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A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. Twist design.

Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and G8 for the date code. Measures 13" around with an opening of 2 1/2". Measures 1/2" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Feels great on, size can probably be adjusted slightly if needed.

A fine example of Piekainen's modernist style.

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An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. Looks like a flock of birds in flight.

This brooch, executed in sterling silver measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Very fine example MCM studio jewelry.

A vintage modernist brooch by noted African American mid century jeweler, Winifred Mason Chenet from her highly collectible Voodoo line.

Measures 2" long and 1 3/8" high. Possibly pewter. Incised geometric designs. There is a little tarnish. Rollover clasp holds securely. Signed with the stylized 'chenet' on the back.

Interesting rare example.

A large curved bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.

Pendant measures 3 3/4" across. Measures 27" long and has a secure hook closure. Nice warm patina.

We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

Large size really makes it pop.

A modernist brooch in the shape of a stylized fish by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay.

Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Classic LOBEL design.

A sterling silver modernist pendant necklace with a matching toggle bracelet by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From.

Necklace has thick sterling links with a central arrow shaped pendant. Marked Sterling, Denmark, N E From 925S. Measures about 20" around. Spring clasp holds securely. In nice condition with very minor scratches. Lays nicely on the neck.

Bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and is in fine condition with some scratches, mostly to the edges. Marked the same as the necklace. ...

Two modernist sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in organic free flowing styles. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.

The first brooch is constructed of two layers of sterling with different angles. Measures 3 1/4" long. Has a secure rollover clasp. Marked LORE Sterling. Has some ta...

A rare brooch and earrings set by noted Sausalito Mid 20th century jeweler, Loyola Fourtane. She and her husband were jewelers and artists and worked from their houseboat in Sausalito, California from the 1930's -50's.

This set is made of sterling silver with copper and brass embellishments and what look like carnelian cabochons.

Brooch measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Etched on the back 'Loyola Fourtane, SS Lassen, (which was the name o...

A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This reticulated pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1" wide. Chain measures 23" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. Chain may be original, has some marks which are only partially struck which may be 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Nice condition, minor tarnish.

Fine, classic mid century design.

A great, early copper and silver metal cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large layered stylized fish in the center.

Marked with the stylized Rebajes on the end. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" wide. There are some spots, areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches to the finish.

Striking hard to find design.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.

Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.

A wonderful modernist organic openwork bib necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal.

Measures 14" around and 2 1/8" at the widest. Has one central curved rigid link and three small links on either side. Spring clasp holds securely. An extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has the stylized GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition.

Great example.

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

Measures 2 1/4" long and 1" across. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, and minor surface scratches . Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic three dimensional Paul LOBEL design.

A vintage three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized nude woman. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.

Measures 4 1/8" long including the large bale and 2 1/8" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.

Wild Picasso-esque design.

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings with moonstone cabochons by Antonio Pineda, Taxco.

Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish.

Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

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...

A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver and Silver Gilt earrings by William Spratling. The marks on these earrings probably date them to 1951-1956.

Measure 1" across and 1 1/8" high. Marked on the back of one earring with the conjoined Script WS and Eagle #65 on the other. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition. Have some tarnish and minor scratches.

These earrings match the 'Lenguas' necklace pictured on page 93 of "Silver Seduction The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda"...

A striking necklace with three suspended mixed metals pendants by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler.

This necklace is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 15" long and closes securely with a hook clasp. The pendants are 1 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" high. Signed with her stylized 'che...