Dramatic and unique sterling silver modernist ring
Mid 20th century
Size 7 1/2 - 8
Weight - a hefty 32 grams
Face measures 1" x 1 3/4"
The ring is unmarked
Very good vintage condition
David Andersen - Uni modernist ring
Designer - Marianne Berg
Sterling silver and crystal
Dramatic raised faceted crystal
Size 8
Weight - 12+ grams
Crystal stands 5/8" above finger
Very good vintage condition
Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and pearl ring
American modernist
1950
1 1/2" in diameter
Weight - 6.5 grams
Marked Levin, sterling
Excellent condition
Signed by Hector Aguilar this "Mask" parure is known to be designed by Valentin Vidauretta. When you look at two links side by side they form a mask. The link is 6/8th's inch tall with the parure weighing 91 grams. The silver is thick and speaks volumes with it's sleek presence. The bracelet is 7in. long, necklace is 16.25 in. long and the earrings are 1.25in. long. No damage or flaws and this is collector, museum quality. Exceptionally scarce, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This signed and dated Hollycraft 1955 bracelet has soft pastel colors. The rhinestones are in ovals, rounds, baguettes and navette cuts. The bracelet measures 1/2” x 7” inches long. The stones are all present bright and clear...
This amazing bracelet is one of Antonio Pineda's most important and impressive designs and is often referred to as the "Cage" Bracelet. Crafted in Antonio's favored 970 grade silver it is a massive piece measuring 7 1/2" long by 1 1/2" wide at the front tapering to 1" at the back and it weighs an impressive 134.4 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown mark, 970, Hecho en Mexico, with the eagle 17 and the design number ZZ679...
Vintage fayence pin, a palette with two easels and patches of colour in glossy glazes, Italian or French, 1950’s. Width "2/5 cm. Condition: fine.
American Modernist Sterling Silver Constructive Brooch
Art Smith
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Classic Haskell--great design and top quality material--this brooch was probably designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. Glowing, translucent red stones, red and purple rhinestones, clear rose montees and molded turquoise glass stones comprise this beautiful piece. Double level filigree back with oval signature plate. 3 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high and very chunky.
Irena Bryner modernist sterling silver earrings
1950's
1 5/8" long
Marked I.Bryner
Very good vintage condition
Figural sterling snail pin by famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981), c.1955. Snail has original oxydized finish with applied silver dimensional coiled shell measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" long. Of good weight, pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Charming piece made with a sense of humor by a famous silversmith......$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a greyish brown moonstone like cabochon by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Measures size 7.5. Marked with a partially struck Chayat and Sterling. The ring is in very nice condition, with some tarnish. There is a little bit of roughness to the edge of the cabochon, but most likely was done during production. It was probably resized at one point. Well made and heavy, great mid century design.
A nice pair of vintage 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the flip-up stirrup style popularized by Cartier in the late 1940s. The circular ends are enhanced with engraved decoration. One end of each cufflink folds for ease in putting them through a cuffhole. The ends of the connectors are set with cabochon rubies. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.
- Origin: probably American, ca...
Ed Wiener - rare modernist brooch
Original blackened patina
2 3/4" 1"
Marked Ed Wiener sterling
Very good vintage condition
An exceptional vintage large copper pendant with blue and green stone inlay depicting a horse and woman by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cord.
The pendant measures 5" across and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay and turquoise colored beads in the woman's earrings. Great contrast of verdigris and copper...
A vintage Birks sterling silver hand engraved hinged bangle bracelet c1950s. This 1/2" wide bracelet has engraved decoration on the front half and it measures 2-3/8 x 2-1/4" across the interior. It has a box clasp and a safety chain, and it is stamped STERLING with the Birks B in a hexagon mark and it has a small B.L. monogram on the interior. It weighs 21.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Absolutely stunning on with a length of 7 inches and a weight of a solid 68 grams. Hallmark correctly shown for Antonio Pineda. The presence is sleek at just under 1 inch. Each moonstone is framed with two caviar balls. The moonstones glow a beautiful blue and there is no damage or repairs. There is some patina but not heavy leaving to buyer to decide for their own personal taste. Clasp is tight and closes with a click. An excellent example from the Mexican Silver Renaissance.
Constructionist brooch by important jewelry maker Sam Kramer, who produced avant-guarde jewelry in his New York based shop in the 1950s. This interesting piece consists of two arked triangular shaped pieces, which move freely on a tall silver bar. This allows the pieces to move up, down, and side to side, but not to move out of the crossed configuration. Corretly signed with Kramer's distinctive mushroom hallmark as shown. Excellent vintage condition...