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A wonderfully constructed heavy necklace or collar by Bent Knudsen, (Bent K), Denmark. Shark fin shaped curved links, thick sterling, hook closure. Very Mid Century.

Marked Sterling, Denmark, Bent K. Measures 14 1/8" around and 1/2" at the widest. Can be adjusted with an extender. We can provide an extender on request. Would be best on a slender neck.

Fine condition, has some minor surface scratches.

One of his most iconic designs.

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring and/or pendant by Karl Laine for Sten and Laine from Finland. May purchase individually or as a set.

The ring measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 3/4" across. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, Three Crown mark for Finland, 925, Town mark for Turku, V7 for 1974 and Finland. Has KL on the side for Karl Laine. Very nice condition.

The pendant measures 1 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has a bezel set faceted rock crystal...

A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move. ...

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 great example of Finnish brutalist design, a pendant necklace of textured bronze attributed to the Swedish jewelry designer, Owe Johanssen. There are many similar designs attributed to him. The bale is marked Made in Finland.

Pendant measures 2" at the widest and 2 3/8" in total to the top of the bale. Chain measures 19" long and has a clever adjustable slide in locking closure.

Fine condition, dark patina. There are a few areas of verdigris on the pendant and chain, will le...

An extra long vintage hammered sterling silver circles necklace from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis.

Great hammered texture, circles are various sizes. Measures 38" long. Closes with his classic hook clasp. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist.

Could be worn as a double strand necklace as pictured or as a belt.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and darkened patina. Nice hand wrought feel.

Classic John Lewis.

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter signed KMJ, Made in Norway. Pendant has 4 long dangles. Measures 3 3/4" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/4" across. Chain is 24" long and has a spring clasp which closes securely. In nice condition with some minor scratches. Cool mod design!

A vintage sterling silver neck ring by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson with a lightly hammered texture. The arms gracefully slope towards the front.

This neck ring measures about 11 1/2" around the inside with an opening of 3". Can be adjusted slightly. Signed Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches.

Fine mid century design.

A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of sterling silver with a wire overlay reminds us of a stylized longhorn. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1" across and 1 1/4" high including the bale. Chain measures 16" and has a spring closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and a nick to the silver wire, (which can be buffed out if desired).

Classic LOBEL design.

A vintage hand wrought modernist sterling necklace with five prong set Hawk's Eye stones.

This necklace measures 17" long and closes with a secure spring clasp. Clasp is marked Sterling.

The pendants with stones drop 2 1/4". The stones are smooth and have blue, green and brown striations. The sterling rectangles behind the stones curl up at the ends.

Well crafted, unique design.

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 great example of Finnish Modernist design, a necklace of bronze with three cascading pendants by Hannu Ikonen.

Pendant measures 3" at the widest and 5 7/8" in total to the top of the bale. Chain measures 24" long and has a hook closure.

Fine condition. Nice contrasts of layers and textures. Impressive design.

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver collar necklace and triangular bracelet by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). Thick hammered sterling wires gently curved and flattened.

The necklace measures about 11 1/2" around with an opening of about 3". Measures 1/4" at the widest. Probably better for a slender neck although can be adjusted somewhat.

The bracelet measures about 8 1/4" around the inside, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curves. Each ...

A vintage hammered sterling silver circles necklace attributed to the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. This example is unsigned, but it is similar to other examples we have had.

Great hammered texture, circles are various sizes. Measures 24" long. Closes with a secure hook clasp.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and darkened patina. Nice hand wrought feel.

Classic John Lewis design.

A vintage sterling silver necklace designed by Gertrude Engel for Anton Michelsen, made in Sweden in a classic design. Measures 14 1/2" long. Because it has a spring clasp, an extender could be attached for added length. Marked with the MIC hallmark and the three crowns silver standard mark used by Anton Michelsen when in Stockholm, Sweden from 1946-63. Also marked with S for the town mark, A9 for 1951 and Engel. There is also a mark for Sweden, 925S and Sterling. Has a spring clasp that hol...

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design of leaves and cherry blossoms by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 15" long. Could be made longer with the use of an extender. Marked Kalo Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A vintage matching necklace and bracelet from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. Great hammered texture. Necklace measures about 15 1/2" around. Bracelet measures 7 1/2" around. Both pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Hook clasps hold securely. Very nice condition, have some minor scratches. Nice hand wrought feel and darkened patina. Classic John Lewis. Individually ~ $195 for the necklace, $125 for the bracelet. $...

A sterling silver double pendant with two fused glass on clay jewels by noted modernist jeweler, Elsa Freund, (1912-2001).

Inner neck ring measures about 16" around. Smaller drop measures 1 3/8" long and 1/2" across. Lower pendant measures 1 7/8" long and 7/8" across. Lower pendant is signed Elsa on the back. The front has a 4" drop in total.

Classic Elsaramics sparkling blue and off white iridescent jewels. Hook closure on the side fastens securely. Light hammering to the silver. La...