A vintage kinetic, sculptural lightly hand hammered brass pendant similar to the work of Harry Bertoia.
Features four concentric circles with random openings and a matching hammered brass hook closure. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Chain measures 21" long.
In fine condition with a little tarnish. Lots of movement.
Channel old-world elegance with this striking pair of 14 Kt yellow gold and onyx cufflinks. Each oval stone measures 16 X 21 mm and is set into a sparkling gold bezel, with a total weight of 11.3 grams for the pair. This classic set uses the traditional springloaded back, making the cufflinks not only fashionable but easy to use.
This "Starlight" cuff bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane has a black enameled background with jeweled stars. This bracelet is February 1975.
This bracelet is 1 3/4" wide, 7" in circumference with a diameter of 2 1/8".
Reference: Fabulous, Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry and accessories by Nancy N. Schiffer 2007, page 203.
A pair of modernist pendants in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus Ky of Turku Finland. May be purchased together or individually.
The larger pendant, made up of interconnected circles with a curved in central disk, measures 2 3/4" long including the bale and 1 5/8" wide. Looks like a stylized cross. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland...
An iconic "Lentils" necklace crafted in hematite by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Cummings began designing with lentil-shaped beads in late 1980 and it became one of her hallmarks. This hematite necklace is punctuated with a single platinum lentil pave-set with round brilliant diamonds (G/VS1). The brilliance of the diamonds is particularly nice against the dark color of the hematite. The clasp is signed "Cummings", "T&Co." and "IridPlat".
Origin: America, ca. 1985...
Rafael Alfandary large modernist brass and clear glass cabochon necklace
1970s
Canada
Pendant - 8" long
Neck chain extends to 22 1/2"
Weight - a hefty 122+ grams
Marked Rafael in script and Canada on verso
Very good vintage condition
#38 Vintage Giorgio Armani Prive Wide Cuff
Vintage Armani Couture wide bronze tone mesh cuff awash with giant, fiery ruby color stones.
The cuff is 1 3/4" (5 cm) wide with a 2 1/2" (6.6 cm) interior diameter and a hair over 1" (3 cm) opening. The stones are all present and brilliant.
From around 1980, the cuff is in excellent vintage condition.
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Erik Granit with two layered lobes that curve towards the center. Made in Finland.
The pendant is marked on the inside of the bale with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, 925, and U7 for 1973. Also marked with 925 again, Sterling and Finland. Additionally it is marked E Granit & Co. Design Jewellery.
Measures 2 1/2" tall with the long bale and 1 7/8" across...
This brooch was designed by Kenneth Jay Lane with many colored crystals in green, red, clear, light blue and a single dark blue diamond cut crystal at the top. It is hallmarked "KJL" . It is 1 3/4 x 2" in excellent condition.
This 14Kt gold vintage claddach ring has British hallmarks. The top of the ring with the crown is 13 millimeter wide the narrowest part of the band is 3 millimeter wide. The size 8 ¾ ring is in great condition and can easily be sized.
Our C1970's unisex southwestern native American "Thunderbird" Eagle signet ring symbolizes power, strength and leadership. The Thunderbird eagle is a mythological bird which gets its name from its forceful wings that create thunder in their wake with lightning shooting from the bird's beak. The thunderbird was responsible for ensuring the earth was watered and vegetation came up...
Gorgeous vintage 1970s link bracelet in the stylized Byzantine or barbaric popularized by Robert Goossens for Chanel. Probably French. In heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal with a slight pale pinkish enameled decoration. With foldover clasp. I am also listing the coordinating necklaces from the same estate. With original inventory tag and never worn. 7 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A vintage sterling silver double bangle bracelet by Rey Urban for Å Fausing, Denmark. Two curved bangles that meet at opposite sides.
Measures 2 5/8" across the inside and 7/8" at the widest. Also measures about 8 1/4" around the inner circumference. Slips on my average sized wrist easily.
Marked with Å Fausing, 925, Sterling, Denmark, script Rey Urban signature and 7 for the design number.
Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with minor surface scratches...
A modernist brooch with a prong set amethyst frog on a stylized sterling silver leaf by noted Mexican silversmith, Carmen Beckmann. The leaf has raised veins contrasting with a smooth surface.
This piece is marked Sterling Beckmann and Mexico on the back.
It measures 3" long and 2" at the widest. Has an rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
This brooch is well constructed with layers of sterling. Love the three dimensional quality of the frog. Amethyst is in fine condition...
Tapio Wirkkala sterling silver kinetic necklace for N. Westerback.
Circa - 1973.
Pendant measures 4" in diameter. Chain measures 24" when outstretched.
Excellent vintage condition
This Jomaz brooch and clip earrings has loops and swirls and rings all in heavy sterling silver. The set is tailored with a flair. Marked Jomaz. Brooch is 2" by 2", earrings are 1" by 1 1/2".
