American 14K Gold Crossover Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Turquoise
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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1435853
David Anthony
$975.00
Fabulous vintage oval angel skin pink coral cabochon ring with 4 diamonds flanking each side. Marked 14k. Thick shank and large size (7+) makes resizing feasible for smaller fingers. The main photo shows the best likeness of the color which is angel skin. Very good to excellent condition. Mass is 6.4 g.

This ring appraised for 1675 USD in December 2020...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1356193 (stock #TR825)
An understated mid century modern 14Kt yellow gold and diamond ring set with 7 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of the 7 diamonds is 0.25Ct. The diamonds are prong set in a row on top with gold on either side which creates a look that the stones are channel set. The ring is a size 7 ½ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1223930 (stock #02369)
A 14k large single cultured pearl ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 solitaire ring features a 7.5 mm. cultured pearl with a creamy white lustre with slight tinges of green and pink. The lustre is slightly irregular with a bit of natural roughness and surface pitting, and this ring is stamped 14K. It weighs 3.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1376883 (stock #9770)
An 18k white gold wedding ring circa 1960. This size 4-1/4 or 4.25 wedding band has a nice Modernist style and it measures 1/8" wide and which has three ovals mounted on a scalloped base. This beauty weighs 2.6 grams. It is stamped 18K and is incised MAH. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. Condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and have signs of use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #760356 (stock #TR558)
This beautifully executed 18 Kt yellow gold brooch from the 1960’s depicts two darling poodles standing at attention with a mischievous sparkle in their natural ruby and sapphire eyes. Their matching enameled collars add a touch of color to the richness of the textured gold. The brooch measures 1 ¼ inches wide and 1 inch tall. On the reverse side, there is a diamond-shaped hallmark stamped with a B in an oval with 18Kt and 750 marked on either side.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1229844 (stock #02381)
A 14k black onyx butterfly filigree ring set with an emerald cut black onyx stone circa 1960s. The ornate design was popular in the late 1960s to early 1970s, like paisley. This size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring is stamped Pc and 14 K. The filigree on each side of the ring has a butterfly-like dimension to the design...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #894282 (stock #MD0466)
carol lane
$3200.00
Beautiful modernist hand made 14k ring of a sculptural dimensional face/profile. Signed "14k" stylized "e" or "he". Looks like the later Hector Aguilar mark. Large scale, measures 1 1/4" long by 7/8" wide and is size 9 3/4. Heavy weight at 18 gms. Excellent condition. WORK OF ART.....$65 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #715806 (stock #MD0456)
carol lane
$1500.00
Early famous hand made 14K and ebony modernist screwback earrings by Ed Wiener, NYC, 1955. They measure 1 1/4" long(not including screwback) by 3/4" wide and are unsigned. They are photographed in "JEWELRY BY ED WIENER A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION DECEMBER 1,1988-JANUARY 7, 1989 FIFTY/50 GALLERY, 793 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10003" on page 70. Excellent condition and beautiful.....$25 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #100274 (stock #md0246)
carol lane
$1950.00
Unique "handmade" 14k and red-brown pop jasper modernist "bird" pin/pendant, c.1950's. Unusual hand cut amorphous bird design, or just amorphous, around which holds a large(1 1/8" by 13/16")red-brown pop jasper stone spotted with red, black, and yellow shapes. This stone is gorgeous! Of good size and very heavy weight(27 GRAMS), the pin measures 2 1/4" by 1 7/8" and is signed "HANDMADE". In excellent condition and was originally made as a pendant. A pin lock was added later...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1199240 (stock #02295)
A 10k pink coral Modernist design yellow gold ring from the 1960s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring features a 5/16" x 1/4" natural oval cabochon pink coral claw-set stone and abstract arrow cutout shoulders. It weighs 1.9 grams, it is stamped 10 K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1298285 (stock #7114)
An 18k birks bow brooch with diamonds from the 1950s. This retro brooch with three claw-set round brilliant cut genuine diamonds circa 1950s is well-made; it measures 2-1/8" x 1-1/4" pin is stamped 18 K and BIRKS. It has a safety catch, and it weighs 9.9 grams. The diamonds measure approximately 6 points in total - they are sparkling clear and white (VS, E-F colour)...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #483457 (stock #md0439)
carol lane
$1150.00
Extremely unusual modernist/deco design and LARGE SCALE 18k and citrines ring, c.1950's. It has four emerald-cut dark orange citrines set in very heavy gauge 18K gold. Ring is size 6 and is signed "18K". The front measures 1" long by 3/4" wide by 1/2" high. Excellent condition. Stunning and very strong design......$15 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #737552 (stock #2026)

