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A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a greyish brown moonstone like cabochon by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Measures size 7.5. Marked with a partially struck Chayat and Sterling. The ring is in very nice condition, with some tarnish. There is a little bit of roughness to the edge of the cabochon, but most likely was done during production. It was probably resized at one point. Well made and heavy, great mid century design.

Great examples of Finnish Modernist design, two brutalist rings made of bronze by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The ring with a more copper colored patina currently measures a size 7 1/2. Has a split shank so it can be adjusted. Face of ring measures 1 1/8" in diameter. Marked Made in Finland on the inside.

The ring with the darker patina is now a size 8 but also can be adjusted. It is also marked Made in Finland on the inside. It...

A modernist sterling silver bracelet by Ed Levin in a geometric link design.

Measures about 7 1/2" around including the clasp and about 7/8" at the widest. Marked © Ed Levin and Sterling.

Fine condition, has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Clasp holds securely.

Classic Levin design. No longer available for purchase new.

A fine sterling silver hand made Arts and Crafts pierced cuff bracelet with a pink veined cabochon, possibly Raspberry Rhodonite. Measures 2" wide and 6" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Has a little bit of tarnish and minor surface scratches. Well crafted.

A detailed modernist bracelet in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy Vidal.

Measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide. Fold over clasp holds securely.

Has the 3V maker's mark, introduced in 1970, also known as the flower mark on the back.

Fine example of Canadian MCM design.

A rare sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig in a fish design. The eye and the 'spine' are layered over the main body.

Measures 2 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest.

Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Thick sterling, wonderful three dimensional feel.

Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Has a tiny bit of roughness on the bottom edge of the mouth and at the top. Could probably be buffed out if desired.

Great MCM fee...

A vintage hand wrought Arts and Crafts period necklace with three art glass cabochons. Central pendant measures 1 1/4" across and 7/8" high. This necklace measures 17" long and closes with a hook clasp. Warm patina, pretty translucent blue cabochons.

A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Eivind Hillestad, Norway.

Marked EH, and 700. Designed by noted Norwegian gold and silversmith, Leif Sverre Høvren Johnsen.

The pendant has a central carnelian colored swirled cabochon. Measures 1 7/8" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 21" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In nice condition with some minor scratches.

Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design!

A vintage modernist pendant by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional design. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 22" long and has a secure spring clasp. Signed EA DAY, Sterling at the bottom of the pendant. Has some tarnish. Nice weight and high quality. Very unique design.

A modernist sterling silver necklace by noted artisan, Johannan Peter from the Israeli artist colony, Ein-Hod.

Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a lightly hammered texture. The top wires serve as embellishment and also as the link connectors.

Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Has a hook clasp which holds securely. Dark, warm patina. There is a minor repair to one of the connectors on the back that can't be seen from the front. Measures 16" long and 1 1/8" at the widest.

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A very well constructed pair of sterling silver and pearl cufflinks by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement. Cufflinks are made from two layers of curved sterling connected at the corners. They have an offset pearl attached to the under layer for a 3D effect. Measure 3/4" square. Toggles swivel. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the backs. Toggles are also marked Sterling. Fine...

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in a modernist, whimsical creature design. Have a polished layer of sterling over an oxidized background for an interesting contrast.

Signed Sigi Tasco in the back of one earring, and Sterling, Made in Mexico, around an eagle mark on the back of the other. Have great detail, and are mirror images.

Measure 1 7/8"long and 7/8" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely.

Fine condition, have a little tarnish. Very un...

A vintage sterling silver heavy quatrefoil cross pendant suspended on the original velvet rope in an Antonio Pineda design. Pendant measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently on a 26" velvet rope with sterling balls at each end. There is a little wear to the velvet under the part where the pendant hangs. Pendant is marked with the Artisan's registration number, TM-70, 970 (better than sterling), and Mexico. In fine conditi...

A vintage sterling silver brooch or pendant with a round rhodochrosite (probably), cabochon by David Andersen, designed by Marianne Berg. Marked on the back, UNI D-A 925S, INV MB. Measures 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover clasp which holds securely. In fine condition with minor surface scratches. Has a large bale so could be worn on a thicker chain or neck ring. Pretty rose colored stone.

An exceptional vintage large copper pendant with blue and green stone inlay depicting a horse and woman by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cord.

The pendant measures 5" across and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay and turquoise colored beads in the woman's earrings. Great contrast of verdigris and copper.

The leather cord measures 23" long and hoo...

An amazing 970 silver necklace with crescent shaped bezel set onyx cabochons in a cascading design by Antonio Pineda.

This necklace measures about 16 1/4" around with a diameter of about 5". Drops down in front about 2 1/2". Each crescent is about 1 5/8" across.

Has a secure box clasp.

Marked with 970, Pineda Crown, Silver, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle 17 and style number YY 456.

Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. The stones feel smooth with only one tiny flake to one point. Wei...

An early cross pendant in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Turquoise by Matilde Poulat. Cross measures 1 3/4" wide and 1 7/8" tall. Marked MATL in script, Mexico, 925 and Pate 10670. Amethyst stone is faceted. Suspended on a 26" long Taxco hand wrought sterling chain marked with an Eagle #3, and the initials PCM. Fine condition, the colors of the stones are vibrant. Classic MATL design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace by Hans Hansen, Denmark, designed by Karl Gustav Hansen with overlapping graduated heart shaped links. This design was often additionally hallmarked with the Georg Jensen mark.

Measures 18 1/2" long and 3/4" at the widest. This is the longer version. Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, and 925S. Hook clasp holds securely. Weighs 113 gr. In fine condition with some surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Sleek, heavy and well crafte...