Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970 item #1473517 (stock #4209)
Auerbach and Maffia
$3,750.00

Vivianna Torun sterling and rutilated quartz dew drop necklace

Mid 20th century

The torque neck piece should fit a 16 1/2" neck

The rutilated quartz drop measures 3" long while the stone itself is 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" wide at its widest point

Weight - 60 grams

Each element is marked Torun and Georg Jensen

This necklace is in excellent condition, the stone is a nice size with substantial rutile

Torun - Winner of the prestigious Lunning prize ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1287189 (stock #3093)
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Zolotas sterling silver ring

Archaic equine motif

Face - 3/4" diameter

Size - 6 1/4

Very good vintage condition

Unpolished

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #941224 (stock #2315)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,400.00

American Modernist Sterling with Gold Nude Torso Brooch

Marci Zelmanoff

Signed & Dated 23 July 1970, NYC

Excellent condition

2 1/2" x 1 1/16"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #698135 (stock #1039 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$950.00

Carl Tasha sterling ring.

Size 7" - 7 1/4".

Condition - excellent.

Signed.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1488784 (stock #4248)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,500.00

A stunning vintage Native American Squash Blossom necklace, a timeless piece of jewelry that embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistry of the Native American people.

Crafted from high-quality sterling silver and turquoise, the necklace features a series of intricately designed squash blossom motifs, a symbol deeply rooted in Native American tradition

The turquoise stone is revered in Native American culture for its spiritual significance and healing properties...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #975720 (stock #2359 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$595.00

Owe Johansson modernist sterling silver bracelet

Finland

1972

Round shield - 3" in diameter

Interior circumference 7 1/2" - 8"

In very good vintage condition

See previous listing for matching necklace

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1382829 (stock #3399)
Auerbach and Maffia
$325.00

Kaunis Koru modernist sterling silver and chrysoprase statement ring

Finland

1973

Size 7

Weight - 8.75 grams

Face measures 1 1/4" tall

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1393844 (stock #3450)
Auerbach and Maffia
$795.00

K.E. Palmberg for Alton modernist sterling silver and malachite necklace

Sweden

1975

14 1/2" neck

Opens in front

Center element - 2 1/4", stone - 1 1/4"

Weight - 60+ grams

Hallmarked - see picture

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1346245 (stock #4021)
Auerbach and Maffia
$495.00

Jack Brusca and Joseph Dante sterling silver wave cuff type bracelet

1975

2 5/16" x 1 1/2"

1 3/4" at tallest point

1 1/4" rear opening

Weight - a hefty and solid 90.80 grams

Hallmarks - etched signature, strl, 1975

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1070137 (stock #2510)
Auerbach and Maffia
$750.00

By Jean, modernist sterling and pink quartz pendant and chain

Bold and impressive design

c.1970's

Chain measures 14 3/8" long when outstretched

Pendant measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Marked By Jean sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1365029 (stock #3812)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,850.00

Burle Marx sterling silver and amethyst ring

Brazil

20th century

This beautiful and substantial ring is a size 9 3/4

Weight 26+ grams

The faceted amethyst measures 7/8" x 5/8"

Marked Burle Marx, 950

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1339598 (stock #3586)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Soren Borup modernist sterling silver kinetic necklace

1960 - 70

Denmark

Neck chain - 15 3/4"

Pendant - 2" in diameter

Marked S.Borup, 925s, Denmark on both chain and pendant

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1362636 (stock #3796)
Auerbach and Maffia
$395.00

Matti J. Hyvarinen for Sirokoru

Finland

1976

Modernist sterling silver and faceted stone ring

The top of the ring measures about 7/8” per side, with a rise off the band of about ½’

Weight - 13.75 grams

Size 7 with an adjustable band

Marked - SIROKORU, MADE IN FINLAND, MJH, 925, Turku city mark, Y7 [1976]

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1370635 (stock #3867)
Auerbach and Maffia
$395.00

Sten and Laine sterling silver large pendant necklace

Finland

1973

Measures 3" in diameter

Neck chain measures 26" long

Weight - 47.5 grams

Marked on bale Finland, 925, U7 and other appropriate hallmarks

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1353216 (stock #4073)
Auerbach and Maffia
$450.00

Swedish sterling silver modernist ring

1973

Size - 6

Height - 1 1/8"

Weight - 11.60 grams

Hallmarks - RCN, H in circle, three crowns, S and Y9 [1973]

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1489670 (stock #4258)
Auerbach and Maffia
$350.00

Tony Papp sterling silver clip back earrings

These sleek and beautifully rendered earrings date from the 1980s

2" x 1"

Weight - 35 grams

Marked PAPP, sterling

Excellent condition

Tony Papp was the son of Joseph Papp, the renowned director of the New York Shakespeare Festival. He developed a fascination for jewelry as a form of wearable art during his time at the Parsons School of Design...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1385816 (stock #3412)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Erik Dennung modernist sterling necklace and bracelet set for B&D Denmark

Dramatic hand hammered statement jewelry

1970

Necklace should fit a 14 1/2" to 15 1/2" neck, width tapers from 1/2" to 1 3/8" at widest point

Bracelet measures 6" in circumference plus a 1 1/4" rear opening [7 1/4" total], width tapers from 1/2" to 1 1/4" at widest point

Weight - Necklace - 82 grams, Bracelet - 52 grams

Both pieces marked B&D, Erik Dennung, Denmark, sterli...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1412805 (stock #3639)
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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