A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant is made of sterling silver in the shape of a stylized leaf with a wire overlay which wraps around to become the bale. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Measures 1 7/8" across and 3" high including the bale.

Chain measures 17" and has a hook closure that holds securely.

Not sure if the chain is original to the pendant...

An amazing modernist large sterling silver pendant with a 28" chain by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland. Signed JENS Handmade Iceland and 925S. Pendant measures about 3 5/8" long and 3" across at the widest. Thick sterling. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped raw polished brown agate and a freshwater pearl.

Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to be snug so the central design doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/4" at the widest.

Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish...

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver fish cuff links with copper eyes by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Three dimensional design. Measure 1" long and 1/2" across. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling on toggle. Toggles work fine. Cool Mid Century design.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with eight lightly hammered leaf shaped dangles of graduated sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Berridge referred to these types of designs as mobiles.

The necklace measures about 16" around, and the longest drop falls 1 3/4". Marked Berridge Sterling on the back of one leaf and Berridge Hand Made on the underside of the hook clasp. The hook closes securely. An extender could be added if needed...

This is the Hector Aguilar Three Domes Pin. It is featured on page 62 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. She dates it c. 1950. It measures 3 1/8" by 1 1/8" and is in fine original condition. Signed for Hector Aguilar as show. Classic HA.

Circa 1770 Silver seal fob. It is hand engraved with an H monogram. It is beautifully done and well decorated on the top. It would be the perfect thing to hang from an old watch chain. It is unmarked and in excellent condition. The seal portion is oval measuring approximately 7/8" long and 3/4" wide. The fob is 1.25" tall. The overall weight is 12.6 grams.

Sterling pin with cultured pearl by ED WIENER, c.1948. Unsigned. Measures 2 1/8" tall by 2" wide with original finish. Excellent condition......$13 for insured US shipping.

John F. Dreibelbis modernist sterling silver abstract figural brooch

1950

Dreibelbis - Early to mid 20th century American craftsman.

Mr. Dreibelbis studied weaving and silversmithing at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia and at the Penland School, Penland, NC.

This well crafted and solid brooch measures just under 2" x 1 3/8"

Weight - 23.70 grams

Marked JFD on verso

Excellent vintage condition

Dynamic brutalist sterling silver and banded agate ring

1970

This heavy and well crafted ring stands 3/4" above the finger

Weight - 19.5 grams

Size - 9 1/2

Unmarked

Fine vintage condition

American modernist sterling silver figurative brooch signed Hoover

Mid 20th century

This wonderfully designed and well crafted brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 22 grams

Marked on verso - Hoover, sterling, handmade

Fine vintage condition

Eye catching hand forged sterling silver pin designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Brooch measures 3" long X 1 1/4" high. Both pin and 7 cascabels are in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work well. Fully hallmarked on reverse HA TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO. Likely inspired by a Pre-Columbian design.

Sterling silver hand wrought portrait ring

Striking and well made this unique ring is a size 7 1/4 - 7 1/2

Weight - a solid 18.5 grams

Marked 925, with artist cypher [S pierced by a center line]

Excellent vintage condition

This vintage, finely detailed feathered serpent pin was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies. The brooch is 4" X 2" & weighs 28 grams. The darkened patina emphasizes the hand wrought beauty of the repousse' work. The piece is in beautiful condition. Both the pin back and safety lock are in excellent working order. Fully hallmarked on the back of the pin. Margot de Taxco designs are included in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENNISANCE by Penny Morrill...

Uno A Erre modernist sterling silver pendant necklace

Italy

c. 1960 - 70

Chain measures 15 1/2" long extended

Pendant - 2 3/8" tall including bale

Fully hallmarked

Very good vintage condition

This Margot de Taxco pin is a rarely seen design, with open-back repoussé and tiny silver beading which graduates in size. This double facing swan design is Margot's # 5291, and is collector quality. Measures 2 5/8" wide, 1 15/16" tall. Weight is 41.2 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico", with the eagle assay 16 and design # 5291. In excellent vintage condition. Pin closes with a roller.