Modernist 14K Gold & Alexandrite Earrings

c.1950s

14K & unnatural alexandrite

Excellent

5/8" x 1/2" each, pierced

Earrings were purchased with a matching pin. The pin was stamped with the Antonio Pineda mark.

Earrings are not marked.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1201656 (stock #02301)
A 10k yellow gold turquoise ring with high-mounted claw-set genuine turquoise cabochon stones circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the top and it weighs 2.9 grams. The turquoise gem stones are in a classic retro diamond shape design and are marquise cabochon in shape...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #404184 (stock #md0395)
carol lane
USD $1,400.00
Extremely rare and wonderful gold version of famous boomerang pin by Ed Wiener, NYC modernist, c.1955. Dimensional with high edges, it measures 1 7/8" long by 1 1/4" wide and has a raw orange citrine...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #48107 (stock #md0132)
carol lane
USD $650.00
Early modernist 14k and opal tie tac by the famous NYC designer, Ed Levin, c.1952. It is quite rare to see gold work by this artist, and this is a beautifully handmade piece. Signed "LEVIN 14K", it is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. Can also be worn as a brooch....$20 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1271094
A beautiful 18K rose gold pendant set with an array of brilliant round-cut colored gems including green tourmaline, peridot, aquamarine, garnet, green beryl, citrine and pink topaz. The gems are arranged in a circle around the central peridot set in a multi-level buttercup setting. The rosy shade of the gold contrasts beautifully with the rich colors of the gemstones. Although it is not signed, we feel strongly that this piece was created by H Stern, around the same time as the iconic "Sputni...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1340385 (stock #7407)
A 10k yellow spinel gold ring from the 1950s. This vintage size 7-3/4 or 7.75 yellow gold ring features a claw-set faceted 5/16" x 1/4" across pale yellow spinel. The spinel is an emerald cut gem stone and this ring weighs 2.4 grams. One of the claws comes up above the ring in a lined curl, sort of in an abstract modernist wave design, a bit of an unusual assymetrical look. It is stamped 10 K and MIL and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dama...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1408331
A large 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones a...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1125433 (stock #02085)
A cool 10k white gold white sapphire & citrene ring from the 1950s. This stylish vintage 1950s retro citrene and white sapphire size 5 ring is in 10k white gold. This ring features a a lovely deep yellow teardrop shaped citrene with a claw-set white sapphire. This ring measures 5/8 x 3/8" across the top, it is stamped 10K, and it weighs 3.3 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and cons...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1491813
A classic mid-century silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Libra (“la Balance”). A detailed scale appears over a stippled background and is accompanied by the classic iconographical symbol for balance. The pendant is stamped with French second-standard (800/1000 pure) silver hallmarks in use before 1962 and an unidentified maker’s mark.
  • Origin: France, ca 1955
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 13/16” diameter excluding bail and jump ring
  • Weig...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #46207 (stock #md0120)
carol lane
$925.00
Modernist tree branch design handmade 14k earrings with pearls and diamonds, c.1960. Each earring has a 9mm natural pearl and three 3-point diamonds. One of the earrings is marked "14K" and they are in excellent condition. Of good size and made of heavy gauge gold, they measures 1" by 7/8". Sold without backs for the stickers or posts but very easily purchased. Great looking and strong modernist design.....$15 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1170635 (stock #2660)

