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...

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...

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...

A smaller version of the iconic brutalist bracelet designed by Matti Hyvarinen for Sirokoro. It measures 7" x 1/2" (width) and weighs 35 grams. Marked MJH 925 U7(1973) along with a mark for Turku.

Unusual and high style deLillo set. The necklace has a removable 2" extender so that it may be worn at two different lengths. The center marquis pendant creates a very dramatic look, and the detailed filigree work on the back of the necklace adds to its beauty. Elegant costume jewelry set created for the House of DeLillo in the 1970's. This piece is the prototype designed and executed by Robert Clark, former Chief designer for Miriam Haskell. A limited edition followed its creation...

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 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...

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...

Erik Dennung modernist sterling necklace and bracelet set for B&D Denmark

Dramatic hand hammered statement jewelry

1970

Necklace should fit a 14 1/2" to 15 1/2" neck, width tapers from 1/2" to 1 3/8" at widest point

Bracelet measures 6" in circumference plus a 1 1/4" rear opening [7 1/4" total], width tapers from 1/2" to 1 1/4" at widest point

Weight - Necklace - 82 grams, Bracelet - 52 grams

Both pieces marked B&D, Erik Dennung, Denmark, sterli...

Incredible original hand made ANGEL pendant by Joseph Gourdji, NYC, c.1970's consisting of copper, paste or rhinestones, and enamel. The design is an enamel face with blonde hair surrounded by paste/rhinestones angel wings all on copper base with a ring at the back for a chain. This pendant shows exquisite hand work by this very talented NYC designer who works in all metals and materials in a completely creative and original way. Of very good size, it measures 2 1/2" wide by 1 7/8" long and is...

The Nordic-style pendant is suspended from a cable chain with two large rings and no clasp. The back of the pendant bears the maker’s mark of Kalevala Koru, of Helsinki, Finland. It also shows the mark for the year 1971. The pendant measures 4 inches long, including the bail, and 2 inches wide; including the doubled chain, the entire necklace measures a little over 17 inches long. Weight: 26.8 grams

A modernist, heavy, sterling silver ring from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen in the highly sought after bark design.

The thick curled wrap style ring with a bark like texture measures a size 7. The shank measures 1/2" at the widest. Marked 925S KVA Denmark.

This ring can not be resized without disrupting the design.

Fine condition, dark patina. Feels great on!

A stunning flower pin three inches in diameter signed Stanley Hagler N.Y.C Faux mother of pearl petals and rose montee' stamens are handwired onto a Russian 22k gold plated base. From an original design by Ian St Gielar.

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 vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Hans Hansen, designed by the Georg Jensen designer, Per Harild and crafted by the Georg Jensen silversmithy in Denmark.

Measures about a size 6.5-7. Somewhat adjustable due to the open nature of the design. Marked with the conjoined HaH for Hans Hansen, post 1945 mark for Georg Jensen, Denmark and 925S.

In fine condition. Minor scratches and nicks along the edges and a little tarnish. Thick sterling.

Modernist streamlined design.

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring and/or pendant by Karl Laine for Sten and Laine from Finland. May purchase individually or as a set.

The ring measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 3/4" across. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, Three Crown mark for Finland, 925, Town mark for Turku, V7 for 1974 and Finland. Has KL on the side for Karl Laine. Very nice condition.

The pendant measures 1 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has a bezel set faceted rock crystal...

A modernist sterling silver ring and a matching pair of earrings with a ribbon or knot design by the Swedish jewelry maker Alton.

The ring measures a size 7 now, but is adjustable.

Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, B10, (date code for 1976), Sterling and 925.

Face of the ring measures 7/8" long and 5/8" across. There are some minor lines on the edges but they look to be original and were probably made when the pieces were folded. Has a little tarnish.

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A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant with 2 pink stones, (maybe rhodochrosite?) with the original chain in a brutalist design.

Pendant measures 2 1/4" long with the 2 bales and 7/8" across. Marked engla and 925S on the back of the pendant, and the mark IBH which may be for Illums Bolighus, a high end store in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The chain measures about 24" long and has a secure spring ring closure. It is marked 925S and IBH on the ring attaching it to the chain.

Very nice...