A well crafted, layered sterling silver necklace with a stylized leaf design.
Measures about 18" long. Central pendant measures 2" long and 1" high. Marked with tiny initials, maybe ONC or OXG, hard to decipher. Also looks like St Sil.
Has a spring clasp marked STG 925 that holds securely. Fine condition.
Classic Arts and Crafts design.
A vintage layered sterling silver and copper Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in a triangular shape.
Made from two layers of sterling, one textured and one smooth with a copper orb in the center.
Signed with a partially struck Ed Wiener Sterling.
Measures almost 1" across and 7/8" high.
Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There are some minor surface scratches and tarnish.
Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece.
A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings signed by the Polish modernist jeweler, M. Krasny. Abstract textured sterling with an overlay of smooth sterling for an interesting contrast. Opposites so frame the face when worn.
Unusual design for the clips which hold securely. Measure about 1 5/8" long and 7/8" at the widest.
Marked M.Krasny, with hallmark for the artist which looks like a conjoined MK and the silver standard for Warsaw sterling.
Well made, fine condition...
Sterling brutalist pendant necklace and pin
Wear it as a necklace or as a brooch
Sterling set with Carnelian Cabochon
Made in two sections the lower element swings with free kinetic movement
Length - 3 1/2"
Width - 2" at widest point
Chain - 18"
Total weight - 30 grams
Marked 925
Excellent condition
Early and Iconic Ed Wiener wrapped sterling silver cuff bracelet
American modernist
1950
The Wiener cuff should fit a 7" wrist
Rear gap measures 1 1/2"
The overall dimensions are 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Weight - 36 grams
Signed Ed Wiener, sterling
Excellent condition
A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts floral design.
Measures about 17 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with a partial Hand Wrought stamp, Sterling, and A. Manca on the back of one link. Has a hook clasp that holds securely.
Very detailed design. Warm patina, fine condition.
A pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings in a tulip design by the noted MCM studio jeweler, Paul Lobel. Constructed of a layer of oxidized sterling with a contrasting polished curved sterling wire overlay.
Screw backs measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" across and hold securely. They are marked LOBEL Sterling and the screw part is marked Sterling.
Minor surface scratches. They have a warm patina and are wonderfully crafted...
A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver brooches designed by Gudmund Elvestad for J. Tostrup of Norway. May be purchased individually or as a pair.
The first one is a stylish anthropomorphic design with burnished and textured finish.
Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high.
The second brooch appears to be a styled human figure with long bent arms...
A sterling silver pendant necklace with a Tiger's Eye cabochon in a modernist design. Marked with what looks like KL in a Circle, 925, © and 1974. So far we have been unable to identify the silversmith. This pendant has a little tarnish.
Pendant measures 2" long and 1 3/8" across the widest area. The chain measures 16 1/2" long and has a secure spring clasp marked 925 with another tiny mark. May be an 'S'...
A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant is made of twisted sterling silver wire ending with a exaggerated prong set clear orb. The orb can spin around in the 'cage'. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling. Has a wonderfully darkened patina. There is a small scratch on the ring that attaches to the bale.
The pendant measures 2" at the widest and 3 1/4" high including the bale.
Original Lobel chain measures 17" and has a hook closure that holds securely...
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen.
The cuff is made from thick sterling with a molten like texture. Measures 6" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/8" at the widest. This size can not be adjusted.
Marked 925S, KVA, Danmark and with the AM hallmark of Anton Michelsen. Note that Denmark is spelled Danmark, so not originally for export.
Fine condition, dark patina. Feels great on!
Rare example.
This great old Jerusalem Cross can be worn a a pendant or a charm. It measures 3/4" x 7/8". The back is marked 980 for its silver content. The Jerusalem Cross is also known as the "five-fold Cross" and "cross-and-crosslets." The cross has been used in early heraldry.
It is also a symbol of faith, among other things.
A Fine Natural Baltic Amber necklace made from amber found on the the North Sea coast of Jutland, the west coast of Denmark.
Opaque egg yolk / butterscotch colouring with a few smaller beads more redish colour.
Olive shape beads.
Largest bead 25 mm to the smallest 6 mm. Length: 55 cm.
Weight: 34 g
From around 1930.
Condition: Great antique condition, a few beads show small chips near the thread holes due to use. The silver clasp is a later replacement.
This beautiful pendant measures 7/8" x 5/8". It features a carved, mother-of-pearl, mother and child, set in sterling silver with a marcasite border. The bail is marked 925. This piece is in excellent condition.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling and ebony brooch
Mid 20th century
1 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Weight - 14 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling on silver element and hand etched Cooke on verso of wood segment
Excellent vintage condition
Ca 1960 An elliptical sterling bangle by Tone Vigeland of Norway Designs Plus Studios. Marked accordingly. The inner diameter measures 2-5/8" x 2-3/8" and the pieces weighs 27gr. Light wear.