Classic sterling and pearl earrings by American modernist Esther Lewittes, circa 1950s. The sterling silver form folds over negative space, from which a single cultured pearl is revealed. Each earring measures approx. 7/8" x 7/8" at the widest point across the bottom. Clip-ons. Signed "Sterling Lewittes" as shown. Excellent vintage condition.

George Salo American modernist jewelry sterling silver brooch.

Excellent condition.

Measures - 2" x 2".

Hand stamped coin silver belt, Navajo or Dine, pre-1960, good weight with precise stamped designs, unsigned. Measures 30" x 1", buckle is 1 7/8" x 1 1/4". Each section is slightly curved both horizontally and vertically. X shaped spacers connect with rings set into looped bands, and fastener is a simple clip that fits into a loop. Very lovely soft patina, recessed areas are darkened, adding visual depth and interest. Belt shows slight wear and abrasions to surface, from usage, no breaks or ...

Exquisite enamel on silver portrait pin, c. 1880. Very artful painting of a young boy(?) and is in perfect condition and measures 7/8" in diameter. Masterpiece!....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Ray Urban modernist sterling silver brooch

Fausing

Denmark

1 7/8" x 1 1/8"

Excellent vintage condition

UnoAerre modernist sterling silver, satin finish, bracelet

Italy

1960 - 1970

Should fit a 7 5/8" wrist

Weight - 67 grams

Marked as pictured

Very good vintage condition, light scattered surface scratches consistent with age

Meka elegant sterling silver and red enamel necklace

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Should fit a 14" neck

Each link measures 3" long x 3/4" at widest point

Weight - 45 grams

Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark

Excellent condition

Native American silver and green turquoise bracelet

c. 1930s - 40s

Well-crafted bracelet with stamp work depicting arrow feathers and thunderbirds, with rope scroll work and rain drops framing the central stone.

Interior circumference measures 5 3/4" with a rear gap of 1" for a total of 6 3/4".

The front measures 1 1/2" tall tapering back to 5/8" at the end

>p>Weight - 40 grams

In excellent vintage condition with a beautiful warm patina

Fantastic late 1960s – 1970s, I believe based on style, modernist sterling silver and ribbon long cascading circles collar necklace signed by Niels Erik From of Denmark. Scandinavian jewelry is one of my favorite genres – I love the slick, innovative design, the bold minimalism and the “honesty” of materials used so I am always on the look out for good examples...

Uniquely designed hand made sterling and amethyst cuff, c.1970's. Large and bold, the design has a hand hammered concave disc set with a cabochon amethyst atop a cuff. The disc measures 2 1/8" in diameter and the amethyst is 9/16" in diameter. The cuff is a large scale 2 1/4" wide and the inside circumference measures 7 1/2". It will fit a medium and large wrist. Of good weight, it is in excellent condition...

Everitt MacDonald sterling silver and topaz ring

California modernist artisan

1950

Size - 6

Weight - 14 grams

This totally gorgeous and substantial ring is in wonderful vintage condition

Marked MACDONALD, sterling

Sterling and onyx Mayan face pin by Fred Davis, Mexico, c.1947. Davis managed Sanborn's for 20 years during this period. See pg. 23 of The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. Since this is a classic Fred Davis design, this is his work. It is signed "22(Sanborn's bellmark number) MEXICO STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It measures 1 9/16" wide by 1 1/8" high. Beautiful classic Davis pin......$11 for USA insured shipping plus NYS residents pay sales tax.

Henning Ulrichsen modernist sterling silver bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

This striking bracelet has a wearable length of 7 1/8" and a width of 1"

Weight - 54+ grams

Hallmarked HU, sterling, Denmark

Excellent vintage condition

This is a large pair of William Spratling 1st phase shell earrings weighing in at 20 grams heavy. They are 1 3/8th's inches tall and .75in. wide at the widest. These Spratling earrings show great dimension with the repousse and incredible detail in their form. These are a pair of his best in excellent condition with no dents or damage.

