All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1422626 (stock #4031)

Unique sterling silver statement necklace and bracelet set

Hallmarked for Vicenza, Italy

1970 - 80

Bracelet - interior circumference of 7" x 1 1/4" tall

Necklace - 15" interior circumference x 3/4" tall

Both bracelet and necklace have push/pull clasps that open to make them easy to get on the wrist or neck

Combined weight - 145 grams

These interesting pieces are not rigid but have an almost spring like quality to them

Excellent condi...

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 1960 item #1422113 (stock #JJ3309/3744)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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A modernist heart shaped sterling silver pendant and /or curled brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. May purchase individually or together.

The pendant measures 1 1/8" high and 1" across. Marked fhb, and Sterling on the back. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish.

The curled brooch measures almost 2" long and 3/8" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. This brooch is also marked fhb and sterling...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1421568 (stock #3647)

Marci Zelmanoff intensely crafted mixed metal and wire mesh brooch/pendant

Sterling, silver mesh, brass and enamel

2 3/8" x 3 1/2"

1979

Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant

Etched on verso - Marci Zelmanoff, February, 1979

Fine vintage condition

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University

Her primary i...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1420823 (stock #JJ3769)
An abstract, geometric cuff bracelet made of thick sterling wires and flattened sterling curved areas by the NYC jeweler, Henry Steig.

Measures about 5" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 2 1/8" wide. Can probably be adjusted slightly. Fits snugly on my average wrist and does not turn, (which is good). Signed on the inside with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Outstanding hand wrought design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1418990 (stock #JJ3699)
A sterling silver modernist brooch by Helen Scheier Adelman, (1909-1999), American Mid Century jeweler. This brooch depicts two antelope in thick polished sterling with a darker bumpy surface enamel background.

Measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Signed Adelman and Sterling on the back. Nice contrast between the darkened rough and shiny layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches.

Classic Adelman design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1418602 (stock #4046)
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch

Rare example from his sterling menagerie

1950s

2 1/4" x 1 1/8"

Weight - 11+ grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition, minor light surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1417388 (stock #3660)

Opus Modernist sterling, pearl and amethyst 7 tentacle ring

Mid 20th century

Size - 9 1/4

Weight - 10.5 grams

Front measures 1 1/4" across

Marked ster, OPUS

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1416497 (stock #3658)

Jules Brenner classic sterling silver buckle type cuff bracelet

1950

Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a rear opening of 1 1/4" for a total of 6 1/2"

Weight - 51 grams

Stamped Jules Brenner, sterling, in block letters

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1415750 (stock #4036)

Modernist sterling silver and druzy quartz ring

Designer - Algeo

Mid 20th century

Size - 7 1/2

Heavy and nicely detailed this ring weighs 21.84 grams

Marked - ALGEO, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

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 1980 item #1414445 (stock #J373)
A vintage sterling hand wrought large pendulum shaped pendant with a small prong set dark red stone in the center. Looks like it may be a garnet. The pendant has smooth sterling around the rim with two zigzag rows of textured sterling across the center.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 1/2" across. Has a large double bale so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring. Marked Sterling on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Very striking, well crafted design.

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 1980 item #1414279 (stock #JJ3728)
A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped raw polished brown agate and a freshwater pearl.

Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to be snug so the central design doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/4" at the widest.

Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1414052 (stock #JJ3371)
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

Shaped like a fish with two layers of curved, overlapping sterling. Has a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Signed Berridge, Handmade and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a some tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1413824 (stock #JJ3710)
A modernist, abstract 14K Gold and Sterling Silver curved and flattened wire brooch by Ed Levin.

Measures 7/8" high and 2 3/4" long. Signed, 14K, © Ed Levin, and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly.

