Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (614)

An iconic pair of sterling silver earrings by Frank Miraglia, based on a famous Ed Wiener design. Originally based on a photograph of the well known modernist dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham. Earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Screw part is also signed Sterling. Screw backs work fine and hold tightly. Have a minor amount of tarnish. Wonderful design!

A modernist pendant made up of two curved sterling silver panels with a green agate cabochon suspended in the center. The two panels overlap for an interesting affect. Back side is lightly hammered and can be seen in places in the front. Measures 2 1/2" tall and 2" across. Has a large bale so will accommodate a neck ring or thick chain. Marked Israel 925 and a maker's mark. Great hand made design.

A brooch made out of one long piece of lightly hammered sterling silver with a central oval dark orange cabochon by noted Vermont jeweler, Luella C. Schroeder, (1918-2004), who worked at the Cranbrook Institute before going off on her own to open a jewelry studio. Signed sterling and with the maker's mark LCS in stylized letters. Measures 2 1/2" across and 1 7/8" tall. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. We have some other pieces listed by this same artist...

An unusual modernist sterling silver pendant adorned with pearls of various sizes. Measures 1 3/8" long and 1 1/4" across. Nice weight and well constructed. Very organic feel.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central triangular pendant of intertwined thick wires with suspended cascading flattened circles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 15 1/2" long, and the pendant drops 2 1/4". Marked © Sterling Hand Made on the back of the pendant and © Berridge Sterling on the back of one of the disks. The hook closure holds securely...

A vintage heavy sterling brooch depicting a gnarled branch by the noted Maine Silversmith, Condon Kuhl. There is also a sterling pendant in the shape of a Ginko leaf by the same artist. The pendant can be hooked onto the branch and worn together.

The brooch measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Heavy and solid. The Ginko pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/4" across. Has delicate texturing on the surface...

A sterling silver link bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Measures 7" long and 7/8" across. Hook clasp holds securely. Marked G. Cini Sterling. In very nice condition. Nice weight and well crafted.

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver choker necklace by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn. 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 piece.

A well crafted, highly detailed sterling silver insect brooch with opals on the wings, a chrysoprase body and onyx eyes. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked on the underside with a conjoined 'SJ' or 'JS' logo and 925 for sterling. Has an earlier 'C' clasp which holds securely. Included is the original box with the same hallmark. Box also has a maker's mark, 'Jorge St?'. We were unable to read the last name and could not determine the artist...

A well made sterling silver cuff bracelet with a hand chased floral pattern. Signed Hand Made by David Studio N.O.L.A.

Measures about 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Can be adjusted somewhat if needed. Measures 1 1/8" wide.

In fine condition with minimal surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Quality piece from a hard to find silversmith.

A stunning modernist sterling silver choker necklace by the designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. NY. Made up of two curved thick wires connecting with stylized hooks at each end. We've seen this referred to as the Bone Necklace.

Measures about 15" around. Probably better for a more slender neck. Hook closures hold securely. Marked Peretti Sterling and Tiffany & Co.at the end of the smaller hook. Partial stamp is hard to read...

An unusual bracelet with an open mouthed Salmon on each end. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside, but can be adjusted. Has lots of Hallmarks. Looks like 925, MC, 9, and a pictoral. Probably European. Nice weight and well made.

A vintage hand wrought Modernist sterling pendant and neck ring with a large turquoise stone. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Marked sterling on the back. Neck ring measures about 15" around. Hook closure holds securely. Neck ring is also marked sterling. Both pieces have a dark patina. Pendant would also look great on a thick chain. Wonderfully crafted and fine quality.

A vintage sterling silver and exotic wood brooch or pendant by modernist studio jeweler Ted Lowy, (1919-2013). Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Signed with Ted Lowy, Sterling and Handwrought. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Also has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain. In nice condition, has a slight bending on the underside of the stamped mark. Interesting use of textures.

A vintage hand made sterling silver ring with a large green rectangular cabochon. Signed O. Aaroe, Hand Made, Sterling, and Palm Springs, Calif. Probably Oscar Aaroe. About a size 9. Very well made, warm patina, wonderful condition.

A vintage hammered sterling silver bracelet with five oval links each with an oval green stone, possibly jade, cabochon. Hook closure. Marked sterling. Measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. In nice vintage condition, stones show a little wear to the surfaces. Great Arts and Crafts feel.

A very unusual hand made sterling silver necklace with a rectangular central tile depicting a stylized cat like creature. Lightly hammered curved links attach to a central abstract pendant. Measures approximately 17" around. Pendant measures 3 1/2" at the longest and 3" across. Tile measures 1 7/8" by 1". Marked Sterling on the back. Spring clasp holds securely. In very nice condition with minor tarnish. The corners of the tile have some very minor roughness. Great mid century style.

A well made pair of sterling silver round clip earrings. Marked sterling and what looks like a partial letter 'b' signature on the back of each. Measure almost an inch across. Clips hold tightly. Very nice quality and interesting design.