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Lisa Cliff Collection Jewelry & Watches

About Lisa Cliff Collection
Over 25 years of collecting the finest examples of vintage modernist design including sculpture, ceramics, glass, textiles and furnishings with an expert focus on original post war studio jewelry and sold to collectors around the globe.
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Rare Carolyn Gleick Rosene Large Scale Sterling Wood American Modernist Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale sterling silver and ebony wood brooch created by noted American modernist Carolyn Gleick Rosene, circa 1950's. Brooch measures 5 5/8" in lengt...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Sterling Silver Gold Tiger Eye Handmade American Studio Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, 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

Vintage 1970s James Frappe Enamel over Bronze Modernist Belt Buckle
By James Frappe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's bronze belt buckle with psychedelic modern enamel design, created by James Frappe of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buckle measures 1 7/8" by 3 1/8" and will supply a 1 3/8" strap...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Gold Sterling Silver Geode Amethyst Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sparkling geode earrings with round cabochon amethysts measuring approximately 2.50-2.90 mm in diameter and four mixed cut diamonds. Earrings ore of the pierced variety and m...
Category

1990s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Geode, Gold, Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver and Quartz Handmade Studio Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist studio ring of sterling silver and quartz stones, circa 1970s. Pierced dome cup holds tumbled and polished quartz stones that are held in by a sterling wire cage. Ring si...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Coral Acrylic Brass Post Modernist Reversible Bangle Bracelet
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reversible, layered matte acrylic and brass contemporary bangle bracelet with coral bead accents created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Bracelet measures 5.5" at its outer...
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2010s American Artisan Bangles

Materials

Coral, Brass

Heidi Abrahamson Pearl Acrylic and Brass Postmodernist Reversible Hoop Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reversible, layered matte acrylic and brass contemporary hoop earrings with pearl bead accents created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings measure 2.25" wide and are si...
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2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Theresia Hvorslev for Mema Swedish Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Theresia Hvorslev
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Textured sterling silver large scale pendant created by Theresia Hvorslev for Mema, circa 1972. Pendant measures 3.5" by 3" and suspends from a sterling silver choker that measures ...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Barney Reid San Diego Modern Hand Carved Wood Boomerang Pendant
By Barney Reid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, hand carved and painted boomerang shaped wood pendant created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 4.75 by 2.5" and is unsigned. Leather strap is not original and should be switched out for an easier way to get it on and off. In very good unworn, vintage 1950s condition. Suitable for a man or woman. Purchased from the estate of the artist, Barney Reid. Mr Reid was a member of the Allied Craftsmen and the San Diego Art...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

1970s Siv Langstrom Swedish Space Age Modernist Acrylic Ring with Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear acrylic ring with embedded flowers created by Siv Lagerström of Sweden. Ring is a finger size 7 - 7.25 and is signed on the back of the shank, Siv...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Artisan Dome Rings

Early Betty Cooke Sterling Silver American Modernist Ring
By Betty Cooke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early, brushed sterling silver ring created by Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Completely handmade, the crossbar is smaller on one side. Ring is a finger size 7.25 - 7.5. The f...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lynn Rogers Porter Sterling Silver Ebony American Modernist Fish Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver, and ebony inlay modernist fish brooch created by Lynn Rogers Porter, a student of Earl Pardon while at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. Brooch measur...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Lynn Rogers Porter Sterling Silver Ebony Enamel American Modernist Bird Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver, ebony and enamel inlay modernist bird brooch created by Lynn Rogers Porter, a student of Earl Pardon while at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. Brooch...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Paul Durkee Turquoise Ironwood Navajo Southwest Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and large pendant created by Navajo jeweler, Paul Durkee. Pendant features channel set carved and polished ironwood with turquoise nuggets in a free form organic setting. Pend...
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Rutilated Quartz Architectural Modern Sterling Silver Ring
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional faceted rutilated quartz ring created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring features a beautiful example of an emerald cut rutilated quartz stone which has be...
Category

2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Kinetic Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, 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 si...
Category

2010s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

James Parker Sterling Silver Red Enamel Brutalist San Diego Modern Pendant
By James Parker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind sterling silver and red enamel brutalist pendant created by James Parker of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2.25" in diameter and is signed with the artists' c...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1950s George Faddis Copper Enamel American Modernist Boomerang Fish Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, 1950's copper enamel brooch with boomerang and fish in a modernist design created by George Faddis of Pennsylvania. Brooch measures 2 1/4" by 1 7/8" and is signed Faddis on ve...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Native American Sterling Silver Feather Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver Native American bracelet with large oval turquoise, maker unknown. Bracelet measures 5.5" in circumference with a 1.25" gap. Good for a medium sized wrist. Signed S...
Category

