Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (38)

Another spectacular piece from Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs that is complimentary to one of the rings currently being offered. This is a bracelet comprised of six sterling silver wired wrapped irregular shaped polished stones - aquamarine, rose quartz, citrine, amethyst, a second rose quartz and peridot. The stones are HUGE, the citrine, being the largest, measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide at the widest stone...

This is the second of 4 pieces I will be listing by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs who was active in the 1960's. His work is rare and impeccable and he used stones indigenous to Arizona. This is a beautiful handmade setting with a magnificent,large irregular shaped turquoise. The front of the ring measures 3/4" by 3/4". It is a size 6 1/4 but can be sized as it is plain in the back. Fine original condition and signed Sterling Hand Made H. Fred Skaggs. Suitable for a man or woman. Spectacular.

This is the first of 4 pieces I will be listing by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs who was active in the 1960's. His work is rare and impeccable and he used stones indigenous to Arizona. This is a magnificent, huge and massive brown and rose quartz sterling wire wrapped ring. Sculptural and 3 dimensional, it is truly " wearable art". It is BOLD, measuring 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It weighs 22 grams and is currently a size 6 but can be sized as it is plain in the back...

A charming agate geode and sterling pendant and matching earrings by Scottsdale, Arizona Modernist artist Ray Graves(b.1921).He opened his shop "Gra-Wun" in 1959 and closed it in 2001. "Gra-Wun" is also the mark on his jewelry. The geode slices are vibrant colors of blue and green.The settings holding the geodes are all one piece and beautifully form the prongs. These clip back earrings measure 1" diameter and the pendant is a tad smaller at 7/8"...

Beautiful sterling and garnet cuff links by New York studio artist Sam Kramer (1913-1964), who is considered the most significant postwar American Modernist jeweler. Suitable for a man or woman, these cuff links measure 1" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They weigh 26 grams total and are signed with the mushroom in a circle with rabbit ears, which is Kramer's hallmark, and sterling. Great looking cuff links from the father if Modernism.

Superb sterling and enamel contemporary bracelet, possibly Scandinavian. The design, colors and enamel execution are magnificent. There are 10 square and rectangular shaped panels of amazing colors and shapes of enamel. Three of the panels also have bezel set faceted stones, one peridot, one one garnet and one amethyst.There is a tight box clasp that is part of the textured pattern of the panel when closed. The panels are hinged together and all move...

A wonderful wide,abstract sterling bracelet signed A.Gusterman, Denver Sterling. The overlapping links are rounded and form fitting to the wrist which is most flattering. Measuring 6 3/4" end to end and 1 5/8" wide, it weighs a substantial 79 grams. Fine original condition. Sure to be a favorite bracelet.

A wonderful, whimsical pair of copper cuff links and matching tie or money clip by New York Modernist Frank Rebajes. The pieces are ornamented with gears and THEY MOVE! Your favorite mechanic will love these. The cuff links measure 1/2" by 1/2" and the tie clip is 3" by 1/2". Great original condition, the cuff links and tie clip are each signed REBAJES. Very very cool.

A simple and sophisticated sterling bracelet of oval links that are linked together by two small circular links by New York Modernist Maxwell Chayat. This bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end, is 7/8" wide and weighs 36 grams. Fine original condition, secure push in clasp. Signed Chayat Sterling. Great alone or with your other sterling bracelets.

A beautiful teardrop shaped banded agate and sterling ring by American studio artist Henry Steig. Suitable for a man or a woman this ring is a size 5 3/4. It can be sized by you may lose the signature.The stone is 1" long. Fine original condition and weighing 17 grams, it is signed Steig Sterling. A beautiful Modernist ring.

A smashing sterling wire wrapped tiger eye brooch by Modernist Francisco Rebajes. The highly polished smooth tiger eye is absolutely gorgeous and it appears that the sterling wire wrap is one continuous piece ending with the ball decoration. This is a huge brooch measuring 2 7/8" by 1 1/2". It is in fine original condition and signed Rebajes Sterling. What a terrific piece by this great studio artist.

Great looking minimalist ebony and sterling earrings by American Modernist jeweler Ed Levin.C. 1950, these are screwbacks and hang 1 3/8" long. The ebony disk is 3/4" diameter. Signed LEVIN STERLING on the back of one of the disks in block letters. They are wonderful.

Sam Kramer is considered the most significant Modernist jeweler in the U.S. He opened his studio/shop in 1939 in Greenwich Village. Kramer's jewelry was inspired by Surrealist art and a medium for his own kind of expression. This pin is recognizably his work - fluid and spontaneous with several planes and a garnet for a color accent. It measures 2 1/4" by 1 1/2", weighs 22 grams and is in fine original condition...

American studio jeweler Betty Cooke opened her first retail space in 1946 in Baltimore.Her style is considered spontaneous and according to the book MESSENGERS OF MODERNISM " she likes to think of her jewelry as metal action pieces which are based on the curve." This great bracelet certainly fits that description with the lines bending and curving in several directions as it embraces a large central oval black onyx. The center onyx piece measures 1 3/4" long and the bracelet band is 3/8" wide...

Huge, dramatic sterling mask cuff bracelet by Modernist Frank Rebajes. Pieces by Rebajes in sterling are rare to find and this cuff is truly unique and seldom seen. It measures 2 3/4" wide in the front, tapering to 1 3/4" in the back and is 6" around in the inside with a 1" opening. It weighs 68 grams and is in fine original condition. Heavy patina which I think looks terrific, but surely could be cleaned by the next owner. Signed Rebajes Sterling...

Spectacular sterling cuff with large blue oval mabe pearl wrapped in silver wire, hand wrought by American studio artist Francisco Rebajes. C. 1950, this bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front at the widest point. The pearl is 1" long. In beautiful original condition, this piece weighs 53 grams. Signed as shown in the photo. Work in silver with stones by Rebajes is a rare find and this piece is a knock out.

A great sterling bracelet by studio artist Frank Rebajes. We see many of his pieces in copper but few in sterling and this bracelet is terrific. There are 7 diamond shaped pieces that are on hinges and move sitting in a backround of oxidation. The last partial shaped diamond is the clasp. Measures 7" long and 7/8" wide, it is in excellent original condition. Weighs 47 grams and is signed REBAJES sterling. A great mid-century modern bracelet by this important designer.

Very rare dimensional sterling and natural stone clip by American studio artist Irena Bryner, c. 1950. This is the first piece of her work I have been able to acquire. It is just not seen on the market. Bryner was a founding member of the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild...