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Modernist Kinetic Jewelry

Tapio Wirkkala 18ct Gold Kinetic Brooch 'Aurinko', Modernist Finland
Tapio Wirkkala 18ct Gold Kinetic Brooch 'Aurinko', Modernist Finland

Tapio Wirkkala 18ct Gold Kinetic Brooch 'Aurinko', Modernist Finland

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

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Kinetic Fringe Bib Necklace
1960s Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Kinetic Fringe Bib Necklace

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

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare John Syzmak Sterling Silver American Modernist Kinetic Abacus Cufflinks
Rare John Syzmak Sterling Silver American Modernist Kinetic Abacus Cufflinks

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
Rare Bent Exner Danish Modernist Kinetic Sterling Silver Vermeil Ring

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Ed Wiener Gold Pearl Kinetic American Modernist Chandelier Earrings
Ed Wiener Gold Pearl Kinetic American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

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

Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Kinetic Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Ring
Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Kinetic Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Ring

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

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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Modernist Kinetic Pendant Brooch Ecuadorian Oswaldo Guayasamín
Vintage Modernist Kinetic Pendant Brooch Ecuadorian Oswaldo Guayasamín

Vintage Modernist Kinetic Pendant Brooch Ecuadorian Oswaldo Guayasamín

By Oswaldo Guayasamin

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage modernist kinetic pendant or brooch designed by the renowned

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Vintage 1980s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer

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

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Kinetic Earrings
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Kinetic Earrings

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...

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2010s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Jules Brenner Sterling Silver New York Modern Kinetic Dancer Pierced Earrings
Jules Brenner Sterling Silver New York Modern Kinetic Dancer Pierced Earrings

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

BULGARI Milano "Cicladi" Kinetic Circles Pendant Necklace In 18Kt White Gold
BULGARI Milano "Cicladi" Kinetic Circles Pendant Necklace In 18Kt White Gold

BULGARI Milano "Cicladi" Kinetic Circles Pendant Necklace In 18Kt White Gold

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, around the 1990-2000. The necklace is kinetic and part of the

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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR Kinetic Dangle Earrings In Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR Kinetic Dangle Earrings In Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN DIOR Kinetic Dangle Earrings In Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver

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W 0.75 in D 2.52 in Dm 2.52 in L 2.52 in

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

YAACOV AGAM 1970 Paris Kinetic Op-Art Sculptural Circles Necklace In 18Kt Gold
YAACOV AGAM 1970 Paris Kinetic Op-Art Sculptural Circles Necklace In 18Kt 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

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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
YAACOV AGAM 1970 Paris Kinetic Op-Art Sculptural Necklace In 18Kt Yellow 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

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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
Pol Bury Belgium 1968-2002 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spheres Ring 18Kt White 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

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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
Pol Bury Belgium 1968 2002 Sculptural Kinetic Mezzaluna Ring in 18kt Yellow 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

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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
Pol Bury Belgium 1968 2002 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Platforms Ring In 18Kt 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

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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
Pol Bury Belgium 1970 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spikes Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold

Pol Bury Belgium 1970 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spikes Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold

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H 1.28 in W 3.02 in Dm 3 in L 3.02 in

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

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Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

BULGARI Milano "Cicladi" Kinetic Circles Pendant Necklace In 18Kt White Gold
BULGARI Milano "Cicladi" Kinetic Circles Pendant Necklace In 18Kt White Gold

BULGARI Milano "Cicladi" Kinetic Circles Pendant Necklace In 18Kt White Gold

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, around the 1990-2000. The necklace is kinetic and part of the

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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

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1940s Rebajes Sterling Silver Kinetic Brooch
1940s Rebajes Sterling Silver Kinetic Brooch

1940s Rebajes Sterling Silver Kinetic Brooch

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H 0.5 in W 1.5 in L 3.5 in

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

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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pol Bury, Kinetic Ring, Moving Sticks
Pol Bury, Kinetic Ring, Moving Sticks

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
Pol Bury, Kinetic ring, Round and Mobile Bowls

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

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Early 2000s Belgian Modernist More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Pol Bury, Kinetic Ring, Square and Mobile Bowls
Pol Bury, Kinetic Ring, Square and Mobile Bowls

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

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Early 2000s Belgian Modernist More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Pierre Cardin Sterling Silver and Gold Kinetic Pendant, 1970s
Pierre Cardin Sterling Silver and Gold Kinetic Pendant, 1970s

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...

