I am happy to have bought a collection of jewelry by 1950s American Modernist Paul Miller. The top of this large, impressive ring measures almost 1.5" by 1". Similar pieces are pictured on p. 254 of "Modernist Jewelry 1930 - 1960: The Wearable Art Movement" by Marbeth Schon.
Wonderful circa 1950s modernist tiger eye sterling ring by noted American Modernist Paul Miller. The top of this large ring measures almost 1" square. Similar pieces are pictured on p. 254 of "Modernist Jewelry 1930 - 1960: The Wearable Art Movement" by Marbeth Schon.
Large and wonderful circa 1950s modernist sterling and spectrolite ring by noted American Modernist Paul Miller. The top of this beautifully detailed ring measures 1.25" by 7/8". Similar pieces are pictured on p. 254 of "Modernist Jewelry 1930 - 1960: The Wearable Art Movement" by Marbeth Schon.
The embodiment of Modernist design, this fabulous biomorphic pin is by jeweler Phyllis Jacobs of Palo Alto, California, circa 1940s or '50s. Completely handmade. Marked "Phyllis, Sterling." Measures 2" x 1.25. Very good vintage condition.
Unusual ring featuring textured sterling silver holding a large pink agate marble. The natural stone is pink with dramatic black veining. The design has a trippy organic feel. The table measures 1.25" by 1", giving this ring a very large presence. Size 5.5. Unsigned. In excellent condition with a nice patina.
Simple and elegant, this ring features a narrow band holding a large hollow sphere which spins on its axis. It is marked "sterling" and has an illegible artist's cypher. Size 7. 1/2" tall table. Good condition with some very minor dents in the sphere which are only visible upon close inspection.
Modernist sterling silver and moonstone ring. Very minimal and elegant aesthetic. Unsigned, but extremely solid, heavy and well made. In excellent condition. Size 8.5. The stone is secure in its bezel, but slightly movable.
Modernist crucifix featuring sterling silver bars rising out of a thick ebony triangle. Constructed of a dark wood, probably ebony, and sterling silver. Pendant measures 1.75" x 1". Chain is 19" long. Cross itself is unmarked, but chain, which appears to be original, is marked "sterling".
Circa 1960s or 1970s sterling high-set abstract ring with a green stone, which might be natural or glass. The ring stands 7/8" high off the finger. It is a size 7.5, but semi-adjustable. Unmarked.
Interesting sterling ring from Finland with a lovely rutilated quartz cabochon stone. The table measures over 1" long, and the stone stands 4/8" tall. The ring has the crown symbol, is marked "925, Made in Finland," and has an abstract hallmark which I do not recognize, along with the mark "U7" which means it was made between 1954 - 1977. size 6.5. In excellent vintage condition.
