Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (262)

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a sterling wire overlay. Marked Sterling and 'the silversmith', which has been associated with mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. Measures approximately 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 7/8" at the widest. Has some tarnish and surface scratches. Nice contrast between the oxidized and polished silver. Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on!

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.

An early sterling silver pendant or brooch by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped polished brown translucent agate and a sterling 'pearl'.

Marked Sterling and with the stylized Rebajes on the back. Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Currently suspended from a black cord but would look great on a silver chain or neck ring. Has a very large bale.

This pendant was also a brooch originally but the pin is missing. The roll over part of the catch is missing...

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated figure eight.

Measures about 14" around the inside. The front 'pendant' measures 2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The front section is rigid and not adjustable. You may need an extender for comfort. We have shown it with and without a sterling necklace extender. The extender adds a little over 3". Better for a slender neck...

A sterling silver modernist link bracelet consisting of five rectangular links, each with a distinct geometric overlay. Has oxidized areas for an interesting effect.

Measures 7 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Handwrought Sterling.

Hook closure holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well executed design.

A fine, modernist sterling silver ring by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).

Has an abstract three dimensional design on the front.

Measures about a size 7. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition. His pieces were sold to major museums and are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.

Quality piece.

A classic Ed Wiener design, 'Alien', in a two layered sterling silver pendant. Measures 1 7/8" long and about 1 1/4" wide. Marked Ed Wiener Sterling on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. In very nice condition. Great mid century design.

A pair of sterling silver modernist rings by the mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The wrap ring measures about 6 1/2 and is adjustable due to the nature of the design. Has a bezel set green agate or pale jade stone. Marked on the inside with the cipher of the artist, xTo and 925. Flares out, can be worn with the stone section up or down. Front measures 7/8" long. Has some tarnish and nicks along the edges...

A sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet and matching ring, each with a central suspended floating orb by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Bracelet measures about 6" around with an opening of 7/8", and 1" wide. The orb sits about 3/4" high. Could probably be adjusted slightly. Marked Sterling Berridge on the inside. There is some solder residue on the inside...

A vintage hand wrought modernist sterling silver pendant with a prong set turquoise stone by the Provincetown sculptor, Carl Tasha.

The pendant measures 2 7/8" and 1 1/4" across. Marked with a C. Tasha stamp. Also hand signed C. Tasha, sterling and some numbers that are hard to read on the back.

The pendant is currently strung on a black cord. Because it has a large bale it could also be worn on a thick chain or neck ring.

Wonderfully crafted and fine quality...

A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist screw back earrings by Betty Cooke.

Amoeba shaped, thick sterling. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Measure about 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Signed Cooke on the back of each earring.

Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Screw backs hold securely.

Finely crafted with a sleek modernist design. Highly sort after studio pieces.

An unusual pendant by the noted modernist jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of a sterling silver 'wishbone' with a dark rusty orange, probably carnelian drop, is a rare design. You can see lots of striations when it is held up to the light.

Signed on the inside, LOBEL, Sterling. Has a large bale so can be worn on a thick chain, cord or neck ring...

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with eight lightly hammered leaf shaped dangles of graduated sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Berridge referred to these types of designs as mobiles.

The necklace measures about 16" around, and the longest drop falls 1 3/4". Marked Berridge Sterling on the back of one leaf and Berridge Hand Made on the underside of the hook clasp. The hook closes securely. An extender could be added if needed. This neck...

A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted MCM jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Unmarked, attributed to Arthur King. We have seen the same brooch signed Sterling, King. The raw amethyst is caged in thick and thinner sterling wire and suspended from a thick curved wire.

Measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/2" tall.

Has a rolling safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Lots of movement. Classic Arthur King design.

A sterling silver bangle bracelet by noted modernist jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest.

The heavy solid sterling bangle bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs about 35 Gr.

Marked Secrest sterling on the inside the bracelet.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design.

A modernist lightly hammered sterling silver double wire neck collar by Ed Levin.

Measures 12" around with an opening of 2". Flexible so can be opened wider to put on. Sits just above the collar bone.

Signed © Ed Levin, and STER. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Unusual Ed Levin design. Haven't seen this neck ring before.

A modernist, abstract 14K Gold and Sterling Silver curved and flattened wire brooch by Ed Levin.

Measures 7/8" high and 2 3/4" long. Signed, 14K, © Ed Levin, and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly.

Classic Ed Levin design.

A very unique hand wrought sterling pendant and chain with an amethyst drop.

Pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Chain measures 18" long and has a secure hook closure. The opening is oval shaped so the hook will not slide out.

Marked with Sterling and a maker's mark on the inside of the circle.

Striking design, lots of movement. Can be worn with the pendant facing either way.

Fine condition with a little tarnish.

Quality piece.