This vintage sterling cuff bracelet is unsigned but believed to be Pueblo, or possibly Hopi or Navajo. So, not sure of its origin but I think the design is notable. Measuring 5 7/8” around in the inside, plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 3/8" wide and weighs 56 grams. Fine original condition, a lovely patina and a great looking, very wearable bracelet.

It's been a while since I presented a piece by Gerardo Lopez but he is one of my favorite Taxco maestros, a talented silversmith and designer who excelled in the art of repoussage. I believe Lopez was at his best when he created pectoral necklaces and clamper bracelets and it is an exquisite example of the latter form that I am showing here...

Karl Erik Palmberg modernist design bracelet for Alton

Sterling silver

Sweden

1972

Interior circumference - 7"

Center element 1 3/8" tall

Very good condition

Haglund Studios modernist sterling silver bracelet

Sweden

1945

7 1/2" long x 1" wide

Weight - 52 grams

Marked Haglund Studios, sterling, Sweden with appropriate hallmarks

Excellent condition

Meka sterling silver and red enamel modernist necklace

Denmark

Mid 20th century

15" x 3/4"

Weight - a solid 45 grams

Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark

Excellent vintage condition

C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling and Amethyst ring

1950

Size 8

Weight - 14 grams

Marked - handwrought, sterling, cls in shield

Excellent vintage condition

Gerhard Herbst modernist triple tiered sterling silver cuff

This bold modernist bracelet tapers to a height of 2"

Interior circumference of 6" plus a rear opening of 3/4"

Weight - 61 grams

Signed Gerhard, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

Mid-century silver and amethyst ring by Mexican Master silversmith Antonio Pineda. One of his very recognizable designs, perhaps you are fortunate and have the necklace, bracelet or earrings that match this ring. It is a size 5 1/2 - 6, weighs 11 grams, and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the amethysts. There are inclusions under the surface of the stones as typical of amethyst. Signed as shown. Everything Antonio Pineda created is a masterpiece.

This hand wrought silver bracelet was designed by Hector Aguilar in the early 1940's. The carved rope wraps all the way around the bracelet. Weighing 35 grams it measures 3/4" wide and about 2 1/2 inches across. The piece has a beautifully aged patina with normal wear. Fully hallmarked for Aguilar on the inside.

Hans Hansen sterling modernist ring

Denmark

1950

Heavy, solid, bold, architectural

Size 9 1/2

Weight - 42 grams

Face measures 1" in diameter

Hallmarked - HaH, Denmark, 925s

Excellent condition

Vintage sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1942 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin measures 1 5/8" X 1 1/4". Beautiful condition. The dress clip pin back is tight and secure. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com...

Bold and striking long sterling earrings designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These earrings are from the "Future" line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. They hang 2 3/4" long, are 3/4" wide at the bottoms and are screw backs. Weighing 11 grams total, they are in fine original condition. A fabulous Modernist design.

A sleek and elegant silver (.900 standard) necklace comprised of 14 fine wheat chain silver strands with 7 round enamel medallions and an enameled medallion closure, high quality Byzantine style jewelry, early 20th century. Measures 15 1/2" in length, medallions are each just a bit under 1" in diameter, closure is 1 1/8". Each chain is finely made, and they hang together perfectly, have a slight drape and and have a wonderful silky feel. Each medallion is decorated with green and blue enamel ...

Jules Brenner - Modernist jewelry.

Sterling tie bar and cuff links with tiger eye.

Constructed of heavy gauge sterling silver.

Tie bar - 2 1/4" x 5/8", cuff links - 5/8" x 5/8".

Condition - excellent.

Appropriately signed.

High relief cameo pin showing bust of man's profile set in a hand carved silver bezel, c.1870. Exquisite carving with minute detail is the quality of this shell cameo. Of good size, it measures 1 3/4" high by 1 1/2" wide. Excellent condition. Elegant and artful.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Danish modernist sterling silver and faceted smokey quartz ring

Mid 20th century

This bold architectural ring is a size 5 1/2

Weight 16.25 grams

Raises 1/2" above the finger

While the artists' mark is obscured, this ring is definitely well designed by one of the leading Danish artisans of the period

Marked 925s, Denmark, with an illegible artist cypher

Very good vintage condition

This lovely pendant is beautiful, antique, European, and signed by a famous but mysterious maker--can it get any better? The Art Nouveau movement revolutionized art and design in the late 1890s and early 1900s across continents. In Germany, the style was called Jugend Stil—Young Style, and many of the better known jewelry makers congregated in Pforzheim. The company of Meyle and Mayer was well known Jugenstil, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco jewelry, but today it is almost impossible to learn mu...

