All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1411790 (stock #4025)

James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar

These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a hefty 54 grams

Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons

Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long

Marked Frappe, sterling

Very good vintage condition with original patina

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #412719 (stock #md0410)
carol lane
$175.00
Applied silver biomorphic design on oxydized background silver earrings by JO CATANZARO, c.1960's. Large, they measure 1 1/2" by 1" and are unsigned. Made for pierced ears. Wonderful design....$9 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #933003 (stock #2297 *)

Modernist Peruvian sterling brooch.

C. 1940 - 1950.

1 3/8" x 2 1/4".

Substantial and of heavy weight this brooch represents a classic melding of modernism with the ancient traditions of Peru.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1365607 (stock #3816)

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver necklace

1950

Choker style

Should fit a 13 1/2" neck

Jump rings can be added to increase size if needed

Center element measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 45 grams

This solid and well crafted necklace is signed Steig, sterling on reverse

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1222798 (stock #J2489)
A green and brown marbled agate square is decorated with a sterling modified pinwheel design. The handmade bale is sturdy. The entire plaque is mounted on a sterling backing marked 925. There is also a maker’s mark that looks like MAD. The pendant is suspended in the photos from a 26-inch-long Mexican sterling chain ($35 in addition to the pendant, J1341). The pendant measures 1 5/8 inches square.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1376885 (stock #3902)

Art Smith modernist sterling silver kinetic double hoop earrings

American modernist

1950

3 3/4" long x 2 1/4" wide

Weight - 23 grams

Impressed marked Art Smith in script on both earrings

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1488237 (stock #15990)
I always loved "reindeer moss" jewelry and I expected, when I would finally get one, that it would hail from Finland. Little did I know that it would actually come from the other end of the world. But here it is, magically exotic, reminiscent of ancient forests, with trees dripping in the cool mist, their floors soft with fallen leaves and pine needles...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #736632 (stock #2023 *)

American Modernist Sterling Abstract Guitar Pin

Henry Steig

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 1/2" x 3/4"

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 1980 item #1468896 (stock #JJ4536)
A vintage large sterling silver leaf shaped pendant by Angela Cummings who designed for Tiffany & Co. Signed AC Studio for her company after she left Tiffany, 925 and Thailand.

Measures 2" high and 2 1/4" wide. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently suspended from a black satin cord.

Fine condition with minimal surface scratches and tarnish. Quality piece.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465142 (stock #JJ4389)
A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, reminds us of a large paperclip. Made from a thick curled sterling wire. Signed M. Bowles Sterling and Hand Wrought on the back.

The pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. It is in fine condition with some minor surface scratches. The pendant alone weighs 19 gr.

It is suspended from a silver neck ring, (probably sterling) which measures about 15" around and has a secure hook closure...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #705941 (stock #md0449)
carol lane
$100.00
Enamel nature scene by Madeline Turner, c.1940's. Unsigned and not mounted but made by the artist and all pieces purchased from the estate by a close friend. Measures 2 1/8" by 1 3/4" and the top is convex. Excellent condition with no enamel chips.....$10 for insured shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1365029 (stock #3812)

Burle Marx sterling silver and amethyst ring

Brazil

20th century

This beautiful and substantial ring is a size 9 3/4

Weight 26+ grams

The faceted amethyst measures 7/8" x 5/8"

Marked Burle Marx, 950

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1425083 (stock #3663)

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver ring

Mid 20th century⁠⠀

What may seem a simple design here is actually an incredibly well made machine age work. Classic elegance in a solid architectural design makes this statement ring a classic and unique Cooke creation.

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1 1/2" diameter

Size - 6

Weight - 15+ grams

Marked, Cooke sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #412723 (stock #md0411)
carol lane
$175.00
Signed jasper and sterling pendant necklace on original cord by JO CATANZARO, c.1960's. I believe the purple and gray stone is jasper. Pendant measures 3" long and the center piece is 1 1/4" b 7/8". Signed "JO CATANZARO" and is excellent condition......$9 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1092444 (stock #J1672)
Composed of oval twisted-wire rings, this 1960s long chain is easy to wear and has a very contemporary look. It is unmarked, but tests as sterling and is very well constructed, with each link secured with solder. There is no clasp, just throw it on and go. When worn, the chain drops 19 ¼ inches long. Weight: 33.7 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1399143 (stock #JJ3328)
A sterling silver abstract brooch by the MCM jeweler, Martin Lasak who studied under Joseph Skinger.

Measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/4" across. Marked Sterling Lasak. Rollover clasp holds securely. Lightly hammered. Has some minor tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Unique design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1362663 (stock #3800)

Franz Scheuerle modernist sterling silver necklace

Germany

1960's

Should fit a 15 1/4" neck

Center pendant measures 3" X 3 1/4"

Bottom two elements are detachable thereby creating a second look

Marked FS 925, W.Germany

Very good vintage condition