Pedro Castillo Mexican Silver Bracelet Necklace Er's
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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1427534 (stock #JJ3839)
A vintage hand wrought modernist sterling pendant strung on a green silk cord by noted mid century jeweler, Mary Schimpff Webb, (1922-2019).

The central pendant set with a large green stone has light hammering. The pendant measures 1 7/8" long and 1 1/4" across. The four links and the hook clasp are also hand wrought sterling silver. Marked Schimpff sterling on the back. Measures about 22" long in total.

Hook closure holds securely. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1427846 (stock #JJ3840)
A modernist lightly hammered sterling silver double wire neck collar by Ed Levin.

Measures 12" around with an opening of 2". Flexible so can be opened wider to put on. Sits just above the collar bone.

Signed © Ed Levin, and STER. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Unusual Ed Levin design. Haven't seen this neck ring before.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1427884
ANDREA FATELL
$950.00
A remarkable vintage sterling bracelet with 7 vibrant deep red coral saw tooth bezel set stones by Carmelo Patania who was the brother of Frank Patania Sr. It measures 6" around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/8" wide. Weighing 69 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown. The stones are spectacular in color and the chiseling and nugget trim add additional interest to the piece.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1427980 (stock #JJ3816)
A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pendant by Betty Cooke with lots of 'Bubbles'.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" high including the bale and 1 1/4" at the widest and 3/16" thick. Signed Cooke Sterling on the side. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver neck collar with a secure hook clasp. Collar is marked STER. Collar measures about 16" around and can be opened wider to put on.

Well made with a stunning design...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1428281 (stock #JJ3406)
A mid century modernist three dimensional sterling silver brooch in the shape of an abstract cello. Very similar to the iconic Paul Lobel design. Unsigned.

Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Well constructed. Has some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Fine design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1428290 (stock #3686)

Sam Kramer modernist banded agate and sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace

Mid 20th century

NYC

2 1/2" x 1 5/8"

The pendant is composed of two elements that hang separately allowing free movement

Weight - 21+ grams

Marked with the appropriate hallmark [see photo]

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1428536 (stock #15077)
Though it is not uncommon to find Mexican silver fur pins, it is usually single pieces that are available. Here, however, there is a pair bearing the signature of the Los Castillo in a “bow and flower” design. I am not sure if the workshop ever made a whole parure available in this specific design - I have had the small bow necklace / bracelet sets in the past but this is an enhanced version, with more elements added to the bow and the bow itself bigger and fancier...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1428704 (stock #JJ3803)
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...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1428706 (stock #JJ3825)
A lightly hammered sterling silver bangle bracelet by Tone Vigeland. Measures 2 1/2" across the inside and 2 3/8" high. Also measures about 7" around the inner circumference. Slightly oval so easier to slip on. Better for a small to medium wrist.

Marked with the ND and the Plus sign for Norway Designs Plus, conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland, Sterling, 925S and Norway.

Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with a warm patina. Great example.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1428768 (stock #JJ3850)
A stand out modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa. Iconic flared design. Very heavy and solid.

Marked on the back of the shank for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1976. Also marked with the maker's mark and Finland. About a size 8.

In fine condition with some surface scratches and tarnish, shows some surface wear. There is a very tiny ding at one corner on the underside, you really have to look for it...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1428827 (stock #3691)

Philip Morton Modernist Brooch

1950⁠

American modernist artisan

Author of the classic book "Contemporary Jewelry," a studio handbook, which spotlights hand made jewelry techniques and the various working artisans of the mid 20th century period

Morton's jewelry is rare and hard to find and this brooch is a great representation of the aesthetic at that time

2 1/4" in diameter

Copper and silver

Original untouched vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1428853 (stock #JJ2737)
A organic, sterling silver modernist ring by Henry Steig.

Measures about a size 7. Almost 1/2" high. Marked Sterling Steig on the inside. Reminds us of flattened chain.

Fine example of his work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1428884
ANDREA FATELL
$695.00
Spectacular design in this wide, bold silver overlay bracelet by Hopi Manuel Hoyungowa ( 1953-2011) who was an active silversmith since the 1970's having learned from Preston Monongye. The bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 7/8" wide and weighs a solid 84 grams. It in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. An amazing, precise pattern perfectly executed.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1429087 (stock #JJ3810)
A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This abstract pendant features a person on a swing that can be seen from the front or back. It measures 2 5/8" long and 1 1/4" wide. Original chain measures 23" long and has a secure spring clasp. Chain is marked with the mark for Kultateollisuus, Ky, the Finnish National mark and 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1429091 (stock #JJ2853)
An unusual sterling silver pendant in an industrial design with copper inlay suspended from a paperclip style chain. Reminds us of a stylized torso similar to the work of Thomas Mann.

Central pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1429567 (stock #3695)

John Prip and Ronald Pearson sterling silver necklace on the original leather cord

Ron Pearson was a student under Philip Morton at Alfred University in upstate New York while John Prip was an instructor there. The two were involved with Shop One, an early and important center for the nascent crafts movement in the US

During the mid to late 1950s they collaborated on jewelry and metal ware projects and this rare piece is one of those joint works

Pendant measures 4" lo...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1429907 (stock #JJ3310/3859)
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A vintage sterling silver and pearl hand wrought choker necklace and matching bracelet by the California Modernist, Esther Lewittes. May be purchased individually or as a set.

Necklace measures 14 1/2" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Probably closer to 15". An extender could be added to the back if necessary. Signed Lewittes Sterling. Has a hook closure that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7" long and has a secure spring clasp. Also mark...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1429911 (stock #JJ3855)
An outstanding sterling silver pendant, wire neck collar and earrings from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen in the highly sought after bark design.

The thick curled pendant with a bark like texture measures 2 5/8" long and almost 1 1/2" across. Wire collar measures about 15" around. Could be used with an extender if needed. Collar has a secure hook closure. The pendant and wire collar are both marked 925S KVA Denmark. The pendant is extremely heavy and substanti...