A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver pieces by the noted Mid Century silversmiths from Norway, Else & Paul Hughes: a combination brooch/pendant and/or a 'U' shaped brooch. Else Berntsen and Paul Hughes were part of the Studio Silver Movement in Norway in the early 1960's.

These pieces may be purchased separately or as a pair.

The smaller one can be worn as a brooch or pendant. It is made of oxidized textured sterling and measures 1 3/4" across and 1 7/8" high...

Molten caramel golds and shimmering coffee browns are reflected in warmly mellowed silver in this modernist Mexican pendant necklace with neck ring. Very Scandinavian in design, necklaces of this type are not very common in the world of vintage Mexican jewelry and I consider myself even luckier to have come upon this exquisite example because it is also a pre-1980 creation...

A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Else & Paul Hughes, Norway.

The pendant measures 2 1/4" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/2" across. Chain is 22" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In fine condition...

A modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by noted mid century New York City jeweler, Sam Kramer.

Measure 1 1/4" long and 1" across.

Have two overlapping wavy pieces of sterling, top is concave and the bottom is convex for an interesting effect.

Marked Sterling and with the mushroom mark of the artist on the back of one dangle. Marked sterling on the back of the screw backs which hold securely.

Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought necklace and matching bracelet with light hammering and angled and curved links. Has connector links made from curved silver with orbs at the ends as seen on pieces by Jack Boyd.

Necklace measures at least 18" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Signed Sterling. Has a spring closure marked sterling that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and has a secure spring clasp...

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated teardrop.

Measures about 3" long from the top of the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest.

Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.

Marked Made in Spain on the bale. Could not find a Puig Doria mark on this but it is a documented design.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and tarnish. Weighs 31 gr...

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...

William DeLillo garnet color crystal necklace from the DeLillo archive. Designed by Robert Clark in the late 1960's, the beads start as four strands at the clasp & then become 8 graduated strands with rhinestone rondelles & gold beads interspersed. On either side is an 1 1/2” gold, crystal, rhinestone & pearl motif. Unworn, the necklace is 16” long (or 32” around the longest strand.) Signed DeLillo on the clasp. It has never been worn...

A fine, hand wrought sterling silver necklace in the style of the Mid Century Modernist artisans like Henry Steig, Ed Wiener and Ronald Pearson.

Made up of five lightly hammered angled links with three large central 'stars'.

Measures about 16 1/2" long with the stars measuring 1 3/4" wide. Spring closure holds securely. The link along the back is connected on each side by spring clasps so it can be easily removed if you chose to wear the necklace as a choker...

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Owe Johansson, made in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract volcano.

Currently measures about a size 8 but due to the nature of the open shank it is adjustable.

Top measures 7/8" wide and 1 1/8" long.

Marked with the hallmark signature for Owe Johansson, 925S for sterling, and Made in Finland.

Fine condition.

Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A pair of vintage sterling silver gilt cuff links with blue, yellow, and teal enamel by David Andersen, as part of the Four Seasons series. We believe this is 'Spring', designed by Thorbjorn Lie-Jorgensen in 1959 .

Marked on the toggles, D-A on Scales, 925S, Norway and Sterling.

They measures 7/8" long and 1/2" wide.

In fine condition, the enamel is bright and vivid. The gilt has a little tarnish.

Classic design.

Two pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links by Hans Hansen, Denmark are available.

The first pair has a three dimensional block or candy bar design...

Marked 750 on the connector and 18kt on the spring clasp, a thin yellow gold chain with stations. Weight 3.3 gr.

Charming Edwardian pendant. Variscite cabochon on 14k yellow gold mount with open and alternating leaves and beads. With bail. United States, ca 1910. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H (without bail) 1 1/8 x W 3/4 x D 5/8 in. #1215

An amazing 970 silver necklace with crescent shaped bezel set onyx cabochons in a cascading design by Antonio Pineda.

This necklace measures about 16 1/4" around with a diameter of about 5". Drops down in front about 2 1/2". Each crescent is about 1 5/8" across.

Has a secure box clasp.

Marked with 970, Pineda Crown, Silver, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle 17 and style number YY 456.

Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. The stones feel smooth with only one tiny flake to one point. Wei...

This emerald green glass bangle started life during the late Qing Dynasty as one of 2 handles on a ladies rank badge embroidered purse... The other handle was broken which rendered the purse unusable...and the embroidery was sold separately... Bangle measures interior diameter 2.75 inches so...it will fit a large hand/wrist...

A vintage triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet from the Jack Boyd studio in San Diego, California. Has flattened corners for an interesting look.

Signed with the conjoined, stylized 'JB' mark.

Measures 2 1/2" in diameter and about 7 3/4" around the inside. Measures 1/4" at the flattened corners. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.

In fine condition with minor scuffs.

Cool, sleek design. Comfortable to wear.

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated figure eight.

Measures about 14" around the inside. The front 'pendant' measures 2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The front section is rigid and not adjustable. You may need an extender for comfort. We have shown it with and without a sterling necklace extender. The extender adds a little over 3". Better for a slender neck.

The necklace closes with a sec...