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1960s Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Kinetic Fringe Bib Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver Mexican modernist fringe kinetic necklace circa 1960's or 1970's, maker unknown
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist BertoiaStyle Kinetic Silver 8Bead SpiralWire 3Band Asymmetric MensRing
Located in Chicago, IL
Recalling some early-mid-century modernist one-of-a-kind unsigned silver jewelry featuring delicate
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Silver

Rare John Syzmak Sterling Silver American Modernist Kinetic Abacus Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare pair of John Syzmak sterling silver abacus cufflinks, circa 1950's. Cufflinks measure 5/8" by 3/4" and are signed Syzmak, Sterling. A perfect gift for the math enthusiast. In...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Bent Exner Danish Modernist Kinetic Sterling Silver Vermeil Ring
By Bent Exner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare sterling silver ring with a light wash of gold on the kinetic rocking balls. Created by Bent
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Art Smith American Modernist Copper and Brass Kinetic Earrings 1950s
By Art Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, American modernist copper and brass kinetic earrings created by Arthur Smith, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ed Wiener Gold Pearl Kinetic American Modernist Chandelier Earrings
By Ed Wiener
Located in Palm Springs, CA
14k gold and pearl chandelier style earrings created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Earrings measure 4.5" in length and are of the pierced variety. Earrings are unsigned ...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Puig Doria 1970 Spain Barcelona Modernist Kinetic Necklace In .925 Sterling
By Puig Doria
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist necklace designed by Jose Maria Puig Doria. Beautiful sculptural kinetic piece
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Kinetic Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Ring
By Wesley Emmons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring. Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala kinetic gold brooch "Aurinko"
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare kinetic 18 ct gold brooch. "Aurinko" (Sun) in the form of a stylized sun with moving rays
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Litchfield, CT
has an understated elegance that, paired with the innovative kinetic design, delivers incomparable
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Kinetic Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brushed sterling silver and brass jointed pierced earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings measure 4.25" by 2.25" and are signed Heidi, .925. In very good...
Category

2010s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Early Betty Cooke Kinetic Sterling Wishbone Pendants Lariat on Leather Cord
By Betty Cooke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, 1950's lariat necklace with kinetic wishbone sterling silver pendants created by Betty Cooke
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN DIOR Kinetic Dangle Earrings In Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
kinetic sculptural circles earrings designed by Christian Dior. Fabulous kinetic dangle earrings
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1990s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Orbital Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in Miami, FL
of wearable kinetic art, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jules Brenner Sterling Silver New York Modern Kinetic Dancer Pierced Earrings
By Jules Brenner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kinteic dancer sterling silver earrings created by American modernist jeweler Jules Brenner, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER Kinetic Geometric Bangle In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Peridots & Amethystes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic bangle bracelet designed by Cartier. This is a very rare colorful bangle bracelet created
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Convertible earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in Miami, FL
kinetic earrings, created by the Italian master jeweler, artist and sculptor, Giorgio Facchini. This pair
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1990s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Winifred Clark Shaw Kinetic 14K Gold and Coral Earrings 1950s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
14k gold and coral earrings made by artist, weaver and jeweler, Winifred Clark Shaw. Screw back earrings measure 1 1/4" in length and are in very good vintage 1950s condition. Unsign...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

YAACOV AGAM 1970 Paris Kinetic Op-Art Sculptural Circles Necklace In 18Kt Gold
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic Op-Art necklace designed by Yaacov Agam (1928-). This is a gorgeous piece of wearable art
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

YAACOV AGAM 1970 Paris Kinetic Op-Art Sculptural Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic Op-Art necklace designed by Yaacov Agam (1928-). This is a gorgeous piece of wearable art
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pol Bury Belgium 1968-2002 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spheres Ring 18Kt White Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
A Kinetic spheres ring designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional and very rare
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Pol Bury Belgium 1968 2002 Sculptural Kinetic Mezzaluna Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
A Kinetic sculptural ring designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional and very rare
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pol Bury Belgium 1968 2002 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Platforms Ring In 18Kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
A Kinetic platforms ring designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional and very rare
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pol Bury Belgium 1970 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spikes Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
A Kinetic spikes pendant-brooch designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional and very
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Paris 1980 Rare Kinetic Ring in 18Kt Yellow White Gold with Wired Circles
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare kinetic ring designed by Hermes. A vintage geometric ring made in Paris France around the
Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Giorgio Facchini Kinetic Abacus Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold Coral Onyx And Agate
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in Miami, FL
wearable kinetic art, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The design is
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Onyx, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Arnd Heuer Machine Aesthetics Kinetic Modernist Gold Bracelet Bangle
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
1970s Arnd Heuer Kinetic Machine Aesthetics Modernist Gold Bracelet Bangle 14k yellow gold, magnets
Category

20th Century German Modernist Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Rebajes Sterling Silver Kinetic Brooch
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in Winnetka, IL
bead to create a very strong example of Post-War, American Modernist jewelry. Signed. Examples of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pol Bury, Kinetic Ring, Moving Sticks
By Pol Bury
Located in Paris, IDF
, fountains or jewelry, Bury uses geometric shapes that he enriches with an imperceptible movement, for the
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Early 2000s Belgian Modernist More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Pol Bury, Kinetic ring, Round and Mobile Bowls
By Pol Bury
Located in Paris, IDF
slowness”. Whether in his sculptures, fountains or jewelry, Bury uses geometric shapes that he enriches
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modernist More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Pol Bury, Kinetic Ring, Square and Mobile Bowls
By Pol Bury
Located in Paris, IDF
jewelry, Bury uses geometric shapes that he enriches with an imperceptible movement, for the sculptures
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modernist More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Pierre Cardin Sterling Silver and Gold Kinetic Pendant, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
Inspired by the Space Age, a rare sterling and 14K gold pendant by Pierre Cardin (b. 1922) with a moveable outer ring. Cardin's striking geometric design reflects a minimalist aesth...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

