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Paul A. Lobel Sterling Fisherman Kinetic Sculpture
By Paul Lobel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul A. Lobel (1899-1983) modernist silversmith, sculptor and artist. Lobel sold his jewelry and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

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
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W 0.88 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
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

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Band Rings

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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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Denmark 1970s Modernist 14k Gold Kinetic Movable Parts Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare vintage Hans Hansen 14k gold modernist ring made in Denmark the 1970's. This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Band Rings

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14k 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
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
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H 2 in W 1.38 in
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

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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
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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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

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Rhodium, Silver, 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
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

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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

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Sterling Silver

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

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

Georg Jensen 1969 Astrid Fog Geometric Kinetic Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
modernist patterns. Composed by twenty-two kinetic movable semi circulars links, made up in plain solid .925
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Link Bracelets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1985 Elsa Peretti Rare Kinetic Bean Ring Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic bean ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A iconic vintage bean
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Nouvelle Bague Pom Pom Kinetic Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pom Pom kinetic cocktail ring designed by Cartier. This Pom Pom cocktail ring is one of the most
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1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pol Bury 1968 Paris France Artcurial Edition Op-Art Kinetic Ring In .800 Silver
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic ring designed by Pol Bury. A very rare sculptural ring, created in Paris France by the
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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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
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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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
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist More Jewelry

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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
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Coral, Onyx, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k 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
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
By David Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Comprised of neckpiece and a kinetic pendant. Marked to the reverse of the pendant for 925S / David
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20th Century Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
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H 3.43 in W 1.82 in D 0.24 in L 15 in
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Geometric Modernist Brass Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oxidized sterling silver and brushed brass kinetic modernist earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson
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2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Vintage Modernist Silver Necklace by Jorma Laine, Finland, 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking silver pendant by Jorma Laine in an intricate graphic design with kinetic parts. Lovely
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Modernist Silver Necklace by Jorma Laine, Finland, 1964
Vintage Modernist Silver Necklace by Jorma Laine, Finland, 1964
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H 2.84 in W 1.54 in L 23.63 in
Modernist Midcentury Silver Neckring by Marianne Berg, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful silver neckring by Marianne Berg, with a large kinetic pendant in a folkloristic design
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Bent Knudsen Danish Silver Spinner Kinetic Cuff Bracelet Circa 1960
By Bent Knudsen
Located in New York, NY
time, the two Knudsens focused exclusively on silverwork, designing and making modernist jewelry in
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Cuff Bracelets

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Ed Levin Modernist Midcentury Dangle Drop Earrings Sterling Silver
By Ed Levin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of signed Ed Levin Mid-Century Modernist Dangle Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver
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20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Ed Levin Pearl Earrings Modernist Midcentury Dangle Drop Sterling Silver
By Ed Levin
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of early signed Ed Levin Mid-Century Modernist Dangle Drop Earrings in
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20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

James Parker Sterling Silver Orange and Pink Enamel San Diego Modernist Pendant
By James Parker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind sterling silver and orange and pink enamel kinetic modernist pendant created by James
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jean Vendome Silver, Gold and Pearls Jewellery set of Pendant, Earrings, Ring
By Jean Vendome
Located in Paris, IDF
Tuhdarian, Jean Vendome created his first jewelry collection in 1950. He continued to work throughout his
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Early 2000s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signature. An icon of modernist jewelry design in excellent original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ultra Modernist 1970 En Tremblant Double Ring in 18Kt Gold with Color Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Kinetic Cocktail Ring. Fabulous, extravagant and psychedelic piece, created back at the
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Russell Secrest Modernist Abstract Kinetic Sculpture in Sterling Silver
By Russell Secrest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract modernist sculpture, created by Russell Secrest. Drawing on his background in jewelry, the
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Vintage 1960s North American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Vram Minassian Modernist Sculptural Echo Ring In Polished 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
gold, the serial numbers and signed, "VRAM 18KT 0920". VRAM VRAM is the Los Angeles jewelry design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Petal Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
Exceptional and pair of kinetic earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Brass

Silver and Acrylic Finland Björn Weckström Lapponia "Waterworld" Necklace Rare
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
warehouse of the goldsmith's shop. Unused jewelry. Age 22 years. Includes Lapponia Jewelry bag. Silver
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Early 2000s Finnish Modernist Link Necklaces

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Silver

Silver and Acrylic Finland 1974 Björn Weckström Lapponia "Monoliitti" Necklace
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
inspired by a protest against the kinetic, "noisy" art of the time. Artists like Tinguely, Kovac etc., were
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Link Necklaces

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Silver

Russell Secrest Bronze Kinetic Sculpture
By Russell Secrest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Secrest (1935-2010) is known for both his sculptures and modernist jewelry designs. Born in Muncie
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Modernist Gold Sculpture by Artist Yaakov Agam Edition 1/3
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Yaakov Agam a Gold Kinetic Sculpture. The 5" x 2 1/8" 18k yellow gold movable sculpture in the
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

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Gold, 18k Gold

Solange Azagury Partridge "24:7" Gold Ring
By Solange Azagury-Partridge
Located in Litchfield, CT
fabulous kinetic ring! The two center bands spin! Heavy, and well-made, it is in excellent condition
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2010s British Modernist Band Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Margret Craver Withers Caged Wire Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. Earrings are comprised of blackened, spiraling wire that create a cage for a golden kinetic bead. Earrings
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Alberto Giorgi Italy 1970 Sculptural Drop Earring 18Kt Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
kinetic sculptures which generally had a rectangular shape, unexpected fissures on the surface and the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giampaolo Babetto 1984 Geometric Folded Earrings In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
of the Padua School and has significantly molded the image of art jewelry in Italy and around the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Margaret de Patta Silver and Lapis Brooch 1947-1950
Located in New York, NY
Chicago. De Patta and Bielawski began collaborating on a line of modernist jewellery that could be
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Margaret de Patta Silver and Lapis Brooch 1947-1950
Margaret de Patta Silver and Lapis Brooch 1947-1950
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H 0.4 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in L 2.92 in
1974 Alexander Calder "Paintings / Sculpture / Graphics" Exhibition Poster
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Atlanta, GA
- 1976 ) was an American born Modernist artist. Although primarily known for both his innovative kinetic
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Mid-20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

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
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20th Century German Modernist Bangles

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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
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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches

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Sterling Silver

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
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

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14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Rebajes Kinetic Copper "Amoeba" Pendant
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in Winnetka, IL
An abstract cast copper pendant with moveable forms by the mid-century modernist Francisco Rebajes
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Copper

 Mid-Century Rebajes Kinetic Copper "Amoeba" Pendant
 Mid-Century Rebajes Kinetic Copper "Amoeba" Pendant
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H 3.5 in W 3.13 in D 0.88 in
1960s Friedrich Becker Mid-Century Modernist Moonstone White Gold Ring
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
steel and synthetic gems, as well as adding a kinetic element to jewellery.” (Becker, Hildegard (ed
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Mid-20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Moonstone, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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

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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
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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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.