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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1461033 (stock #JJ3376)
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$295.00
A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with orbs of various sizes designed by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Mid Century Modern design.

The top design measures 3/4" across, 3/4" wide and about 1/2" high. Measures about a size 7 but is adjustable due to the open shank design.

In very nice condition with minor tarnish and some minor surface scratches. Thick sterling.

Marked with the Anvil for the maker, Finland and 925S.

Fine example of ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1461464 (stock #JJ4280)
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$150.00
A sterling silver bracelet from Taxco in a modernist design. Made up of twelve hinged concave links in the style of Antonio Pineda.

Marked Santos, Taxco, 925 for sterling and Eagle #3.

Measures 7" around and 3/4" wide.

Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely.

Has some tarnish and minor nicks and scratches. Weighs 46 Gr.

Fine work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1461770 (stock #JJ4326)
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$475.00
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated figure eight.

Measures about 14" around the inside. The front 'pendant' measures 2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The front section is rigid and not adjustable. You may need an extender for comfort. We have shown it with and without a sterling necklace extender. The extender adds a little over 3". Better for a slender neck.

The necklace closes with a sec...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1461776 (stock #JJ4321)
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$145.00
A vintage triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet from the Jack Boyd studio in San Diego, California. Has flattened corners for an interesting look.

Signed with the conjoined, stylized 'JB' mark.

Measures 2 1/2" in diameter and about 7 3/4" around the inside. Measures 1/4" at the flattened corners. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.

In fine condition with minor scuffs.

Cool, sleek design. Comfortable to wear.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1462590 (stock #JJ4336)
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$275.00
A fine, hand wrought sterling silver necklace in the style of the Mid Century Modernist artisans like Henry Steig, Ed Wiener and Ronald Pearson.

Made up of five lightly hammered angled links with three large central 'stars'.

Measures about 16 1/2" long with the stars measuring 1 3/4" wide. Spring closure holds securely. The link along the back is connected on each side by spring clasps so it can be easily removed if you chose to wear the necklace as a choker.

Marked Sterling on...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1463099 (stock #JJ4165)
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$125.00
A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Else & Paul Hughes, Norway.

The pendant measures 2 1/4" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/2" across. Chain is 22" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In fine condition. Interesting contrast of the top shinier edges to the darkened patina of the rest of the pendant.

This is the second example of this Studio Else & Paul design that we have seen that is unsigned.

Fine example of one of Studio Else & Paul's classic desi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464023 (stock #JJ4345)
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$115.00
A vintage modernist sterling silver stylized brooch with a Pre Columbian bird by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi. The bird has a teal blue enamel eye and an oversized head. May be a duck. Body has an additional layer of sterling. The brooch is curved for a 3-D effect.

Signed Laffi Peru and 925 on the back.

Measures 1 3/8" high and 1 1/4" across. Rollover clasp holds securely.

Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Classic Laffi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464223 (stock #JJ4346)
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$150.00
A vintage sterling silver and pearl Mid Century Modernist brooch in the brutalist style. Consists of eleven tentacles or rays with flattened ends. Has a large off center grey pearl.

Measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Pearl has some very minor scuffs.

Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1464257 (stock #JJ4121)
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$135.00
A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a central layered 'V' shaped pendant in sterling silver by Native American silversmith, David Fletcher Garcia. Marked DFG for the artist and Sterling.

Measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the central section which measures about 4 1/2" on each side. This section is inflexible. Included is a silver extender for an extra 2 1/4" if needed. Has a secure hook clasp.

The central section is 'stepp...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464327 (stock #JJ4386)
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$275.00
A well crafted, hand wrought curved link necklace with a central pendant in sterling silver by Cape Cod gold and silversmith, Ross Coppelman. Marked Coppelman and Sterling. This is one of his early pieces before he starting working with gold and precious gems.

The lightly hammered necklace measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the links. There is a smaller version of the central pendant at the back by the secure double hook clasps. ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464526 (stock #JJ4371)
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$225.00
A modernist & organic necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Features 7 'creatures' that look like they are dancing.

Measures 16" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. The central section measures a little over 6" long.

Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Has the G. Vidal hand signed maker's mark on the back.

Fine condition, dark patina. Weighs 75 Gr.

Unusual example of his work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1464561 (stock #JJ2952/4403)
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Two pair of vintage sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5740, in a modernist dangle design and number 5410 with swirls and beads. May purchase both pairs or each pair individually.

The dangle earrings measure 1 7/8" high and 3/4" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5740. Also marked with Eagle #16. Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition with only minor tarnish.

The second pair measure 1 1/8" long and a...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1464832 (stock #JJ4437)
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$275.00
A modernist bracelet, 'Caravan' designed by Bjorn Weckstroms for Lapponia, Finland in sterling silver. Has Lapponia's signature finish. Made up of 6 curved links.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code L8, and scales mark.

Measures 7 1/8" long and 3/8" at the widest. Has a locking clasp that holds securely. Links are slightly curved so lays nicely on the wrist.

In fine condition. Looks like it was stored carefully for many years and...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464895 (stock #JJ4432)
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$375.00
An outstanding sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with a large oval shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". This cuff is rigid and has very little give. Measures 2 1/4" wide.

Signed 925 on the inside.

Fine condition. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. There are 2 tiny nicks to the MOP that don't go all the way through.

Heavy and substantial. Weighs 64 gr.

Good for a larger wrist.

Wonderful piece of modernist...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464926 (stock #JJ4329/4376)
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Two pairs of sterling silver modernist abstract dangle earrings by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Can buy each pair individually or both pairs.

The first pair look like stylized commas. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. They measure 1" long and 1/2" at the widest. Have the stylized 'phyllis' hallmarks on the back of both dangles and sterling on the back of the screw backs.

Screw backs hold securely. They have a dark patina with some tarnish and minor s...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464973 (stock #JJ2327/4440)
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Two sterling silver modernist pieces by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler; one is an abstract layered design and the other her iconic cat brooch. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The abstract layered brooch measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

The cat brooch measures 1 7/8" high an...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465012 (stock #JJ4402/4426)
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A modernist zig zag bracelet and/or a pair of 'sail' earrings both in lightly hammered sterling silver by Ed Levin. May be purchased separately or together.

The bracelet measures 7" around. It measures about 1" wide. Has a secure hidden clasp. Signed with the script © EL Ed Levin, Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.

The earrings, in the sail or flag design, measure about 1 1/2" long in the front and the sails are 7/8" across. They are hammered on only one si...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465142 (stock #JJ4389)
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$165.00
A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, reminds us of a large paperclip. Made from a thick curled sterling wire. Signed M. Bowles Sterling and Hand Wrought on the back.

The pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. It is in fine condition with some minor surface scratches. The pendant alone weighs 19 gr.

It is suspended from a silver neck ring, (probably sterling) which measures about 15" around and has a secure hook closure. The neck ring is unmark...