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A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measure almost 1 1/2" tall and 1/2" at the widest. Marked with the conjoined HH for Hans Hansen, 430 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. Screw backs hold securely. In nice condition with a warm patina. Have some minor surface scratches. Classic example of Hans Hansen's work.

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring from Finland by Kultaseppa Salovaara, designed by HKH. Has a round brownish orange stone, probably carnelian, suspended by two 'wings'. Marked inside, with the hallmark for Kultaseppa Salovaara, 925, Finland, and HKH for the initials of the designer. Measures 6 1/2 but is adjustable. Has a little tarnish. Wonderful mid century design.

A rare pair of sterling silver and pearl pierced earrings by American Studio Jeweler, Merle Boyer from Hawaii. Measure 7/8" long and 5/8" across. Marked Boyer on the back of each. Great mid century design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a greyish brown moonstone like cabochon by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Measures size 7.5. Marked with a partially struck Chayat and Sterling. The ring is in very nice condition, with some tarnish. There is a little bit of roughness to the edge of the cabochon, but most likely was done during production. It was probably resized at one point. Well made and heavy, great mid century design.

A vintage modernist bronze pendant necklace and matching pierced earrings in the Spiderweb design by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland.

Pendant measures 3" long to the top of the bale and 2 5/8" at the widest. Chain is attached at the bale and measures about 28" around. Pierced fish hook earrings measure 1 3/8" from the top of the fish hook to the bottom edge. The earrings have the KL mark along the side. The patina on the earrings is a little lighter than the pendant...

Two pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in modernist designs. May be purchased together or as two separate pairs.

One pair has a polished layer of sterling intertwined with an textured layer for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sigi Tasco, and Eagle #36. There are some more markings which are under the screw back and can't be read. In fine condition with some minor tarnish. $125.

The second pair has onyx cab...

A fabulous stylized sterling silver tall ring with two tiers of orbs held by a 'V' shaped shank. Reminiscent of the work of Modernist Jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures between a 6 1/2 and 7. Sits 1" above the finger. Has some minor dings and a slight bend in the back. Looks great on!

A vintage sterling silver ring by David Andersen in a modernist shield design. Could be worn facing up or down. Marked with David Andersen, 925S, and Norway-Sterling.

Ring is adjustable and currently measures about size 7 1/2. In fine vintage condition, has some minor surface scratches. There is a little bit of roughness on the bottom of one edge that could probably be buffed out if preferred.

Great streamlined design.

A vintage solid sterling silver ring by William Spratling with a dome design. The ring is from the first design period.

Measures about a size 10.5. Dates from before 1946. Marked with the script 'WS' surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico, and Spratling Silver. Marks show some wear. This ring has minor wear to the surface appropriate to the age, some tarnish and surface scratches.

Nice heft. Could be worn by a man or a woman. Classic design.

A wonderful vintage bracelet and matching pair of screw back earrings from Taxco by Victoria ~ Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti in her 'Double Shadowbox Angel' design. This is the heavier and wider version of the bracelet.

Measures 7 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/8" long. Bracelet closes by inserting a pin through interlocking cylinders. Bracelet is marked on the back Victoria, Taxco, Mexico, Sterling, and Style #53. Earrings are both marked Victoria, Taxco, Mexico. In fine co...

A vintage modernist bronze ring with an organic abstract design by Jorma Laine from Finland.

Front measures 1 1/4" across. Ring measures size 8 1/2 currently, but is adjustable.

Marked Made in Finland on the inside. Has a little tarnish.

Cool three dimensional mid century design!

A vintage silver, copper and brass mixed metals necklace, bracelet and matching earrings from Taxco, Mexico. Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Metales Casados Taxco. Necklace measures about 16" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The bracelet measures about 8" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Screw back findings are marked Alpaca. All the pieces ...

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a layered abstract shape with a garnet cabochon. Measures about a 5 3/4 - 6. Face of ring measures 3/4" long and 7/8" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is some wear to the darkened area and a little roughness to edges of the points. Great MCM design.

A modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer in a kidney shaped design with red, possibly garnet cabochons. Measure 1" long and 5/8" across. Marked with the Mushroom mark of Sam Kramer and sterling on the back of one earring. Clips hold securely. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great example of MCM jewelry.

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 modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer. Measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" across. Have 2 dangles that move when worn. Marked sterling on the back of the screw backs which hold securely. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. These are not signed but are a documented Sam Kramer design. Great example of MCM jewelry.

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 pair of kinetic figural screw back earrings by Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper, silver and patinated brass. Measure 2 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Ken Beldin etched on the back of the brass part, hard to read. Screw backs hold securely. Fine example of his work.