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Vintage Necklaces & Bracelets

ella cone necklace

Ella Cone Sterling Necklace #207

Heavy gauge sterling wire forged and formed into a spiral shape by Ella Cone who owned the Silversmith Shop in Boston, Ma. Marked "ELLA L. CONE, STERLING". Pendant is 2 ½ inches high by 1 ¼ inches at widest point. Circa 1950-1955. Sale Pending

mary parker necklace

Mary Parker Sterling and Pearl Necklace #211

Biomorphic shape cast in sterling silver with a post-mounted pearl. Made by modernist jeweler Mary Parker of Normal, Illinois. Pendant and chain each marked “STERLING, PARKER”. Pendant measures 1 5/8” high by 1 ¼” wide, with a 7mm pearl. Circa 1950s. $250

Otto R. Bade modernist pendant

Orb Wrapped Agate Pendant #127

Large striped agate and sterling silver modernist pendant by Otto R. Bade of New Hope, Pennsylvania, once the foreman for Frank Rebajes (this is a Rebajes design). Stone measures 1 3/4 inches high by 2 inches wide and is wrapped with heavy gauge sterling wire. A substantial piece of jewelry. Pendant measures 1.5 inches wide by 2 3/4 inches tall. Marked "Orb, Sterling". Circa 1960s. $175

Kupitaan Kulta Finland Jewelry

Carnelian Necklace by Kupittaan Kulta #106

Fab design by Kupittaan Kulta of Finland. Bezel-set bullet-shaped carnelian stones float on an 18 inch fine sterling silver chain. Stones measure 5mm in diameter, pendant elements are each 1 inch long each, and together are 2 inches wide. Marked "Anvil, Sterling, Finland ". Circa 1960-1970. $300

Henry Steig Fish Necklace



Henry Steig Fish Necklace #134

Heavily-oxidized sterling silver dimensional fish pendant on substantial continuous handmade curb link chain, by Henry Steig of NYC. Pendant measures 1 3/8 inches by 3/8 inch without bail, chain is 4mm wide and 26 inches long. Marked "Steig, Sterling". Circa 1960s. SOLD

Taxco modernist jewelry

Taxco Sterling & Amethyst Demi-Parure #115

Stylized modernist rooster motif made of heavily oxidized sterling silver and amethysts. Very well-made jewelry set. Unmarked, solid barrel chain is 18 inches long, pendant is 2 1/4 inches long. Screw-back earrings are 1 1/4 inches wide. Pendant and earrings are marked "3M, Taxco, Sterling, Eagle 3". Circa 1950-1960. $325

Scandinavian 830 jewelry

Scandinavian 830 Necklace #100

Beautiful 830 silver Scandinavian necklace of interlocking leaves. 19" long, 5/8 inch wide. Marked "ED 830S". Circa 1940-50. $135

NE From Rose Quartz Bracelet #224

Danish modern bracelet featuring rose quartz, by Neils Erik From of Denmark. Wrist opening measures 2 1/5 inches by 2 inches. The quartz stone is 1 inch by 1/2 inch, bracelet is 3/4 inch wide. Marked "Sterling, Denmark, N.E. From, 925s". Circa 1960-1970. $200

Modernist Wire Bracelet Signed RHR #183

Modernist bracelet made of sterling silver wire by unknown maker. Five abstract components joined by simple wire hinges, with a handmade foldover clasp. 7 1/2 inches long by 5/8 inch wide, marked “RHR” Circa 1950s. $125

Momiron vintage bracelet

Momiron Tiger Eye Bracelet #128

Sterling silver mod cuff bracelet by Momiron of France features an enormous tiger eye stone measuring 31mm square and a full 9mm thick. Bracelet opening is 2 1/4 inches wide. Marked "Momiron, French assay mark (crab), plus an unknown mark". Circa 1950-1960. $250

Anna Greta Eker jewelry

Anna Greta Eker Sterling & Gilt Bracelet #124

Classic jewelry design by Ana Greta Eker of Norway. Coiled floral element is gilt on the inside and measures 1.5 inches in diameter. Opening for wrist is 2.5 inches in diameter. Marked "ND, AGE, +, Sterling, 925S, Norway". Circa 1960s. $325

Mod Hayner Sterling Bangle



Mod Hayner Sterling Bangle #138

Hand-forged sterling silver modernist bracelet by an unknown jewelry designer. Fab design, very well made. Measures 2.75 inches in diameter, and 1/2 inch at widest point. Marked "Hayner, Sterling". Circa 1950-1960. $165

Matti J. Hyvarinen vintage jewelry


Matti J. Hyvarinen Sterling Silver Bracelet #122

Classic MJH jewelry design, made in Finland in 1970. 7 1/2 inches long and 3/8 inches wide. Marked "MJH, crown in heart", 925H, Turku, R7". $300

Mary Parker Sterling Twist Bracelet


Mary Parker Sterling Twist Bracelet #119

Dainty bracelet attributed to Mary Parker, front is 5/8 inches at widest point. Marked "Parker, Sterling". Circa 1950s. $95

Mid-Century Brass Bracelet

Mid-Century Brass Bracelet #082

Lovely hand wrought unmarked brass bracelet in the style of Paul Lobel. Organic, stylized, applied leaf design; bracelet is very well-crafted and has a nice patina. Measures 1 1/2 inches at widest point, inner diameter is 2 3/8 inches. Somewhat adjustable. Circa 1950-1960. $85

Taxco Tiger Eye Bracelet

Taxco Tiger Eye Bracelet #101

Modernist tiger eye and sterling silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Front of bracelet measures 1 1/2 inches high, marked "RMF, Mexico, 925, Eagle 3". Circa 1960-1970. $95

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