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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1235549 (stock #JJ1235)
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$365.00
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.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #1482801 (stock #JJ4733)
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$225.00
A pair of William Spratling sterling silver pierced earrings with large dangling fans or sails. These earrings were made in the 1980s.

They measure 1 1/2" across the widest part and 2 1/4" high including the post back. Marked on the back of each earring with the conjoined WS and Spratling 925 Taxco Mexico. They are also marked with TS24 indicating the later date. Post backs hold securely. In fine condition.

Classic design. Lots of movement.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1441503 (stock #JJ3923)
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$175.00
A vintage pair of figural screw back earrings attributed to Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper and patinated brass. Screw backs are marked Silver Mexico.

Measure 2 3/8" long including the screw back top and 7/8" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely. They have some areas of tarnish. There are a lot of scratches on the back but we're not sure we see a signature.

Fine example.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1488178 (stock #JJ2942/3856)
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Choice of an adjustable bangle bracelet or organic modernist ring by the American Modernist Jeweler, Ed Levin in sterling silver.

The bracelet adjusts from 6 3/4" to 8" to make it easy to slip on the wrist. Measures 2 3/8" across. Measures 1/8" wide at the back. Weighs 5 gr. Lightly hammered texture.

Marked © Ed Levin with a script signature and Sterling. Has some minor tarnish. Classic Ed Levin design.

The abstract organic sterling hand made ring is marked with the block letters...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1371788 (stock #JJ2922)
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$375.00
An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Eagle mark and 159 for the style number. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs function properly. Depict some kind of highly stylized Dancing creature or person. Fine condition. Nice contrast between the polished silver and darkened background. Great modernist design!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1970 item #1423753 (stock #JJ3200)
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$145.00
An interesting hand wrought ring in copper with two brass overlaid wires by JB Pericles. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back. Currently a size 7 but is adjustable.

Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional jeweler, Art Smith.

This ring has some tarnish.

Fine example.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1478133 (stock #JJ4612)
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$295.00
A pair of hard to find William Spratling silver earrings with a ruffled silver band adorned with silver beads. These earrings are from the 1st design period. They are pictured on page 54 of Morrill and Beck's book, "Mexican Silver".

Measure 1 3/4" across and 2" high including the screw backs. Marked Spratling Silver on the back of each screw back. They are sterling silver or better. The screw backs hold securely. The earrings have some tarnish and minor scratches. These seem to be the l...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1309227 (stock #JJ1875)
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$150.00
A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5417, in a knot or pretzel design. Measure 3/4" high and 7/8" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5417. Also marked with Eagle #16. Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition. Estate fresh. Please see our listings for the matching bracelet and brooch/pendant.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1980 item #1479560 (stock #JJ4622)
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$525.00
A vintage modernist heavy ring, #163 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 163.

Measures about a size 7. Could probably be adjusted slightly due to the open nature of the design. Curls around the finger and slightly flares out. Can be worn with the larger end facing up or down. Weighs 23 gr.

Thick sterling, substantial feel. Has minor surface scratches.

Fine example of Henning Koppel's mod...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1401614 (stock #JJ3521)
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$325.00
A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco with dangling hoops.

Measure 1/2" at the widest and 2" high. One earring is marked with the Antonio crown, 970 and an Eagle mark. The second earring is marked Hecho en Mexico. Clips hold securely. These earrings have some dings to the edges, surface scratches and some tarnish.

Well crafted, classic Pineda design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1443431 (stock #JJ3986)
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$495.00
A modernist ring with three channel set amethyst stones in 970 silver by noted Taxco silversmith, Antonio Pineda.

This ring measures about a size 6 1/2. Measures 7/8" across the front. Marked with the Antonio Crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico and Eagle #17. The marks are very cleverly hidden inside.

Has a few minor scratches on the stones and very slight indentations to the sides.

One of his fabulous, classic designs.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1483086 (stock #JJ4717)
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$245.00
A pair of sterling silver screw back earrings in a mid century modernist design. We have seen only one other pair in almost the exact design signed Ed Wiener. Constructed of a layer of oxidized sterling with a contrasting polished curved sterling wire overlay.

The earrings measure 1 1/4" high and 7/8" across and hold securely. They are marked with Sterling, hand wrought and a partial W in a triangle. The screw part is marked Sterling.

Minor surface scratches. They have a warm patin...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1362540 (stock #JJ2688)
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$225.00
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1375727 (stock #JJ2968)
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$950.00
A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renowned 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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1423736 (stock #JJ3616)
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$160.00
A fine, modernist sterling silver ring by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).

Has an abstract three dimensional design on the front.

Measures about a size 7. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition. His pieces were sold to major museums and are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.

Quality piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1231394 (stock #JJ1212)
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$165.00
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1438614 (stock #JJ3928)
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$425.00
A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pierced earrings by Betty Cooke.

Each earring has three polished silver disks connected to a silver tube. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Measure about 2" long and 3/4" across.

Signed Cooke and sterling on the back of each earring. The clutches are not marked.

Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. One earring has a tiny ding to the tube in the middle. You have to be very close to se it but...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1980 item #1468251 (stock #JJ4508)
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$425.00
A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Hans Hansen, designed by the Georg Jensen designer, Per Harild and crafted by the Georg Jensen silversmithy in Denmark.

Measures about a size 6.5-7. Somewhat adjustable due to the open nature of the design. Marked with the conjoined HaH for Hans Hansen, post 1945 mark for Georg Jensen, Denmark and 925S.

In fine condition. Minor scratches and nicks along the edges and a little tarnish. Thick sterling.

Modernist streamlined design.