An absolutely gorgeous sterling and lapis ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. This bold ring has an eye catching setting and a beautiful, deep, bright 1 3/8" long lapis stone. It is a size 6 1/2 and weighs 23 grams. No condition issues, no chips or cracks to the stone. This ring will delight any collector of Skaggs pieces.
A bold and stunning sterling necklace with gold accents and large picture agate by Modernist Eleanor Caldwell. The necklace has intricate side hinges and one of them opens and closes and serves as the clasp. The necklace measures approximately 16-16 1/2" around in the inside when clasped. The front silver piece measures 6" across and the picture agate is 2 1/2" by 2". Total weight is 179 grams. Fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the gorgeous stone...
A custom bighorn sheep ram sterling silver and gold nuggets ring probably from the 1970s-80s. This impressive size 10-3/4 rihg features a highly detailed bighorn sheep flanked with two genuine gold nuggets. This ring measures 3/4" wide and 3/4" from nugget to nugget, it weighs 11.2 grams and it is stamped STER with an M maker's mark. The nuggets test well above our 18k acid and they are probably around 22k...
A beautiful, unique, sterling silver overlay bracelet by Burle Marx. Roberto Burle Marx was a Brazilian landscape architect and jeweler. His brother, Haroldo Burle Marx, also a jeweler , was well-known for his carved stone free form designs, but his collaborations with his brother had a much more linear, abstract feel as in this piece. So I suspect this piece was either a collaboration of the brothers, or designed and made only by Roberto...
A rare, stunning bracelet by Modernist Joachim S'Paliu of Cordorba, Spain. Born in 1944, he produced a significant line of jewelry during the 1960's and 70's. This big, bold, sculptural bracelet measures 7 1/8" end to end and is 7/8" wide. The links stand 3/4" high from the wrist. Weighing 66 grams, the bracelet clasps with a tight, thick, hook closure. Fine original condition and signed S'Paliu Sterling Spain on the clasp...
Gorgeous Mediterranean coral stones in this sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. A unique look with the 4 stones being graduated in size. Currently a size 5, the ring has been previously professionally sized in the back. The face of the ring measures 1 1/4" across and the largest stone is 5/8" long. It weighs 13 grams and there are no chips or cracks to the beautiful stones. Signed as shown. From the same collection as the other Skaggs rings I am offering. What a beauty !
Rebajes modernist sterling silver butterfly bracelet
1950s
This unique handcrafted cuff has an interior circumference of 5 3/8" plus a rear opening of 1 1/8"
Weight - 46 grams
Marked Rebajes, sterling
Very good vintage condition with minor scattered surface scratches
An abstract pair of caged turquoise sterling silver clip earrings by Modernist Ed Wiener who had studios in New York City and Provincetown, MA. These measure 2 1/8" long, are 3/4" wide at the bottom and weigh 15 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. These earrings are an exceptionally fine example of Wiener's work.
Absolutely stunning French cuff design bracelet in sterling with aventurine stones by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. One side of the bracelet has a huge ( 2"x2" )aventurine stone and the other side a sterling wire rimmed panel terminating with two bezel set aventurine stones that are in the inside of the bracelet but show when on the wrist. The cuff can be worn on either wrist. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening...
These rectangular cuff links are composed of a central band of ebony flanked with two bands of rosewood inset on a sterling silver panel. The hinged bars are marked Lewittes for California-based modernist designer Esther Lewittes. Aside from one slightly misshapen bridge bar, they are in lovely condition, with only minor signs of wear, and no loss to the wood. The cuff links measure 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by 1/8 inch deep.
Rebajes modernist sterling silver and brass bracelet
7" long x 1 1/2" wide
This substantial bracelet weighs over 97 grams
Marked Rebajes, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Sam Kramer modernist sterling silver bracelet
1950
Interior circumference - 7 1/2"
Measures 2" at it's widest point
This heavy and well crafted bracelet weights 138 grams
Marked sterling with artist's cypher
Excellent vintage condition
An Italian sterling cutout open heart necklace by Rigon Ottorino of Vincenza from the 1970 era. This fine Modernist style is 16" long and the central heart is 5/8" deep. It has a box chain with a springring clasp and it has the 2074 VI 0.925 mark for the maker. It weighs 10.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A gorgeous hand made sterling ring with fabulous stones of pink and green tourmaline and citrine by Arizona Modernist H Fred Skaggs. The face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. It weighs 13 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. It is currently a size 9 but could be sized. Signed as shown. Love the colors. One of the prettiest Skaggs rings that has come my way.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver, ebony and leather rope necklace
Mid 20th century
Pendant - 5 5/8" x 2 1/2"
Neck chain 24" long and adjustable
Weight - 26 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Stunning, long kinetic sterling earrings by Modernist Art Smith, c. 1950. These are screw back earrings and measure 2 1/4" long. They are in fine original condition and both earrings bear his signature on the reverse. They weigh 16 grams total. Art Smith was known for making jewelry with concern for ornamenting the human form and his designs took into account the part of the body the piece was made to adorn. His jewelry is quite dramatic, primitive inspired and mostly biomorphic in form...
A blue moonstone sterling 1980s ring with nice blue fire. This size 4 ring features a 5/8 x 3/8" bezel set natural moonstone with nice underlying blue internal fire. This ring is stamped 925, it weighs 6.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a light patina from use...
A sterling silver tennis bracelet with genuine diamonds from the 1980s. This vintage tennis bracelet measures 7-3/8" long and 3/16" wide. It has a lobster claw clasp and it is stamped 925 SC. It weighs 16.6 grams and the 48 diamonds average ~2 points each (almost a carat in total). The diamonds are set in round star-designed bezels which makes them appear quite large, and this bracelet would make a great gift. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses,...