Modernist abstract sterling silver and pearl ring

1970

European origin

Size 7 1/2

Front measures just under 1 1/2" tall

Weight - 10.71 grams

Marked 925

Very good vintage condition

The work of Mid-Century silversmith Ronald Hayes Pearson work is included in major collections at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other noted museums. This unique necklace is the perfect example of why Pearson is so celebrated, and his rare work so sought after.

The pendant features a modernist raised design over a darkened oxidized background. The pendant is arched, making it three dimensional. The pendant measures 2.5" long an...

Paul Miller modernist sterling silver and red agate shadow box ring

1950

New York

Size 8

Weight - 26.12 grams

Well crafted and substantial

Very good vintage condition

Swedish sterling silver modernist ring

1973

Size - 6

Height - 1 1/8"

Weight - 11.60 grams

Hallmarks - RCN, H in circle, three crowns, S and Y9 [1973]

Very good vintage condition

A very nice Victorian silver brooch set with agates. The brooch is shaped as a modified Jerusalem cross. The stones, including banded agate and bloodstone, have good color contrast and are surrounded with delicate engraved decoration. Silver and gold jewelry set with Scottish agate became very popular when Queen Victoria started the fashion for all things Scottish. The back retains the original c-clasp and extended pinstem.

The Jerusalem cross, first appearing during the crusades, is made ...

A wonderfully constructed heavy brooch and matching clip earrings by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Handmade, Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, and Style #2 on the back of each piece. Brooch measures 2 3/4" long and almost 3/4" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 1/2" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Fine condition, minor surface scratches. Can individually purchase the brooch for $275, Earrings for $...

Hand chased with design from the Mayan glyphs this Casa Prieto bracelet is stunning on. The weight is 84 grams heavy and is 1.25in. tall. The silver is thick and adding a modernist machine age look is the intentional super thick rings that attach the links. Condition is without damage of any kind and collector quality..

Mexican sterling silver and amethyst quartz necklace

Mid 20th century

Should fit a 14 - 14 1/2" neck

Weight - 48+ grams

Marked Sterling, Taxco

Very fine vintage condition

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...

One of the most massive bracelet designs by the Los Ballesteros workshop this vintage sterling silver and amethyst hinged bangle is simply astounding! Sweeping wire-work curves and fleshy “dimpled dot” repousse semi-spheres come together to form the bracelet’s two wings while a huge, saturated purple amethyst cabochon takes center front adding color and drama. The perfect accessory for that daring female who does not love wasting in the shadows the bracelet has a 7 3/4” inner circumfer...

Arne Johansen modernist sterling silver and Lapis pendant

Denmark

Mid 20th century

2 1/8" x 1"

Weight - 21 grams

Marked on verso - Denmark, 925s, AJ

Excellent condition

A classic, and much published, design for Hector Aguilar, the “masks” bracelet was not an example of the Taxco maestro’s work that I was particularly looking for. I considered it - let’s say - less impressive than the rest of his jewelry and resisted it for the longest of times. Until one day, I somehow ended up with one. And I fell in love- honestly. I think it is the silkiness of the well-aged fine silver and the bracelet’s incredible ability to wrap itself around the wrist as if it�...

Beautiful hand made sterling and agate pendant and chain necklace, c.1920's. The classically designed arts & crafts pendant measures 1 5/8" long by 1" with a tan agate bezel set in the center. The paperclip chain is interspersed with six silver floral design pieces set with fresh water pearls. The chain measures 24" long. Signed "STERLING" on the chain and is in excellent condition......$13 for insured USA shipping.