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A vintage silver, probably sterling, brooch with a carved carnelian cabochon. Measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked with what looks like the stylized initials 'ES'. The cabochon has 5 small drilled holes. We are not sure what the purpose was. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Very pretty design.

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design of leaves and cherry blossoms by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 15" long. Could be made longer with the use of an extender. Marked Kalo Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A pair of classic Mexican Silver brooches by Fred Davis depicting a guitar playing man and a woman carrying a fruit basket. Both are signed with a conjoined FD, and Made in Mexico Silver.

The man measures 2 1/4" tall and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. Lots of detail.

The woman measures 2 3/8" tall and 1 3/4" across. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Pin is a little bent. Some very minor scratches and tarnish.

May be purchased sepa...

An interesting pendant- a taxidermy eye set in 14K gold. Pendant measures 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked 585 for the gold and what looks like 31. Currently suspended on a gold colored intricate chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring closure. Looks very hand made. Fun mid century modernist design.

A sterling silver modernist three dimensional cuff bracelet. Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and with a maker's mark that is hard to read. Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Warm patina. Quality piece.

A pair of hammered sterling silver screw back earrings with hanging disks signed Myra. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sterling on the back of the screw back. Screw backs hold properly. Warm patina. Well constructed.

A wonderful vintage hand wrought sterling silver bracelet in an Arts and Crafts design. Signed with a conjoined 'JM' for Joseph Masaniello, a New York Mid Century Modernist jeweler who was instructed in Arts and Crafts traditions. Also marked Sterling. Measures 7 7/8" long and 1" at the widest. Has a hook clasp that holds securely. Curved vines design sits nicely around the wrist. Nice warm patina, very well made.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver and Dog's Tooth pearl brooch. Measures 1 1/4" across. Has a earlier 'C' clasp. Delicate vines wrapped around Dog's Tooth pearls. Signed with conjoined CCs and sterling. Very nice condition, has a little tarnish. Classic period design.

A vintage sterling silver hair comb with four faceted oval purple prong set stones. Has two elongated combs that cross to hold it in place. Signed on the back EYF Sterling. Measures 3 3/8" tall and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Great modernist design.

An amazing sterling silver modernist huge pendant adorned with a crescent shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 3 3/4" long and 3 1/4" across. We have paired it with a Mexican sterling silver neck ring. Signed on the back of the pendant Handmade, Israel, Gera and 925. Fine condition. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A vintage three dimensional large sterling silver pendant by Modernist Jeweler, Russell Secrest.

This pendant, which measures 2 1/4" in diameter and 2 3/8" high, has an organic contrasting polished and darkened design. Made from thick silver. The 24" long chain has alternating long and round links and is marked Sterling on the spring clasp. Each half of the chain comes together at the bale. Pendant is marked Secrest Sterling.

Fine example of his work.

A sterling silver brooch with an applied overlay and an area of oxidation for contrast by noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener. Would also make a wonderful pendant with the addition of a bale at the top.

Measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high. The triangular bottom section is connected by a wire and swings when worn. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has tarnish and surface scratches. There are a few scratches near where the wire attaches to the triangle.

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A sculptural pair of vintage earrings in Ebony with sterling silver inlay and backs by noted jewelry designer, Patricia Von Musulin.

Measure 1" across and 1 1/8" high. Signed Von Musulin Sterling and 925 on the backs. Clips hold securely.

In fine condition. Look striking on.

A modernist large brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 3/4" across and 3 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, minor surface scratches and a little extra solder where the wire is attached which is original. Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic LOBEL design.

A vintage solid sterling silver bracelet by Carl Ruopoli who designed for Black Starr & Gorham. Measures 7" long and 1" wide. Has a hidden box clasp that snaps securely. Weighs 113 gr, heavy and substantial. Wonderful condition with just a little tarnish. Classic design. Circa 1930s.

A vintage sterling silver geometric pendant with an inlay of exotic wood and a carnelian colored cabochon. Hand wrought intricate chain marked sterling on the hook clasp. Pendant measures 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Chain measures 19" long. Chain is original to the pendant, it can't be removed. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between wood and sterling surfaces. Well crafted studio piece.

A vintage modernist bronze ring with an organic abstract design by Jorma Laine from Finland.

Front measures 1 1/4" across. Ring measures size 8 1/2 currently, but is adjustable.

Marked Made in Finland on the inside. Has a little tarnish.

Cool three dimensional mid century design!

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a zig zag pattern. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3 and 925. Measures 6 7/8" around and 2 1/4" at the highest. Has some very minor surface scratches. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety hook for extra security. Nice weight, heavy and solid. Great modernist design!