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A pair of sterling silver modernist pierced earrings by David Andersen, in a geometric dangle design. Measure 1 1/4" long and 7/8" across. Marked D-A Norway Sterling 925S. Have posts for pierced ears. They have a little tarnish. Fine mid century design.

A modernist pair of dangle earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet. According to published reports Winifred Mason Chenet was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. She believed that each piece should be unique and distinctive. These earrings have a smooth finish on the top and a hammered texture on the bottom. Chenet used some oxidation for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/8" ...

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measure about 3/4" across and 1" tall. Marked with the conjoined HH for Hans Hansen, 422 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. Screw backs hold securely. In nice condition with a warm patina. Classic example of Hans Hansen's work.

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 rare modernist ring by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver, 'Birth of a Crater'. This ring is part of his earlier series called Space. Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925H, Finnish silver standard mark, date code for 1969, Sterling and Finland. The front of the ring measures 1 1/2" across. Ring is a size 7-7.5. Very nice condition. Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renown African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist design.

A pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings in a Paul Lobel design. Constructed of a dangle made of thick curved sterling wire suspended from a screw back with a wire overlay. Screw backs marked Sterling T2, which is found on better quality artisan jewelry. Possibly unsigned Lobel. Screw backs hold tightly. Dark patina, wonderfully crafted.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with two large central orbs by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Modern design. Top measures about 3/4" across. Band is 3/8" wide. Measures about a size 7. In very nice condition with minor tarnish, some minor dings and surface scratches. Marked with the Anvil and 925S. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A pair of sterling silver earrings by William Spratling in his ribbon design from his first design period. Has two ribbons furled at the base. Marked Spratling Silver on the back of one and with the 'WS" Spratling Made in Mexico (worn mark) on the back of the other as seen in Spratlingsilver.com. Measure 1 3/8" long and 1" across. These earrings have french clips so may be worn with pierced ears. Pre eagle.

A vintage sterling silver abstract modernist ring from the shop of Walter Wright, a Los Angeles jeweler. Wright was an associate of Margaret De Patta and sold her work and other modernist jewelry. A five sided central design with three dimensional circles and bars coming off a blackened background. Approximately a size 10. Marked Walter Wright Sterling. Has some tarnish, a few scratches on the back of the band and a little wear to the black. Great example of mid-century modern studio jewelry.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, 970, and an Eagle 17 mark. 'X' shaped with spinning turquoise(?) beads. Screw backs hold securely. One of the beads has a chip but it doesn't show when it is facing the back. Has some tarnish. Very unique design.

A pair of hand made sterling silver screw back earrings by the well documented Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Philip Morton. These earrings, in an abstract design, have two layers of sterling with a darkened patina around the central area. Measure 7/8" across and 3/4" high. Screw backs hold securely. Marked PM Sterling in a rectangle. Fine condition with some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Jewelry by Morton is quite rare.

A wonderful pair of modernist sterling silver earrings by noted jeweler Brenda Schoenfeld from Taxco, Mexico. They are made up of sterling ovals with a brutalist overlay and with two tear shaped dangles and a third large sterling dangling bead. The tear shaped ovals make a figure eight when they are suspended in opposite directions. Measure 4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Very three dimensional. Marked Brenda Schoenfeld, 925 and Mexico. We believe that this is an early mark for her work. Cli...

A vintage modernist sterling silver and lapis ring by David Andersen. Has an oval raised blue cabochon which measures 3/4" long, 1/2" wide and 1/8" high. Ring is adjustable and currently measures about size 6. Interesting raised setting and hammered open back. In good vintage condition, stone has some roughness to the edge and flea bites and light surface scratches. Marked with D-A, 925S, Scales, and Norway-Sterling. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A fun pair of screw back earrings by Casa Maya with growling dogs in brass and copper with green enamel. Each earring measures 1 3/4" long and 1" across. Signed Maya Mexico on the back of the screw backs. Screw backs hold securely. Copper has a little wear to the patina. Mirror images so look terrific on. Very unusual!

A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist pierced earrings by the noted mid century silversmith, Carolyn Gleick Rosene. Measure 7/8" across. Have off centered circles with six rods standing up in a random design. Each rod has a bulb of silver on the top for added texture. Earrings fasten with a post and clip design and are very secure. Signed Rosene Sterling. Have some minimal tarnish. Great mid century design.

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings in a Sigi Pineda modernist, whimsical bird design. Signed Cortes, Sterling, Mexico, and the number 8. Birds have great detail, wings and little feet. Measure 2"long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Wonderful condition. Very unusual!

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver clip earrings by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measure about 3/4" across and 1" tall. Marked with Hans Hansen in script, 422 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. Clips hold tightly. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches. Classic example of Hans Hansen's work.