All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1232574 (stock #JJ1191)
A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Have a dotted texture contrasted by a more satin finish. Measure 3/4" long and 3/8" across. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling. Toggles work fine. Cool Mid Century design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1170701 (stock #JJ757)
A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch and earrings by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Brooch measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Marked Chayat Sterling. Earrings are screw backs and measure about 3/4". Marked Sterling on the screw back. Screw backs hold tightly. Sterling 'pearls' against oxidized darker sterling background. The set is in nice condition, with some tarnish...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1098063 (stock #1938 / 1053)
PlanetGlass.net
$325.00
Our photos don't do justice to these bronze and sterling silver artisan-crafted earrings. The curved bronze crescent shapes are bisected by undulating sterling silver forms. Each earrings is completely hand crafted, with the exception of the sterling screw back mechanisms. Circa 1960s. From the posts to the bottoms, the earrings hang approximately 3". Marked "sterling" on the screw-backs.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1078810 (stock #J1553)
The dramatic focus of this 1970s necklace is a pendant of applied molten sterling silver on a trapezoidal frame. It is set with small jade and onyx cabochons, as well as one moonstone bead. It is suspended from a handmade sterling neckring with a hook and button clasp. The pendant and neckring are marked sterling; there is no maker’s mark. The pendant measures 2 ¼ inches by 1 3/8 inches; the neckring measures about 18 inches around. Gross weight: approximately 52.5 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464973 (stock #JJ2327/4440)
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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Two sterling silver modernist pieces by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler; one is an abstract layered design and the other her iconic cat brooch. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The abstract layered brooch measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1434889 (stock #1329)
PlanetGlass.net
$300.00
Listed Glendale artist Mary Owens was known for paintings, but she also made jewelry during her career. She died several years ago, and this figural pendant brooch was purchased directly from her estate. It was one of her personal pieces which she made for herself, circa 1950s. Large, at 3" tall. Unsigned but will come with a certificate of authenticity from the City of Glendale's Brand Library, which conducted the sale. Excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1415750 (stock #4036)

Modernist sterling silver and druzy quartz ring

Designer - Algeo

Mid 20th century

Size - 7 1/2

Heavy and nicely detailed this ring weighs 21.84 grams

Marked - ALGEO, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1087104 (stock #J1637)
This substantial sterling silver bracelet is designed as a classic double-hinged bangle, with eight sides. The modernistic fold-over clasp serves as one hinge, and has the same design as the opposite link. The bracelet bears the mark of Barcelona, Spain, jeweler Puig Doria, which is still producing jewelry of various materials in addition to silver. The bracelet dates to the 1970s and measures ½ inch wide, with an interior circumference of about 7 inches. Weight: 66.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1467677 (stock #JJ4507)
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a pearl embellishment by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Rollover closure holds securely.

Signed ED WIENER. Has some scratches near the signature. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1417388 (stock #3660)

Opus Modernist sterling, pearl and amethyst 7 tentacle ring

Mid 20th century

Size - 9 1/4

Weight - 10.5 grams

Front measures 1 1/4" across

Marked ster, OPUS

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1414052 (stock #JJ3371)
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

Shaped like a fish with two layers of curved, overlapping sterling. Has a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Signed Berridge, Handmade and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a some tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1485015 (stock #JJ4779)
A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece depicts a large bird constructed of layers of polished sterling with a curved wire overlay. One end becomes the bale.

The pendant measures 3 1/4" long including the bale and 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Currently strung on a silky black cord but could be worn on a chain or neck ring. Striking design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #115913 (stock #md0269)
carol lane
$295.00
Unusual and lovely signed early 1960's amethysts, silver, and enamel butterfly necklace. Beautiful golden brown, white, yellow,& turquoise blue enamel butterfly with 2 oval cabochon amethysts on a light blue enamel background. This is constructed on heavy gauge silver and the back is royal blue, golden brown and black enamel. The scalloped silver sides provide a frame for the work and it measures a generous 1 7/8" in diameter. The piece is signed "V" in a circle...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1147496 (stock #J2069)
This dynamic pin by a renowned New York modernist designer Ed Wiener is composed of a sterling silver angular form applied to a triangular, oxidized sterling silver panel. The original rollover clasp is in good working order; the back exhibits the mark of Ed Wiener/Sterling. The pin measures 1 7/8 inches long by 1 1/8 inches at the widest part. Weight: 10.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1442367 (stock #JJ3915)
A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece is constructed of 2 layers of contrasting oxidized and polished sterling with a curved wire overlay. One end of the wire ends in a silver 'pearl', the other end becomes the bale.

The pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #742960 (stock #mla30811)
Vintage Jewels
$295.00
Large modernist silver pin, probably 1970s, with large faceted round cut dark raspberry shade amethyst (diameter approximately 12 mm) surrounded by lighter natural cabochon amethysts and set with 4 large freshwater pearls. Approximately 2 inch square, a real statement piece!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #78552 (stock #md0202)
carol lane
$295.00
Sterling bangle by California silversmith, Allan Adler, c.1960's. Handmade and of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 3/8" diameter and is 3/4" wide. This very substantial piece has a decorative braiding on each side of the sheet silver. It is signed "ALLAN ADLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It is rare to find Adler's jewelry as his body of work is mainly holloware. Simple and bold design.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1430622 (stock #J3002)
This stunning pendant, in the late 1960s-70s Brutalist tradition, is composed of silver and set with an impressive sugar-loaf cabochon. The silver is darkened and features a highly oxidized center within a lattice-like design of roughly molded openwork. The back evokes molten lava with its wavy texture. The stone is likely a highly-included quartz, polished and showing hardly any wear, surprising given its 1/2-inch height...