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A very unique hand hammered sterling pendant and necklace with two green stones, (probably Chrysoprase).

Pendant measures 6" long and 1 3/4" at the widest. Chain measures 18" long and has a hook closure. Marked on the back Israel, 925 and an 'M' in a circle for the artisan's mark.

There are 'Y' shaped cut outs behind the stones so light can shine through. Striking design, lots of movement.

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.

An early cross pendant in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Turquoise by Matilde Poulat. Cross measures 1 3/4" wide and 1 7/8" tall. Marked MATL in script, Mexico, 925 and Pate 10670. Amethyst stone is faceted. Suspended on a 26" long Taxco hand wrought sterling chain marked with an Eagle #3, and the initials PCM. Fine condition, the colors of the stones are vibrant. Classic MATL design.

A vintage sterling necklace by Ana Nunez de Brilanti, who signed her work Victoria or Cony in a Greek Key design. Measures 14" long not counting the clasp and 3/8" wide. Marked Victoria Taxco, Mexico, Sterling, Eagle #12 and Cony. Silver has a warm patina and a smooth finish. Clasp snaps closed securely. Looks lovely on.

A vintage sterling silver geometric pendant with an inlay of exotic wood and a carnelian colored cabochon. Hand wrought intricate chain marked sterling on the hook clasp. Pendant measures 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Chain measures 19" long. Chain is original to the pendant, it can't be removed. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between wood and sterling surfaces. Well crafted studio piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. Has alternating sterling bars and dotted spheres. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Hecho en Mexico and 925. Measures 15 3/4" long. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Clasp snaps securely. Pre Eagle- Pre 1948. Classic RIC design. We have a pair of Ric earrings in another listing that would go well with this necklace. Will combine shipping.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver chain and cross pendant with exotic wood surrounding the cross. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 3/4" across. Chain measures 24" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Chain is etched Sterling. The spring clasp is also marked sterling. Wonderful condition, warm patina. Fine work.

An Arts and Crafts period sterling silver necklace with a carnelian colored cabochon and two matching beads.

Pendant measures 1" high and 1 1/4" wide. Chain measures about 20" long. The pendant is marked 925 on the back. Spring clasp holds securely.

Interesting double chain design. Fine condition, warm patina.

A vintage hand made pendant depicting what looks like an abstract woman. Bronze or brass. The head is part of the top link so it moves. Suspended from a brass chain. Pendant measures 4 1/2" long including the top link and 3" at the widest. Chain measures 19" long and has a hook closure. Nice workmanship. Very unique item.

A vintage sterling silver repousee necklace from Taxco, Mexico. Measures 15" long and 3/4" wide. Hook closure holds securely. Marked on the back Sterling Taxco, 925. Pre 1949, no eagle mark. Fine condition. Lays nicely on the neck.

A vintage sterling silver and exotic wood brooch or pendant by modernist studio jeweler Ted Lowy, (1919-2013). Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Signed with Ted Lowy, Sterling and Handwrought. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Also has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain. In nice condition, has a slight bending on the underside of the stamped mark. Interesting use of textures.

A vintage modernist pendant in brass with a design of copper and sterling by the noted jeweler, Ed Wiener. Measures 2" across. Signed Ed Wiener on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish. Very cool design.

An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch adorned with four purple cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5" long and 2" across. Can be worn as a pendant with a converter. (We will provide if requested.) The larger cabochon is an amethyst and the smaller dark red ones may be garnets. Signed on the back Gera, Israel and 925. Rollover clasp holds securely. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A sterling silver layered modernist necklace from Taxco, Mexico. Measures 16 1/4" long and 5/8" at the widest. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked on the back with the artisan's initials JC, Taxco, 925, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling. Pre 1949, pre eagle. Interesting contrast between the darkened and the polished sterling. Lays nicely on the neck.

A sterling silver handmade neck ring made of two sterling wires, one smooth and one twisted. Lightly hammered in parts. Hook closure. Measures about 15 1/2" around. Signed 925 and with a maker's mark that we don't recognize. Lays nicely on the neck. Great studio piece.

A vintage sterling silver large cross with a Bark-like texture by noted jewelry company, Uno A Erre from Arezzo, Italy. Looks like two crossed tree trunks. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 1/4" across. Marked 925, Uno A Erre, and Italy on the back. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thick neck ring or chain. In fine condition. Unusual design.

A wonderfully constructed heavy neck ring by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, 925S, Style #3 and copyright sign. Measures 13" around with a 2 3/4" opening. Can be adjusted slightly. Meant to sit on the collar bone. Would be best on a slender neck. Fine condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver Pagoda shaped pendant suspended from a brutalist necklace, both by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. Has alternating sterling bars and dotted spheres with a central Pagoda shaped pendant. Marked Ric and Eagle #1 on the back of the clasp. Measures 23" long. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/4" across. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Clasp snaps securely. Classic RIC design. We have a pair of Ric earrings in another listing that would g...