All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #985321
This Juliana pin is featured in the "Juliana" books by Ann Pitman on page 154 and a pink version of this pin is depicted on page 198 of Katerina Musetti's book. It is about 2 1/8" square. Condition is pristine. This Juliana pin is circa 1965.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1950 item #1390046 (stock #JJ3208)
A wonderful Skonvirke 830S silver brooch by the well regarded Danish silversmith, Evald Nielsen, (1879-1958).

Measures 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Has one central dark purple cabochon. Very light, delicate hammering, beautiful repousse work. Marked 830S for the Danish silver standard and the stylized EN mark on the back. Has an older rollover clasp which holds securely. Very fine condition, with minor tarnish.

Quality piece. Beautiful classic Danish design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1445100 (stock #JJ4008)
A vintage large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in the shape of a five pointed star.

Made from thick sterling wire. Unsigned, as were most of his star brooches. We believe this one is the larger version.

Measures 3 1/8" across and 2" high.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There may be a slight bend on the long arm, may be original to the piece. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #154636 (stock #dc0068)
carol lane
$275.00
Pair of floral design period retro sterling, turquoise, and rubies scatter pins, c.1940's. They each have five curved and crimped petals with a 4-pronged ruby(5 points each) between each petal and a center turquoise stone. There are a total of 10 rubies. Each pin measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is 1/2" high. Unusual and very cute. Excellent condition, except that one ruby has a small "bite" but is held firmly in place by the prongs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1462590 (stock #JJ4336)
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...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1970 item #171705 (stock #mj0084)
carol lane
$275.00
Hand made sterling and whale ivory pin showing Eskimo catching a fish, Alaska, c.1960's. The detailed pin has an ivory face and fish. Of good size and weight, the piece measures 2 1/2" wide and long. It is signed "925 MADE IN ALASKA" and is in excellent condition. Very unusual and beautifully made......$10 for insured shipping in USA & applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1441261 (stock #JJ1208)
A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted MCM jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Unmarked, attributed to Arthur King. We have seen the same brooch signed Sterling, King. The raw amethyst is caged in thick and thinner sterling wire and suspended from a thick curved wire.

Measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/2" tall.

Has a rolling safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Lots of movement. Classic Arthur King design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1445568 (stock #JJ4010)
A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet from Spain by Puig Doria. Love the exaggerated large circular connectors.

Sleek squared off design. Measures a little more than 6 3/4" around and 1/4" wide. Closes with a secure tongue clasp. Marked 925 and Puig Doria on one of the connector rings.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and very tiny nicks along the edges.

Classic MCM Puig Doria.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1930 item #1253898 (stock #TR751)
This great 14Kt yellow gold bar pin dates back to circa 1920. The top is decorated by an openwork design and centered by a 3 milimeter round faceted natural blue sapphire. The pin is 2 ½” long and 3/16” wide.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1470485 (stock #JJ4558)
A modernist cast sterling silver brooch with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling.

Measures 2" across and 7/8" high. Has a three dimensional curved design. Has a pearl perched at the end of the bottom curved piece. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top.

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

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1479841 (stock #JJ4664)
An intricate pair of sterling silver pierced earrings with four tightly wound coils by Helge Narsakka, Helsinki, Finland. He was active from 1957-1961.

Signed HN for the designer, National Mark, 925H for the silver purity, Town Mark, and Q7 for 1969. The marks are cleverly hidden in the coils and are hard to find.

Measure 1 7/8" long with the hook and 7/8" across the bottom. Weigh 12 gr together. Minor tarnish. These probably had screw backs originally and a previous owner converted them...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1249635 (stock #TR742)
A 14Kt yellow gold Art Deco bar pin, that is decorated by a Greek Key relief design and five 2.5 millimeter high luster pearls. The pearls were not tested, but look like they COULD BE oriental pearls. In either case these pearls are high quality, high luster pearls. The width of the pin is 5 millimeters or 3/16” and the length is 50.5 millimeters or 2”.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #436139 (stock #mj0114)
carol lane
$275.00
Beautiful large aqua glass pendant with aqua cord that says and is signed "LALIQUE". Signed in script(hard to photograph)"LALIQUE FRANCE" and is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/4" by 1 3/8" by 1/8". The cord(26" long) is the SAME COLOR aqua as the pendant but in a slightly darker shade. Can be worn as a necklace and possibly a brooch...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1356724 (stock #JJ2445)
A vintage pair of cuff links from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, in sterling with a top layer of 14K gold. Have a bark like texture around the edges. Measure 1" long and 1/2" wide. Marked Sterling, 14K and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Swivel toggles hold securely. Very nice condition, have some surface scratches. These have not been monogrammed. Quality set.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1288883 (stock #3099)

Janiye sterling silver modernist clip back earrings

1950

1 1/8" x 7/8"

Marked on reverse

Very good vintage condition displaying intended oxidation

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464327 (stock #JJ4386)
A well crafted, hand wrought curved link necklace with a central pendant in sterling silver by Cape Cod gold and silversmith, Ross Coppelman. Marked Coppelman and Sterling. This is one of his early pieces before he starting working with gold and precious gems.

The lightly hammered necklace measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the links...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1479779 (stock #JJ4662)
An unusual hand wrought brooch in the shape of a surrealist eye in thick hammered sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead for the iris. Has 2 layers of sterling, one more hammered then the other for an interesting contrast. The dangling brown bead moves and reflects on the sterling background.

Signed with a partially struck To... ier, Sterling and 925. Wish we could figure out the artist. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1484813 (stock #JJ4716)
An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Harry Osaki (1904-1985), who worked in Pasadena, California. Reminds us of a stylized fish.

This brooch, executed in sterling silver with an oval turquoise colored stone, measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest.

Marked Osaki, Hand-Wrought and Sterling on the back...