Classic Ed Levin design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1413389 (stock #3649)

Striking modernist bracelet

Sterling silver, 14K gold and faceted citrine cabochon

1970s - 80s

Inner circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear gap for a total of 6 1/2"

Stone - 1" x 5/8"

1 3/4" at tallest point

Weight - 41+ grams

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1413218
ANDREA FATELL
$750.00
A gorgeous pair of sterling clip back earrings with wire wrapped blue topaz stones by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. They measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/8"and weigh 18 grams total. The cabochon blue topaz is slightly darker than the camera captures and these stones are free of chips or cracks. Fine original condition and signed as shown. It has become almost impossible to find a pair of Fred Skaggs earrings with stones for sale. They seem to have all gone into the hands of collectors and not come out...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1412901
ANDREA FATELL
$695.00
A beautifully made sterling bracelet of concave triangle shaped links by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. The bracelet clasp is one of his ingenious screw bolt clasps. Measuring 7" end to end, it is 1 1/8" wide and weighs a solid 86 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A wonderful Danish Modernist design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1412809 (stock #4026)

Fridl Blumenthal modernist sterling silver screw back earrings

Mid 20th century

1 3/8" long x 5/8"wide

Weight - 7 grams

Marked Fridl, sterling with tulip hallmark

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1412805 (stock #3639)
Auerbach and Maffia
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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

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1412644 (stock #JJ3584)
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler.

Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 5/8". Marked TENDLER Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and tarnish. There is a small area on the side of the wire that is a little flattened, but may be original.

Nice contrast of wide and thin sterling. Well crafted, quality piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1412504 (stock #JJ3565)
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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 1960 item #1411790 (stock #4025)

James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar

These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a hefty 54 grams

Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons

Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long

Marked Frappe, sterling

Very good vintage condition with original patina

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1411527 (stock #JJ3643)
A wonderfully crafted 950 Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. The bracelet has a large sphere at one end and a smaller one at the other. It tapers towards the wire wrapped ends.

Measures 6" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Signed Janiyé Japan 950 and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches.

This bracelet is from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1410990 (stock #3635)

Carl Tasha silver pendant necklace

1970s

Provincetown, MA

Pendant measures 1 1/2" long

Chain - 20"

Weight - 17 grams

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1410881 (stock #3630)
Auerbach and Maffia
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Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and resin kinetic brooch

This early and rare brooch measures 3 1/4" x 1 5/8"

Weight - 17.10 grams

Marked Cooke

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1410085 (stock #JJ3541)
A wonderfully crafted hand wrought sterling silver necklace depicting a nude woman wrapped around a large druzy stone with two pearls. You can see her from the back on the underside of the pendant.

Pendant measures 3" long including the bale and 2" across. The chain measures 21" around and is held together by small hand wrought connectors. Hook closure holds securely. Marked Sterling and signed with what looks like S. Curran.

Very intricate design. Lovely piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1408568 (stock #3618)

Elis Kauppi, Kupittaan Kulta modernist sterling silver ring

Finland

1970s

Size - 6

Weight - 7+ grams

Marked 925, anvil mark

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1408567 (stock #3517)

Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure

1970

Argentina

Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams

Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment

Marked Pujia, 925

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1407505 (stock #JJ3583)
A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver choker necklace by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).

Made up of ten lightly hammered angled links with small connectors. You can have the links all facing the same way or alternate them for an interesting effect.

Measures about 15 1/2" long and 1/2" wide...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1405705 (stock #3503)

S. Zilka stelring and art glass pendant/brooch

Made in Israel

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

Torque should fit a 14 3/4" neck

Weight - 59 grams

Marked S. Zilka, 925, Made in Israel

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1405495 (stock #3502)

Paul Miller modernist sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace

1950

Pendant measures 2 7/8" x 1 1/2"

Neck chain - 22" long when outstretched

Weight - 16+ grams

Pendant marked Paul Miller

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1405303 (stock #JJ3378)
An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. Looks like a flock of birds in flight.

This brooch, executed in sterling silver measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Very fine example MCM studio jewelry.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1405258 (stock #3501)

Dynamic brutalist sterling silver and banded agate ring

1970

This heavy and well crafted ring stands 3/4" above the finger

Weight - 19.5 grams

Size - 9 1/2

Unmarked

Fine vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1405027 (stock #3495)

Puig Doria modernist sterling silver necklace

Spain

Late 1960s-1970s

14" interior circumference

Unclasps in rear

Weight - 78 grams

Marked - Made in Spain, Puig Doria, 925

Excellent vintage condition