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A modernist sterling silver pendant with a central rough textured brutalist design by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland. Has a thick smooth band of sterling surrounding the central design. Signed JENS and 925S.

Pendant measures about 1 5/8" long and 1" across at the widest. Thick sterling. Currently on a sterling silver 18" chain that closes with a secure spring clasp. Clasp is marked sterling.

Interesting contrast of smooth and textured surfaces.

Fine example of Sca...

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and matching bracelet by Danish silversmith, Arne Johansen with a paisley design. Pieces can be purchased individually or as a set.

Necklace measures 15 3/4' long and 1/2" wide. Has a secure spring clasp. An extender could be added to the back if a longer length is preferred.

The bracelet measures 7 3/4" long and about 1/2" wide. It also has a secure spring clasp.

Both pieces are signed AJ, Sterling, and Denmark. They are both in...

A sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts Celtic design.

The necklace is not marked, but the clasp is marked 925 for sterling and also has a tiny mark, maybe a stylized 'S' that we can't identify.

Central pendant measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/4" high including the dangle. Necklace measures 17 1/2" long. Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Warm patina, quality piece.

A wonderfully crafted sterling silver necklace and bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Clemens Friedell. Made of oval links with raised roses.

The bracelet is composed of three links. It is marked Clemens Friedell Pasadena Sterling on the back side of the hook clasp. It measures 7" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Better for a smaller wrist. The hook clasp holds securely. There is a hammer rub or scrape on the outside of the hook.

The necklace consists of nine links. Measur...

An Arts and Crafts period pendant in 830 silver with 8 bezel set round garnets, 2 teardrop shaped garnets and a central pearl. Also has a bezel set pearl in the bottom dangle.

Marked 830 for the silver standard and what looks like conjoined 'AG' or 'GA'. Has a swivel bale.

Pendant measures almost 1 3/4" high with the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest. The silver colored chain measures 23" long and has a spring clasp that closes securely. Not sure of the silver content of the chain.

Fine co...

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated figure eight.

Measures about 14" around the inside. The front 'pendant' measures 2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The front section is rigid and not adjustable. You may need an extender for comfort. We have shown it with and without a sterling necklace extender. The extender adds a little over 3". Better for a slender neck.

The necklace closes with a sec...

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...

A fine, hand wrought sterling silver necklace in the style of the Mid Century Modernist artisans like Henry Steig, Ed Wiener and Ronald Pearson.

Made up of five lightly hammered angled links with three large central 'stars'.

Measures about 16 1/2" long with the stars measuring 1 3/4" wide. Spring closure holds securely. The link along the back is connected on each side by spring clasps so it can be easily removed if you chose to wear the necklace as a choker.

Marked Sterling on...

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated teardrop.

Measures about 3" long from the top of the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest.

Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.

Marked Made in Spain on the bale. Could not find a Puig Doria mark on this but it is a documented design.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and tarnish. Weighs 31 gr. Ther...

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...

A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Else & Paul Hughes, Norway.

The pendant measures 2 1/4" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/2" across. Chain is 22" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In fine condition. Interesting contrast of the top shinier edges to the darkened patina of the rest of the pendant.

This is the second example of this Studio Else & Paul design that we have seen that is unsigned.

Fine example of one of Studio Else & Paul's classic desi...

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver pieces by the noted Mid Century silversmiths from Norway, Else & Paul Hughes: a combination brooch/pendant and/or a 'U' shaped brooch. Else Berntsen and Paul Hughes were part of the Studio Silver Movement in Norway in the early 1960's.

These pieces may be purchased separately or as a pair.

The smaller one can be worn as a brooch or pendant. It is made of oxidized textured sterling and measures 1 3/4" across and 1 7/8" high. Has a large bale so can...

An outstanding hand wrought pendant in copper with a modernist brass overlay suspended from the original copper chain by JB Pericles. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back.

Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Art Smith.

This pendant measures 5" long and 2 1/4" across the bottom. The 23" chain has a secure hook closure.

Fine condition with minimal tarnish.

Great example o...

A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a central layered 'V' shaped pendant in sterling silver by Native American silversmith, David Fletcher Garcia. Marked DFG for the artist and Sterling.

Measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the central section which measures about 4 1/2" on each side. This section is inflexible. Included is a silver extender for an extra 2 1/4" if needed. Has a secure hook clasp.

The central section is 'stepp...

A well crafted, hand wrought curved link necklace with a central pendant in sterling silver by Cape Cod gold and silversmith, Ross Coppelman. Marked Coppelman and Sterling. This is one of his early pieces before he starting working with gold and precious gems.

The lightly hammered necklace measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the links. There is a smaller version of the central pendant at the back by the secure double hook clasps. ...

A vintage hand crafted 900 silver necklace and matching bracelet from Trabzon, Turkey with a mesh woven design. Both pieces have central etched floral designs on the clasps which were made to be worn at the front.

The necklace measures 15 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Has a secure tongue slide in clasp. Curved so lays nicely at the collar bone. Marked 900 for the silver content. Weighs 35 Gr.

The bracelet measures 7" across the longest section, angling to 6 1/2" to follow the line of...

A modernist & organic necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Features 7 'creatures' that look like they are dancing.

Measures 16" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. The central section measures a little over 6" long.

Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Has the G. Vidal hand signed maker's mark on the back.

Fine condition, dark patina. Weighs 75 Gr.

Unusual example of his work.

A vintage modernist very unusual sterling silver pendant by David Andersen, Norway designed by Toril Bjorg. Three dimensional bottle shaped, finished on both sides with what looks like a repousse swirl.

Measures 1 3/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.

Signed Sterling, 925S on the back side of the bale and D-A Norway inside the bale.

In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish.

Currently strung on a 27" black cotton cord. Has a large bale so could be worn on a chain or ne...