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An iconic brooch in sterling silver by Frank Miraglia, the 'Happy Fish' design.

Sterling silver with a sterling squiggle overlay. Has a bezel set art glass eye. Even has some slits for gills.

Measures 2 1/4" tall and 2 1/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some of tarnish and surface scratches. There are a few nicks to the overlay near the tail.

Fine example!

A vintage modernist Mexican Sterling Silver and Onyx Masks link bracelet by Fred Davis. Has 6 curved shields alternating with 6 carved stylized onyx masks. Measures approximately 7" long and 3/4" wide. Hook closure. Has a safety chain. Has what appears to be part of a conjoined FD mark. Was acid tested for sterling silver. Has tarnish and surface scratches on the shields. Appears to have some shellac or varnish on the silver. There is one small section along the edge where the mask is se...

A vintage Mexican silver (probably sterling or better) bracelet by Fred Davis in his classic floral link design. Has twelve turquoise cabochons and wide silver links on the top and bottom.

Measures approximately 7 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with the conjoined FD of the maker and Silver Mexico.

Has a box clasp that snaps securely. Pre Eagle, (Pre 1948).

Fine work.

A vintage modernist brooch, #368 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 368.

Measures about 1 3/4"square. Three dimensional. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has minor surface scratches.

Interesting contrast between the layers of sterling.

Fine example of Henning Koppels' modernist designs for Georg Jensen.

A vintage modernist heavy ring, #163 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 163.

Measures about a size 7. Could probably be adjusted slightly due to the open nature of the design. Curls around the finger and slightly flares out. Can be worn with the larger end facing up or down. Weighs 23 gr.

Thick sterling, substantial feel. Has minor surface scratches.

Fine example of Henning Koppel's mod...

A modernist sterling silver pendant in the Zephyr design #500, by Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen, Denmark. This is the middle size.

Measures 1 5/8" high and 1/2" at the widest. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark and style 500. Currently suspended on a 23" sterling chain with a secure spring closure.

In fine condition with a little tarnish and some very minor surface scratches.

Classic Georg Jensen modernist design and quality.

A sterling silver brooch #363 by Georg Jensen, designed by Ibe Dahlquist.

Measures about 1 1/4" in diameter. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style #363. Has a three dimensional design.

Rollover safety clasp holds securely. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Wonderful example of modern Danish design.

A vintage pair of sterling silver cuff links by Georg Jensen, #112 designed by Ibe Dahlquist.

Measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 112. Toggle clasp functions properly. In fine condition.

Great example of Georg Jensen's modernist design.

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver collar necklace and triangular bracelet by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). Thick hammered sterling wires gently curved and flattened.

The necklace measures about 11 1/2" around with an opening of about 3". Measures 1/4" at the widest. Probably better for a slender neck although can be adjusted somewhat.

The bracelet measures about 8 1/4" around the inside, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curves. Each ...

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver choker necklace by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).

Made up of ten lightly hammered angled links with small connectors. You can have the links all facing the same way or alternate them for an interesting effect.

Measures about 15 1/2" long and 1/2" wide. Probably better for a more slender neck, although an extender can be added. Hook closure holds securely. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition.

Quality pie...

A fine, modernist sterling silver ring by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). His pieces were sold to major museums and are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.

Has an abstract design on the front and an opening on the side. Measures about a size 6. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition.

Quality piece.

A fine, modernist sterling silver ring by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).

Has an abstract three dimensional design on the front.

Measures about a size 7. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition. His pieces were sold to major museums and are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.

Quality piece.

A modernist sterling silver heavy pendant necklace signed Gra-Wun for the Scottsdale Arizona jeweler Ray Graves. The central pendant is textured and layered for an interesting effect. The hand wrought links are concave on two sides.

The pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/8" high. The necklace measures about 26" in total. Weighs 75 gr. Has no closure, meant to be slipped over the head.

Etched Gra-Wun, Sterling and Handmade on the back. Has a date inscription that reads Aug. 14 1980.

A well constructed, heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet with a large central bezel set carnelian cabochon. The under layer is thick hammered sterling with a polished sterling overlay.

Measures 5 7/8" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Rigid so couldn't be easily adjusted. Could be worn by a man or a woman. Measures 1 5/8" at the widest. Weighs 82 gr.

Fine condition. There are some surface scratches to the polished finish.

Feels substantial on.

A whimsical hammered sterling silver brooch or pendant depicting a fish by the noted Taxco silver smith, Cecilia. Also marked Toño, Pietra Artistica, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3, Taxco Sterling, 925, and design number 489. Has a dark green round cabochon in the center and raised green stones in the eye and fins. Measures 1 7/8" long and 2" at the widest. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. ...

An unusual hand wrought brooch in the shape of a surrealist eye in thick hammered sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead for the iris. Has 2 layers of sterling, one more hammered then the other for an interesting contrast. The dangling brown bead moves and reflects on the sterling background.

Signed with a partially struck To... ier, Sterling and 925. Wish we could figure out the artist. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a ...

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought necklace and matching bracelet with light hammering and angled and curved links. Has connector links made from curved silver with orbs at the ends as seen on pieces by Jack Boyd.

Necklace measures at least 18" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Signed Sterling. Has a spring closure marked sterling that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and has a secure spring clasp. Also marked sterling o...

An interesting pair of Sterling Silver artist made dangle clip earrings with 18K gold detailing. There are alternating cubes of sterling and flag shaped dangles. The dangles have 18K gold on the front.

Measure 1 7/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. Clips hold securely. Marked Sterling and 18K on the back of dangles. Also signed by the artist with what looks like 'Ruth Goodman'. The back of the clips are signed sterling.

Lots of movement when worn. Nice contrast between the sterling...