Modernist 18K gold and Kunzite brooch

Unique built up cubist form

1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Very good vintage condition

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1491812
A classic modernist silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Aquarius (“le Verseau”). A long-haired maiden pours water from a large ewer. The design is worked with a semi-matte finish and is enclosed in a highly-polished frame. The pendant retains its original jump ring. The pendant is stamped with French second-standard (800/1000 pure) silver hallmarks in use before 1962 and an unidentified maker’s mark (A cross P).
  • Origin: France, ca 1955
  • Condition: excellent
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #23335
Sterling silver and 14 karat gold bangle bracelet, set with three pearls and three rubies, each mounted in yellow gold. The gems are set equidistant from one another. The pearls are deeply lustrous and have a fine, faint pink tint. The pear-shaped rubies are also of good color and clarity. The pearls are 6mm in diameter; the rubies are approximately 4mm x 2mm. Ca. 1950's.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1321151 (stock #02535)
This is a vintage modernist design ring in 10k yellow gold c1950s-60. It features three round graduated black Alaskan diamonds (Hematite) in the shape and colour of black pearls. This size 4-1/2 ring is 1/2" across the stones and 7/16" wide. The stones range from 3-5 mm., this ring weighs 3.5 grams, and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively gra...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #374119 (stock #md0385)
carol lane
USD $4,500.00
Classic early Ed Wiener 14k hand made modernist set including necklace, cuff, and ring, NYC, c.1954. Architectural and minimalist construction, the design exemplifies the modernist era by one of it's great artists. The CUFF is made of heavy gauge gold(weighs 32 grams)and is signed "EW 14K". The inside circumference measures 5" plus a 1 12/"opening(total 6 1/2") and has an 8mm cultured pearl. The NECKLACE measures 14" around and has a 6 1/2mm cultured pearl and is signed "ED WIENER 14K...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #360083 (stock #md0376)
carol lane
$1150.00
Handmade 14k bangle by Ronald Pearson, Rochester, N.Y., c.1950's. Although unsigned, I have previously had this design in both gold and silver signed by Pearson. Beautiful turned design, it is a classic modernist piece. The oval design measures 2 5/8" by 2 1/2" on the inside, and the inside circumference is 7 1/2". Of good weight, it is 1/4" wide and weighs 15 gms.....$20 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1059261 (stock #01907)
A 14k gold genuine coral ring circa 1940s 1950. This vintage yellow gold size 5 ring features a claw-set loaf-shaped natural coral stone. I thas an elegant industrial modern lines, and measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the top / upper section. It is stamped JIC and 14K and weighs 4.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but the coral is just very slightly wiggly. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all cond...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #360079 (stock #md0377)
carol lane
$395.00
Large and bold eye-design modernist tiger eye cabochon 9 carat pin/pendant, England, c.1950's. Pin shaped as an eye, based on Margaret de Patta and Sam Kramer's designs? It measures 2 5/16" long by 1 7/16" wide by 1/2" high. Signed "9 CT" and is in excellent condition. Can be worn as pin or pendant......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1194314 (stock #CL20330)
Beautiful 18K yellow wide gold diamond eternity ring by Chaumet (hallmarked Chaumet Paris inside,750 18K outside), with approx 2/3 carats t.w.diamonds, 4 brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 7 pts each, 8 brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 5 pts each. Width approximately 7/16 inch, size 7-7.25, weight is 13.4 grams. Great condition, rare!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #305579 (stock #md0372)
