Sexy hand-wrought solid silver holding a large tiger=eye cabochon. Marked "sterling" and also with an unknown maker's cipher. This heavy and substantial piece measures over 7.5" long, 4.75" wide, with the pendant portion measuring 2.5" by just over 2" long.
Handmade necklace with dangling amber & blue cabochon stones. The 26" long large-linked chain is integrated with the 3" long pendant. Marked with a Hebrew Signature, along with "925, Made in Israel." Excellent condition.
Striking necklace by important African American silversmith Art Smith, circa 1950s. The necklace is three dimensional, with the internal opening on a higher plane than the outer loop. The large scale of this piece of 'wearable art' makes this a very desirable find.
Heavy and substantial sterling silver necklace. Interesting "fold down" open and close mechanism expresses this piece's beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail. Marked "Sterling JL&J." Excellent condition. Approx. 7" long by 6" wide.
Expressive long sterling silver and cultured pearl pendant. Unmarked Mid-20th Century American Studio jewelry. The small bars which bisect the curving body of the pendant slide freely. The metal around the bars has an applied dark patina. Very good condition with minor age related scratches and wear. Measures over 3.25" long. The 24" chain has the same folded wire detailing and appears to be original.
Audacious necklace by Chicago "brutalist" artist Richard Bitterman, circa 1970s. Made entirely of steel, copper and brass industrial scrap metal, The outrageous sun-themed pendant measures 7" wide and 4.5" long. The copper chain measures approximately 24" long. Signed "Richard Bitterman" on the front.
Innovative design by Chicago "brutalist" artist Richard Bitterman, circa 1970s. Made of steel and brass industrial scrap metal. The expressive pendant measures over 3.5" in diameter and is extremely solid and heavy. The brass neck ring is approx. 4" in diameter. Signed "Richard Bitterman" on the front. Good condition with some corrosion.
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Interesting and outrageous ring by Chicago "brutalist" artist Richard Bitterman, circa 1970s. Made of steel, copper, brass industrial scrap metal, The huge and outrageous ring is not for the timid. Signed "Richard Bitterman" on the front. The band is sterling silver. Size 6.5".
Unusual mid 20th-Century kinetic brooch by seminal modernist jewelry designer Sam Kramer. In sterling silver, with two overlapping triangles which move freely on a sterling bar. The pin is fully hallmarked with Kramer's distinctive mushroom mark as shown, and stamped "sterling." It measures approximately 2" in diameter and 1.25" tall. It is in excellent condition.
