All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1467665 (stock #JJ4463)
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace with a central bezel set amber jewel. The necklace is made from curved sterling with chain at each end. It is marked 925 for sterling. Measures about 16" around. Hard to measure exactly due to the curvature. Has a secure box closure with a safety clasp.

The central pendant part measures 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at the widest. The amber has natural swirls. The design of the pendant is not symmetrical giving it a more interesting look...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1449694 (stock #JJ4038)
A vintage modernist hand wrought sterling silver link bracelet with thick sterling wire overlay.

Measures about 8" long and 1" at the widest. Marked sterling. Secure spring clasp. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Lays nicely on the wrist.

Reminds us of the work of Paul Lobel.

Well made and sleek design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1472139 (stock #JJ4444)
An early Skonvirke 826 silver brooch with a moth motif. Signed on the back with what looks like stylized HKC in a shield and 826 S for the silver standard. Most probably from Denmark. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time.

Measures 1" in diameter. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. May have had a repair to the hinge at some point.

Fine condition, warm patina. Wonderfully crafted. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1970 item #1447313 (stock #JJ3984)
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of overlapping leaves and scrolls attached to a thick sterling wire.

Measures 3" long and 2 1/2" high. Roll over clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, Hand ELC Made on the back. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well made, fine quality.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1486889 (stock #JJ4888)
A Mid Century Modern pendant in sterling silver by Kultaseppa Salovaara, Ky of Turku Finland with eight light blue faceted bezel set stones. The pendant has a curved bale which is part of the design for an interesting effect.

The pendant measures 2 1/8" high and 1 1/2" wide at the center. Currently suspended from a 17" sterling chain that has a secure spring clasp.

The pendant is marked with the polar bear mark for the maker and 925H...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #1459069 (stock #JJ4221)
A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch with two layers of sterling, one polished and one hammered and oxidized.

Signed Hand Wrought, Sterling and WW (signed twice) for the maker's mark.

Measures about 2 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Weighs 12 Gr.

Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Warm patina, fine condition with minor surface scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1358502 (stock #9568)
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 : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1469031 (stock #JJ4543)
A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet signed 'AR' in a design reminiscent of the work of Arthur King. Has polished 'globs' of silver along the edges and surrounding the multiple cut outs. The polished sterling contrasts with the oxidized darker areas for an interesting effect.

Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Fits me comfortably and I have an average wrist. It is pretty stiff and doesn't have much give.

Marked AR Sterling on the inside of one end...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1151583 (stock #330748615956)
This rhodium plated Kramer of New York bracelet with raised step baguettes shines brilliantly.

Condition: Very Good.

Material: Silvertone metal and rhinestones.

Maker: Kramer of NY

Dimensions: 7 1/8" x 3/4"

Date: Circa, 1950s

Clasp : push-in with safety chain

Kramer Jewelry Creations was in business in New York from 1943 to the late 1970's. It was founded by Louis Kramer and did some of the designs himself in the beginning...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1450663 (stock #JJ4070)
A modernist sterling silver pendant with a bezel set tan tumbled agate by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland. Signed JENS and 925S.

Pendant measures about 2" long and 1 1/4" across at the widest.

Currently strung on a black cord but would also work on a neck ring or thick chain. Interesting contrast of smooth and textured surfaces.

Fine example of Icelandic modernist design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1190133 (stock #150954724372)
This gold tone Ciner fish brooch ids 2" x 3 1/4". The eye & band around the top of fish are garnet colored rhinestone the rest are clear. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1148638 (stock #02153)
A 10k white gold blue oval topaz ring with two white sapphires circa 1960. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring has an asymmetrically set genuine blue topaz stone. It weighs 2.5 grs. The stone measures approximately 1.35 carats by gauge. The white sapphires are genuine and measure approximately 2 points each. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark, and this ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1306385 (stock #JJ1757)
A vintage, modernist sterling silver ring designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea Oy of Finland. Design measures 1 3/8" long and 1" across. Ring measures about a 4.5 now. Marked with the intertwined TH for Turun Hopea, Crown mark for Finland, 830H for silver standard, Town Mark for Turku and date code which looks like L7 for 1964. Nice weight and condition. Great design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1464549 (stock #JJ4372)
A well made modernist bracelet in 835 silver with a design reminiscent of Juhls or Lapponia. Looks very Nordic or Scandinavian, but it is signed 835 Germany and what looks like conjoined KG in a circle. Unable to determine the maker.

Bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around and 7/8" at the widest. The front design measures 2" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a very mid century design. The hook clasp holds securely. The central design is attached with a hinge...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1264526 (stock #190945445144)
Description: base metal, gold plating shows wear appropriate to heavy use, 4 white face Noh masks- 2 warriors and 2 female, pendant charms.

Condition : Well loved.

Hallmark: none, attributed to Selro Corp

Dimensions: 7 1/2" long not including the fully functional fold over clasp

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1486519 (stock #JJ4826)
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a black orb by Sigi Pineda. The orb may be onyx.

Measures 2 7/8" long and almost 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Also marked with what looks like design number 304.

Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

A rare example.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #457685 (stock #trif178L58)
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$165.00
Large and elegant, this heavily gold plated Trifari feather brooch is wonderful! Surface of the brooch is convex which adds to its graceful design, and clear, sparkling rhinestones add to its sparkle. Length of the curved feather is 4 1/4". Width is 1 1/2". The brooch is signed Trifari and pat pend.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1332548 (stock #JJ2118)
A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.