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A stunning hand made sterling silver brooch with a faceted brown (topaz?) stone in a three-dimensional abstract fish design. Measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Stone is supported by four sterling 'arms'. You can see the light hammer marks on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Very striking well made piece.

A very unusual brooch constructed of a branch of exotic wood layered with sterling silver and adorned with pearls.

Measures 2 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Well crafted, warm patina.

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.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in the shape of a stylized fish or bird with an amethyst eye. Measures 2" square. Has a faceted pear shaped amethyst stone cabochon on an additional layer of sterling. 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 very minor ding to one corner. There are some scratches on the back near the clasp. One sid...

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" tall. Marked with the conjoined HH, 110 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds tightly. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Pendant measures almost 2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Marked Made in Finland on the back of the pendant. Chain measures 27" long and has a hook closure. Nice warm patina. We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

A sterling silver modernist ring with a teardrop shaped dangle by Joachim S'Paliu from Spain.

Size 6.5-7. Dangle is 1" long. Marked S'Paliu, 925 and Spain on the inside. Has two hallmarks on the outside of the shank. There is a rub mark on the back side of the shank that is under your hand when worn. Has some tarnish.

Sleek design.

A vintage sterling silver ring by David Andersen with three pointed amethyst cabochons. Marked with David Andersen, 925S, and Norway-Sterling.

Ring is adjustable and currently measures about size 7. In fine vintage condition, has some minor surface scratches. The amethysts are smooth and have natural occlusions.

Very pretty purple color. Great streamlined design.

A vintage modernist hand wrought sterling silver brooch with an overlay of thick polished sterling in a squiggle design.

Measures about 1 5/8" across and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling. Secure clasp. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a little wear to the oxidized background.

Reminds us of the work of Ed Levin or C. Leslie Smith. Well made and substantial. Bold design.

A vintage pair of sterling silver and onyx modernist cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco in a checkerboard design. Measure 1" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio Crown, Sterling Taxco 925 around Hilda, Mexico, and 970. Has an Early Eagle 3 mark on the side of the finding. Thick silver with an inlaid design. Toggles function properly. They have some tarnish. One of the smaller onyx triangles is not as shiny as the rest. Highly stylized design!

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.

A sterling silver modernist Hand Made pendant suspended from its original sterling neck ring by the Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long including the bale and 1 1/2" at the widest. Neck ring measures about 17" around and closes securely with a hook clasp. Pendant is marked with the script signature R. Gera and 925. Clean modernist lines. Well crafted.

Two modernist sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in organic free flowing styles. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.

The first brooch is constructed of two layers of sterling with different angles. Measures 3 1/4" long. Has a secure rollover clasp. Marked LORE Sterling. Has some ta...

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings in the Boomerang or Peak pattern by Hans Hansen, Denmark designed by Bent Gabrielsen. These screw back earrings measure 1 1/4" long, 3/8" across, and are marked with the conjoined HH, 925S, Denmark and style number 432. Screw backs hold securely. In nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver brooch and matching clip earrings by the noted Danish silversmiths, Børresen and Lassen. This modernist heart shaped set is made from thick sterling. Brooch measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Clips hold securely. All pieces are marked Denmark, Sterling and B&L. In fine condition with minor surface scratches. There is some tarnish on the pin closure. Nice to...

A vintage Taxco Mexico sterling silver heavy bracelet with balls and spirals. Measures 8" long ~ good for the average to above average wrist. Nice heavy hook. Great condition, warm patina.

A well made pair of sterling silver and ebony cufflinks by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Allan Adler. Measure 5/8" square. Two of the sides are angled in for a clean modernist feel. Signed Allan Adler Sterling on each. Show a little wear and some minor tarnish. Toggles work fine. Great mid century design.

A sterling silver heavy pendant and chain by the noted Los Angeles silversmith, Allan Adler. Pendant has the stylized initials 'RF' and measures 1 7/8" across. Chain measures 20" across and closes with two hooks. Marked Allan Adler Sterling on the back of the pendant. Very minor surface scratches. Great hand made work.