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

1970s Gold Diamond Kinetic Modernist Swinging Kinetic Ring
1970s Gold Diamond Kinetic Modernist Swinging Kinetic Ring

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...

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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Modernist Glass Kinetic Earrings, 1960's
Modernist Glass Kinetic Earrings, 1960's

Modernist Glass Kinetic Earrings, 1960's

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W 0.88 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in

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

Sterling Silver American Modernist Handwrought Kinetic Pendant
Sterling Silver American Modernist Handwrought Kinetic Pendant

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
Brass Kinetic Modernist Studio Necklace

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

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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Milton Cavagnaro Sterling Silver Ebony Kinetic California Modernist Earrings
Milton Cavagnaro Sterling Silver Ebony Kinetic California Modernist Earrings

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

Ruth Berridge Sterling Silver Kinetic Mobile Modernist Earrings
Ruth Berridge Sterling Silver Kinetic Mobile Modernist Earrings

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

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Smith Copper Kinetic Mobile New York Modernist Earrings
Art Smith Copper Kinetic Mobile New York Modernist Earrings

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...

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Copper

Kinetic Sterling Silver American Modernist Dangling Earrings by Gardner
Kinetic Sterling Silver American Modernist Dangling Earrings by Gardner

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...

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 1950s Sterling Silver Coral Kinetic Modernist Earrings
Rare 1950s Sterling Silver Coral Kinetic Modernist Earrings

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

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Ed Wiener New York Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Pierced Earrings
Ed Wiener New York Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Pierced Earrings

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

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puig Doria 1970 Spain Barcelona Modernist Kinetic Necklace In .925 Sterling
Puig Doria 1970 Spain Barcelona Modernist Kinetic Necklace In .925 Sterling

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

1970s Hans Hansen 14 Karat Yellow Gold Danish Modernist Kinetic Ring
1970s Hans Hansen 14 Karat Yellow Gold Danish Modernist Kinetic Ring

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

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Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Astrid Fog Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Danish Modernist Kinetic Earrings 1971
Astrid Fog Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Danish Modernist Kinetic Earrings 1971

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...

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Early 2000s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Malachite Kinetic Mobile Earrings

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

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2010s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Modernist 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kinetic Spinning Vintage Fidget Ring
Modernist 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kinetic Spinning Vintage Fidget Ring

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

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Modernist Kinetic Ring Denmark Vintage Scandinavian
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Modernist Kinetic Ring Denmark Vintage Scandinavian

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Long Brushed Sterling Silver Kinetic Earrings
Heidi Abrahamson Long Brushed Sterling Silver Kinetic Earrings

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...

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2010s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Gilt Kinetic Mobile Earrings
Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Gilt Kinetic Mobile Earrings

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

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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Vermeil, Brass

1960s Bent Exner Turquoise and Gold Kinetic TOTEM Ring

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Sterling Silver Geometric Modern Long Kinetic Dangling Earrings
1970s Sterling Silver Geometric Modern Long Kinetic Dangling Earrings

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...

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Acrylic Brass Wood Kinetic Bracelet
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Acrylic Brass Wood Kinetic Bracelet

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...

