All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #457164 (stock #md0438)
carol lane
$225.00
One-of-a-kind hand made crystal and sterling modernist signed ring by Catanzaro, c.1960's. She passed away last year. Signed "CATANZARO", the triangular-shaped crystal measures 7/8" by 3/4" by 7/8". The band is 3/4" wide and the ring is size is 8 3/4. Great looking and in excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1429091 (stock #JJ2853)
An unusual sterling silver pendant in an industrial design with copper inlay suspended from a paperclip style chain. Reminds us of a stylized torso similar to the work of Thomas Mann.

Central pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high. Three dimensional. The four small cubes have layers of copper inlay for an interesting effect. Very well made. Unsigned.

The chain measures 23" long and has a secure hook clasp. The piece has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464526 (stock #JJ4371)
A modernist & organic necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Features 7 'creatures' that look like they are dancing.

Measures 16" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. The central section measures a little over 6" long.

Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Has the G. Vidal hand signed maker's mark on the back.

Fine condition, dark patina. Weighs 75 Gr.

Unusual example of his work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1399665 (stock #JJ3351)
A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Look like twisted ribbons.

Measure 1 3/8" high. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Earrings are mirror images so frame the face when worn.

Well crafted, quality pair.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1309955 (stock #JJ1881)
A very well crafted pair of sterling silver earrings and matching pendant, each with a prong set rose quartz stone. We especially like how the prongs are formed from folding pieces of the main parts. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Would look nice on a chain or neck ring. Screw back earrings measure 1 3/8" high and 1 1/8" across. Screw backs are marked T2 and Sterling. They hold securely. Very nice condition, warm patina. Great modernist design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1301068 (stock #J2594)
Evoking a sophisticated and cosmopolitan look, this Italian silver bracelet features five textured curved rings linked by bars inlaid with strips of turquoise enamel. The secure fold-over clasp bears marks for .800 silver and the city/date mark of Arezzo, 1944-1968. The maker’s numeric mark is not fully legible. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 1 ½ inches wide. Weight: 64.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1363640 (stock #JJ2711)
A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a long dangling pendant in lightly hammered sterling silver. Measures about 15" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curvature of the links. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long. Has a hand made hook clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Lays nicely on the neck. Fine modernist design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #128631 (stock #md0283)
carol lane
$225.00
Signed,large and great original modernist design sterling and onyx pendant, Israel, c.1960's. Dimensional 2-sided squared design with interesting cuts and shapes, the pendant has a cabochon oval onyx stone backed in silver hanging freely. The front piece is smooth silver and the back piece is hand hammered both inside and out. Can possibly be worn either way. Large scale and made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 1/2" long by 1 7/8" wide by 1/2" depth in center...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1350971 (stock #JJ2431)
A modernist, abstract Sterling Silver curved wire brooch by Ed Levin. Measures 1 1/4" across and 2 3/8" long. Partially struck mark, © Ed Levin, Sterling. Very nice condition. Has a little wear near the mark. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #97039 (stock #md0239)
carol lane
$225.00
Minimalist sterling pin by modernist silversmith, Betty Cooke. It is signed "COOKE STERLING" and is in excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #412746 (stock #md0415)
carol lane
$225.00
Large, assymetrical applied silver on oxydized silver background modernist design CROSS pin with 4 1/2 mm cultured pearl at center. Made by JO CATANZARO, deceased modernist jeweler from Buffalo NY, c.1950's. This piece is part of the collection that was purchased from her studio after her death in 2004. Measures 2 7/8" by 2". Unsigned and in excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1471264 (stock #JJ1284/4583)
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A pair of sterling silver modernist rings by the mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The wrap ring measures about 6 1/2 and is adjustable due to the nature of the design. Has a bezel set green agate or pale jade stone. Marked on the inside with the cipher of the artist, xTo and 925. Flares out, can be worn with the stone section up or down. Front measures 7/8" long. Has some tarnish and nicks along the edges...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1277994 (stock #JJ1548)
A modernist sterling silver and glass brooch or pendant signed 925, Zilka Hand Made. Measures 4" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain and a rollover safety clasp to be worn as a brooch. Nice warm patina. Great organic design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1376674 (stock #JJ2951)
An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. May be a stylized leaf or feather. Measures 2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. There is an area along the darkened edge that is textured, not sure if that is original or wear. Nice contrast of polished and darkened sterling. Interesting three dimensional feel.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1319779 (stock #J2665)
This unusual bracelet is cleverly hand-built from cast circular elements, each riveted to the next. The rivets allow the circular pieces to move as on a hinge, and each is connected at an angle to accommodate a comfortable fit on the wrist. The box clasp is sturdy and secure, with a figure-eight safety catch. Although the circular elements are hollow, the bracelet has a good heft and has a Constructivist aesthetic. It is probably from the 1970s. The clasp is marked 925 for sterling silver...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1466904 (stock #JJ4358)
A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in a streamlined layered style. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.

This bracelet is constructed of two layers of sterling with a spiral on the thick curved wire layer...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #184980 (stock #md0334)
carol lane
$225.00
Large hand made silver modernist necklace with a green moss agate and green turquoise stone, c.1960's. Constructed of silver wire(5 1/2" long each side) forming the rear part of the necklace followed by flat silver disks(5" long each side) that form around the front of the neck and a 4"long by 1 3/4" wide center section including three suspended disk sections. Extremely interesting piece that makes a major statement. Excellent condition and unsigned...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #724260 (stock #MD0459)
carol lane
$225.00
Hand made silver set of necklace and bracelet,c.1950's. Unsigned with soldered links, the necklace measures 14 3/4" long and the bracelet, 8". Both can be combined to make a longer necklace or a bracelet wound around several times. Very good modernist design and in excellent condition.....$12 for insured US shipping.