All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1465320 (stock #JJ4441/1567)
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A choice of 2 vintage three dimensional hand made sterling silver brooches, each with a pearl accent by Modernist Jeweler, Russell Secrest. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The first ribbon like brooch, which measures 1 5/8" across and 1 3/8" high, has thick curled silver with a central large baroque pearl...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465142 (stock #JJ4389)
A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, reminds us of a large paperclip. Made from a thick curled sterling wire. Signed M. Bowles Sterling and Hand Wrought on the back.

The pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. It is in fine condition with some minor surface scratches. The pendant alone weighs 19 gr.

It is suspended from a silver neck ring, (probably sterling) which measures about 15" around and has a secure hook closure...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465012 (stock #JJ4402/4426)
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A modernist zig zag bracelet and/or a pair of 'sail' earrings both in lightly hammered sterling silver by Ed Levin. May be purchased separately or together.

The bracelet measures 7" around. It measures about 1" wide. Has a secure hidden clasp. Signed with the script © EL Ed Levin, Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.

The earrings, in the sail or flag design, measure about 1 1/2" long in the front and the sails are 7/8" across...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464973 (stock #JJ2327/4440)
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Two sterling silver modernist pieces by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler; one is an abstract layered design and the other her iconic cat brooch. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The abstract layered brooch measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464926 (stock #JJ4329/4376)
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Two pairs of sterling silver modernist abstract dangle earrings by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Can buy each pair individually or both pairs.

The first pair look like stylized commas. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. They measure 1" long and 1/2" at the widest. Have the stylized 'phyllis' hallmarks on the back of both dangles and sterling on the back of the screw backs.

Screw backs hold securely...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464895 (stock #JJ4432)
An outstanding sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with a large oval shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". This cuff is rigid and has very little give. Measures 2 1/4" wide.

Signed 925 on the inside.

Fine condition. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. There are 2 tiny nicks to the MOP that don't go all the way through.

Heavy and substantial. Weighs 64 gr.

Good for a larger wrist...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1464737 (stock #JJ4413)
A striking modernist sterling silver ring from Spain designed by Joachim S'Paliu. Born in Cordoba in the 1940's he became one of the leading mid century modernist jewelers of Spain.

Has a zig zag and curved band of sterling with a raised tumbled brown and black mottled stone...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464526 (stock #JJ4371)
A modernist & organic necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Features 7 'creatures' that look like they are dancing.

Measures 16" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. The central section measures a little over 6" long.

Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Has the G. Vidal hand signed maker's mark on the back.

Fine condition, dark patina. Weighs 75 Gr.

Unusual example of his work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464327 (stock #JJ4386)
A well crafted, hand wrought curved link necklace with a central pendant in sterling silver by Cape Cod gold and silversmith, Ross Coppelman. Marked Coppelman and Sterling. This is one of his early pieces before he starting working with gold and precious gems.

The lightly hammered necklace measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the links. There is a smaller version of the central pendant at the back by the secure double hook clasps. ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464223 (stock #JJ4346)
A vintage sterling silver and pearl Mid Century Modernist brooch in the brutalist style. Consists of eleven tentacles or rays with flattened ends. Has a large off center grey pearl.

Measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Pearl has some very minor scuffs.

Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464023 (stock #JJ4345)
A vintage modernist sterling silver stylized brooch with a Pre Columbian bird by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi. The bird has a teal blue enamel eye and an oversized head. May be a duck. Body has an additional layer of sterling. The brooch is curved for a 3-D effect.

Signed Laffi Peru and 925 on the back.

Measures 1 3/8" high and 1 1/4" across. Rollover clasp holds securely.

Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Classic Laffi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1462924 (stock #JJ4367)
A modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by noted mid century New York City jeweler, Sam Kramer.

Measure 1 1/4" long and 1" across.

Have two overlapping wavy pieces of sterling, top is concave and the bottom is convex for an interesting effect.

Marked Sterling and with the mushroom mark of the artist on the back of one dangle. Marked sterling on the back of the screw backs which hold securely.

Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

We haven't seen this design...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1462922 (stock #JJ4337)
A vintage sterling silver hand wrought necklace and matching bracelet with light hammering and angled and curved links. Has connector links made from curved silver with orbs at the ends as seen on pieces by Jack Boyd.

Necklace measures at least 18" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Signed Sterling. Has a spring closure marked sterling that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and has a secure spring clasp. Also marked sterling o...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1462743 (stock #JJ4335)
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated teardrop.

Measures about 3" long from the top of the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest.

Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.

Marked Made in Spain on the bale. Could not find a Puig Doria mark on this but it is a documented design.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and tarnish. Weighs 31 gr. Ther...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1462590 (stock #JJ4336)
A fine, hand wrought sterling silver necklace in the style of the Mid Century Modernist artisans like Henry Steig, Ed Wiener and Ronald Pearson.

Made up of five lightly hammered angled links with three large central 'stars'.

Measures about 16 1/2" long with the stars measuring 1 3/4" wide. Spring closure holds securely. The link along the back is connected on each side by spring clasps so it can be easily removed if you chose to wear the necklace as a choker.

Marked Sterling on...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1461776 (stock #JJ4321)
A vintage triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet from the Jack Boyd studio in San Diego, California. Has flattened corners for an interesting look.

Signed with the conjoined, stylized 'JB' mark.

Measures 2 1/2" in diameter and about 7 3/4" around the inside. Measures 1/4" at the flattened corners. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.

In fine condition with minor scuffs.

Cool, sleek design. Comfortable to wear.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1461770 (stock #JJ4326)
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated figure eight.

Measures about 14" around the inside. The front 'pendant' measures 2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The front section is rigid and not adjustable. You may need an extender for comfort. We have shown it with and without a sterling necklace extender. The extender adds a little over 3". Better for a slender neck.

The necklace closes with a sec...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1461677 (stock #JJ4317)
A vintage pair of three dimensional sterling silver pierced earrings, each formed from a single bent and flattened sterling wire with a pearl accent by modernist jeweler, Russell Secrest, (1935-2010).

These hand made earrings measures 3/4" at the widest, 5/8" deep and 7/8" tall. Marked Secrest Sterling on the side of both earrings. One earring is easier to read than the other.

They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The clutches are marked sterling.

Fine condition. Rare mod...