Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 4 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to wear snuggly so the orb doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/8" at the widest. Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. The glass looks like a large drop of water...

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and 14K gold pendant on sterling silver necklace

Pendant - 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Necklace - 6 1/4" diameter, should fit an 18" neck

Weight - 14.50 grams

Marked Cooke, sterling on pendant and torque

Very good vintage condition

An interesting Sterling Silver brooch by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. This piece reminds us of a stylized 'eye'. Has a three dimensional effect.

Measures 1 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed Janiyé and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches. The rollover clasp holds securely.

Well crafted work from a talented artisan.

Walter Rhodes modernist sterling silver and turquoise pendant necklace

1950

Pendant - 3" long by 2 1/2" across

Leather cord - 21" long extended

Marked Rhodes, sterling

Very good vintage condition

This bold and intricate ring is the work of Hans Teppich, an Israeli silversmith who was especially active in Jerusalem during the 1950s. Flattened sterling silver wirework curls around an oval cabochon chrysoprase, which is securely bezel-mounted. The stone bears no scratches or other signs of wear. The band is well wrought and strong. The ring top is large, measuring 1 1/8 inches long by 1 inch wide. The Teppich and sterling marks are inside the band. The ring is sized to a little over a 5.

Janiye sterling silver brooch

1950

1 7/8" x 1 3/8"

Marked on reverse

Very good vintage condition displaying intended oxidation

Vintage, stylish, organic shaped sterling clip earrings with oxidized areas by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", they weigh 14 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Interesting and unusual.

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.

A vintage modernist silver necklace with a large central pendant by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin. The central pendant measures 2 3/4" long and 3/4" wide. Also measures 3/4" deep. The pendant has a textured front surface and polished sides and back. The pendant has an additional silver squiggle with what looks like onyx beads suspended in front of the textured surface. It moves independently.

The entire central piece is suspended from a linked neck ring...

Peter Ein-Hod modernist sterling silver ring with green stone

Israel

Mid 20th century

Size - open back, currently 6 1/2"

1 1/4" tall

Marked Peter Ein-Hod, St Made in Israel PH

Very good vintage condition

Modernist sterling pin with unique curved linear markings inset in the silver(see photos #2 & 3), by Rissa, c.1960's. Very interesting design and looks like two pieces of a puzzle with a hollow inside each piece. Measures 2 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide and has good weight. It is signed "RISSA STERLING 925" and is in excellent condition. Unusual.....$8 for insured USA shipping & appicable NY tax.

Theodor Olsen modernist sterling silver necklace

Mid 20th century

Norway

Pendant - 2 7/8" x 3"

Chain - 21" long

Weight - 57.65 grams

Hallmarked with artist cypher and 925

Very good vintage condition

Toyokoki modernist sterling silver brooch

Artisan crafted brooch - Japan

3" x 1 7/8"

Solid and well made

Marked Toyokoki, 950 silver