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MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern
Wine K-over, Solid pure silver, Wine window, 2018, Italy, in Stock
Located in Firenze, IT
Usually used for your special wine bottles, this K-OVER allows you to show the labels of your favorite wines. As it can be clearly seen from the pictures, the surface of the K-OVER ...
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Metropolitan Life Insurance Service Medal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Pair of Fully Hallmarked Sterling Silver Sheffield Made 1996 Martini Glasses
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning and original pair of solid sterling silver Sheffield made 1996 Martini cocktail glasses A very good looking and decorative pair, talk about making ...
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1990s British Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Old or Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Teething Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver baby teething ring. By Tiffany & Co. With an internal rattle. Simply a great piece from Tiffany & Co! Date: Mid-20th Century ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

K-Over Wine, Solid Pure Silver 999/°°, Sunlight, 2018, Italy, in Stock
Located in Firenze, IT
The value of this pure silver 999/°° K-OVER is based on on the innovative techniques that have been used in its production. As it can be clearly seen f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Silver Pocket Knife Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Pocket Knife Helsinki Olympic Stadium Finland Shells in silver. Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Probably made for the 1952 Olympics. Silver 813h T...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold Plated Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery
Located in London, GB
A thirty six piece gold plated sterling silver canteen of cutlery, o 6 x table forks, 6 x dessert forks, 6 x dessert spoons, 6 x tab...
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1960s British Vintage Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver mint julep cup or tumbler. By Barry Kieselstein-Cord. With an applied shield with a crescent moon and star symbol (the Kieselstein-Cord mark). Simply a wond...
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20th Century American Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

21st Century, Wine K-OVER, Solid Pure Silver, Wine Window, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The value of this pure silver 999/°° K-OVER is based on the innovative techniques that have been used in its production. As it can be clearly seen from the pictures, the surface of the K-OVER shines as the Moon. This innovative texture provides also a technical advantage: when you touch the cover, no fingerprint is left. In addition, the product has been designed to show the label of the wine that our customers are tasting. The cover has been completely handcrafted by Marco Fedi, a Florentine master goldsmith. The production process took few weeks and the techniques used are spinning and engraving. Artist information: Marco Fedi started his career in the ‘80s, working for the most prestigious workshops in Florence. During the years, he worked for Tiffany, Bulgari, Christofle and Cartier. Today, he is collaborating with K-OVER for the projects K-over Memories and K-over Design. Technical features: K-OVER is the new brand of P.M.P Firenze, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the silverware industry. Working in this market for such a long period, enabled us to develop a completely new product: a modern glacette. Indeed, our covers can maintain your precious bottles of wine chilled. The cover can be used as many times as you want: by unscrewing the cap at its bottom, it is possible to change the bottle of wine. All covers are new and have been only exhibited in public events. Covers are suitable for European Bordolese bottles. All our wine covers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful tumbler or cup by Jocelyn Burton. In sterling silver with an applied figural cowrie shell, tapered sides and gilt interior. Jocelyn Burton...
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20th Century British Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver Dog
Located in London, GB
A cast sterling silver dog model, height 7.5cms, weight 156gms, hallmarked London, bearing the Bentley & Skinner sponsor mark. Should you choose ...
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2010s British Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver Armada Dish
Located in London, GB
A sterling silver Armada dish, 13.5" diameter, 47.7troy ozs, hallmarked London 2000, with Asprey sponsor mark. Should you choose to make this purchase we ...
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Early 2000s British Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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21st Century, Wine K-OVER, Solid pure silver, Outline, 2018, Italy, in Stock
Located in Firenze, IT
This pure silver 999/°° K-OVER belongs to our wine collection. It has been designed to enhance the beauty and the elegance of pure silver. Indeed, the apparent simplicity of the prod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver Custom Watch Part Cufflinks
Located in North Miami, FL
These intricate and moveable watch parts fascinate the eye. These cufflinks are most unusual and are jeweler made. They are one of a kind. Fascinating workmanship involved in making ...
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