Sensational hand crafted sterling inlay bracelet with turquoise, shell, jet, sugalite and coral by Navajo/Hopi silversmith Jesse Monongye. I believe he made this bracelet in the late 80's or early 90's. It measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 3/8" wide. Weighing 38 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. There are no chips or cracks to the vibrant colored stones...
Splendid modern sterling and 14 k gold necklace and earrings. The basic form is the Maltese cross, each earring and the pendant are just under an inch in size. Each is centered with a bezel-set cabochon garnet of rich red color, surrounded by a patterned silver ring. At each point is a 14k gold bead mounted in a silver trefoil. Original purchase was in the mid 1990s.
Juhls Tundra necklace in sterling silver
Norway
Pendant - 2 5/8" x 3 1/4"
Neck chain - 24" long
Marked Juhls, 925s on verso
Excellent condition
Beautiful sterling cuff with fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 3/4"" wide and weighs 124 grams...
Acme Studio enamel on metal artisan brooch
Iconic Memphis era design
Artisan - Adrian Olabuenaga
1980s
Los Angeles, California
2 3/4" x 1 3/8"
Weight - 23+ grams
Excellent condition
Tony Papp post modernist sterling silver/gold wash, brooch.
C...
Stunning, vintage, hand hammered and textured sterling link bracelet by world renowned jeweler John Iversen. This design is called the “Tower Bracelet” and was part of his Spike Collection dating to the late 1980’s. It measures 7” long end to end and weighs 43 grams. The links graduate from 1 1/2" at the widest point in the center to 3/4" closest to the clasp. Each link moves and flows, forming gracefully on the wrist...
Marked, "Gale Rothstein, Inc.," this bracelet and earrings has a modernistic flair. The gemstones provide great color against the flat gold colored metal. While they are listed separately, they can be purchased individually. The bracelet for $125 and the earrings, $75
Donald Friedlich
American Modernist Sterling & 18k Gold Earrings
Excellent condition
5/8" dia.
Pierced
Dated 1985
Friedlich graduated from RISD in 1982
His work has been well exhibited, appeared in several print publications, and been placed in many important public and private collections, including the Victoria & Albert, the Museums of Fine Arts in Boston & Houston, the Smithsonian, among others...
Beautiful vintage long sterling earrings with traditional designs, stamping and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. These earrings have clip backs, hang 3 1/8" long, are 3/4" wide and weigh 28 grams...
Beautiful sculptural statement sterling silver ring with large citrine by the artisan Joe Dean
Late 20th century
Size 8 1/2
Weight - 22 grams
The citrine measures 1 1/4" x 7/8"
The ring stands 3/4" above the finger
Marked Joe Dean, 925
Excellent condition
John Iversen sterling silver segmented bracelet
6 1/2" long x 1 1/2" at widest point
Weight - 46 grams
Signature tag attached
Excellent condition
Robert Lee Morris sterling silver chain necklace
1980s
This heavy and substantial statement necklace weighs a total of 173+ grams
Adjustable hook closure can extend to fit a 16" neck
Center element measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/4"
Hallmarked RLM incised in medallion as well as 925
Ramona Solberg - sterling silver, amber and shell "Fibula" brooch
5 1/2" x 2 1/2"
c. 1980
Excellent condition
All metal is sterling silver. Bold and unusual...
This is wonderful, Matching, Four-Piece set made with Carved White Jade and solid 14K Yellow Gold...
A very interesting vintage Modernist sterling ring in the style of Ed Wiener. Industrial looking and tactile, it is a size 7- 7 1/2 and weighs 11 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. I have not been able to identify the maker but love the look of the ring.
Pendant Necklace Earrings Set made by and signed Mimi Dee Sterling in her USA Studio. Green and White Ocean Jasper Orb caged in heavy Sterling Silver suspended on Black Cord for the 'Bohemian' look and finished with Rectangle Ear Drops on 925 Silver Handwrought Ear Hooks by Ms. Dee herself. 1.4 Ounces or 40 Grams. Only One like this. She could custom create similar signed studio jewelry for you or your gallery!
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