Fine looking sterling silver ring by Randers, Denmark. A large disc of sodalite is bezel set on to of a post extending upwards from the shank. The stone is 16mm in diameter; the silver bezel is 18mm in diameter and the setting sits 16mm above the finger. Very architectural and clean design. Marked as shown and a size 7 1/4, the bypass shank is open so can be resized somewhat either way.
This sterling silver ring by Poul Warmind is a piece of wearable sculpture. Two concave ovals are joined into a curvilinear design which is simultaneously geometric and organic. There are two sets of marks on this ring; P.W, Sterling, Denmark marks are for Poul Warmind; and there are also a set of English hallmarks, indicating this ring was imported and which date this to 1972, London. The top of the ring is 1 3/8ths ...click for details
This Scandinavian biomorphically shaped sterling silver necklace is by Norwegian firm David Andersen. The curvilinear design is accentuated by the contrasting concave/convex form of the pendant. The pendant is 4 1/2 inches by 2 1/8 inches and hangs from the original dogbone chain which is 28 inches in length. Excellent condition and marked as pictured, this Andersen piece is not readily found.
A contemporary artisan made 24K gold, sterling silver and diamond ring by Kurtulan, Turkey. The bowl shaped center has an inscribed, oxidized (blackened) silver surface. The perimeter is outlined in 24K gold (both front and back) and has a 1pt diamond. All of the details of the contents along with the company name are hand inscribed on the rear of the bowl. The ring is a size 6 1/2 and due to the oxidation, I would not recommend resizing. ...click for details
Lovely pair of 18K gold and colored gemstone earrings by Ed Wiener. Set with amethyst,garnet and blue and green tourmalines, each bezel is also finely granulated. The square shaped earrings have rounded corners and the inner negative space mirrors those contours. There is a slight lip around the edge and these have posts for pierced earrings. Marked EW, 18K as pictured. Great looking and in fine condition, they are 1 1/4 inches square.
Highly textured, abstract sterling silver pin which can also be worn on a chain or neckring (as pictured). The tactile crescent shaped piece is comprised of thick pieces of silver sheet that have been soldered together but appears as if woven. Suspended from that are 5 molten silver tubes. There are three green stones which I believe are tourmalines. Unsigned and unmarked (but tested) it feels Israeli to me but I can't say for certain. There is a pinback and a bale. Very attractive piece of ...click for details
Fantastic Rey Urban designed bracelet for A. Fausing of Denmark. Urban, a Swedish designer, now retired, created many pieces for the Fausing company. This very unique bracelet has an incredible design and form. Each link has a great textural contrasting pattern. This is a very substantial piece as well, weighing 114 grams. It is 7 inches long and ranges from 1 inch to 1 9/16ths inches in width. Urban's work is typ ...click for details
This beautifully decorated art deco vase is by the Ditmar Urbach factory which closed in 1938. To me this also has elements of the art nouveau. The colors are vibrant and the piece is in excellent condition. Though unmarked it does have a model number which I am told dates it to 1937. It is 10 inches tall.
This Sigi Pineda sterling silver cuff bracelet
has a compelling design which makes great use of negative space. The somewhat spine like design while abstract is still very geometric and contained. Signed as shown, the cuff
is secured with a tongue in groove clasp and a lock. It is assembled from three solid hinged pieces and has an interior circumference of about 7 inches. It ranges in width from 1/2 inch to 1 1/ ...click for details
This handwrought sterling silver cuff bracelet is by famed mid-century furniture designer Hugh Acton. Acton who studied at Cranbrook started producing furniture in the 1950s. Examples of his work can be found on 1stdibs.com. Now in his 80's he is reintroducing some of his furniture through Design Within Reach and is also making silver jewelry. Truly, wearable art these bracelets and rings are miniature sculptures ...click for details
