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An unusual pendant made of hammered copper surrounding a sterling silver cross with a prong set stone. The stone is polished smooth on the front and back, but was left raw on the sides. Marked Sterling on the back. Pendant measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/4" high. Comes with a silver tone neck ring. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. Very striking modernist piece.

A rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.

An amazing silver repousse necklace with a central moth pendant and turquoise oval cabochon by Matilde Eugenia Poulat. Signed MATL in block letters and 0.900 for the silver content. Measures 17 1/2" long and 2 1/2" at the widest. Spring clasp holds securely. Beautifully intricate work. This is the earliest mark for her Taller, (1934-40). Wonderful condition!

A vintage modernist sterling silver heavy chain choker necklace designed by Marianne Berg for UNI David Andersen, Norway. Measures 15 3/4" long. Thick sterling, very substantial. Signed UNI D-A 925S M. B. This necklace came with another UNI D-A necklace that was also marked Hand Made. This necklace is made the same way, but is missing the Hand Made stamp. In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. Circa 1970s. Hook closure holds securely. Wonderful modernist...

A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.

A vintage modernist pendant by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional design. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 22" long and has a secure spring clasp. Signed EA DAY, Sterling at the bottom of the pendant. Has some tarnish. Nice weight and high quality. Very unique design.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central fringe of molten, drippy dangles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The necklace measures about 17 1/4" long, and the longest drop is 1 1/2". Marked Berridge in three places on the back of the drops. There are two hooks on the snake chain that hold securely. Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Amazing work from a gifted artist.

A modernist pendant by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver. Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code, and scales mark. Measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" across. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear. Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch/ pendant by the noted silversmiths from Norway, Studio Else & Paul Hughes. They were part of the Studio Silver Movement in Norway in the early 1960's. Made of layers of sterling with a gold wash, this brooch or pendant measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/4" high. Has a large bale so can be worn on a thick neck ring or chain. Has an earlier style 'C' clasp that holds securely. Marked 925S, Sterling, H in a circle, SE & P and Norway. In fine condition, with mi...

A great example of Finland Modernist design, a necklace of bronze with a central Tiger's Eye cabochon by Pentti Sarpaneva for Kalevala Koru. Pendant measures 2" across and 4" to the top of the bale. Chain measures 28" long. Marked Made in Finland and kk in a circle. Fine condition. Nice contrasts of layers and textures.

A studio hand made copper necklace collar with a lapis cabochon set in what looks like sterling silver. Made of three pieces of curved copper connected with rivets in an Arts and Crafts design. Central medallion turns for multiple effects. Hooks on the side. Measures about 16 1/2" around, (hard to be precise due to the curve). Medallion measures 2 1/2" across. Has some minor surface scratches. Not exactly symmetrical, has a hand made quality. Looks like the hook was adjusted because there is a l...

A striking hammered sterling silver necklace with 12 triangular links and alternating turquoise cabochons. Measures about 17 3/4" long. Lightly hammered. Hook closure. Marked sterling with an arrow on each triangular link. Has some tarnish. Lays nicely on the neck.

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 sleek modernist sterling silver neck ring with a front hook by Swedish silversmith Alton, designed by Per Davik. Measures approximately 16" around. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925, and Designed by Per Davik. Hook closure is hidden behind a group of leaves. Warm patina, fine condition.

A great example of Finland Modernist design, a necklace of bronze with a central Tiger's Eye cabochon by Pentti Sarpaneva for Kalevala Koru. Pendant measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" to the top of the bale. Chain measures 26" long. Marked Made in Finland and kk in a circle. Nice condition, one of the rays may be slightly bent. Dark patina contrasts well with the color of the stone.

A vintage modernist neck ring from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. This is in the very modern Ribbon or Wave design. Measures approximately 14 1/2" around. Measures about 4 1/2" across the center. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling in a circle, Sigi Tasco, Eagle 3, and design number 56. In nice condition, has a few scratches. There are some scratches near the hinges and the links are not completely closed. There is a slight bend and some roughness near one hinge. Clasp closes tightly. Lays wonderfully...

A sterling silver pendant necklace with a carnelian central bead in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures 20" long and 1" at the widest. Marked 925 on the back of the pendant and 925, Italy and Diagonal on the chain. Spring closure holds tightly. Has a hand made feel.

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Lysgards in Denmark. Pendant has a brutalist texture with a rough cut amethyst geode. Marked Made in Denmark, Lysgards Design, Tin and 93. Measures 4" long to the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Original chain is a paper clip style with a toggle clasp. Measures 24" long. In nice condition with some minor tarnish and scratches. Cool mod design!