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2010s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Early Betty Cooke Kinetic Sterling Wishbone Pendants Lariat on Leather Cord
Early Betty Cooke Kinetic Sterling Wishbone Pendants Lariat on Leather Cord

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

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kinetic Silver Necklace by Elis Kauppi for Kupittan Kulta, Finland, 1960s
Kinetic Silver Necklace by Elis Kauppi for Kupittan Kulta, Finland, 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Pal Kepenyes Mexican Brutalist Bronze Green Chrysocolla Kinetic Woman Necklace
Pal Kepenyes Mexican Brutalist Bronze Green Chrysocolla Kinetic Woman Necklace

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

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chrysocolla, Bronze

Oswaldo Guayasamin Sterling Silver Kinetic Garnets Ecuador Modern Mask Necklace
Oswaldo Guayasamin Sterling Silver Kinetic Garnets Ecuador Modern Mask Necklace

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

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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Orbital Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Orbital Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold

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

Mary Anne Scherr Sterling Silver Double Fringed Collar Kinetic Necklace 1960s
Mary Anne Scherr Sterling Silver Double Fringed Collar Kinetic Necklace 1960s

Mary Anne Scherr Sterling Silver Double Fringed Collar Kinetic Necklace 1960s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Kinetic sterling silver double fringed necklace created by Mary Anne Scherr of North Carolina

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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Convertible earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Convertible earrings In 18Kt 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

CARTIER Roma 1970 Kinetic Dangle Circles Drops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER Roma 1970 Kinetic Dangle Circles Drops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow 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

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ole Lynggaard Denmark Sculptural Kinetic Drop Cuff Bracelet in 14kt Yellow Gold
Ole Lynggaard Denmark Sculptural Kinetic Drop Cuff Bracelet in 14kt Yellow Gold

Ole Lynggaard Denmark Sculptural Kinetic Drop Cuff Bracelet in 14kt Yellow Gold

By Ole Lynggaard

Located in Miami, FL

Kinetic cuff bracelet designed by Ole Lynggaard. Rare sculptural piece of kinetic art, created in

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Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pol Bury 1968 Paris Kinetic Convertible Necklace Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold
Pol Bury 1968 Paris Kinetic Convertible Necklace Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold

Pol Bury 1968 Paris Kinetic Convertible Necklace Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold

By Pol Bury

Located in Miami, FL

A Kinetic necklace pendant brooch designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional, very

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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Paris Geometric Kinetic Drop Earrings with Circles Links in 18kt Gold
Hermes Paris Geometric Kinetic Drop Earrings with Circles Links in 18kt Gold

Hermes Paris Geometric Kinetic Drop Earrings with Circles Links in 18kt Gold

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Drop kinetic earrings designed by Hermes. A vintage pair of geometric ear-drops made in Paris

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Vintage 1980s Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Schmitt & Staib Germany 1971 Rare Enameled Kinetic Spinner Ring in 18Kt Gold
Schmitt & Staib Germany 1971 Rare Enameled Kinetic Spinner Ring in 18Kt Gold

Schmitt & Staib Germany 1971 Rare Enameled Kinetic Spinner Ring in 18Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Planetary orbital Kinetic ring designed by Schmitt & Staib. Fabulous and unique vintage cinetique

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Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Rare Small Kinetic Bean Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Rare Small Kinetic Bean Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Rare Small Kinetic Bean Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Kinetic bean ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A vintage iconic bean

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1977 Elsa Peretti Rare Extra Large Kinetic Bean Ring in 18Kt Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1977 Elsa Peretti Rare Extra Large Kinetic Bean Ring in 18Kt Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1977 Elsa Peretti Rare Extra Large Kinetic Bean Ring in 18Kt Gold

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Kinetic bean ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A vintage iconic bean

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Giorgio Facchini Kinetic Abacus Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold Coral Onyx And Agate
Giorgio Facchini Kinetic Abacus Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold Coral Onyx And Agate

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

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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Italian Contempo Design Diamond Earrings
Italian Contempo Design Diamond Earrings

Italian Contempo Design Diamond Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

common with Calder mobiles as modernist jewelry. Brilliantly kinetic, the look is dangly, flirty and very

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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Kinetic Spinning Dice Ring
Modernist Kinetic Spinning Dice Ring

Modernist Kinetic Spinning Dice Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

This modernist kinetic spinning dice ring is just spectacularly eccentric and unique. Everything

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Betty Cooke Gold Sterling Silver Kinetic Modernist Earrings
Betty Cooke Gold Sterling Silver Kinetic Modernist Earrings

