Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1422626 (stock #4031)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,400.00

Unique sterling silver statement necklace and bracelet set

Hallmarked for Vicenza, Italy

1970 - 80

Bracelet - interior circumference of 7" x 1 1/4" tall

Necklace - 15" interior circumference x 3/4" tall

Both bracelet and necklace have push/pull clasps that open to make them easy to get on the wrist or neck

Combined weight - 145 grams

These interesting pieces are not rigid but have an almost spring like quality to them

Excellent condi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1421568 (stock #3647)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,400.00

Marci Zelmanoff intensely crafted mixed metal and wire mesh brooch/pendant

Sterling, silver mesh, brass and enamel

2 3/8" x 3 1/2"

1979

Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant

Etched on verso - Marci Zelmanoff, February, 1979

Fine vintage condition

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University

Her primary i...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1421558 (stock #4029)
Auerbach and Maffia
$350.00

Lisbeth Nordskov sterling silver and stone ring

Denmark

This solid and heavy statement ring stands 1/2" tall

Size 9 1/2

Weight - 15.58 grams

Marked Nordskov, sterling, Denmark

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1420041 (stock #4001)
Auerbach and Maffia
$425.00

Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver, vermeil and pearl ring

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Size - 6

Weight - 11 grams

Hallmarked HaH, Denmark, 925s

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1418602 (stock #4046)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,295.00
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch

Rare example from his sterling menagerie

1950s

2 1/4" x 1 1/8"

Weight - 11+ grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition, minor light surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1417829 (stock #4043)
Auerbach and Maffia
$550.00

Monumental Antonio Pineda sterling silver [970] cut out earrings

Taxco, Mexico

Screw backs

3 5/8" long x 2 1/8" wide

Weight - 36+ grams in total

Marked with Antonio mark, eagle mark and 970

These are truly spectacular and in excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1417388 (stock #3660)
Auerbach and Maffia
$295.00

Opus Modernist sterling, pearl and amethyst 7 tentacle ring

Mid 20th century

Size - 9 1/4

Weight - 10.5 grams

Front measures 1 1/4" across

Marked ster, OPUS

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1416497 (stock #3658)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,295.00

Jules Brenner classic sterling silver buckle type cuff bracelet

1950

Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a rear opening of 1 1/4" for a total of 6 1/2"

Weight - 51 grams

Stamped Jules Brenner, sterling, in block letters

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1415750 (stock #4036)
Auerbach and Maffia
$299.00

Modernist sterling silver and druzy quartz ring

Designer - Algeo

Mid 20th century

Size - 7 1/2

Heavy and nicely detailed this ring weighs 21.84 grams

Marked - ALGEO, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1414926 (stock #3651)
Auerbach and Maffia
$425.00

N.E. From modernist sterling silver, carnelian and onyx ring

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Size 6

Weight - 11 grams

Front measures 1 1/16" x 3/4"

Marked From 925s

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1413389 (stock #3649)
Auerbach and Maffia
$750.00

Striking modernist bracelet

Sterling silver, 14K gold and faceted citrine cabochon

1970s - 80s

Inner circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear gap for a total of 6 1/2"

Stone - 1" x 5/8"

1 3/4" at tallest point

Weight - 41+ grams

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1413093 (stock #3646)
Auerbach and Maffia
$275.00

N.E. From modernist sterling silver bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

6 3/4" long x 5/8"

Weight - 26.25 grams

Marked - NE FROM, sterling, 925s, Denmark

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1413092 (stock #3645)
Auerbach and Maffia
$695.00

Carl Ove Frydensberg sterling silver and amber parure featuring a necklace, bracelet and a pair of clip earrings

This exceptional set was crafted in Denmark and dates to the middle of the 20th century

Necklace - 14" x 1"

Bracelet - 7" long x 1"

Earrings - 1 1/8"

Total weight - 88 grams

Marked COF, sterling, Denmark

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1412809 (stock #4026)
Auerbach and Maffia
$275.00

Fridl Blumenthal modernist sterling silver screw back earrings

Mid 20th century

1 3/8" long x 5/8"wide

Weight - 7 grams

Marked Fridl, sterling with tulip hallmark

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1412805 (stock #3639)
Auerbach and Maffia
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Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and 14K gold pendant on sterling silver necklace

Pendant - 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Necklace - 6 1/4" diameter, should fit an 18" neck

Weight - 14.50 grams

Marked Cooke, sterling on pendant and torque

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1411790 (stock #4025)
Auerbach and Maffia
$395.00

James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar

These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a hefty 54 grams

Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons

Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long

Marked Frappe, sterling

Very good vintage condition with original patina

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1410990 (stock #3635)
Auerbach and Maffia
$350.00

Carl Tasha silver pendant necklace

1970s

Provincetown, MA

Pendant measures 1 1/2" long

Chain - 20"

Weight - 17 grams

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1410881 (stock #3630)
Auerbach and Maffia
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Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and resin kinetic brooch

This early and rare brooch measures 3 1/4" x 1 5/8"

Weight - 17.10 grams

Marked Cooke

Excellent vintage condition