Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (616)

An abstract modernist mixed metals brooch by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee. Copper with sterling silver overlay. Measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked BURKEE on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting piece from a well know Mid Century artisan.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted Israeli artisan, Peter Ein-Hod. Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a beveled edge on two sides. The top is a three dimensional flower with leaves. Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Earlier style 'C' clasp which holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Measures 1 1/2" square. Fine hand made piece.

A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.

A vintage sterling silver large cross with a Bark-like texture by noted jewelry company, Uno A Erre from Arezzo, Italy. Looks like two crossed tree trunks. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 1/4" across. Marked 925, Uno A Erre, and Italy on the back. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thick neck ring or chain. In fine condition. Unusual design.

A modernist sterling silver and hammered copper brooch by noted Israeli artisan, Peter Ein-Hod. Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH' for the maker's mark, and '15' which indicates sterling silver. Free-flowing design with attached hammered copper pieces. Earlier style 'C' clasp which holds tightly. Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/8" wide. Dark original patina.

An unusual hand wrought brooch or pendant in thick sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead. Measures 3 1/2" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Has rods of sterling that are different heights and small holes around the brown bead for an interesting effect. The bar for the pin closure is neatly hidden behind the long bale so it will not show when worn on a chain. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Thick sterling, heavy piece. Well crafted.

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 well crafted sterling silver brooch with a central shell cabochon. Has a coiled sterling layer over a darkened layer for an interesting contrast. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a maker's mark that looks like an arrow with a circle inside. Also marked 925. Very nice quality. Shell has a pretty dark orange color.

A sterling silver handmade neck ring made of two sterling wires, one smooth and one twisted. Lightly hammered in parts. Hook closure. Measures about 15 1/2" around. Signed 925 and with a maker's mark that we don't recognize. Lays nicely on the neck. Great studio piece.

A stunning hand made sterling silver brooch with a faceted brown (topaz?) stone in a three-dimensional abstract fish design. Measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Stone is supported by four sterling 'arms'. You can see the light hammer marks on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Very striking well made piece.

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.

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 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 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 lightly hammered sterling silver cuff bracelet. Signed Handwrought in script and sterling. Comes to an angle in the back. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4". Could be adjusted slightly. Well crafted. Looks lovely on.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring embellished with 24K gold by the well known Japanese silversmith, Miye Matsukata, whose work was signed Janiye. She attended the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, afterwards starting a workshop with other jewelers. This ring is in an abstract design, with layers of gold and silver, and contrasting textures and shapes. Measures about size 7.5. Marked on the inside Miye Janiye, Sterling 24K and 81. Excellent craftsmanship. Very unusual design.

A large vintage modernist sterling silver hand made brooch with a 14K gold accent in the center. Signed by the maker with a double arrow mark. Measures 3" across. Thick textured sterling, quality piece. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Interesting design.