Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (610)

A vintage sterling silver abstract pendant with a pearl in a free flowing organic design. Marked with a maker's hallmark of DW in a square and 925. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended on a silk or satin cord. Has a large bale so could be worn on a neck ring or thick chain. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between smooth and textured sterling surfaces.

A mid century modernist three dimensional sterling silver brooch in the shape of an abstract cello. Very similar to the iconic Paul Lobel design. Unsigned.

Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Well constructed. Has some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Fine design.

A vintage hand wrought brooch in the shape of cattails in sterling silver with yellow rutilated quartz stones.

Measures almost 5 1/2" long and 2 1/4" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Heavy, thick sterling. The stones are a golden color with lots of inclusions for an interesting effect. They have some roughness to the edges which we think are original to the piece. The brooch as a dark patina, we did not polish it.

Fine work.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff with a space age design. Measures 5" around with a 1 1/8" opening and about 1" wide. Could be adjusted slightly. Has a little tarnish. Fun design.

A pair of modernist sterling silver cufflinks with a braided overlay design. Measure 1" long and 3/4" wide. Have stationary curved rods with solid balls. Marked on the back Sterling Hand Made and the maker's mark, ECH. These cufflinks are in very nice condition with minor scratches. There is some extra solder on the back of one cufflink where the finding is attached that is original. An interesting pair of cufflinks by a talented artisan.

An unusual sterling silver pendant in an industrial design with copper inlay suspended from a paperclip style chain. Reminds us of a stylized torso similar to the work of Thomas Mann.

Central pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high. Three dimensional. The four small cubes have layers of copper inlay for an interesting effect. Very well made. Unsigned.

The chain measures 23" long and has a secure hook clasp. The piece has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...

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!

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure...

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central fringe of molten, drippy dangles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The necklace measures about 17 1/4" long, and the longest drop is 1 1/2". Marked Berridge in three places on the back of the drops. There are two hooks on the snake chain that hold securely. Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Amazing work from a gifted artist.

A vintage large organic sterling silver pendant in a modernist design. The bottom ends are not connected, but rather overlap slightly for an interesting affect.

Measures 3 1/4" across and almost 5" from the top of the bale to the tip of the dangling beads. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain, neck ring or cord. Marked on the back with a Maker's Mark that looks like an insect, Israel and 925. Also marked with the silver standard for Israel near the bale...

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 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 well made, hand wrought sterling silver bracelet with 6 links having abstract flower design overlays. Measures 8 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. Has a hook closure which holds securely. Marked Sterling. Nice warm patina. Has a very hand made feel. Reminds us of the work of Janiye.

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, 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 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 sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central pendant of cascading flattened pebbles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 14 1/2" long, and the longest drop is 1 1/2". Marked Berridge Hand Made on the back of one of the links near the clasp. Also marked © Berridge Hand Made on the back of one of the 'pebbles'. In addition the necklace is marked Sterling in three places on the hooks. The two hooks hold securely...

A vintage pair of hand made sterling silver pierced dangle earrings with bezel set pink swirled stones.

Measure 3" long and 3/4" across. Unsigned. Opposites so frame the face when worn. In fine condition with a little tarnish. The fish hooks have some bends in them.

Have a cool mid century artisan feel.