This is a lovely 3-piece suite of earrings and a brooch, circa 1940's. The earrings and brooch have 3 layers of petals / leaves. The top of each one surrounds the turquoise stone. The earrings are screwback and measure 1/4" x 1/4" (x 1/2" high, from the lowest petal to the top of the stone). Each earring is marked SILVER MEXICO. The brooch displays 6 smaller stones with the same floral design with the top petals enveloping the stones. It measures 1 5/8" x 3/8" (x 1/4") and marked STERLING.
A striking sterling silver buckle with an overlay depicting a Pre Columbian creature by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi.
Signed G. Laffi Peru and 925. Has two layers of sterling.
Measures 2 1/2" long in total and 1 1/8" high. Can accommodate a belt 1" wide. Has a swivel with teeth to hold the belt in place.
Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. There is a small crimp to one corner.
Well made and unique...
These beautiful sterling silver cufflinks are marked for Unger Bros and sterling. The flower-patterned ovals are linked by chain and are the epitome of Art Nouveau. One oval, darn it, is a plain replacement. Each oval is 7/8" x 3/4". Circa 1910.
A triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet by Jondell, Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 9 1/2" around the outside. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.
Marked Jondell, Mexico and 925. Although it is hollow, it is made from thick sterling and has a substantial feel.
In fine condition with minor scuffs.
Cool, sleek design.
Impressive in its generous width, with a gorgeous greenish blue turquoise bezel-set in its central station, this early Matilde Poulat silver bracelet is wrought en repoussage in the “Mexico City style“ she came to represent. Malt’s repousse work leaves the journey of the silversmith’s tools on the jewelry created intentionally visible and that for me brings her close to the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver statement ring
Mid 20th century
Face - 2" x 1 1/4"
Size 6
Weight - 14 grams
Marked Cooke, Sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage sterling silver parure by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr), design number 5127, in a classic design.
Necklace measures 15 3/4" long with the central pendant measuring 1 1/2" high and 2 1/2" across. The central pendant can be detached and worn as a brooch. The pin part is missing and would have to be replaced. The part of the catch that swings over to hold the pin in place is also missing...
This charm / pendant is a great James Avery collectible: The Guardian Angel. It measures 7/8" x 5/8".
The back is marked with the candelabra hallmark, and JA STER, located on the bottom right. The 'T' in STER is blurred. This great piece is circa 1960's.
A vintage modernist sterling silver hammered neck ring and pendant with three suspended amber jewels by the well known Danish silversmith Jane Wiberg.
The neck ring is made from thick curved and hammered sterling with an orb at each end. It is marked Jane Wiberg 400. Has a warm patina.
The pendant measures 4 1/8" long including the bale and 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925S and Jane Wiberg. The amber has natural swirls. Has a large bale. The top has some tarnish and minor surface s...
Plus Studio Norway modernist sterling silver and Stone Necklace
Plus Studio featured the work of Anna Greta Eker, Erling Christophersen and Tone Vigeland
24" long
Pendant measures - 2" x 2 3/4"
Weight - 43 grams
Hallmarks pictured
Excellent condition
Large pendent of amber from the west coast of Denmark, of irregular tridimensional rhombus shape. Made by simply polishing a lump of amber! It has the best deep honey color with some more intense red spots. It comes with a silver necklace. Danish Amber is highly appreciated for the quality and colour, washed ashore on the west coast of Jutland.
Weight: 30 gr. Size: 6 x 5 x 2.2 cm
Great patina from age and use. Probably found around 1950.
Condition: some wear on the back side (see last pictu...
These interesting turquoise and sterling silver earrings were made in Mexico. The clover shape looks like three hearts with a stem, with the turquoise inlay separated by the sterling silver. The back of one of the screwbacks is marked HECHO EN MEXICO 925 (of which only HECHO EN M and 9 are legible). They also have the maker's initials: a curved BEH, of which the H is not fully stamped.
These earrings measure 1" x 3/4". The patina is great as are the turquoise colors.
It has been a while since I offered jewelry from Peru and this is the first in a series I will be presenting in the next few weeks. Very reminiscent of the style of Graziella Laffi, the so-called “Spralting of Peru”, the figural combination brooch / pendant at hand is adorned with polychrome enamel, hand-chased details and oxidation. The colors are vibrant and the workmanship of very high quality,. Yet what I like the most is that sense of imminent motion, so intense one can almost see the b...
A beautiful handmade sterling cuff bracelet with a wonderful minimalist, modernist center design from the White Hogan Shop which was in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some of the most famous Navajo Silversmiths worked in this shop including Kenneth Begay, Allen, George and Ivan Kee and Johnny Mike Begay. This bracelet measures
5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 2" wide in the front and tapers to 1 1/8" at the terminals. Weighing 101 grams, it is in fine original conditi...