Betty Cooke Gold Sterling Silver Kinetic Modernist Earrings

By Betty Cooke

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Timeless 14k gold and sterling silver earrings created by modernist jeweler Betty Cooke of

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare Henry Steig Sterling Silver Carnelian American Modernist Kinetic Cufflinks
Rare Henry Steig Sterling Silver Carnelian American Modernist Kinetic Cufflinks

Rare Henry Steig Sterling Silver Carnelian American Modernist Kinetic Cufflinks

By Henry Steig

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare, sterling silver cufflinks featuring natural carnelian flat beads on wire created by Henry Steig of New York City, circa 1950's. Cufflinks measure 7/8" by 1/2" and are signed St...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee American Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Pendant
Irvin and Bonnie Burkee American Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Pendant

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee American Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Pendant

By Irvin and Bonnie Burkee

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Kinetic American modernist sterling silver pendant created by sculptors and jewelers, Irvin and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Ed Levin American Modernist Sterling Silver Wood Beads Kinetic Brooch
1950s Ed Levin American Modernist Sterling Silver Wood Beads Kinetic Brooch

1950s Ed Levin American Modernist Sterling Silver Wood Beads Kinetic Brooch

By Ed Levin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

American modernist sterling silver brooch with wood beads, created by Ed Levin. Brooch measures

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Liisa Vitali Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Ball Ring
Early Liisa Vitali Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Ball Ring

Early Liisa Vitali Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Ball Ring

By Liisa Vitali

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Perforated sterling silver ring containing a kinetic ball within created by Liisa Vitali of Finland

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jane Walker Sterling Silver Coral Wood American Modernist Kinetic Earrings
Jane Walker Sterling Silver Coral Wood American Modernist Kinetic Earrings

Jane Walker Sterling Silver Coral Wood American Modernist Kinetic Earrings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Kinetic sterling silver earrings with coral and wood beads. Screw back earrings measure 1.75" in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Tod Pardon Sterling Silver Gold Wood Kinetic Post Modernist Earrings
Tod Pardon Sterling Silver Gold Wood Kinetic Post Modernist Earrings

Tod Pardon Sterling Silver Gold Wood Kinetic Post Modernist Earrings

By Tod Pardon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of kinetic arrow earrings by New York studio jeweler and artist, Tod Pardon. Wood earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Rare Art Smith American Modernist Copper and Brass Kinetic Earrings 1950s
Rare Art Smith American Modernist Copper and Brass Kinetic Earrings 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Mobile Chandelier Earrings
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Located in Stamford, CT

Reminiscent of Calder or the wonderful jewelry of Art Smith, these artist made sterling silver earrings by Mary Ann Scherr are six cascading triangles appearing like airplanes or abs...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enrique Ledesma Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Agate Cufflinks
Enrique Ledesma Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Agate Cufflinks

Enrique Ledesma Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Agate Cufflinks

By Enrique Ledesma

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sterling silver and lapis or agate cufflinks created by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Cufflinks measure 7/8" by 1/2" and are signed Ledesma, Taxco, 925. In very good vintage co...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace
Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace

By Irvin and Bonnie Burkee

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sterling silver abstract modernist necklace created by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, circa 1950's. Necklace has a 17" wearable neck length and is signed Burkee, Sterling on reverse. In ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Modernist Exotic Wood Brushed Sterling Silver Cufflinks
American Modernist Exotic Wood Brushed Sterling Silver Cufflinks

American Modernist Exotic Wood Brushed Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brushed sterling silver and exotic wood modernist cufflinks, circa 1960's. Cufflinks measure 1 1/16" by 5/8" and are unsigned. In very good vintage condition. Unsigned.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Handmade Sterling Silver Gold with Tiger Eye American Studio Necklace
1970s Handmade Sterling Silver Gold with Tiger Eye American Studio Necklace

1970s Handmade Sterling Silver Gold with Tiger Eye American Studio Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Handmade sterling silver and gold 1970's necklace with tiger eye and gold stud accents. Necklace pendant measures 7.5" in length, including the V shaped bale and dangles and suspend...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver

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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.