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ED LEVIN Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Collar Necklace
Ed Levin, one of the acknowledged masters of mid-century modernist jewelry design, created this sleek sterling silver collar necklace. The collar is 3/8" wide at the front and tapers in slightly at each side beyond the midpoint and flares again at the opening. The hand-formed necklace is stamped "LEVIN" on one side and "Sterling" on the other and is in very fine, undamaged condition. As can be said of all the great designs, this mid-century classic is timeless and can be fashionably worn for decades to come.
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1960's Sterling Silver Spanish MODERNIST Teardrop Hoop Earrings, New/Old Stock
These lustrous 1960’s vintage sterling silver teardrop pendant earrings are new-old stock, never sold before, never worn. Each earring measures 1 ½" by ½" and has a polished face and textured sides and back. The earrings have European lever-back pierced tops. The lever portions are stamped ".925" for silver purity. Each pair of earrings, part of a small lot I was lucky enough to acquire, comes with the original sticker printed "Made in Spain" on one side and "Sterling Silver" on the other. (Some also have the old cellophane wrappers though they have dried or split). The earrings have the sleek Modernist style so popular in the middle years of the last century and they are, of course, in excellent condition. Please see my store of other earrings in a similar triangular hoop style.
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JULES BRENNER Signed C1950 Modernist Sterling & Tiger's Eye Pendant Necklace
This circa 1950 Jules Brenner sterling Modernist pendant was acquired directly from the original owner who purchased it in Jules’s own store in shortly after she was married. The teardrop pendant is 1 3/8" long and ¾" wide. The central drop has the form of a true 3-D teardrop. I believe the stone is quartz tiger’s eye; .the chatoyancy is obvious as is the blend of colors including butter yellow and veins of black and red. It is suspended from a rigid wire which hangs over the black, intentionally oxidized background of the galleried pendant. "Jules Brenner, Sterling" is stamped on the back of the pendant. The original is a 16" sterling curb-link with spring-ring clasp (stamped "Sterling’). The pendant is in wonderful condition.
Brenner originally set up shop in New York City around 1950 in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of near other artists such as Art Smith, Francisco Rebajes, Bill Tendler, and Sam Kramer, and Paul Lobel. The Whitney Museum of Modern Art was very nearby and brought in supportive patrons and fellow modernist experimenters in all forms of media. Once established in NYC, Brenner operated a Provincetown shop, as did Ed Wiener and Henry Steig, during the summer months.
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Unique, Finely Cast Sterling Silver King TUT Portrait Ring
This vintage cast sterling silver ring depicts the "Boy King" of Egypt, King Tutankhamen. The nicely detailed portrait measures 1 1/8" high, ½" deep, and ¾ wide. The King wears earrings, the faux beard (signifying royal rank) and an elaborate headdress topped by an Egyptian asp (snake). The size 6 ring has a ¼" wide shaft stamped "Sterling" on the interior. Most likely dating from the 1970’s when the fabulous King Tut exhibit toured prestige American museums, this unusual and weighty sterling ring is in super condition.
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Edwardian CAMPHOR Glass Pendant with Red Stone, Sterling Setting & Chain
The beloved Edwardian camphor glass pendant was given a chic twist in this model which has a sterling silver filigree setting, a ruby red rhinestone in its center, and bead-accented chain. The octagonal pendant is 1 1/16" long and ¾" wide; the fancy cut-work bale is itself ½" high (it’s wide enough that you can slide a thicker chain or a ribbon through.) The 17" long chain has two stations of beads with a crystal bicone between two opal/milk glass orbs. The spring-ring clasp is stamped "sterling." A tasteful and feminine choice for a woman of any age, this delicate circa 1920 necklace is in wonderful condition.
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1940's CREED Sterling Silver Bangle with HEARTS
Here’s a sweet sterling bangle from a company whose pieces are rarely seen: Creed. This ¼" wide bangle has an inner diameter of 2 ½". A band of polished hearts is set on a finely ribbed background; tiny beaded borders and thin polished edges finish off the top and bottom. The inside is signed "Sterling Creed." This 1940’s bangle is in wonderful condition.
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Exquisite C1950 Japan Cut Crystal Pagodas Link Bracelet, Sterling Fittings
This vintage Japan intaglio cut-crystal link bracelet is pure elegance from the perfect clarity of the miniature pagoda carvings to the brilliant sterling silver frames. The 7 ½" long bracelet is 7/8" wide and 5/16" deep. Each facetted tablet is cut on the reverse with a multi-tiered pagoda that has a three-dimensional effect. All the links and the box mountings are hand-soldered and sturdy. The sleek box clasp is stamped "Japan Sterling Silver" on the back. This circa 1950 bracelet is in superb condition with no chips or scratches.
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Multi-Layer 1940's SANDOR Sterling & Rhinestone Flower Pin
This luscious Sandor multi-layer pin is crafted of sterling silver with jet black and crystal prong-set rhinestones. The flower measures 2 ½" wide by 5/8" deep. Each outer petal is cut with a triangle into which are set three jet rhinestones. The smaller petals above are further topped by "arms" or stamens tipped with crystal rhinestones. The center jet stone is a polished, concave circle. The finish is warm with a gold hue, it may have been more yellow when new. The back of the brooch has a safety clasp pin and the "Sandor" stamp. You can appreciate the careful construction of the soldered layers from the reverse. This 1940’s brooch is in very fine condition with no missing or damaged stones.