carol lane
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Minimalist 14k and pearl ring by modernist jeweler Betty Cooke. Ring is signed "COOKE 14K" and is in excellent condition. It is size 7 and the front design measures 7/8" high by 1/2" wide. It appears in "MODERNIST JEWELRY 1930-1960" published by Schiffer on p.50......$17 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1328736 (stock #02561)
A pair of 14k yellow gold 3/4 x 7/16" pierced hoop earrings from the 1980s. These vintage earrings have hinged posts, they are stamped 585 on the posts and they weigh 1.0 grams. A great gift idea for your favourite girl or woman. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465963
An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by Haroldo Burle Marx set with intricately carved jelly opals in the “forma livre” (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of stones fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than faceting, a technique he invented in 1948. The moonstones have bluish overtones with broad flashes of pinkish-orange. The elongated shape of the stones, mirrored by the shape of the settings looks very good on the ear. The gold surfaces are worked i...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #169430 (stock #md0314)
carol lane
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Handmade 14k and ebony modernist earrings by Betty Cooke, c.1980's. The design features an ebony disc(3/4" diameter by 1/4"thick)around which gold wire is formed. Lightweight, they measure 2 1/2" long by 1 14' wide. Signed "COOKE" on the ebony, they are in excellent condition.....$11 for insured shipping in USA & applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1058647 (stock #vj201088)
14K yellow gold eternity band set with round-cut rubies that are channel set going all the way around the ring. Width of ring is 3 mm. Weight is 3.3 grams. Size 6.75 Beautiful color. Excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #33494 (stock #md0052)
carol lane
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Very large minimalist 14k pin with a pearl and ebony by the famous Baltimore modernist, Betty Cooke. With strong architectural design, it is signed "Cooke 14k" and is in excellent condition. It measures 3 3/4" long by 2 3/4" wide. Very major work of art and is photographed on page 48 of "MODERNIST JEWELRY 1930-1960 by Schon.....$25 USA insured shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1109809 (stock #111033)
This cool ring is a size 8. It has a great design. The is 1/2" wide. It is marked J & SS, has the Lion Passant mark indicating silver, the town mark indicating London and the cursive, uppercase D mark indicating 1978. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1067782 (stock #vj201138)
Vintage 14K white gold cobalt blue enamel eternity ring with 10 diamonds in a pattern that goes all the way around the ring. Hallmarked 14K, SM USA on inside (made in USA)very Hidalgo-looking. Ring width is just under 4 mm. Ring size is 8, cannot be resized without interrupting the pattern. Weight is 4.7 grams Excellent condition
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #894300 (stock #MD0468)
carol lane
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HUGE RARE coral moonstones RICH TEXTURED 18K ring by ED WIENER. Signed "EW 18K". Size 10 3/4. Scored band with top measuring 1 3/4" by 1 3/8" set irregularly on band. Excellent condition. Magnificent work of art! Please read text for item #894295-ED Wiener 18K turquoise ring to explain his reason to work in 18K).....$25 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1413053 (stock #JJ3660)
A wonderfully crafted brooch of 18K & 24K gold with a central carved piece of coral by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston.