A beautiful and large brooch with a butterscotch amber cabochon centrepiece mounted on a silver frame embellished with two pearl of green agate on the side. Stamped on the back: 830, S DTA. From Denmark, original Danish amber of the best quality! From the around 1940.
Measurement: L 5,5 cm x 3 cm. Weight: 18 gr. Great condition.
Great Modernist design in this vintage sterling bracelet by renowned New York jeweler John Iversen. It measures 7 1/2" end to end, the links measure from 1" wide in the front to gradual tapering to 3/8" at the terminals. Weighing 19 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed John Iversen Sterling on the tag which he attaches on his items. John Iversen has won many awards and his works can be found in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution, the Metropolitan Museum, the ...
Vintage sterling necklace and matching earrings by Navajo Allen Kee created during his time as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1946 to 1962, working beside Kenneth Begay. The necklace measures 16 inches end to end, the spiral links are 3/4" wide and the weight is 49 grams. The earrings are 1 3/4" long and weigh 12 grams total. They have their original screw backs but could be converted to accommodate pierced ears. The reverse of one earring is signed AK and the r...
Superb Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver, stone and shell ring
Israel
1970s
Size - 6 1/2
Weight - 18 grams
Marked Gera Israel
Excellent condition
Marci Zelmanoff
Huge sculptural brooch featuring her classic wire construction in mixed metals with ceramic stone
6" long
Weight - 64 grams
Marked Zelmanoff '72
Very good vintage condition with minor roughness on the ceramic stone
Substantial and quite unusual in its design this modernist Mexican silver bracelet is an Enrique Ledesma creation and it is adorned with two faceted color-change sapphires. The bracelet’s shape reminds me of ancient torques yet here the two ends bypass each other in a tight, determined embrace. I love the way the sterling tube grows in diameter as it progresses to the bracelet’s front where it is abruptly cut at an angle to accept the gemstone in a crown setting. Enrique Ledesma - always ori...
A caged amethyst sterling cuff marked ORB Sterling. There is some spotting and light wear on the silver. The cuff is 1" wide. The inner diameter is 2-1/4" with some give. 43.9gr.
An early Danish Skonvirke 826 silver brooch signed BH and with a dragonfly for Bernard Hertz, Copenhagen 1893-1937. He was a silversmith who was well known for his early Skonvirke designs.
Measures 2 7/8" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Has a round bezel set green stone cabochon, maybe Chrysoprase, at the bottom and a larger bezel set oval darker green cabochon at the top.
Marked 826, BH in a rectangle, and with an impressed dragonfly mark on the back. 826 was the silver standard used in D...
A vintage modernist sterling silver pair of earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark, Sterling, style number 115 and FRIDL on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling.
Opposites so frame the face when worn. Thick sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Earrings measure 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Screw backs work fine.
Fine condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Her pieces are hard to find. Classic Fri...
A heavy silver plate oxidized bracelet featuring applied grapes and leaves. Unmarked, it measures 7" x 1-7/8". The bracelet can be a bit tricky to put on with the pin type clasp.
In the manner of Liberty, here is a wonderful turquoise with matrix pendant framed in a sterling and gold floral setting. The Arts and Crafts pendant measures 2" x 1-7/8"; the 18" period paper link chain is marked sterling. The pendant is unmarked.
One of Salvador Teran’s original designs that is difficult to find especially in the form of earrings, the “crouching man” is also a favorite of mine. Its rarity makes copies by Salvador's contemporary maestros avidly sought after and I am happy to present here an example by “3m”, a Taxco workshop known for emulating the renowned modernist’s work. Sterling silver, amethyst and strategically applied oxidation combine in this modernist interpretation of an ancient Aztec motif. The ear...
A smaller version of the iconic brutalist bracelet designed by Matti Hyvarinen for Sirokoro. It measures 7" x 1/2" (width) and weighs 35 grams. Marked MJH 925 U7(1973) along with a mark for Turku.
From the Futuristic Hans Hansen line(1932-1948), a pair of solid sterling dangle earrings by Karl Gustav Hansen. They have been retrofitted for pierced ears and hang 2.75" with a combined weight of 10.9gr.
Reddish brown jasper with light, almost invisible striations attracts the eye in this absolutely minimalist necklace and earrings set bearing the signature of Felipe Martinez and his Piedra y Plata workshop. Martinez was one of Taxco’s best lapidaries and the tight settings, the seamless transitions from sterling to stone in the demi at hand more than attest to the level of his craftsmanship. I love the warm, molten milk chocolate color, the perfectly graduated rectangular links, the hand-made...
