All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1229192 (stock #J2506)
This long necklace is composed of delicate, forged-wire sterling silver rings measuring 5/8 inch across. Attached to it is a removable, hammered sterling silver pendant in the shape of an Egyptian ankh symbol. The pendant bears the maker’s mark of Calf & Dragon, an Evanston, IL, jeweler recently out of business, according to information on the Internet. The chain necklace, which resembles the work of Boston’s John Lewis, is not marked...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #399919 (stock #T 1305)
Reward for mystery maker - see below. Vintage signed stamped marked with maker's mark: HANDWROUGHT STERLING RWMAC hammered crossover bangle bracelet with nice heft of 1.1 Oz or 31 Grams! ONC?
2 1/2" across and its crossover characteristic allows a more generous frame...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1351160 (stock #4064)

UnoAerre modernist sterling silver buckle bracelet

Italy

1970

Interior circumference - 7"

2 3/8" x 2 1/2"

Center buckle element - 1 1/2" tall

Weight - 69.52 grams

Very good vintage condition with minor scattered surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1980 item #193354 (stock #mj0106)
carol lane
$65.00
Hand made sterling scenic earrings(for pierced ears), c.1970's. Each domed earring measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is signed "JJ STERLING". Excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1454746 (stock #4087)

Marci Zelmanoff

Huge sculptural brooch featuring her classic wire construction in mixed metals with ceramic stone

6" long

Weight - 64 grams

Marked Zelmanoff '72

Very good vintage condition with minor roughness on the ceramic stone

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1481878 (stock #JJ4706)
An unusual pendant by the noted modernist jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of a sterling silver 'wishbone' with a dark rusty orange, probably carnelian drop, is a rare design. You can see lots of striations when it is held up to the light.

Signed on the inside, LOBEL, Sterling. Has a large bale so can be worn on a thick chain, cord or neck ring. Currently suspended from a black silky cord. The pendant measures 1 1/4" across and 2" high including the bale...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1456860 (stock #JJ4184)
A pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings in a tulip design by the noted MCM studio jeweler, Paul Lobel. Constructed of a layer of oxidized sterling with a contrasting polished curved sterling wire overlay.

Screw backs measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" across and hold securely. They are marked LOBEL Sterling and the screw part is marked Sterling.

Minor surface scratches. They have a warm patina and are wonderfully crafted...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1980 item #1487690 (stock #RP12222)
Period Pieces
$89.00
This pretty pin is marked and tested as sterling silver. It features 5 rhinestones, and measures 1-3/4” x 1/2". It weighs 4.4g, and is in excellent condition. We believe it is from the 1970s, but it could be 80s. It would be great for wearing at a historical reenactment event! The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1485766 (stock #JJ4825)
A modernist pair of pierced earrings in sterling silver, Calliope, designed by Zoltan Popovits for Lapponia Finland in 1978. These earrings feature an organic plant like design. The polished edges are in contrast to the textured surfaces.

They measures about 1 1/2" long and about 3/8" at the widest.

They are marked Lapponia, 925 and what looks like the town mark for Helsinki on the backs. The clutches are marked the same way...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1449909 (stock #JJ4049)
An amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry.

This bronze or patinated brass pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 2" across. Has thick sterling wire around the edge and a curved design on each end. Interesting hammered texture.

There is some tarnish and a little wear to the bronze patina. Has a large bale so will also accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.

Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1397359 (stock #JJ3197)
An amazing hand made sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with an inlay of shell by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of about 1 1/4". This cuff is rigid and has no give. Also measures 2 1/2" at the widest.

Signed on the back on a cartouche Rachel Gera and 925. Also hand signed Gera.

Fine condition. Has a little indentation around the shell and some tarnish. Heavy and substantial. Better for a larger wrist...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1475389 (stock #JJ4558)
A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Anton Michelsen, from Denmark. This three dimensional brooch has a raised 'sun' in the center surrounded by 7 stars.

Measures 2 5/8" across and 2 5/8" high. Weighs 20 gr. The surfaces of the stars and the center of the sun have a light gold wash for an interesting effect.

Marked with the AM under a crown hallmark of the silversmith and Sterling Denmark.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Silver has a warm patina...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1236063
ANDREA FATELL
$225.00
Sleek and elegant sterling hand made Danish pendant with a gorgeous oval malachite. This is an expertly crafted piece with the textured reverse also being an eye catcher. This measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Could be worn on a chain or any size neck ring. Signed Denmark, a makers mark that I am not able to make out,925S,Sterling and Handmade. Mod and wonderful.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1055608 (stock #J1401)
This handmade abstract pin features a biomorphic design composed of a slice of translucent banded carnelian with an unpolished edge, secured within a biomorphic frame of thick, hand-wrought sterling silver wire. It is unsigned and bears only a sterling mark. A rollover clasp secures the pin. The stone is in lovely condition, and is held in place by small silver bands applied across the front and back frames; there is no adhesive. The pin measures 2 inches by 2 1/2 inches.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1413389 (stock #3649)

Striking modernist bracelet

Sterling silver, 14K gold and faceted citrine cabochon

1970s - 80s

Inner circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear gap for a total of 6 1/2"

Stone - 1" x 5/8"

1 3/4" at tallest point

Weight - 41+ grams

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1446531 (stock #JJ3862)
A modernist 830 silver ring with a brutalist design from Sweden. Has 5 square shaped cut outs and contrasting textures across the top. The top is a raised disk that sits on 2 arms and measures 7/8" across.

Currently measures size 7, but is adjustable.

Marked with the three crowns national mark, 830 for the silver content and S for the silver standard.

Has minor tarnish. There are two tiny cut marks on the back of the shank.

Quality piece. Fine modernist design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1472294 (stock #JJ1061/4132)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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Two vintage modernist sterling silver pieces by Erik Granit, an early geometric brooch and/or a pendant with a central crystal. Made in Finland.

May purchase individually or as a pair.

The geometric brooch is marked with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, and 813H for the silver content. The hallmarks are small and on top of the 'C' clasp. It measures 1 1/2" in diameter...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #730951 (stock #MD0460)
carol lane
$375.00
Group of 6 in a study of hand-signed, in script, mixed metal brooches and/or pendants by the late MARCI ZELAMNOFF and from her estate. They are presented separately and made between 1979-1980. Each is one of a kind and are presented in chronological order. Born in 1942 in Philadelphia, she attended the Rhode Island School of Design and studied with Brent Kingston and Olaf Skoogers. She was a painter, sculptor, and silversmith. These pieces are examples of a study she did in 1979-80 and are each ...