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An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace in the style of the Chicago school. Pendant has a large carnelian cabochon and four dangles.

The pendant measures 1 1/4" long including the dangles and 1" at the widest. Unsigned. Each side of the chain is 9" long for a total of 19" with the toggle clasp and looks to be original to the pendant.

Fine condition, has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great example.

A perfume pendant in bright lipstick red on a red silk cord with a matching tassel in the iconic double V shape by Valentino Garavani. Made in Italy in the 1980s.

Has Swarovski crystals on the front. The two Vs slide apart and reveal an empty small vial of V perfume.

Pendant measures 3 1/4" across and 8 3/4" long with the tassel. Suspended from a 32" red cord that slips over the head.

Fine condition. Ready for your own perfume. Rare red color.

Makes a statement!

A vintage sterling silver geometric pendant with an inlay of exotic wood and a carnelian colored cabochon. Hand wrought intricate chain marked sterling on the hook clasp. Pendant measures 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Chain measures 19" long. Chain is original to the pendant, it can't be removed. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between wood and sterling surfaces. Well crafted studio piece.

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal, (1905-1998). Signed with her Tulip mark, FRIDL, and Sterling.

Heavy sterling silver with contrasting oxidized and polished surfaces. Necklace measures approximately 15" around and has a secure hook closure. Due to the hook nature of the clasp, an extender could be attached if needed. Links measure 5/8" at the widest.

In fine condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Each link is cu...

A modernist lightly hammered sterling silver double wire neck collar by Ed Levin.

Measures 12" around with an opening of 2". Flexible so can be opened wider to put on. Sits just above the collar bone.

Signed © Ed Levin, and STER. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Unusual Ed Levin design. Haven't seen this neck ring before.

A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, by noted MCM silversmith, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Signed Pearson Sterling. The pendant measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. Nice contrast between the oxidized background and raised polished sterling. Curved for a three dimensional effect.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver hand made chain which measures 24" around and is meant to slip over the head with no clasp. Appears to be the original chain because of the ...

A large, modernist pendant, "Mustang" by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in bronze with light flame coloring.

Marked Lapponia, Finland and some other marks too difficult to read. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" across. Heavy, three dimensional and substantial. Original chain measures 26" long and has the sliding clasp which holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear.

Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

An unusual pendant by the noted modernist jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of sterling with an amber insert, can be worn on either side for 2 different looks. One side has an off center triangular cut out and the other side uses beveled prongs to hold the amber in place. You can see lots of marbling when it is held up to the light. Signed on the bottom, LOBEL, Sterling. Even the bale is curved differently on the front and back. Measures 1" across and 1 1/2" high including the bale. Al...

A large sterling silver brooch by Taxco artisan Enrique Ledesma with a dark green elongated stone. Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Marked on the back Ledesma, Mexico, Taxco, 925, BB, Eagle #3 and design number 289. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a hairline on the side which doesn't go all the way through. The stone is stable. There is a variation to the texture of the surface in one small area. Probably original to the stone. Could also be worn as a pendant with a co...

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with eight lightly hammered leaf shaped dangles of graduated sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Berridge referred to these types of designs as mobiles.

The necklace measures about 16" around, and the longest drop falls 1 3/4". Marked Berridge Sterling on the back of one leaf and Berridge Hand Made on the underside of the hook clasp. The hook closes securely. An extender could be added if needed. This neck...

A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a central layered 'V' shaped pendant in sterling silver by Native American silversmith, David Fletcher Garcia. Marked DFG for the artist and Sterling.

Measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the central section which measures about 4 1/2" on each side. This section is inflexible. Included is a silver extender for an extra 2 1/4" if needed. Has a secure hook clasp.

The central section is 'stepp...

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 sterling silver heavy, modernist pendant in a brutalist style possibly designed by Henning Koppel for the Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Have not been able to find any other designer with HK hallmark.

This unusual pendant is made from rough oxidized and smooth polished layers of sterling. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thicker chain or neck ring. Currently strung on a black leather cord.

Marked with the stylized conjoined HK, From and 925S on the back.

Pendant meas...

A large curved bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.

Pendant measures 3 3/4" across. Measures 27" long and has a secure hook closure. Nice warm patina.

We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

Large size really makes it pop.

A vintage modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Seppo Tamminen for Hopeajaloste Oy of Helsinki, Finland. Unusual to see this in silver, he worked mostly in bronze.

This abstract pendant features thick silver with three dangles. It measures 2 3/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest.

Pendant is marked Seppo Tamminen Finland. Also marked with HGL for Hopeajaloste Oy, the national mark, 830H for the Finnish silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and T7 for 1972.

Silver toned chain i...

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant necklace designed by Marianne Berg for UNI David Andersen, Norway. Marianne Berg was active in the 1960s-70s.

Measures 2 3/4" high with an elongated link as a bale and 2 1/4" across. Slightly convex. Thick sterling, weighs 17 gr.

Signed UNI D-A 925S INV M. B.

In fine condition, has just a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a tiny nick at the top edge. Could probably be polished out if desired.

Currently suspe...

A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Eivind Hillestad, Norway.

Marked EH, and 700. Designed by noted Norwegian gold and silversmith, Leif Sverre Høvren Johnsen.

The pendant has a central carnelian colored swirled cabochon. Measures 1 7/8" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 21" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In nice condition with some minor scratches.

Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design!

A vintage modernist bronze heavy pendant necklace designed by Unn Tangerud for UNI David Andersen, Norway.

Measures 24" long. The pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Signed UNI D-A Norway, Bronse and Design Unn Tangerud.

In very fine condition. Circa 1970s. Spring clasp holds securely.

Lots of movement.