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A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by the well known NYC modernist jeweler, Henry Steig.

Stylized fish with raised eyes. Opposites so will frame the face when worn.

Screw backs hold securely. Measure about 1 1/8" long and 3/8" across. Marked Steig Sterling on the backs and Sterling on the screw backs.

Well made. They have a little tarnish.

Fun design.

A fun pair of screw back earrings and a matching pendant necklace by Casa Maya with growling dogs in brass and copper with green enamel.

May be purchased individually or as a set.

The large pendant measures 2 7/8" long with the bale and 2" across. It has the original chain with alternating brass and copper links. The chain measures 17" long and has a secure hook closure. This pendant necklace is signed on the back with an impressed MAYA Mexico. It is in fine condition with no wear to ...

An interesting pair of Sterling Silver dangle screw back earrings with rose quartz caged stones. The cage part is reminiscent of the work of Arthur King.

Measure 1 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely. Marked Sterling on the back of each screw back.

Lots of movement when worn. Pretty rose color. Warm patina. Well crafted unusual design.

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...

An outstanding sterling silver pendant, wire neck collar and earrings from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen in the highly sought after bark design.

The thick curled pendant with a bark like texture measures 2 5/8" long and almost 1 1/2" across. Wire collar measures about 15" around. Could be used with an extender if needed. Collar has a secure hook closure. The pendant and wire collar are both marked 925S KVA Denmark. The pendant is extremely heavy and substanti...

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.

A vintage sterling silver necklace and earrings set by noted Taxco silversmith Pedro Castillo. Twelve gently curved links with a hook closure. Necklace measures 15 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Dangle earrings measure 1 3/4" long from the top of the finding and 5/8" across. Screw backs hold securely. The necklace and one earring are marked with the conjoined PC mark, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling and Eagle #3. Well made and great condition.

A bracelet and a pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings in a Paul Lobel design. Constructed of thick curved sterling wire.

Bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 7/8" wide and closes with a secure hook clasp. Screw backs measure 1 1/4" long and 5/8" across and hold tightly. Screw backs are marked Sterling T2, which is found on better quality artisan jewelry.

Possibly unsigned Lobel. Minor surface scratches. All pieces have a warm patina and are wonderfully crafted.

May purc...

A modernist pair of clip earrings in sterling silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. These earrings feature a stylized starburst. They measures about 1" across. Slightly curved in for a 3-D effect.

Marked with the flying hammer mark for Kultateollisuus, Ky, 925 for sterling and Finland. Have spring clips that hold securely.

Fine condition, minor tarnish.

Rare Jorma Laine design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pair of pierced earrings by Juhls from Kautokeino, Norway.

Measures 3/4" across and 1 1/8" high. Marked Juhls and 925S. Can be worn curve side up or down.

In fine condition with a little tarnish. Frame the face when worn. Classic modernist Scandinavian design.

A pair of William Spratling Silver earrings with central balls surrounded by wide circles. These earrings were in the 1943 catalog and come from the 1st design period.

Measure 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high including the screw back. Marked on the back of one screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico. The other has Spratling Silver on the back. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish and minor scratches. There is one slight indentation along the edge of the bottom of o...

A finely constructed bracelet and matching clip earrings by A & K, Denmark. Streamlined mid century modern curves. Marked Sterling, A&K on the back of each piece. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and almost 5/8" across. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Very nice condition, minor surface scratches. Nicely textured along the edges. Nice weight, quality set. Great mid century modernist 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 vintage stunning sterling silver necklace, bracelet and matching earrings by Plateria FarFan from Mexico.

Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Hecho en Mexico 925 D. F. around FarFan.

Necklace measures about 16" around and 1 1/4" wide. The necklace is slightly curved so lays nicely on the neck. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.

The bracelet measures about 7 1/4" long and 1 5/8" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.

Earrings measure 1" high and 7/8" across. Screw...

A vintage bracelet and pair of earrings from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. Great hammered texture.

The cuff bracelet measures 5 3/4" around with a 7/8" opening. Measures almost 1/2" wide. Has a little flexibility. Has a dark patina with lots of hammering.

The screw back earrings measure 1/2" across. They screw backs hold securely.

All pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist.

May be purchased individu...

A pair of vintage sterling silver heart shaped earrings by Peggy Ackerly, (1921-2011), who apprenticed with Sam Kramer from 1943-64. Ackerly helped design and execute many of Kramer's most iconic pieces. These earrings are post 1968, when she began using the conjoined MA mark for Margaret Ackerly.

The heart shaped pieces swing on the curled vines that are attached to the ear wires. The earrings measure 7/8" across and 1" tall. Marked with her hallmark and sterling on the back of each one....

An unusual pair of twisted Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with bronze or copper ends by William Spratling. We have not been able to find another pair in this design. Measure 3/4" across and 5/8' high. Marked on the back of each screw back with Spratling Silver which was used from 1940-44. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, a tiny ding and minor scratches. Great design. Pre Eagle.

A very rare piece of sterling silver Arts and Crafts jewelry by the San Francisco Metalsmith, Harry Dixon. This unusual ring, in a size 6 1/2 depicts a fish swimming in waves. Very three dimensional. Appears to have a gold colored eye, perhaps 14K gold overlay. Marked with a stamped Harry Dixon San Francisco and a scratched in 925. Has some minor surface scratches. Fine quality.