Vintage modernist bronze belt buckle made by Carl Tasha, c.1970s. The buckle is in excellent condition and measures 3 1/2" x 7/8". Signed C. Tasha, 112/1000. Limited edition.
Liisa Vitali modernist sterling silver ring with free moving carnelian bead
Finland
1973
Size 6 1/4
Stands 3/4" above finger
Weight - 3.2 grams
Hallmarked - see image
Very good vintage condition
Composed of a single loop of wire hammered flat on the top. The ring is unmarked, but tests definitively for silver. The top measures 1 1/8 inches long by about 5/8 inch wide. The ring is a size 9. Weight: 3.7 grams
Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver and garnet statement necklace
Israel
1970s - 1980s
Center element measures 5 1/2" long x 2" wide
Should fit a 15 1/2" neck
Weight - 120 grams
Marked on reverse - 925, Israel, Gera
Excellent condition
A vintage hammered sterling silver circles necklace and bangle bracelet in the style of the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. These examples are both signed 'jb' and sterling, but it is unclear who this was and if they had any relationship to Lewis. They are even signed the same way but with jb instead of the crossed JL.
The necklace has a lightly hammered texture, circles are various sizes. Measures 18" long with the widest circle measuring 7/8". Very delicate, weighs 8 gr...
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.
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...
An interesting pair of Sterling Silver artist made dangle clip earrings with 18K gold detailing. There are alternating cubes of sterling and flag shaped dangles. The dangles have 18K gold on the front.
Measure 1 7/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. Clips hold securely. Marked Sterling and 18K on the back of dangles. Also signed by the artist with what looks like 'Ruth Goodman'. The back of the clips are signed sterling.
Lots of movement when worn...
A boulder opal sterling silver pendant from the 1960s 1980s. This 1-3/8 x 7/8" pendant features a bezel set natural brown/orange boulder opal with super colour flash and nice three dimensional clarity. It is fiery red with green highlights in the clear opal section (MUCH more vivid and colorful in person than in our pictures) and the sterling setting is unevenly shaped...
An iconic pair of sterling silver earrings by Frank Miraglia, based on a famous Ed Wiener design. Originally based on a photograph of the well known modernist dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham.
Earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Screw part is also signed Sterling. Screw backs work fine and hold tightly. Have a minor amount of tarnish.
Famous design!
An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch adorned with four purple cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5" long and 2" across. Can be worn as a pendant with a converter. (We will provide if requested.) The larger cabochon is an amethyst and the smaller dark red ones may be garnets. Signed on the back Gera, Israel and 925. Rollover clasp holds securely. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.
Modernist handmade sterling and moonstone cross necklace made by Catanzaro, c.1960's. The piece is signed "CATANZARO STERLING" and is in excellent condition. The large cross measures 4 1/4" long by 2 3/4" wide with a 21 1/2" hand made chain.....$9 USA insured shipping.
The pendant is composed of two hand-wrought flat pieces of sterling silver formed into an oval with three applied silver beads on one side. An irregular-shaped piece of polished moss agate, mounted in a sterling bezel, dangles in the center. The entire pendant is suspended from a substantial sterling chain of forged wire. One of the forged links near the hook clasp bears a crown with a W above; another link is marked with an overstruck W. Two of the links indicate sterling...
American Modernist Bronze Turtle Belt Buckle
Carl Tasha
p> Signed in two places - numbered 260/1000
3 3/8" x 2 1/2"
The top of this sterling silver modernist ring appears to be made of hand-cast drip-like elements that are incised and polished. It is attached to the flattened band on a short pedestal so that the top rises about 3/16 of an inch about the band. The inside of the band is marked Handmade Sterling and bears the impressed mark of G:son Liedholm, which may indicate Magnus Liedholm, a Swedish maker. The ring is sized at 7 1/4. Weight: 9.6 grams
An outstanding sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with a large oval shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon.
Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". This cuff is rigid and has very little give. Measures 2 1/4" wide.
Signed 925 on the inside.
Fine condition. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. There are 2 tiny nicks to the MOP that don't go all the way through.
Heavy and substantial. Weighs 64 gr.
Good for a larger wrist...
A graceful pendant made from a teardrop-shaped plaque, oxidized and decorated with applied abstract forms. A thick strand of silver is applied at one side and terminates in a loop at the top, forming a bale...
Two pairs of sterling silver modernist abstract dangle earrings by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Can buy each pair individually or both pairs.
