Betty Cooke Modernist Sterling Abstract Necklace
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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1389787 (stock #JJ3276)
An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.

Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" at the widest. Has darkened textured areas in contrast to shiny polished sterling...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1384460 (stock #JJ3189)
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Looks like rows of randomly placed flattened pebbles. Curved for a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Hand signed © Ruth Berridge, Handmade Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. This piece is from her estate. Classic Ruth Berridge design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1371754
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Stunning vintage 1970s modernist collar necklace in sterling silver with a large genuine rock crystal quartz stone. Marked ALTON SWEDEN 935 STERLING (935 is actually a higher silver content than sterling, which is of course 925). Great statement from all angles. Easy to slip on and off. Inside circumference/wearable length is about 17 to 18 inches, including the gap, which is 2 inches. The rock crystal stone and setting is 3/4 inch. Excellent condition. Display form is life size...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1349454 (stock #JJ2379)
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a layered amoeba shape with a taxidermy eye. Measures about a 6 3/4 - 7. Face of ring measures 1" long and 7/8" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark twice and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy sterling. Great MCM design. Sam Kramer's taxidermy designs are highly collectible and rare.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1341558 (stock #3589)

Gerald Stinn modernist sterling silver ring

1970

Size 6

Solid and well crafted this ring weighs 21+ grams

Face measures 1 1/8" tall x 1" wide

Marked Stinn, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1335178 (stock #3560)

Antonio Fallaci modernist sterling silver buckle bracelet

Italy

Mid 20th century

Substantial and well crafted this bracelet weighs a hefty 63.50 grams

7 1/2" long x slightly over 1/2" wide

Marked A.F., Italy, Brev, 900

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1327137 (stock #JJ2042)
A vintage large sterling silver and pearl Mid Century Modernist brooch in the style of Betty Cooke or Ed Wiener. Consists of three boomerang shaped pieces of thick sterling, tapering at the ends. Measures 3 1/2" across and 3" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1313890 (stock #JJ1927)
A rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1284362 (stock #JJ1611)
A rare modernist sterling silver bracelet by the noted jewelry teacher and designer, Adda Husted-Andersen. Husted-Andersen taught in NYC at the Craft Student's League and her work was exhibited as part of the 1946 landmark exhibition, "Modern Jewelry Design" at the Museum of Modern Art. This bracelet is made from flattened and curved pieces of sterling silver intertwined with three brownish green oval cabochons. Measures about 6" around with an opening of about 1"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1207287 (stock #JJ1031)
A rare hand wrought bracelet by Madeline Turner, a New York City Jeweler who worked from the 1930's to the 1950's. She designed jewelry for Georg Jensen USA. In sterling silver with periwinkle blue art glass cabochons. Marked with her conjoined M Turner hallmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around and about 1" wide. Clasp snaps closed tightly. Has a safety clasp. In very nice condition. A wonderful example of her work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1181205 (stock #2688)

Ronald Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch

1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Stamped Pearson sterling

Very good vintage condition

Minor age related surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1159956 (stock #J2129)
Blackbird Hill Antiques
$95.00
Sale Pending
Composed of two rectangular layers of sterling silver, top one curved and with a cutout comma-shaped design exposing a highly oxidized interior. The ring is marked sterling and has Joseph Skinger’s script signature mark. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. I am told by Carol Skinger, Joe's daughter, that the design is known as 'Mountain Shadow' and was produced as choker necklaces, bracelets and pins...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1940 item #1152235 (stock #JJ642)
An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp. Slight bend on the pin. A similar De Patta brooch can be seen in the Philips de Pury Design Auction dated May 24, 2007, lot number 189...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1021739 (stock #2427)

Stinn Modernist sterling silver abstract necklace

Pendant - 2" x 1"

Chain measures 17" when outstretched

Marked Stinn, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1009189 (stock #1802 / 268)
PlanetGlass.net
$45.00
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Sterling silver "palette motif" modernist ring with a green Chrysoprase stone. Circa 1950s. The stone is cracked at the bottom near the bezel and only evident upon close inspection. Priced according to this flaw. Ring measures 3/4" x 1/2". Size 6.5. Unmarked.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #937148 (stock #2300)

American Modernist Jewelry Brass Horse Brooch

Peggy Miller

c.1950s

Excellent condition

3" x 1 3/4"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #842689 (stock #08108)
This mod sterling silver cross measures 1" x 5/8" x 1/4". It is from The Studio genre by famous silversmith Henry Steig. It is slightly convex. The back is marked STEIG and STERLING beneath. Circa 1950's. FREE US STANDARD S/H
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #792120 (stock #2126)

American Modernist Bronze Vintage Abstract Ring

Carl Tasha - signed

c.1970s

Excellent condition

size 6

front - 1 3/8" x 1"