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A great pair of screw back sterling silver Mask earrings by listed artist and sculptor, Charles Val Clear. Signed Charles Val and Sterling. Screw backs are also marked sterling. Measure 1 1/2" long and 1/2" across. Have a nice contrasting patina for a cool effect. Screw backs hold tightly. Very Mid Century.

A vintage brutalist ring in sterling silver with turquoise and coral cabochons. Measures about a size 10 1/2. Face measures 1 5/8" long and 1 1/8" across. Could be Native American or a studio piece. Fine condition. Heavy and substantial.

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 vintage modernist sterling silver ring by the Finnish jeweler, Martii Viikinniemi. Looks like a lunar surface with craters. Measures about a size 7, but is adjustable. Front design measures 7/8" across. Marked MV, for the artisan, The National Mark for Finland, Silver Purity mark, Town mark and date code for 1971. In very nice condition with minor tarnish and surface scratches. Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Anna Greta Eker in the Curves line for Norway Designs Studio Plus from the 1960s. Made from one continuous piece of sterling silver. Marked with ND, AGE, +, Sterling 925S, and Norway. Currently about a size 6, but can be adjusted a little. In nice condition with minor surface scratches. A nice example of Scandinavian modernist 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 pair of vintage modernist pierced earrings by the Mid Century studio jeweler, Polly Stehman. These earrings are mirror images so they frame the face. Sterling abstract dangles with two curved gold wires running across at an angle.

They measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Gold ear posts and clutches. Marked 'polly' and Sterling on the backs. They are in fine condition with minor tarnish.

Nice detail and quality workmanship.

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a round carnelian orb set in long prongs by Elis Kauppi's studio Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Mid Century Modern design. Measures about a size 6 but may be able to be resized without affecting the hallmarks because they are on the side. In very nice condition with minor tarnish and some minor surface scratches. Has a small cut to the edge near the hallmarks. Not very noticeable when worn, mostly inside. Marked with the Anvil and 925S. ...

A stand out modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa. Saddle design. Very heavy and solid. Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1976. Also marked with the maker's mark and Finland. About a size 7. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Feels great on, you know you are wearing something substantial. A great example of Piekainen's modernist work.

A sterling silver double key ring or fob in a modernist geometric design by TANE, Mexico. Tane was known as 'The Tiffany of Mexico.'

This measures 4 3/4" long. Marked TANE, 925, Mex and MT-01. Both sides have screw closures which hold securely. Has some tarnish and surface scratches.

Thick sterling, high quality.

A whimsical sterling silver brooch and matching earrings depicting fish with applied copper wire and stone or art glass eyes.

The large brooch measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a large oval amethyst cabochon. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Thick, heavy sterling.

The screw back earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. They have faceted bezel set purple stones for the eyes. They a...

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in an abstract shape with a green, possibly Chryoprase, bezel set cabochon. Measures about a 7 1/2. Face of ring measures 1" long and 1/2" 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. Interesting contrast between the darkened silver and the polished raised dots. Great MCM design.

A modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Screw backs are also marked sterling.

Measure about 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Hand made, you can see very light hammering. They are in a floral design with cascading tendrils. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition, from a talented silversmith.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Look like twisted ribbons.

Measure 1 3/8" high. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Earrings are mirror images so frame the face when worn.

Well crafted, quality pair.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver geometric earrings by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral.

Mirror images so frame the face when worn. Marked Ric and TR-26 on the back of one dangle and Mexico 925 on the back of the other. Measure 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Posts hold securely. Clutches are sterling but do not match.

Classic RIC design.

A vintage hand made necklace and earrings set in sterling silver with teal blue enamel and what looks like a central fresh water pearl. Seven sterling shields with teal blue enamel suspended from a sterling necklace made of knotted links. Signed Carlisle Sterling on the back. Measures 16" long and closes with a secure spring clasp. Clasp is also marked sterling. Matching pierced earrings measure 1 5/8" long and 1/2" at the widest. Earring backs are marked 925. There is a little wear to the e...

A fine, modernist sterling silver ring by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn. Has an abstract design on the front and an opening on the side. Measures about a size 6. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition. Quality piece.