A 14k 2 diamonds anniversary or wedding ring circa 1960s 1970. This vintage custom made ring is yellow gold and a size 6. It has a 36 point brilliant cut diamond of VS-2 clarity and F colour, an 18 point diamond of SI-I and F-G colour and also twelve single cut diamonds (27 points in total) of VS-SI clarity and F-G colour (one stone very slightly chipped). The ring is the wider design, and there are 14/fourteen diamonds in total...
A 14K white gold blue topaz and diamonds ring from the 1970s-1980. This elegant vintage size 7-3/4 or 7.75 ring features a round setting with a central round facetted vivid blue topaz. It is claw-set and surrounded by petals with each alternating petal containing a single point genuine diamond. It is stamped 14K and 585 A...
A sterling silver modernist pendant necklace in a cubes design by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From.
Pendant is made up of 4 cubes connected to a thick wire with a sterling 'pearl' at the top. Marked From 925S on the hook shaped bale...
Phyllis Mark modernist aluminum kinetic necklace
1970s
Pendant - 5 1/4" x 3 1/8"
Neck ring measures 14 3/4" round
This necklace is part of a small series of pendants that the renowned sculptor designed during the early 1970's
Marked on verso Phyllis Mark '71
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
Amazing huge vintage 1970s nomadic style pendant necklace with six strands of silvertone filigree wired beads with drops with opaque marbled Lucite beads in dark red,
tortoise, and dark amber, with a large sculpted openwork framed hammered pendant. Hook clasp. Marked JAY FEINBERG. Stunning statement and pictures are not capturing it. 34 1/2 inches wearable
length and the pendant is 5 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Metal is perfectly silvertone; other colors are reflection. Display...
Pierre Cardin modernist lucite and chrome necklace
This iconic necklace measures 29" long
Largest lucite element measures 1" across
Cardin hang tag present on clasp
Excellent vintage condition
A fine modernist bracelet by Maya Mexico that is in the iconic Armadillo design made famous by Hector Aguilar. This bracelet, in brass with copper accents measures 7" long and about 2 1/4" across. Unsigned. Hook closure holds securely. Has tarnish and shows wear to the finish. Will let the new owner decide how much to polish. Outstanding design. Heavy and bold.
A 14k rubies ruby heart ring from the 1980s. This size 7 ring has a nice airy design with cutouts and the three 3 point (by gauge) natural rubies have nice deep colour. This ring weighs 2.0 grams, it measures 7/16 x 7/16" across the heart and it is stamped 14K with a set of maker's marks and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items ar...
A vintage modernist brooch with a whimsical three dimensional Man in the Moon face in copper.
Measures 1" at the widest and 2 3/4" high. Made of oxidized copper with overlays for the eyes, nose and mouth. Rollover clasp holds securely.
Would work on a lapel or even suspended from a chain. Fine condition. Well constructed.
Great MCM feel.
A vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with a 1 1/4" opening. Just shy of about 2" wide. Marked LDH, Mexico, and 925 for Sterling. Also has the Eagle #8 mark. In very good condition, some minor surface scratches. Has some minor indentations along the edges at back. Weighs 77 grams. Feels great on.
Description: multiple gold tone base metal chains joined by large caps with hook spring clasp, Peking glass and a tiny key
Dimensions: 7" multiple chain
Hallmark: None. The little tag that was attached is missing. However, it is known to be Trifari
A bold, modernist solid sterling silver ring by the noted Danish jewelry designer, Jens Asby. Measures between a 6.5 and 7. Front measures 5/8" wide and 1" across. Marked with the JA in a shield, Denmark, Hand Made and 925S. Has a few minor dings and surface scratches. Feels like you are wearing something special when you have it on! Great design.
A sleek modernist hammered sterling silver neck ring and matching cuff bracelet by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Neck ring measures approximately 10 1/4" around with an opening of 2 3/4". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Could be adjusted somewhat. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925. The cuff bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest part. Could also be adjusted slightly. Marked Alton, F for ...
A pair of pierced 3/4" across 10k yellow gold genuine ruby and diamond hoop earrings from the 1980s. They are stamped 10K ADL on the hoops, , they have 14k posts and they feature three (~6 point by gauge) rubies separated by two diamonds on each earring. They weigh 3.4 grams and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are...
A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by the Danish silversmith Johannes Larsen, (Skaelskor active 1977-1984).
Has four dangles suspended from a geometric central pendant. The pendant is marked Sterling and J.La. It measures 2 1/2" across and 1 1/4" high. Chain measures 24" long and has a secure spring clasp. The clasp is marked Sterling with some other hallmarks that are too tiny to read. Has minor surface scratches.
Sleek modernist design.
