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A stunning sterling silver modernist necklace and matching bracelet designed by Finnish jeweler Liisa Vitali and produced by N. Westerback in 1972.

Necklace measures 15" long and 1 3/4" at the widest. Bracelet measures just under 7 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Both pieces have spring closures that hold securely. They are both marked with 925H for the silver standard, NW for the maker, Town Mark, National Mark and Date Code.

They are in fine condition, very intricate and detailed. Would li...

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.

A sterling silver modernist brooch by the well known silversmith, Ronald Pearson. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Pearson Sterling on the back. In very nice condition with a little tarnish. Interesting crimped design.

A wonderful pair of modernist earrings by Maya Mexico that match the iconic Armadillo bracelet. These screw back earrings, in brass with copper accents measure 2 1/4" long from the top of the screw back and about 2" across. Marked Maya Mexico on the back of each screw back. Screw backs close tightly. In very nice condition with minor wear. Outstanding design.

A whimsical brooch made of one layer of 950 silver and two layers of Faux Tortoise Shell in the shape of a fish. Has silver inlay for the eye. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 7/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Marked 950 AR on the clasp. Has some minor scratches and tarnish. Fun design.

A striking cuff bracelet by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. This bracelet is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" wide. Signed with her stylized 'chenet'. Wonderfully hand made 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 rare pair of modernist earrings by Peter Macchiarini in a layered design.

These round screw backs measure 1" across. They have darkened backgrounds with 'floating' textured silver amoeba shaped disks.

Signed Macchiarini on the backs. Screw backs are signed Sterling and hold securely. They have some tarnish.

Fine mid century design.

An amazing modernist large sterling silver pendant with a 28" chain by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland. Signed JENS Handmade Iceland and 925S. Pendant measures about 3 5/8" long and 3" across at the widest. Thick sterling. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A modernist, heavy Mexican silver and onyx stylized brooch. Reminiscent of the work of Fred Davis. Two layers of silver, (probably sterling or better), with a carved onyx face. Measures 2" long and 1 1/4" tall. Has a 'C' clasp with an additional hand made safety clasp. Pre eagle. This brooch is very well made and has a great look. Simply stunning!

A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby in Sterling Silver and Ebony. This large marlin measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/2" tall. Lightly hammered. Marked fhb, Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds tightly. Nice condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish. A wonderful example of Mid Century Modern jewelry.

An iconic pair of sterling silver earrings by Frank Miraglia, based on a famous Ed Wiener design. Originally based on a photograph of the well known modernist dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham. Earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Screw part is also signed Sterling. Screw backs work fine and hold tightly. Have a minor amount of tarnish. Wonderful design!

An outstanding Taxco Sterling Silver bracelet with inlaid onyx and matching pierced earrings.

Bracelet weighs 170 gr. Measures 7 1/2" around the inside and 1 1/4" high. Also measures 1/4" thick. Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Marked Mexico, TM-100, Monteros M-970 (better than Sterling). Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. There is some minor roughness to some of the edges of the onyx.

Post style earrings measure 1 1/4" high and 1/2" a...

A large vintage modernist sterling silver hand made brooch with a 14K gold accent in the center. Signed by the maker with a double arrow mark. Measures 3" across. Thick textured sterling, quality piece. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Interesting design.

A rare modernist sterling silver bracelet by the noted jewelry teacher and designer, Adda Husted-Andersen. Husted-Andersen taught in NYC at the Craft Student's League and her work was exhibited as part of the 1946 landmark exhibition, "Modern Jewelry Design" at the Museum of Modern Art. This bracelet is made from flattened and curved pieces of sterling silver intertwined with three brownish green oval cabochons. Measures about 6" around with an opening of about 1". Fits nicely on the wrist, ...

A well made pair of sterling silver round clip earrings. Marked sterling and what looks like a partial letter 'b' signature on the back of each. Measure almost an inch across. Clips hold tightly. Very nice quality and interesting design.

A wonderful sterling silver pendant depicting Jonah and the Whale signed Sterling, E. Silbert. Measures 1 3/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Lots of detail. Well made, quality piece.

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. Has a folded design with a pearl.

Measures just under 2" long and 3/8" at the widest. Rollover clasp holds securely. There is a little wear to the top surface of the pearl but you have to use a loupe to see it.

Signed on the back Steig Sterling.

Fine example of Mid Century Minimalist jewelry.