1970s Gold Diamond Kinetic Modernist Swinging Kinetic Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An interesting 14k gold and diamond ring circa 1960's. Diamonds are suspended within the ring, set in white gold have a swinging, teeter totter movement. Cool alternative to an eng...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Modernist Glass Kinetic Earrings, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960's modernist glass earrings with kinetic movement and clip on hardware. Though these earrings
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings

Modernist Glass Kinetic Earrings, 1960's
Modernist Glass Kinetic Earrings, 1960's
W 0.88 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Sterling Silver American Modernist Handwrought Kinetic Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale sterling silver kinetic modernist pendant circa 1950's. Pendant is reminiscent of hand
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Kinetic Modernist Studio Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kinetic, handmade brass one of a kind artisan studio made necklace circa 1960's. Necklace has
Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Milton Cavagnaro Sterling Silver Ebony Kinetic California Modernist Earrings
By Milton Cavagnaro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, abstract modernist kinetic sterling silver and ebony earrings created by Milton Cavagnaro of
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Polly Stehman Sterling Silver Plique a Jour Enamel Kinetic Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kinetic modernist brooch featuring plique à jour enamel set in sterling silver frames and created
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ruth Berridge Sterling Silver Kinetic Mobile Modernist Earrings
By Ruth Berridge
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade mid century modernist mobile earrings created by Ruth Berridge of New York City, New York
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Smith Copper Kinetic Mobile New York Modernist Earrings
By Art Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Copper mobile screw back earrings created by Art Smith of New York City, New York. Smith worked in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, running a shop there from 1946 until 1979 just bef...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Copper

Kinetic Sterling Silver American Modernist Dangling Earrings by Gardner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand made, linked sterling silver cut out earrings created by Gardner. These large, screwback earrings are reminiscent of designs by Arthur Smith of New York and measure 3 5/16" lon...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 1950s Sterling Silver Coral Kinetic Modernist Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
". Earrings are signed P'LLA inside the hoop and are reminiscent of earrings and other jewelry made by Ed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Ed Wiener New York Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Pierced Earrings
By Ed Wiener
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s sterling silver kinetic modernist earrings created by Ed Wiener of New York, New York
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Hans Hansen 14 Karat Yellow Gold Danish Modernist Kinetic Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish modern 14K gold kinetic ring created by Hans Hansen, circa 1970's. Ring is a finger size 5
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Astrid Fog Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Danish Modernist Kinetic Earrings 1971
By Astrid Fog
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver earrings, #235, originally designed in 1971 by Astrid Fog and now out of production. These pierced are vintage and from the Archive collection of the pa...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Malachite Kinetic Mobile Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Malachite and brass kinetic mobile earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona
Category

2010s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Modernist 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kinetic Spinning Vintage Fidget Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three gold rings pierced and stacked on a post. Each ring spins kinetically around post
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Long Brushed Sterling Silver Kinetic Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade, jointed brushed sterling silver earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings measure 5" in length by 1.75" wide and have a very light sound when wor...
Category

2010s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Modernist Kinetic Ring Denmark Vintage Scandinavian
By Hans Hansen
Located in Washington, DC
Striking silver ring by Modernist designer Hans Hansen of Denmark. Marked HaH, 925s, Denmark. Ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Gilt Kinetic Mobile Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gold gilt over hammered brass clip on mobile earrings created by French jewelry and decorative arts
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Vermeil, Brass

1960s Bent Exner Turquoise and Gold Kinetic TOTEM Ring
By Bent Exner
Located in New York, NY
A rare kinetic turquoise and 18 karat gold ring, by Bent Exner, c. 1960 The ring is a size 06½ and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Acrylic Brass Wood Kinetic Bracelet
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver post-modern style bracelet with wood, acrylic and brass accents by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Bracelet measures 3" on its inner circumference by 4.5" oute...
Category

2010s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

1970s Sterling Silver Geometric Modern Long Kinetic Dangling Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1970's handmade earrings featuring intersecting geometric shapes suspended by sterling chain. Earrings measure 5 1/2" in length and are unsigned. In very good vintage con...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kinetic Silver Necklace by Elis Kauppi for Kupittan Kulta, Finland, 1960s
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool kinetic silver pendant by Elis Kauppi, made up from three sections. Each section is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Pal Kepenyes Mexican Brutalist Bronze Green Chrysocolla Kinetic Woman Necklace
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade, one of a kind kinetic necklace designed by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Large
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chrysocolla, Bronze

Oswaldo Guayasamin Sterling Silver Kinetic Garnets Ecuador Modern Mask Necklace
By Oswaldo Guayasamin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Silver pendant necklace with kinetic, hanging garnet eyes created by Oswaldo Guayasamin of Ecuador
Category

Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

POL BURY 1975 Paris Galerie Maeght Edition Kinetic Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic ring designed by Pol Bury. This is an extremely rare sculptural ring created in Paris
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER Roma 1970 Kinetic Dangle Circles Drops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of kinetic dangle earrings designed by Cartier. This is a gorgeous pair of kinetic dangle
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Modernist Kinetic Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of modernist kinetic jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 69 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of modernist kinetic jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of modernist kinetic jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Heidi Abrahamson, Art Smith and Betty Cooke are consistently popular. Take a look at an object in our assortment of modernist kinetic jewelry featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also asscher cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of modernist kinetic jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Modernist Kinetic Jewelry?

The price for a piece of modernist kinetic jewelry starts at $395 and tops out at $9,215 with these earrings, on average, selling for $850.