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Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism (53)

Israeli Modernist Sterling Silver Handcrafted Necklace Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1980 item# 961597 (stock# 1872)
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This Israeli sterling silver necklace consists of a sculptural pendant set with an onyx and suspended from an articulated chain. The pendant, 2 1/2 inches long, with its central bar, bisecting a concave circle has a 10mm bezel set onyx towards the bottom which terinates in a round bar. The articulated chain is in six sections, the top two of which are flattened dog bones that terminate with a clasp. The piece is mark ...click for details

Dramatic Sterling Silver, Carnelian Modernist Ring Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1980 item# 960486 (stock# 1254)
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Dramatic sterling silver and carnelian ring made in Israel. In its scale and boldness its stylistically similar to the work of Rachel Gera. The ring is just over 1 1/2 inches tall and is set with a striped carnelian stone. The stone is approximately 12m x 17mm. The ring is a size 7 but open in the back so has some give to be enlarged a bit. In excellent condition and a very unique piece.

Sterling Silver Modernist Israeli Ring Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1970 item# 960238 (stock# 1255)
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This ring has varying surface treatments (the shank has a decorative ovoid pattern and the bezel sides are scored) and a maze like pattern on the surface. Lots of contrast and visual interest. Marked Made in Israel and 925 (sterling silver), the shank is open in the rear, currently a size 8 it could be opened up a bit more.

Sterling Silver Handcrafted Earrings by James Frappe Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1960 item# 960184 (stock# 1149)
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This pair of earrings by master silversmith James Frappe have a convex shape with a botanical motif impressed in each corner. Hanging from the center is a hammered curved shaped with a coral colored stone bead suspended over it. I have seen a few pieces by Frappe who has been working for over 50 years and still teaching. These are screwback but could be converted. The squared shape is 3/4 x 3/4 and with the dangling pendant the earrings are 1 1/4" long.

Sterling Silver/Gold Artisan Riveted Bracelet Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1980 item# 959353 (stock# 1782)
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Unusual artisan sterling silver and gold patinated design bracelet. Seven "egg" shaped shaped are decorated with broad gold stripes over the silver surface. Joined by rivets to undulating silver bars, the bracelet has a very fluid design and ingenious closure. Unsigned and unmarked, it tests for sterling and given the craftsmanship and detail, it certainly qualifies as a work of jewelry art. It is 7 inches l ...click for details

Artisan Sterling Silver, Amethyst Earrings, Signed Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1970 item# 959350 (stock# 1147)
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Sinuous and long pair of sterling silver and amethyst bead earrings. These have screwbacks but could easily be converted. Measuring 2 7/8 inches long, the earrings are created from two hammered silver bars joined by an amethyst bead. The major piece has a hammered, textured finish and terminates in a swirl of silver encompassing the amethyst. The long dangle is hammered in two different widths. One earrings is marked ...click for details

Esther Lewittes Sterling Silver Modernist Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1960 item# 957713 (stock# 1146)
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Elegant,long pair of sterling silver earrings by artist Esther Lewittes. The back plates are oxidized to create a strong contrast with the long silver bar bisecting the back plate and the five silver loops. Lewittes studied in NY in the 1950s and started making her own jewelry which she sold through other shops including Georg Jensen. She later moved to the west coast and had her own gallery in L.A. where she also carried work by other artists. ...click for details

Sterling Silver Bracelet, Belgiorno, Mid Century Modern Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1960 item# 956026 (stock# 1778)
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This geometrically patterned bracelet by Belgiorno, has unusually shaped links. It has a matte finish with finely scored lines on the surface (see close-up image). Belgiorno, an Argentinian firm founded in 1931 by Antonio Belgiorno is still in business. They are often referred to as the Tiffany's of Argentina. The bracelet is just over 7" long by 1/2" wide and weighs 37 grams. Marked as pictured, it is ...click for details

Modernist Sterling Silver Sculptural Necklace, Signed Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1970 item# 858777 (stock# 1863)
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Wonderful piece of wearable art, this sterling silver necklace has a sensuous, sculpted centerpiece. While confined in a linear square the surface is a contrast of shapes, textures and surfaces. The central element is 1 3/8 by 1 3/8 and is suspended from a 25 inch chain. The marks on the rear are for 925 and EP in a diamond shaped lozenge which is a maker's mark. Great looking and unique piece ...click for details

Silver, Wild Abstract, Large Pin/Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1970 item# 855002 (stock# 2005)
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Highly abstracted floral design to this silver brooch/pin. Hand-wrought of hammered silver, this piece has a dynamic design despite being very one dimensional. It is marked only 835 on the rear. Dimensions are approximate due to the design but at its widest the piece is 3 1/2 inches and 2 1/2 inches from top to bottom. While the pin back is attached as to be worn horizontally, it could just as easily be worn vertically. Both are pictured.

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