All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1490935 (stock #JJ4835a)
A pair of pierced Mid Century Modern vintage sterling silver earrings with swish overlays on contrasting oxidized areas. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

The earrings measure 1/2" at the widest and 1 3/8" tall including the hooks. Unsigned.

They are in fine condition, with very minor surface scratches and some tarnish. Looks like the backs have been replaced.

Lots of movement when worn...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1187121 (stock #J2356)
Blackbird Hill Antiques
$125.00
Price includes chain
The handmade pendant is probably German, mid-20th century. It features a cross-hatched, oxidized surface set with two vividly-colored coral half-beads. The back is marked Handarbeit (German for handmade), and bears a partial mark for .835 silver. There are tiny imperfections on the oxidized surface, hardly noticeable, and a product of hand work...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #401362 (stock #md0392)
carol lane
$125.00
Hand made modernist sterling bar pin with applied silver and moonstone, Israel, c.1950's. It measures 2 1/2" long by 1/2" wide and is signed "ISRAEL 925". Excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #88092 (stock #md0227)
carol lane
$125.00
Handmade, large modernist sterling and amethyst ring signed "KRUP", c.1960'S. It is size 6 and made of heavy gauge silver. The front measures 1 3/4" tall by 1" wide, so is quite large in dimension. Amazing and fascinating ring. Excellent condition....$8 for USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #184067 (stock #md0332)
carol lane
$125.00
Hand made silver and cornelian modernist pin/pendant, possibly Israeli, c.1960's. Large and of good weight, this abstract design, measures 3" long by 1 1/2" wide. It is signed with a partial mark on the loop that seems to be Israeli. When worn with a chain, it is worn vertically, and, horizontally, when worn as a pin. The cornelian is bezel set. Excellent condition. Exciting design of the 60's......$8 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1116793 (stock #J1838)
An impressive, wide, handmade cuff bracelet of ethnic design. The textured band features an applied wavy line of silver on either side of three diamond-shaped reserves of an unidentified amber-colored stone that looks to have been crushed and resin-set. The inside of the bracelet is signed Lillo with possibly the word Creation underneath; it is also marked 925 for sterling...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1112306 (stock #J1803)
Composed of adjoined silver circles with overlaid oval textured panels, this bracelet embodies all the elements of superb Italian design. It is secured by a hinged latch closure that is quite clever and very secure. The bracelet bears the Italian silver mark for 1944-1968, Arezzo, as well as what appears to be a maker’s mark of LOA. It measures about 7 ¼ inches long by ¾ inch wide. Weight: 33.1 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1103268 (stock #J1737)
A classic look from a well-known Italian designer. Made of scored, slightly twisted links, each link bisected by a textured bar. Bracelet has full set of marks, indicating a registration city of Arrezzo, Italy, and .800 silver content. Bracelet measures 9 inches long, including chain; inserting bar clasp into the second-to-last link reduces the length to 8 inches. Weight: 52.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1390550 (stock #J2749)
A substantial bangle bracelet decorated with impressed and oxidized geometric designs. The pattern goes all the way around the bangle and appears to be random, giving it a quirky yet sophisticated look. It is marked sterling and dates around 1970 or earlier. The piece has a nice heft and feel on the wrist. It is 1/16 in. thick and 3/8 in. wide with an internal circumference of approximately 8 in. Weight: 36.4 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1052171 (stock #J1289)
This sterling silver bracelet features six handmade panels constructed of four horizontal bands of sterling. The top band is plain and gilded, and is applied to the second band with a textured surface. The third band is decorated with an applied abstract line of silver with three tiny silver beads, and is attached to a fourth undecorated band. The back of each panel is signed D.K. and 925; the panels are connected by scored hinges. The fold-over clasp is very secure and quite tight-fitting...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #96767 (stock #md0236 )
carol lane
$125.00
Amorphic design handmade sterling and gold clip earrings,c.1970's. Gold was applied on top of the silver. They measure 1 3/8" long by 1" wide. Signed(see photo) and in excellent condition. Very beautiful.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1108035 (stock #J1606)
This unusual pin features an applied abstract motif of molten silver mounted on a rosewood panel. The wood has a backing of silver and a secure rollover clasp. It has a handsome design and is expertly constructed. It is unmarked, but all the silver has been tested, and is most likely sterling. The back bears a secure rollover clasp.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #95609 (stock #md0235)
carol lane
$125.00
Modernist design enamel and silver pin, c.1950's. Design is a pair of flesh-colored hands with a blue bird in the upper left corner. The other enamel colors are red, yellow, green, black, and brown. Of good size and weight, it measures 2" in diameter and is 1/4" high. Excellent condition. Very interesting.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #182676 (stock #md0327)
carol lane
$125.00
Modernist sterling pin with unique curved linear markings inset in the silver(see photos #2 & 3), by Rissa, c.1960's. Very interesting design and looks like two pieces of a puzzle with a hollow inside each piece. Measures 2 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide and has good weight. It is signed "RISSA STERLING 925" and is in excellent condition. Unusual.....$8 for insured USA shipping & appicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #128033 (stock #md0280)
carol lane
USD $125.00
Minimalist hand made silver ring with rhodocrosite ball, c.1960's. Clean modernism with the look of Scandinavian design it is size 6 1/2. Ring flares up and out and the stone seems to be free floating within a silver circle. Made of heavy gauge silver the ring is unsigned but guaranteed to be silver. Excellent condition. Elegant and simple......$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1098417 (stock #J1698)
Composed of stylized S-shaped rods of sterling silver with beads at each end, joined by soldered connecting rings. The jump ring exhibits unidentified marks, probably European, possibly Italian. The necklace tests definitively for sterling silver. It measures 18 ¾ inches long unclasped. Weight: 11 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1399143 (stock #JJ3328)
A sterling silver abstract brooch by the MCM jeweler, Martin Lasak who studied under Joseph Skinger.

Measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/4" across. Marked Sterling Lasak. Rollover clasp holds securely. Lightly hammered. Has some minor tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Unique design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1447314 (stock #JJ3904)
A vintage sterling silver brooch by modernist studio jeweler Ted Lowy, (1919-2013) depicting a stylized man with a top hat, cane and bowtie.

Measures about 1 3/8" high and 1" across. Signed Ted Lowy and Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a lightly textured finish. In fine condition.

Fun design.