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Silver Pendant, Bjorn Sigurd Ostern, Norway, Modernist Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian: Pre 1980   item# 1018879 (stock# 1873)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $250  Sterling silver pendant, Bjorn Sigurd Ostern, who frequently designed for David Andersen. This long, three dimensional pendant makes great use of negative space with its curved, pierced elements. The contrast with the background of the wearer's garments makes for infinite color combinations. 1 inch wide and 3 1/4 inches longs, it's in excellent condition and signed on rear as pictured. Striking Large Brooch/Pin, Wearable Art, Debra Yohai Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer: Pre 1980   item# 1018307 (stock# 2006)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $195  Striking design and color to this large brooch/pin. Signed by NY designer Debra Fine Yohai. 6 1/4 inches long and about 2 1/2 inches wide, this chartreuse metal florally inspired motif, is an amazing and unusual piece of jewelry. Signed on rear. Fantastic Brooch/Pin by Vigneri, Lucite Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer: Pre 1980   item# 1018072 (stock# 2007)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $175  Bold and fun lucite pin by Anne and Frank Vigneri. (signed on rear) Their "art to wear" jewelry was sold through Saks 5th Avenue, Barney's and Bergdorf Goodman and was often seen in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. They were written about in the New York Times as “trend setters” of their time. Their designs are found in the personal collections of such celebrities as Cher, Oprah Winfrey, and the late Farah Fawcett. ...click for details Israeli Modernist Sterling Silver Handcrafted Necklace Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1980   item# 961597 (stock# 1872)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $300  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 Striking Long Chrome Earrings, Great Atomic Design Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned: Pre 1980   item# 960492 (stock# 1151)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $175  These very long, chrome earrings have a strikingly atomic design. Though later than the 1950s, these earrings are very reminiscent of that period. They have a great combination of contrasting shapes and lots of movement. These are clipbacks and could be converted. 3 1/4 inches long but light on the ears and so very comfortable to wear (and get lots of comments.) Not for the timid)! Really great look, very striking. (forgive my photos - these were hard to shoot) Dramatic Sterling Silver, Carnelian Modernist Ring Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1980   item# 960486 (stock# 1254)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $275  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)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $165  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. Ben Amun Long Copper Modernist Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer: Pre 1970   item# 960197 (stock# 1150)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $125  Fabulous, and very long earrings by Ben Amun. They are just under 3 1/2 inches long but very comfortable. Great design and color and in excellent condition. Each earring is marked in several places, one of which is pictured. Sterling Silver Handcrafted Earrings by James Frappe Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1960   item# 960184 (stock# 1149)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $195  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)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $650  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)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $165  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 Robert Larin Modernist Pendant, Unsigned, 1970s Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer: Pre 1980   item# 957717 (stock# 1869)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $135  Robert Larin was one of the Montreal based designers in the 1970s (along with Vidal, Darveau and others) creating wonderfully abstract and adventurous pieces. This pendant is unsigned but a design I have seen by him before. The pendant is 2 7/8" long (inclusive of the bail) and 1 3/4" in diameter. Great surface texture and geometric superimposed element in the middle making for a very sculptural piece of j ...click for details Esther Lewittes Sterling Silver Modernist Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism: Pre 1960   item# 957713 (stock# 1146)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $325  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)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $375  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 Bracelet, Argentina Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Retro: Pre 1960   item# 955595 (stock# 1781)  click for details Ornaments and Objects 646-342-9045 $200  Sterling silver modernist bracelet in the style of Belgiorno, noted Argentinian silversmith. The bracelet weighs 31 grams, is 6 3/4" x 3/4" and has a secure safety clasp. In excellent condition and with a great, fluid design. pages:  1   2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10