This brooch measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/4" high. Marked Janiyé,18K and 24K on the back. The coral is held in place with four delicate prongs. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Beautiful condition, coral is a deep salmon color with glimmers of cream.

This piece is from her estate and will be accompanied by her original sketch from ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1061243 (stock #vj201131)
Vintage 18K yellow gold dangle earrings with cabochon teardrop shaped emeralds. Emeralds are set in 18K yellow gold. 14K pierced French back closure (hallmarked 14K, see photo). Emeralds are 13mm (5/8 inch) long, just over 9 mm wide, 5mm deep. Total length of earrings including wire is 1 3/8 inch. Total weight is 3.4 grams. Emeralds can also be removed from the wire back and attached to earring posts as earring jackets (see photo). Excellent color.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1468887
An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by Haroldo Burle Marx set with intricately carved jelly tourmalines in the “forma livre” (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of stones fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than faceting, a technique he invented in 1948. The tourmalines have greenish blueish overtones. The elongated shape of the stones, mirrored by the shape of the settings looks very good on the ear. The gold surfaces are worked in both the stippled...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1300010
A handsome and heavy 14K yellow gold ring in a flattened chain link design similar to the classic Gucci “Cuban Link” design. The ring is substantial enough to be worn by a man, but the openness of the design and the split shank makes it equally attractive for a woman. The interior is stamped 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1965. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: crown, 7/16” x 3/4". Finger Size: 8-3/4. Weight: 9.4 grams.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #717170 (stock #mla30730)
18K yellow gold necklace with graduated size quartz beads (largest is approximately 1/4 inch diameter to smallest at 1/8 inch diameter). Total length is 24-25 inches, can be adjusted shorter, as short as 16.5 inches. Weight is 36.2 grams. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1234173
A fine modernist pendant designed as an 18K yellow gold frame enclosing a square plaque of smoky quartz with beveled edges. The front side of the gold frame has two geometric insets, a large square that occupies a fourth of the surface and a small quarter-circle at the opposite corner. This asymmetrical use of complimentary symmetrical shapes is reminiscent of the Mondrian paintings that inspired Yves Saint-Laurent’s 1965/66 couture collection. The pendant retains its original jump ring, st...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1368741
A very nice 14K yellow gold pendant set with a circle of diamonds around a natural black star sapphire. The cabochon sapphire is very fine quality with excellent asterism (the star-like effect). The diamonds are bead-set in white gold. Exposed areas of gold have a Florentine finish that contrasts nicely with the sparkle of the diamonds and sapphires. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

The 16" 14K gold chain shown in the photos is available for an additional $85.

Origin: America, ca. 1970. Condi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1320410
A lovely 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round citrines, amethysts green and pink tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It came to be called “Sputnik” because of its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the gemstones. T...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1384491
A small 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950's to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones and their...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1320400
A lovely 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round citrines, amethysts green and pink tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It came to be called “Sputnik” because of its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the gemstones. T...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1366425
A nice 18K gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, peridots, aquamarines and garnets. The design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones and their arrangement. Tes...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1449427
An 18K yellow gold Sputnik charm or pendant by H Stern. The sphere is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, garnets, and green tourmalines. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950s to showcase the variety of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a different appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones and their arrangem...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #953893
A very nice vintage H. Stern style "Sputnik" charm or pendant worked in 18K yellow gold and collet-set with a variety of colorful gemstones including amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, pink tourmaline and green tourmaline. This design was popularized by Stern, the world's largest source of colored gemstones, to show off the range of colored stones available from Brazilian mines. The pointy design was reminiscent of the first Soviet satellite and was nicknamed "Sputnik". A variety of pieces were m...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1408343
A large pair of 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors o...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1320402
A lovely 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round citrines, amethysts green and pink tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It came to be called “Sputnik†because of its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the ge...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1366428
A vintage 18K gold Sputnik ring of dramatically large proportions by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen fine-quality round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, peridots, aquamarines and garnets. The design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specif...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1390893
A large 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones a...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1351563
A nice 18K rose gold Sputnik ring by H Stern in a desirable smaller size. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the stones. The gems in this ring have nice contrast between the paler aquamarines and the darker g...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #731895 (stock #MD0462)
carol lane
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Wonderful 14k gold ring constructed around a 19th century shell cameo by ED WIENER, NYC, c.1960. Made of very heavy gauge gold(weighs 10dwt=1/2 troy oz.), it is size 7. Ed Wiener would take a special cameo, stone, enamel piece, etc and build a ring or brooch around it. The beautiful textured gold work sets off the inset cameo. Dark oxydized gold also sets off the separate bezzle around the cameo. The front of the ring measures 15/16" wide by 3/4" high and the band varies from 1/2" to 1/4" at the...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1239476 (stock #2940)

Merry Renk 14k gold and sterling silver, necklace

Features hematite and abalone

Center element measures 5" across

Interior circumference measures 15 1/4"

Very good vintage condition

Marked Renk, sterling, 14k