The first pair look like stylized commas. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. They measure 1" long and 1/2" at the widest. Have the stylized 'phyllis' hallmarks on the back of both dangles and sterling on the back of the screw backs.
Screw backs hold securely. They have a dark patina with some tarnish and minor s...
The handmade pendant is probably German, mid-20th century. It features a cross-hatched, oxidized surface set with two vividly-colored coral half-beads. The back is marked Handarbeit (German for handmade), and bears a partial mark for .835 silver. There are tiny imperfections on the oxidized surface, hardly noticeable, and a product of hand work. The pendant is 2 ¾ inches long including the bail, and 1 ¾ inches wide; it comes with a 1960s sterling silver cable chain measuring 19 inches long, un...
This interesting bracelet has a rough look to it, with irregular edges and iridescent, highly oxidized surface. The band is pierced as a belt, and is hammered into a strong but flexible construction. The hook clasp is secure and shows no signs of stress. The bangle shows very few signs of wear; it is unsigned and marked as sterling. It measures just under ½ inch wide; inner circumference is 7 inches. The bracelet opens about 1 inch to accommodate the wrist. Weight: 19.3 grams
Walter Schluep modernist sterling silver and 14K gold necklace
Montreal, Canada
1971
Chain - 23 1/2" long
Pendant - 2 5/8" long x 1 3/4"
Weight - 83.86 grams
Very good vintage condition
A Modern style sterling necklace and matching earrings set with navy blue cabochon glass stones. This cool set consists of the 17-1/4" necklace with a 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" central drop and a herringbone style chain with a springring clasp, plus the 1-1/8" x 5/8" pierced earrings. The necklace is stamped 925 on the link. This set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition ...
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.
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....
A vintage sterling hand wrought large pendulum shaped pendant with a small prong set dark red stone in the center. Looks like it may be a garnet. The pendant has smooth sterling around the rim with two zigzag rows of textured sterling across the center.
Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 1/2" across. Has a large double bale so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring. Marked Sterling on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Very striking, well crafted design.
This ring has a cool mod design with great texture. It also displays a garnet gem. It is a size 6.5. It is marked ISRAEL STERLING. It is in great condition. It is circa 1960's-1970's.
Rachel Gera ring, modernist abstract form
Israel
1970
Sterling silver set with an oval honey amber and a reddish/brown amber cabochon
Size 8 1/2
Stamped Gera 925
Very good vintage condition
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
A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with eight lightly hammered leaf shaped dangles of graduated sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Berridge referred to these types of designs as mobiles.
The necklace measures about 16" around, and the longest drop falls 1 3/4". Marked Berridge Sterling on the back of one leaf and Berridge Hand Made on the underside of the hook clasp. The hook closes securely. An extender could be added if needed. This neck...
A vintage triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet from the Jack Boyd studio in San Diego, California. Has flattened corners for an interesting look.
Signed with the conjoined, stylized 'JB' mark.
Measures 2 1/2" in diameter and about 7 3/4" around the inside. Measures 1/4" at the flattened corners. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.
In fine condition with minor scuffs.
Cool, sleek design. Comfortable to wear.
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
A vintage hand wrought modernist sterling pendant strung on a green silk cord by noted mid century jeweler, Mary Schimpff Webb, (1922-2019).
The central pendant set with a large green stone has light hammering. The pendant measures 1 7/8" long and 1 1/4" across. The four links and the hook clasp are also hand wrought sterling silver. Marked Schimpff sterling on the back. Measures about 22" long in total.
Hook closure holds securely. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. There is some m...
A vintage modernist 800 Silver buckle with a brutalist design. Signed on the back with the studio artist's initials, 'RA' and 800.
Measures 3 1/2" long and 1 7/8" wide. Has a three dimensional design that resembles the surface of the moon.
Fine condition, substantial piece.
Carl Tasha modernist sterling silver pendant necklace
1970's
Pendant - 4" long
Chain - 17" long when extended
Very nice vintage condition
A modernist sterling silver heavy link bracelet signed Gra Wun for the Scottsdale Arizona jeweler Ray Graves. The links slope towards one direction for a three dimensional effect. Measures 8" long and 1/2" across. Has a hook closure which holds securely. Marked Gra Wun and Sterling on the back. His sterling jewelry is hard to find. Well made and fine condition.
Tamiko Kawata Ferguson -Japan/USA
Sterling silver necklace
Late 20th century
Should fit a 17" neck
Each link measures 1" at its widest point tapering down to 1/4"
Weight - 53+ grams
Marked Tamiko, sterling
Excellent vintage condition with only very light surface scratches
