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A vintage modernist bracelet and pair of earrings signed Beto, Taxco Gro and with Eagle #3. Sterling silver with onyx cabochons. Bracelet measures 6 7/8" long and 5/8" across. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Earrings are marked the same. Measure 1" long and 5/8" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Striking design and great condition.

A pair of modernist sterling silver earrings or ear cuffs, design #126 by Nan Ditzel for Georg Jensen. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" wide. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling Denmark and style #126. No need to have pierced ears, these are designed to hook into your ear. In nice condition with a little tarnish and some very minor surface scratches. There is a small ding near the edge of one earring. This design is no longer being produced. Great modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver hammered cuff bracelet made by the Gaylord Silvercraft in Wallingford, CT. The Gaylord Farm Sanitarium was active from 1923-1944 and was organized by William Waldo Dodge. This bracelet measures about 7 3/4" around and 3/8" wide. Marked Sterling, Hand Wrought and with an impressed upright hammer flanked by two wings for the maker. Fine work, quality piece.

A first design period heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling, 'River of Life'. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 1 1/4" wide. Marked with the incised WS in a circle mark, and 980. Has some scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. Weighs 113 grams. A true find for the collector.

A sleek modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a side opening by Swedish silversmith Alton, designed by Per Davik. Measures approximately 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Can be adjusted. Measures 1 5/8" at the wider end. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, A10, (date code for 1975), Sterling 925, and Designed by Per Davik. Thick sterling. Warm patina, minor scuffs, fine condition.

A heavy sterling silver bracelet by Taller de Los Ballesteros in a modernist geometric design. Marked with Taller de Los Ballesteros, 925 Taxco Mexico around the letter B. Also marked Hecho en Mexico, 925 and design number 56. Measures about 6 3/4" around and 1/2" wide. Clasp snaps closed tightly. Has a safety chain. Heavy and well constructed. Pre Eagle. Looks great on!

A sterling silver modernist bangle bracelet by noted Mid Century jeweler, Caroline Gleick Rosene. This bracelet is textured on some surfaces and smooth on others for an interesting contrasting effect. Marked Sterling Rosene on the inside. The mark is partially struck. Measures approximately 8" around. The bangle is easy to put on because of the oval shape. Great example of Mid Century studio jewelry.

A vintage sterling silver heavy bracelet in the Antonio Pineda concave links design. Measures about 7 1/2" around and 1 1/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp that snaps tightly and a safety chain. Marked with the Artisan's registration number, TB-28, 925 and Mexico. Weighs 162 grams. In fine condition with minor wear and some tarnish. Eye catching and substantial!

A great modernist early necklace and bracelet set by Francisco Rebajes in heavy copper with coral colored cabochons. Reminds us of cactus with flowers. Necklace measures 15 1/5" long including the chain and hook. Stamped Rebajes on the back. The bracelet measures 6 1/2". Marked Rebajes twice on the back. Both pieces measure 7/8" wide. These pieces could be hooked together to form one longer necklace. Fine condition. Early, hard to find design.

A stunning sterling silver modernist necklace and matching bracelet designed by Finnish jeweler Liisa Vitali and produced by N. Westerback in 1972.

Necklace measures 15" long and 1 3/4" at the widest. Bracelet measures just under 7 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Both pieces have spring closures that hold securely. They are both marked with 925H for the silver standard, NW for the maker, Town Mark, National Mark and Date Code.

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A vintage silver repousse cuff bracelet with a central carved onyx mask. Two silhouettes of Pre Columbian warriors facing the mask which is surrounded by a repousse of an animal with the mouth opened. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 5/8" wide. Coin silver or better. Fine condition. Pre Eagle, ( pre 1948).

A Vintage Modernist abstract bracelet made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Tasco. Measures approximately 7" around and 2 1/4" at the widest. Marked Zagal, Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling on the inside. Marked with eagle #36. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. In very fine condition. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well made. Great organic design.

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 sterling silver, modernist cuff bracelet signed with an unknown flower hallmark. Angled on the sides and thicker in the center and ends. Measures about 7" around with an opening of 1". Has some minor give to put it on. Has a lightly brushed finish. Has some minor surfaces scratches. Has a very slight ding in the center on the other side of where the hallmark is located. May be original to the production. Heavy cuff, looks and feels great on.

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a zig zag pattern. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3 and 925. Measures 6 7/8" around and 2 1/4" at the highest. Has some very minor surface scratches. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety hook for extra security. Nice weight, heavy and solid. Great modernist design!

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a large green and brown mottled cabochon and a small oval opal cabochon. Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2" at the widest. There is a scratched in mark or signature on the back. Hard to decipher. May be Native American. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.

A finely crafted sterling silver bracelet with links of leaves and berries by Kurt Erik Christoffersen for International Silver. Marked on the back of the clasp with Sterling, the conjoined KEC for the maker and IS for International Silver. Measures about 7 1/2" long and 1" across. Has a spring clasp that holds securely and a safety chain. In fine condition. Nice weight and quality.

A rare modernist sterling silver bracelet by the noted jewelry teacher and designer, Adda Husted-Andersen. Husted-Andersen taught in NYC at the Craft Student's League and her work was exhibited as part of the 1946 landmark exhibition, "Modern Jewelry Design" at the Museum of Modern Art. This bracelet is made from flattened and curved pieces of sterling silver intertwined with three brownish green oval cabochons. Measures about 6" around with an opening of about 1". Fits nicely on the wrist, ...