An eye-catching and important piece of wearable art by Mid Century Modernist New York silversmith Philip Paval, whose work is featured in the 1998 edition of Warmans "Jewelry" book. Paval's work is very scarce and sought after by collectors. The bright orange stone, which appears to be coral, is raised inside a large sterling dish. This large and substantial ring is a size 5.5. It measures 1" across the top. In very good vintage condition. It is signed "P/P Paval, sterl ...click for details
Interesting kinetic necklace in sterling silver plated over copper. The overlapping loops swing freely on the bar, allowing them to move and shimmer on your neck. The pendant portion measures 2.75" wide and 1.5" tall. The neck ring is 5.75" in diameter. Excellent vintage condition.
Wonderful American studio ring in sterling silver. The ingenious designed features a silver bar capped at each end by a cultured pearl. The bar is hung on a wire so that it tips and rocks back and forth as you move. The effect is outrageous, and not for the shy. Size 7.5. Marked "sterling." Weight 7.8 grams. Excellent condition.
Important early American modernist boomerang pin by seminal designer Ed Wiener, c.1940s. In sterling silver with with a cultured pearl. The pin is in excellent condition and fully signed as shown. It measures just under 2" long.
Not much is known about Industria Argentina, except that they produced exceptionally designed and crafted jewelry in the 1950s and '60s. This weighty silver ring is typical of their purist modernist aesthetic.
Size 6. Marked "Industria Argentina, Buenos Aires," and hallmarked 900 for silver fineness. Quite substantial at ...click for details
Nicely designed kinetic necklace featuring two abstract shapes connected by six lengths of chain. The effect is flowing, and very artistic.
The back of bottom piece is signed "G. Dunker" and "830S" for the silver fineness. The top piece is signed "830S G.D." The pendant measures a long 2.5" x 1.5.&qu ...click for details
Fabulous hand tooled large pendant in sterling silver, with a single splash of color in the square natural malachite stone. The central stripe is raised. Circa 1960s. Signed "925, AL." Measures 2.75" x 2.75". Has a large, solid opening in the rear which would fit a thick chain or neck ring. Excellent vintage condition. Weight: 34.4 grams.
Sparkling hand made bracelet in what appears to be brass, with sterling silver accents. The brass is shiny and very gold colored. The choice of silver for the small bubbles and the raised portion really shows off the three dimensionality of the design. Illegibly hallmarked.
The interior of the bracelet measures 2.5" long by 1 7/8 ...click for details
Circa 1960s large pendant consisting of a silver frame surrounding an enameled disc in pale pink, blue and turquoise. The back is black enamel. Unsigned, but probably Scandinavian. Including the bale, the pendant hangs 2.5" and is 1 7/8" in diameter. Weighs 28.3 grams. Excellent condition.
My photos don't do this large, heavy pendant justice. It is beautifully made, with graceful curves and a striking, well balanced design. The large solid loop at the rear will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. It measures just under 3.5" long and weighs in at a hefty 40.9 grams. Stamped "sterling" and also with an illegible stamp.
