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A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver clip earrings by the well known Japanese silversmith, Miye Matsukata, whose work was signed Janiye. These earrings are in a sunflower design. Matsukata also had a store in Boston. Each earring measures about 1" across. Marked on the back of each Janiye, Japan, Sterling 950. Clips hold tightly. Excellent craftsmanship. Pretty organic design.

An amazing modernist sterling silver ring with an central agate cabochon by Jens Peter Clausen Guðjónsson of Iceland. Signed JENS 925S. Measures about a size 7- 7.5. The top sits 1" high and measures about 3/4" across. Has an interesting texture on the sides. Heavy sterling. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

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 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 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 modernist sterling silver ring with a ribbon or knot design by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Measures a size 7 now, but is adjustable. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, B10, (date code for 1976), Sterling and 925. There are some minor lines in the sterling but they look to be original and were probably made when the pieces were folded. Has a little tarnish. Quality piece. Fine modernist design.

A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver dangle earrings by William Spratling in a classic design. Measure 1 1/2" long including the screw back and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back of one screw back Spratling Silver and with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico on the other. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish and minor scratches. Great design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral with a central onyx shield shaped cabochon. Measures about a size 6. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with the RIC hallmark, Taxco, Mexico, 925 and TR-25. Classic modernist RIC 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.

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure. Screw backs work fin...

A modernist sterling silver ring #A112 by Georg Jensen, designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube. Measures 7.25. Has a highly polished surface. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #A112. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Great modernist design.

A wild sterling silver ring with an organic design and a fresh water pearl. Reminds us of the surface of the moon. Top measures 1 5/8" across. Ring is a size 8.5. Marked Israel, STG, 925 and with a maker's mark that we can't read. In very nice condition with a little glue residue near the pearl. Heavy sterling. Very unusual.

A rare sterling silver ring with a green gemstone by Carence Crafters of Chicago. Signed on the back with Sterling and the intertwined C's. Has a classic Arts and Crafts design around a green cabochon. Measures about a size 4. Perfect pinky ring. Minor surface wear. Fine example of Arts and Crafts design.

An organic mid century modern ring by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This ring, executed in sterling silver with an Opal cabochon, is currently a size 8 1/2 and can be adjusted up or down because of the open back. Marked Paul Miller, Sterling on the inside. Opal measures 5/8" long and 3/8" across. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

A modernist sterling silver ring, #89 by Georg Jensen, designed by Henning Koppel in the shape of a stylized heart. Measures about a size 6. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling Denmark and style #89. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Great modernist design.

An early pair of sterling silver Antonio Pineda Earrings with amethyst cabochons. Marked Silver by Tono on the back of each one. Measure 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Amethysts have natural occlusions. Deep purple color. Classic Antonio Pineda design.

A vintage modernist solid sterling silver ring by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about a size 7. Marked with the conjoined HH for Hans Hansen, 13 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. In nice condition with a warm patina. Minor scratches. Thick sterling. Classic example of Hans Hansen's work.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring in a size 8 signed with the NW for Nils Westerback. Also has the Crown, 925, and U7 for 1973. Looks like a swirled shell. Top design sits above the shank on a small rod and measures 7/8" long and 1/2" across. In very nice condition, shank is slightly out of round. Very unusual.