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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.

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 modernist sterling silver pendant with a large green striped agate. Made to hook on to a neck ring or chain. Marked with 925 S and a Maker's Mark. Measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 7/8" across. In very nice condition. Reminds us of the work of Elis Kauppi. Great mid century Scandinavian feel.

A modernist hand made bronze cross pendant with a central turquoise stone by noted jeweler and sculptor, Pal Kepenyes. This cross measures about 4" long and 3" across. Signed Pal Kepenyes on the back. Paired with a brass rectangular link chain that measures 21" long and has a secure hook closure. Wonderful, heavy and unique, really makes a statement.

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 well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design very similar to one by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 17" long. Marked Hand Wrought and Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with minor scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

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!

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 vintage pendant or brooch in sterling silver by Miguel, designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar and Emma. Has a stylized Frog on the front. Measures 2 3/4" long including the large bale and 1 7/8" across. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Marked on the back Sterling, JLF, Taxco, Miguel, and style #1049. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle. Fun Mid Century design.

A modernist large three dimensional sterling silver pendant by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. Measures 2 1/4" high and 1 3/4" across. Has an overlay of raised and curved wires that resemble a cage. Marked fhb, Sterling on the back. Paired with a 24" sterling chain that closes securely with a spring clasp. Pendant has interesting areas of contrasting oxidized and polished sterling. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and substantial. A w...

A vintage necklace with a 21 overlapping squares, each 1 1/2" wide by the well known Danish designer, Gerda Lynggaard Monies. The squares, which are probably horn, have a rich amber color and natural striations for an interesting effect.

Measures about 16 1/2" long, hard to get it exact because of the curve. Marked Gerda Lynggaard Monies Copenhagen on one side of the hooks and © 1986 on the other sides.

Fine condition. Bold design. Looks great on!

An interesting vintage pendant depicting a Nordic Figure or God perhaps playing a flute. Probably silver plated pewter or bronze. Marked on the back Hand Made, Made in Iceland, (we think), and a signature of initials that look like the conjoined initials EB. Pendant measures 2" long and 7/8" across. Suspended from a 22" chain made to slip over your head. Fine condition. Fun, mid century design.

A vintage heavy sterling brooch depicting a gnarled branch by the noted Maine Silversmith, Condon Kuhl. There is also a sterling pendant in the shape of a Ginko leaf by the same artist. The pendant can be hooked onto the branch and worn together.

The brooch measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Heavy and solid. The Ginko pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/4" across. Has delicate texturing on the surface. You can see the hammer marks ...

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek simple design with a long bale and green art glass cabochon. Measures about 1 1/2" long and 3/4" across. In very nice condition with minor tarnish. Marked with the Anvil, Finland and 925S. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure. Screw backs work fin...

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 hand made necklace and earrings set in sterling silver with teal blue enamel and what looks like a central fresh water pearl. Seven sterling shields with teal blue enamel suspended from a sterling necklace made of knotted links. Signed Carlisle Sterling on the back. Measures 16" long and closes with a secure spring clasp. Clasp is also marked sterling. Matching pierced earrings measure 1 5/8" long and 1/2" at the widest. Earring backs are marked 925. There is a little wear to the e...

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.