All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1375727 (stock #JJ2968)
A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1374446 (stock #3887)

Modernist sterling silver cuff links

Unique free form design

1950s

1 1/4" x 7/8"

Weight - 15.82 grams

Marked sterling

Fine vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1374426 (stock #3886)

Ottaviaini heavy weight modernist sterling silver bracelet

Italy

Mid 20th century

7 1/4" long x 3/4" wide

Weight - a solid and hefty 84+ grams

Marked Ottaviani, 921, Italy

Very good vintage condition with only minor surface wear

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1374123 (stock #3884)

Modernist sterling silver cuff links

Mid 20th century

Weight - 13.6 grams

7/8" x 5/8"

Marked 925

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1374057 (stock #3883)

Modernist sterling silver ring

Finland

1970

This dynamic modernist ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2

Weight - 12+ grams

Marked on the inside of the band with the Finnish crown and three other illegible marks obscured from years of wear

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1374056 (stock #3882)

Joachim S'Paliu modernist sterling silver and amethyst necklace

Spain

1970

14" choker

Pendant measures 4" long

Weight - 40 grams

Marked S'Paliu

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1367690 (stock #3857)

Peter Ein Hod sterling silver and multi colored glazed ceramic stone

Israel

Mid 20th century

Pendant - 2 3/8" x 1 1/4"

Chain - 26" long

Weight - 38 grams

Marked Made in Israel, 925, PH, Peter Ein Hod

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1367415 (stock #3850)

Brutalist sterling silver bangle bracelet

1960's - 70's

This very unique and well crafted bracelet has an interior circumference of 8"

Stands 3/4" at tallest point

Weight - 40 grams

Marked only 925

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1367412 (stock #3849)

Rebajes modernist sterling silver and brass tie bar and cuff link set

Weight - 41 grams

Tie bar - 3/8" x 3"

Cuff links - 3/4" square

Marked Rebajes

Very good vintage condition, minor wear to finish

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1367082 (stock #3842)

Modernist sterling silver and enamel brooch

1950

2 1/8" x 1 3/4"

Weight - 19.50 grams

Marked sterling

Excellent good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1367077 (stock #JJ2486)
An abstract modernist mixed metals brooch by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee. Copper with sterling silver overlay. Measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked BURKEE on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting piece from a well know Mid Century artisan.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1367075 (stock #JJ2693)
An unusual sterling silver cuff bracelet with a central pair of three dimensional birds sitting on a raised round green gemstone, (maybe Chrysoprase) cabochon. Maybe Doves or Lovebirds? Bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 7/8". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and tarnish. A little out of round. Some numbers on the outside, maybe 925 but only a partial strike. Has a very Mid Century Scandinavian feel to it...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1367058 (stock #3840)

Mary Ann Scherr sterling silver bracelet in the form of a serpent/dragon

Mid 20th century

6 " interior circumference plus a rear opening measuring 1 1/4"

This unique and well crafted bracelet weighs 63 grams

Marked Scherr, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1367057 (stock #3838)

Tamiko Kawata Ferguson -Japan/USA

Sterling silver necklace

Late 20th century

Should fit a 17" neck

Each link measures 1" at its widest point tapering down to 1/4"

Weight - 53+ grams

Marked Tamiko, sterling

Excellent vintage condition with only very light surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1366919 (stock #JJ2852)
A sterling silver modernist brooch by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. This brooch has a thick sterling wire overlay with an oval moonstone cabochon on a darkened, oxidized surface. Measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 3/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark, phyllis and sterling on the back. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches. Classic Phyllis design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1366771
Ca 1960 A fabulous wide sterling cuff by Francisco Rebajes featuring a smooth gray banded agate stone encased in twisted wire. Marked Rebajes Sterling in one corner where there is a very slight/minor curl. There is also some light spotting and minor wear appropriate for its age. Please disregard the line showing up to the right of the stone. Width is 2-1/4"~ inner diameter 2-1/8". The stone measures 2" x 1-1/8".
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1366562 (stock #9671)
A boulder opal sterling silver pendant from the 1960s 1980s. This 1-3/8 x 7/8" pendant features a bezel set natural brown/orange boulder opal with super colour flash and nice three dimensional clarity. It is fiery red with green highlights in the clear opal section (MUCH more vivid and colorful in person than in our pictures) and the sterling setting is unevenly shaped...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1366360 (stock #JJ2840)
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a sterling wire overlay. Marked Sterling and 'the silversmith', which has been associated with mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. Measures approximately 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 7/8" at the widest. Has some tarnish and surface scratches. Nice contrast between the oxidized and polished silver. Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on!