A 14k red orange citrine and 16 diamonds ring from the 1970s. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 yellow gold ring features a deep orange red genuine citrene. It is 1 carat in size (calculated by gauge). It is surrounded by sixteen 2 point genuine diamonds in an oval-shaped alternate-halo setting. This ring weighs 3.7 grams. It measures 1/2" x 7/16" across the setting, it is stamped 14K with an A+A in a diamond maker's mark. It measures 1/2" x 7/16" across the setting, it is stamped 14K with an A+A ...
A 10k white gold sapphire and diamonds ring. This size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring probably dates to the 1980s or 1990s and it features a cushion cut dark blue genuine sapphire surrounded by 12 small diamonds which are the centre of small flowers. The sapphire is 1.1 carats (calculated) and the diamonds are single point. This ring weighs 3.6 grams, it is stamped 10Ct with a manufacture mark. It in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thor...
Composed of three outwardly curved hinged panels embossed with scenes of Mexican country life. It is secured by a tongue-and-groove clasp and a security chain. The back of the clasp bears the circular mark of CJB; the maker’s name of Diaz Santoyo is impressed on the tongue in block letters (there is no image of this part of the mark). It is also marked 925 for sterling silver. The bracelet measures 1 3/8 inches wide and has an internal circumference of 7 ¼ inches. Weight: 44 grams
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, designed by the Georg Jensen designer, Allan Scharff in his Alliance line. Made from three thick curved overlapping sterling wires.
Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 1/2" wide across the front. May be able to be adjusted by a jeweler.
Marked with HaH for Hans Hansen and 925S.
In fine condition with minor scratches and a little tarnish. Thick sterling wire.
Modernist MCM desi...
A Mexican silver & brass discs sterling bracelet from 1970-80. This really stylish vintage Mexican 925 sterling silver hinged-link bracelet has inserted brass discs. It weighs 40.1 grams and it is 13/16" at its widest and it is 2-3/8" x 1-7/8" across the interior walls. It is stamped EM 925 TA-18, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are note...
Industrian Argentina modernist brass statement necklace
1970
Should fit a 15" neck
Center element measures 7" long
Weight - 137 grams
Labeled
Great condition
A 14k yellow gold ring featuring a teardrop cut genuine aqua blue topaz with two single point diamonds circa 1970s 1980. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 ring is 3/8" across the setting, it weighs 2.6 grams, and it is stamped 14K. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a scratch along the table of the stone (barely visible). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all item...
A vintage bronze brooch or pendant with a nude figure around a brown swirled agate.
Has 'fingers' which hold the stone in place. Measures 3" long and 1 1/2" across. Has a secure rollover clasp and also a small bale so could be worn either as a brooch or on a chain. Can be worn up and down or sideways as a brooch. The bale is behind the figure's knee so the figure would be crawling down when worn on a chain.
Well constructed, interesting design.
A 14k gold twin diamonds ring with two genuine round cut ~1-1/2 point diamonds circa 1970s. This vintage size 8-1/2 wedding band ring measures 1/4 x 3/16" across the diamond setting. It weighs 2.8 grams and it is stamped 14K. A simple classic ring of a good narrow width that can be worn as a wedding band with many engagement rings. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively g...
A signed Robert Larin cast abstract brooch pin 1970. This vintage ultra-modern style cast pewter pin is by Robert Larin of Montreal. This 2-1/2" x 1" pin has a safety catch, and it is signed LARIN on the back. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked packet air post to...
Eve Kaplin enamel on metal earrings
1980s
These movable large statement earrings can measure up to 2 3/4" long
Very good vintage condition with only a few minor pin point dots of enamel loss
Unmarked
A vintage modernist sterling silver hammered neck ring and pendant with three suspended amber jewels by the well known Danish silversmith Jane Wiberg.
The neck ring is made from thick curved and hammered sterling with an orb at each end. It is marked Jane Wiberg 400. Has a warm patina.
The pendant measures 4 1/8" long including the bale and 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925S and Jane Wiberg. The amber has natural swirls. Has a large bale. The top has some tarnish and minor surface s...
This handmade runway neck piece has a center of long, narrow red marquis rhinestones, flat back, rose color, faceted rectangular stones & hand carved rose color drops. These stones are surrounded by many fuchsia & clear rhinestone accents. Everything is attached by hand to a deep rose silk satin panel that ties in a bow in the back. Spectacular! Center part of the neck piece is 7" ((18 cm) x 3 3/8" (9 cm) deep. The partly beaded ribbons extend 15 1/2" (39.5 cm) on either side. Please Note: ...
This cool pendant / medallion has a great modernist design. It is a concave and convex disk with a radius of 2 inches. It hangs 13" from a link chain. The back is marked PEWTER Jorgen Jensen (in his script hallmark) HANDMADE DENMARK 158.
Like all Jorgen Jensen pieces it displays the modernist style. It is in excellent condition.