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MODERNIST Hand-Crafted Sterling "Wide Wave" Links Necklace
A distinctive oval link of two "waves" joined by soldered rings is repeated in this continuous 33 ½" long sterling silver Modernist style necklace. Each link measures 1 ¾" (including one end ring) and about 5/8" wide and has a brushed exterior surface (not glaring to the eye and conceals any minor scuff very well). The open style gives this studio-crafted artwork a lightness of spirit and allows the garment beneath to show through, as splashes of color on a passing wave. The necklace is not signed or marked but tests as sterling purity. It is in very fine condition and makes a bold punctuation mark on a simple top or dress.
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Richly Hand-Crafted Sterling Jerusalem Cross with Jewel and Hand-Made Chain
This vintage Jerusalem cross is hand-crafted from sterling silver and set with an impressive cut citrine color gemstone or crystal. The cross measures 2" wide and ½" deep and is composed of cast silver, domed ornaments with mille-grain (hand-done filigree wire-work), and a bezel setting holding the center jewel. This jewel has an intense rich color and contrasts very well with the oxidized surface of the silver cross. The back of the stone setting has an opening to reveal the stone’s culet; no foil no is visible thus this brilliantly colored jewel is not a rhinestone. The bale is a fan shape cast with a star at the base. From the back, you can see the that reverse of the cross was also thoughtfully designed.
The 19 1/2" long chain is composed of oval links, each link-soldered closed to one next to it so there are actually "pairs" of links forming the strand (yes, it is quite supple when worn as well as solidly constructed.) The clasp is machine-made. The links test as slightly less pure in silver than the pendant itself which tests positive as at least .925 (sterling) purity. The two pieces are in wonderful condition and have the treasured look of tradition and history.
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1930's Quality Sterling ART DECO Link Bracelet with Rhinestones, Rhodium-Plated
This 1930’s Art Deco sterling silver bracelet has eleven rectangular links joined by small four-petaled flowers—all aglitter with tiny crystal rhinestones. The bracelet measures 7 ½" long and 3/8" wide. The cast links, plated in rhodium for a permanently bright finish, have tiny beaded details that imitate the settings of diamonds. The box clasp is nearly invisible when closed and is reinforced with a fine sterling safety chain with spring-ring. Remarkably, this fine quality sterling bracelet is not marked by the maker, only with "Sterling." It is in excellent condition with no missing or yellow stones. The dainty, open design convincingly simulates fine diamond and platinum jewelry of the period.
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Amazing Sterling Filigree Peacock Earrings - 4 Layers of Feathers
You will be astounded at the detail of these articulated sterling silver filigree peacock earrings. This is true filigree work at its painstaking finest! Not merely stamped-out designs, the minutely thin sterling wires are hand-bent and soldered into the intricate feathers and the detailed bodies of the birds. Each earring is 2 ¾" long and 1 3/8" wide at the widest portion of the fanned tail. This is the first pair I have seen with four tiers of the cupped round drops. The tiers, too, are joined so each layer of the tail moves independently. The earrings have posts with new vinyl clutches. They are stamped "925" for sterling purity on the back. This rightfully proud pair is in excellent condition.
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IVAR HOLTH Norway Modernist Sterling Guilloche Enamel Petal Earrings
These mid-century Modernist sterling silver earrings were designed by Norwegian artist Ivar Holth and enameled in white using the guilloche technique. Each petal-form earring is 1 1/8" high and is gilded on the back and the edges. Tiny rays or ribs radiate from the point of each earring, suggesting the folds of a flower petal. The earrings have clip backs and are stamped "925S Sterling Norway" with the hallmark of Ivar Holth (sometimes misspelled Holt). The lustrous enamel earrings are in excellent condition. Their gently evocative form complements both abstract and representational shapes so they will go perfectly with other enamel necklaces and bracelets.
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Rare Tall Vintage SIAM Buddha God Sterling Silver & Niello Cuff
If you believe big jewelry is a necessity, you will instantly appreciate this vintage sterling silver cuff made in Siam (now Thailand) using the niello enamel technique. The cuff is 3 7/8" high at the peaked front and tapers to 2" at the back. The measurement across the inside width is 2 ½" but you can resize it up or down to suit. The front has a praying figure in lotus pose with winged extensions and a halo hovering behind. The sides have smaller figures on one bended knee. I believe that both the large figure in the center and those on the side are depictions of Buddha. All figures and the ornamental band at the bottom are etched with fine detail using traditional Siamese motifs. The classic graphite gray niello finish is permanently affixed and contrasts sharply with the engraved designs. The cuff is stamped "Sterling 925%" on the inside and is in great condition.
Niello is a fine silver decoration technique that dates back to the 4th century B.C. It is created made by engraving a design upon the smooth silver surface and, with several intricate operations, filling the background with the lustrous black enamel. The niello metallic surface is an amalgam of silver, copper, lead and sulphur (sulfur) which is fused over heat for a permanent finish and then polished for a lustrous finish.
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New/Old DANECRAFT Sterling & Amethyst Crystal Cross Necklace with ORIG TAG
This vintage Danecraft sterling cross pendant necklace is a rare find as it’s in superb, unworn condition and has the original Primavera booklet price tag. The cross is 3" long and 2" wide. Six oval amethyst color crystals are set in fancy prongs, open n the back. While their color is exactly like the most desirable amethyst gem hue, the perfect clarity of the cut stones leads me to believe they are glass. The back of the pendant has an applied signature "Sterling Danecraft" oval tag. The fancy, twist link chain is 24" long and closes with a spring-ring clasp also stamped "Sterling." The adorable little silver foil booklet is attached and states this is "An original Primavera Creation, Sterling Silver." The model number and $22.00 price are shown on the back. This necklace is part of a suite of Danecraft pieces I acquired from the estate of a collector who purchased only high-end costume jewelry in the 1960s and 1970s.
Victor Primavera started the company that was to become known worldwide as Danecraft in 1934 and their quality in sterling is legendary.
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