Victorian hinged bracelet made by Bernhard Hertz. Surprisingly modern design of two rope ends, one polished and gilt, the other appears to be twisted. The surface of the bracelet is matted, satinized. BH was a well-known jewelry designer working in Copenhagen and in Stockholm at the turn of the century 1900. Signed BH. Silver standard marks 826 and 13 1/3 = Norwegian silver standard, whereas the small three crowns mark is for Sweden (during the 19th century Sweden and Norway were united) and L6 ...
This great brooch / pin / pendant has a diameter of 1 1/2". It is slightly convex. The turquoise stone is inlaid (not enamel), very nicely. The back is marked TAXCO 925 STERLING (blurry) in a circle with very blurry initials of silversmith in the middle. The eagle assay mark is number 3, very lightly stamped.
This piece has a diameter of 1 7/8". The front has a great Aztec design. The back is marked HECHO EN MEXICO, STERLING 925, with assay 28 (stamping is blurry). The front is in excellent condition. The back shows some surface scratches.
An unusual silver bracelet and pendant featuring Pre Columbian figures embellished with green stones. Probably from Peru or Ecuador. May be purchased as a set or individually.
The bracelet is made up of three panels depicting a figure holding a prong set rough cut green stone. Has four connecting sections of 6 links between each panel.
Measures 7 3/4" long so will fit a larger wrist. Has a fold over clasp that snaps securely. Marked 0850 or 0950 for silver on the clasp. Very hard to ...
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. Made up of multiple layers and textures.
Measures about 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Heavy and substantial. Can be worn with the pin going up and down or across. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Also has the ® mark.
Very nice condition, has an interesting contrast of polished and darkened patinas. Have seen a few others in this series and they are all diff...
A vintage modernist 830 silver brooch and/or pendant by the noted silversmith from Norway, H.C. Østrem whose work is signed OXO. Can be worn off the chain as a brooch or on the chain as a pendant.
Made of 830 silver, which was widely used as a silver standard in Scandinavian countries, in a three dimensional design, this brooch or pendant measures 2" across and 3" high. Has what appears to be the original chain. The pendant has three dangles for lots of movement. Has a rollover clasp that ho...
A modernist, heavy, sterling silver ring from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen in the highly sought after bark design.
The thick curled wrap style ring with a bark like texture measures a size 7. The shank measures 1/2" at the widest. Marked 925S KVA Denmark.
This ring can not be resized without disrupting the design.
Fine condition, dark patina. Feels great on!
A modernist ring by Lapponia in sterling silver, 'Erosion'. Has a light purple cast similar to the Flame finish seen on bronze pieces.
Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, and X7, the date code for 1975.
The front of the ring measures 1 1/4" long. Ring is a size 6.5-7. May be able to adjust slightly due to the open nature of the design.
Fine condition. Heavy and bold. Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.
Lovely custom made Pendant ...Large tear drop shaped moonstone with onyx cabochon in silver setting.
Marked 925 roughly 2 inches long...
I bought this pendant back in the 80's along with a matching pair of earings...sorry, I decided to keep the earings...
Pendant is shipped on a long suade/leather tong...which can be knotted to any length...
Here is an exceptional early creation by Georg Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. It features square lapis stones accented by sterling floral panels with a hint of goldwash at the buds. Signed L/F Sterling, it measures 7" x 5/8" and weighs 38.1gr.
A vintage cuff bracelet and/or pendant in the style of Ken Beldin in patinated copper and brass with central pottery heads. Both pieces are signed Xochitl Mexico. There have been some documented Beldin pieces also signed Xochitl and it was noted that she may have been his wife or mistress. Although these pieces are not signed Beldin, the quality and design reflect his work.
May purchase these pieces individually or as a set.
The pendant measures 2 3/4" in diameter and is suspended from a...
A concave sterling bangle signed Hans Hansen Denmark 925S. For a smaller wrist and hand, it measures 2-1/4" ( inner diameter), is 1/4" wide and weighs 29.2gr.
An iconic brooch in sterling silver by Frank Miraglia, the 'Happy Fish' design.
Sterling silver with a sterling squiggle overlay. Has a bezel set art glass eye. Even has some slits for gills.
Measures 2 1/4" tall and 2 1/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some of tarnish and surface scratches. There are a few nicks to the overlay near the tail.
Fine example!
A vintage brooch by Taxco artisan Enrique Ledesma with a sterling silver overlay on a shell background. There are two small round inlays of copper.
Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back with a partial Ledesma, Taxco, 925, and an Eagle mark. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
Fine condition with some tarnish. The shell is a deep brown with lots of swirls.
Rare design.
A modernist brooch with a prong set amethyst frog on a stylized sterling silver leaf by noted Mexican silversmith, Carmen Beckmann. The leaf has raised veins contrasting with a smooth surface.
This piece is marked Sterling Beckmann and Mexico on the back.
It measures 3" long and 2" at the widest. Has an rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
This brooch is well constructed with layers of sterling. Love the three dimensional quality of the frog. Amethyst is in fine condition...