Outrageous space age, modernist 14K gold ring by Elis Kauppi for Finnish firm Kupittaank Kulta. Circa 1960s or 70s. With three small diamonds. Marked with Kupittaan Kulta Oy's 'anvil' shaped hallmark, and 585 for 14K Gold Purity Mark. Size 7. Excellent condition.
Two modernist brooches by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta of Finland are available. You may purchase them individually or as a pair.
The first one is a three dimensional sterling silver brooch in what looks like a pair of smiling lips. This brooch measures 2 3/8" across and 1/2" high. Fine condition, has minor tarnish.
The second brooch is round and three dimensional with a cut out center and an etched detail. Measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish...
A very unusual hand made copper necklace with eight curled dangles and a central amber colored teardrop. Lightly hammered curved figure eight shaped links. The dangles have little brass beads at each end.
The necklace measures approximately 18" around. Longest drop is 3 1/2". Hook clasp is on the side and holds securely.
Has a few minor areas of verdigris. Heavy, thick copper.
Very detailed hand wrought work.
A 10K emerald and diamonds ring from the 1970s. This size 7 ring features a lovely pear shape emerald (it looks natural but could be a grown emerald) flanked with two rows of 5 single point genuine diamonds along with three claw-set single point diamonds on each side of the stone. This ring weighs 2.9 grams and the stone calculates as a 60 point stone. There are 16 diamonds in total and this ring is marked 10K with an unidentified maker's mark.
It is in excellent condition with no damage or r...
Modernist studio artisan necklace
Latter quarter of the 20th century
Beautifully cast brass or bronze
Featuring two posed dancing figures
Pendant size - 4 1/2" tall x 3" at widest point
Adjustable black suede cord
Weight - a substantial 67 grams
Unmarked but certainly the work of an accomplished artisan
Fine vintage condition
Unique and audacious showpiece ring by Jens Asby of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1970s. The design is striking, as is all the work by this famed silversmith. The large, deep blue stone is held by an interesting bracket which is integral to the design. This open-ended sterling silver ring can be adjusted. The large stone (sodalite?) measures approx 1-1/8" by 5/8". The approximage current size is 7. In excellent condition. The inside band is hallmarked with the company logo, JA within a shield, CFWH...
Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones
Condition: Excellent
Hallmark: Ciner with an R in a circle
Dimensions: 1"
A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant and necklace by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Pendant reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Pendant measures 3 1/8" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/8" at the widest. Chain is attached at the bale and closes with a spring clasp that holds tightly. Chain measures about 17" around. Marked on the bale with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great...
This twisted enamel bangle of sterling silver resembles the work of Canadian metalsmiths such as Guy Vidal and John Larin, who produced highly textured designs during the late 1960s and 1970s. This bangle features a ribbed surface on both sides, with alternating pockets of burnt orange and dark maroon enamels, with one pocket left undecorated — possibly for stamping what looks like a mark of some kind on the reverse. (The metal tests definitively for sterling.) There is a tiny flaw in the meta...
A fine vintage modernist design sterling silver ring by Hermann Siersbol of Denmark c1970. This (currently) size 6-1/2 adjustable ring measures 3/4" in length and it is heavy and well made. It is in excellent used condition with no losses, dents, monograms, corrosion, repairs or damage. It is stamped 925S and SIERSBOL. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet ai...
Here is an impressive, hand-constructed pendant of wound thick wire around a square piece of polished spectrolite. The stone has a lovely iridescence, and internal yellowish bands. The pendant is permanently attached to a thick chain that has no clasp; both the chain and pendant are silverplated; the pendant bears the impressed mark of Walter Arnesen, Copenhagen (1968-1973). The entire necklace, including pendant and chain, drops 15 inches.
A large cabochon of Baltic amber with a deep, nicely distributed color is mounted within a sterling floral surround; the mounting has a closed back. The amber exhibits hardly any wear. The back has a working original rollover clasp as well as the maker’s mark of Niels Erik From of Denmark. The pin measures about 1 5/8 inches across.
Porcelain pendant with decorative figural ornament in gilt in the style so typical of Bjorn /Björn Wiinblad (1918 – 2006), the Danish artist who designed posters and textiles, and cutlery, ceramics and glass for Rosenthal, Germany. Width "2/ 5.2 cm. Condition: fine.
An unusual size 10 sterling silver and genuine (tested) sapphire stone with an RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) logo. It weighs 11.3 grams, it is stamped * + R S/S. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may ...
Unique sterling silver statement necklace and bracelet set
Hallmarked for Vicenza, Italy
1970 - 80
Bracelet - interior circumference of 7" x 1 1/4" tall
Necklace - 15" interior circumference x 3/4" tall
Both bracelet and necklace have push/pull clasps that open to make them easy to get on the wrist or neck
Combined weight - 145 grams
These interesting pieces are not rigid but have an almost spring like quality to them
Excellent condi...
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