Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1216360 (stock #2820)
Auerbach and Maffia
$3,000.00

Tapio Wirkkala Silver Moon modernist pendant and chain

Finland

1972

2.5" diameter

Markings pictured

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1410885 (stock #3632)
Auerbach and Maffia
$750.00

Rachel Gera modernist brutalist brass, garnet and pearl necklace

Israel

1970

Should fit up to a 14" neck

Main pendant element measures 61/2" long x 2 1/4" wide

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1416495 (stock #4038)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,350.00

Carl Tasha modernist serpent pendant

Provincetown, MA

1970

This massive and exquisitely detailed work of art measures 5 1/4" tall x 3" across

Weight - a solid 118 grams

Cast brass or bronze

Signed on verso - C. Tasha in script and stamped C. Tasha in block letters, 153/1000

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1980 item #1458353 (stock #4115)
Auerbach and Maffia
$3,250.00

Georg Jensen sterling silver and amethyst bracelet [No. 203] by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube

This classic bracelet features a gorgeous amethyst stone in matrix

Front opening - 1 3/4" wide

Overall dimensions - 2" x 2 1/4"

Stone measures 1 1/4" x 1 5/8"

Should fit a small to medium wrist

Fully hallmarked [see photo]

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1421568 (stock #3647)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,400.00

Marci Zelmanoff intensely crafted mixed metal and wire mesh brooch/pendant

Sterling, silver mesh, brass and enamel

2 3/8" x 3 1/2"

1979

Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant

Etched on verso - Marci Zelmanoff, February, 1979

Fine vintage condition

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University

Her primary i...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1488784 (stock #4248)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,500.00

A stunning vintage Native American Squash Blossom necklace, a timeless piece of jewelry that embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistry of the Native American people.

Crafted from high-quality sterling silver and turquoise, the necklace features a series of intricately designed squash blossom motifs, a symbol deeply rooted in Native American tradition

The turquoise stone is revered in Native American culture for its spiritual significance and healing properties...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #941224 (stock #2315)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,400.00

American Modernist Sterling with Gold Nude Torso Brooch

Marci Zelmanoff

Signed & Dated 23 July 1970, NYC

Excellent condition

2 1/2" x 1 1/16"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1374057 (stock #3883)
Auerbach and Maffia
$395.00

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 1980 item #1413389 (stock #3649)
Auerbach and Maffia
$750.00

Striking modernist bracelet

Sterling silver, 14K gold and faceted citrine cabochon

1970s - 80s

Inner circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear gap for a total of 6 1/2"

Stone - 1" x 5/8"

1 3/4" at tallest point

Weight - 41+ grams

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1346767 (stock #4023)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,650.00

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver orbital bracelet

Interior circumference - 7 3/4"

Silver bands - 3 /16" tall

Weight - 27.88 grams

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1346249 (stock #4022)
Auerbach and Maffia
$975.00

Modernist sterling silver and deep amethyst cabochon ring

Finland

1973

Size 8

Stone measures slightly under 1" in diameter

Weight - 27.50 grams

This is a dynamic and substantial ring with great presence

Hallmarked with the national mark, 925, Turku, U7 [1973] and Made in Finland

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1281128 (stock #3071)
Auerbach and Maffia
$235.00

Modernist sterling silver heart bracelet

Maker - Munksgaard, Denmark

7" x 3/4"

Weight - 26.22 grams

Marked on reverse

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1100607 (stock #2567)
Auerbach and Maffia
$175.00

Rafael Alfandary modernist brass and green glass necklace

A clean, strong modern design with movement

1970's

Canada

Signed - Rafael, Canada

In very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1288358 (stock #3095)
Auerbach and Maffia
$450.00

Modernist abstract sterling silver and pearl ring

1970

European origin

Size 7 1/2

Front measures just under 1 1/2" tall

Weight - 10.71 grams

Marked 925

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1491683 (stock #4261)
Auerbach and Maffia
$425.00

Mary Ann Sherr modernist sterling silver earrings

2 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Weight - 10 grams

Post back

Signed on verso

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1422626 (stock #4031)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,400.00

Unique sterling silver statement necklace and bracelet set

Hallmarked for Vicenza, Italy

1970 - 80

Bracelet - interior circumference of 7" x 1 1/4" tall

Necklace - 15" interior circumference x 3/4" tall

Both bracelet and necklace have push/pull clasps that open to make them easy to get on the wrist or neck

Combined weight - 145 grams

These interesting pieces are not rigid but have an almost spring like quality to them

Excellent condi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1459491 (stock #4133)
Auerbach and Maffia
$695.00

Industrian Argentina modernist brass statement necklace

1970

Should fit a 15" neck

Center element measures 7" long

Weight - 137 grams

Labeled

Great condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1155010 (stock #2647)
Auerbach and Maffia
$950.00

Rachel Gera ring, modernist abstract form

Israel

1970

Sterling silver set with an oval honey amber and a reddish/brown amber cabochon

Size 8 1/2

Stamped Gera 925

Very good vintage condition