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A vintage sterling silver abstract pendant with a pearl in a free flowing organic design. Marked with a maker's hallmark of DW in a square and 925. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended on a silk or satin cord. Has a large bale so could be worn on a neck ring or thick chain. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between smooth and textured sterling surfaces.

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.

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 hand wrought sterling silver necklace comprised of linked leaves and scrolls. Measures 14 1/2" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Hook closure. The leaves meet in the middle and go in opposite directions. Well made. Lays nicely on the neck.

A vintage sterling silver and pearl hand wrought choker necklace and matching bracelet by the California Modernist, Esther Lewittes. May be purchased individually or as a set.

Necklace measures 14 1/2" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Probably closer to 15". An extender could be added to the back if necessary. Signed Lewittes Sterling. Has a hook closure that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7" long and a secure spring clasp. Also marked L...

A modernist sterling silver necklace by noted artisan, Johannan Peter from the Israeli artist colony, Ein-Hod.

Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a lightly hammered texture. The top wires serve as embellishment and also as the link connectors.

Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Has a hook clasp which holds securely. Dark, warm patina. There is a minor repair to one of the connectors on the back that can't be seen from the front. Measures 16" long and 1 1/8" at the widest.

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A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant and neck ring designed by Erling Christoffersen in an anchor design for Norway Plus Designs.

The pendant measures 1 5/8" across and 2 1/4" high. Marked with ND, Norway, 925S, and Sterling. The sterling neck ring has light hammering for a shimmering effect. It is also marked ND 925S for Norway Designs and measures about 15" around. The neck ring has a little flexibility. There are some minor surface scratches on both pieces.

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An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Pendant has a large, cushion shaped carnelian cabochon. Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Chain is 20" long and looks to be original to the pendant. Has a spring closure marked Sterling. Fine condition, Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Beautifully made. Great example.

A great modernist early necklace and bracelet set by Francisco Rebajes in heavy copper with coral colored cabochons. Reminds us of cactus with flowers. Necklace measures 15 1/5" long including the chain and hook. Stamped Rebajes on the back. The bracelet measures 6 1/2". Marked Rebajes twice on the back. Both pieces measure 7/8" wide. These pieces could be hooked together to form one longer necklace. Fine condition. Early, hard to find design.

A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pendant by Betty Cooke with lots of 'Bubbles'.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" high including the bale and 1 1/4" at the widest and 3/16" thick. Signed Cooke Sterling on the side. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver neck collar with a secure hook clasp. Collar is marked STER. Collar measures about 16" around and can be opened wider to put on.

Well made with a stunning design. Gre...

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 sterling silver modernist large pendant in a Pre Columbian design by Joaquin Tinta of Ecuador.

Measures 2" across and 2" high including the bale. Comes on a 25" sterling chain with a secure spring clasp.

The bottom section swings for an interesting effect. Marked Ecuador, Tinta and Sterling on the back. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Well crafted, classic bold 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 three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized nude woman. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.

Measures 4 1/8" long including the large bale and 2 1/8" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.

Wild Picasso-esque design.

A vintage hand wrought Modernist sterling pendant and neck ring with a large turquoise stone. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Marked sterling on the back. Neck ring measures about 15" around. Hook closure holds securely. Neck ring is also marked sterling. Both pieces have a dark patina. Pendant would also look great on a thick chain. Wonderfully crafted and fine quality.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. Has a three dimensional Shadowbox design with three curved links.

Measures about 3 1/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.

Marked with the Anvil, and 925S and Finland on the back. Also looks like there is a stamp 'S1B' which we don't know the reference to. Has some very minor surface scratches. Has a larger bale so could be worn on a chain or neck ring.

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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 long necklace with silver and copper links and a central warrior shaped pendant in mixed metals attributed to Los Castillo.

The chain measures 24" long and has a hook clasp. The central pendant is made from married silver, copper, and brass metals and has an inlay of some kind of green stone. It measures 4" long and 1 3/4" at the widest.

Marked Hecho en Mexico on the reverse which is brass. Has some surface scratches and shows a little wear. We did not polish it.

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