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A wonderful hammered sterling silver neck ring with a large pendant of a fish in mosaics. Has an iridescent eye. Neck ring is approximately 16 1/2" around. Hard to measure due to the curvature of the links. Lightly hammered, very nice work. Pendant measures about 4 1/2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Hook closure. Great condition, silver has a warm patina. Vibrant colors. Eye catching piece!

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought pendant with what looks like a moonstone cabochon. Pendant measures 2" long and 7/8" wide. Chain has a spring clasp marked sterling and measures about 19" around. Very nice condition, dark patina. A well made studio piece.

A vintage heavy sterling silver brooch by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5417, in a knot or pretzel design. Measures 2" high and 2 3/4" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5417. Also marked with Eagle #16. Has the hooks to be worn as a pendant if you choose. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Very nice condition, thick sterling. Estate fresh. Please see our listings for the matching bracelet and earrings.

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 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 vintage Arts and Crafts style pendant necklace with two polished stones of purplish brown, orange and tan swirls. May be dinosaur coprolite (fossil). Set in silver with a silver chain, not sure the grade. Spring clasp. Pendant measures 4 1/2" long and the larger stone is 2" across. Chain measures 20" long. Very fine condition. Warm colors, lays nicely on the neck.

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 amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry. This copper pendant measures 5 1/4" long and 1 7/8" across. The braided leather thong measures about 19" long and closes with a sterling spring clasp. The pendant is signed with an impressed fleur de lis hallmark on the back. Great hammering. There is some tarnish. Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.

A vintage detailed pendant in 830 silver by Elvik and Co. Oslo, Norway. Measures 3" at the longest, and 2 1/2" across. Marked 830S and the hallmark for Elvik, E in a cloud, on the back. In fine condition, has some tarnish. Lots of movement. Reminds us of stylized Solje wedding jewelry.

A vintage wide sterling silver, copper and brass woven chain necklace from Mexico. Measures approximately 15 1/2" around and 1 1/2" wide. Marked Sterling Mexico on the clasp. Clasp snaps securely. Pretty contrast of metals. Pre Eagle.

A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Measures 1 1/8" wide and 2" high including the bale. Has a three dimensional design. Marked on the bale with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925 for sterling, Town mark for Turku and U7 for 1973. Also marked on the side 'KL' for Karl Laine. Very nice condition, with some minor tarnish. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A sterling silver pendant with a fused glass on clay jewel by noted modernist jeweler, Elsa Freund, (1912-2001). Marked Elsa on the back of the jewel. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1" across. Beautiful sparkling blue iridescent jewel. Sterling chain measures 18" long, has a spring clasp and is marked 925 Italy. Pendant has a little tarnish and there is a little roughness to the edges of the bale. A unique piece of jewelry from a talented artisan.

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 vintage, modernist sterling silver pendant signed BeH for the Swedish silver designer, Bengt Hallberg. Also Marked with the initials BSP. This pendant, in the shape of a pendulum, measures 2 3/4" long and 1 3/8" across. Signed BeH, 925S and BSP. Love the striation of the agate or art glass. Very nice condition, could use a polish, but will leave that to the new owner. Very well constructed. Would look great on either a chain or a neck ring!

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures about 15 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a hook clasp that holds securely. An extender could be attached if it needs to be lengthened. Has a substantial feel to it. Warm patina, fine condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. This sterling pendant has an abstract sterling overlay. Interesting contrast of textures. Pendant measures 2 3/8" long and 1 3/4" across. We have paired it with a Mexican sterling silver neck ring which measures about 14 1/2" around with an opening of 2". Pendant has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with Ric in script, Taxco, Mexico and 925. Heavy sterling pendant. Neck ring is marked...

A classic Ed Wiener design, 'Alien', in a two layered sterling silver pendant. Measures 1 7/8" long and about 1 1/4" wide. Marked Ed Wiener Sterling on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. In very nice condition. Great mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver owl pendant or brooch with red and green faceted gemstone eyes in the style of Oswaldo Guayasamin. This modernist brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. The face is smooth sterling and contrasts with the textured background. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Also has a large bale so will accommodate a neck ring or chain. Marked on the back LUCE, Ecuador and 925.