Early 2000s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A + H Mackie Sterling Silver American Modernist Natural Gemstone Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade sterling silver and natural gemstone bracelet created by A + H Mackie. Bracelet measures approximately 7" at the wrist and 1.5" at its widest points. signed a + H Mackie, ...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

1970s Arthur King 18K Yellow Gold Pink Jade Mabe Pearl Jointed Earrings
By Arthur King
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K yellow gold, mabe pearl with pink jade dangling earrings created by New York jeweler Arthur King. Earrings are of the pierced variety and are jointed creating movement in each. ...
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1970s Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia Bethlehem Steel Flame Bronze Pendant Necklace
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large bronze pendant necklace and chain designed by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia, Finland, 1970s. The Flame Bronze series were inspired by America's auto industry, this particular necklace is titled "Bethlehem Steel...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

1983 Richard Lawless Bronze Handmade Studio Necklace
By Richard Lawless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand wrought bronze necklace created by Richard Lawless. Necklace has an 18" wearable neck length. Pendant portion measures 2.25" by 2.25". Signed Lawless, 83. In very good vinta...
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Sterling Silver American Modernist Hand Made Rib Cage Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract modernist sterling silver "rib cage" pendant necklace, circa 1950s. Pendant measures 3.5" by 1.75" and suspends from an 18" black cord with hand made...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s American Modernist Studio Sterling Silver Shadowbox Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American modernist sterling silver shadowbox pendant necklace circa 1950's, creator unknown. Pendant measures 2.75" in length by 2" and suspends from a 20" sterling silver chain whi...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Raymond Graves Sterling Silver Patinated Copper Shadowbox Cuff Bracelet
By Raymond Graves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, large scale sterling silver cuff bracelet by Scottsdale, Arizona jeweler Raymond Graves. Cuff features a piece of patinated copper secured within a shadowbox frontispiece meas...
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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

1911 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin Enamel Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale 1911 Indian head quarter eagle gold coin and enamel ring, circa 1960's. Coin has 90% gold content, while the ring bezel and shank tests as 14K gold. Ring is a finger si...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Heidi Abrahamson Blue Agate Glass and Acrylic Post Modernist Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Post Modernist earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings measure 6" in length and are hand made with architectural grade acrylic discs, recons...
Category

2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Agate, Brass, Sterling Silver

Enrique Ledesma Sterling Silver Tigers Eye Mexican Modernist Cufflinks
By Enrique Ledesma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darkened sterling silver and tiger's eye modernist cufflinks created by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Cufflinks measure 7/8" by 5/8" and are signed Ledesma, Mexico, Taxco. In ve...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Margaret De Patta Amber Sterling Silver American Modernist Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver and amber cufflinks attributed to Margaret DePatta of San Francisco, California. Cufflinks measure 7/8" by 7/8" and are unsigned. Cl...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Everett Macdonald Gold Abstract Skeletal Spine Link Bracelet
By Everett Macdonald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k gold skeletal link surrealist bracelet created by jeweler Everett MacDonald of Laguna Beach, California. MacDonald is known for his exceptional jewelry...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Frances Michael Higgins American Modernist Glass Pendant Necklace
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960s handmade pale green glass pendant necklace made by Frances and Michael Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. Pendant measures 2 1/2" by 2" and is signed by Michael's hand, H...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Frances Michael Higgins American Modernist Glass Pendant Necklace
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960s handmade green glass pendant necklace created by Frances and Michael Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. Pendant measures 2.78" by 2" and is signed by Micheal's hand, Higg...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Frances and Michael Higgins American Modernist Glass Pendant Necklace
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960s handmade glass pendant made by Frances and Micheal Higgins of Riverside, Illinois. Pendant measures 2.78" by 1 7/8" and is signed by Micheal's hand, Higgins on reverse...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Ed Wiener Gold American Abstract Modernist Earrings
By Ed Wiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k gold abstract modernist earrings designed and created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Earrings are of the screwback variety a...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Anton Michelsen Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Silver Danish Modern Choker Necklace
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Danish modernist Royal Bini necklace created by Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen of Denmark. Choker measures has a 17" circumference while the pendant is 6" long and 2 7/8...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

1960s 18K Rose and White Gold Chessman Knight Equine Silhouette Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k white and rose gold horse head silhouette cufflinks, circa 1960's. Cufflinks have good weight and are a perfect gift for a chess player. Unsigned and measuring 1/2". In very g...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Early Peter Macchiarini Sterling and Copper Abstract Modern Bass Guitar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1940's American abstract modernist bass or stringed instrument guitar brooch created by Peter Macchiarini of San Francisco, California. Brooch ...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Finnish Modern Wedding Ring
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia Finnish modernist ring of 18K satin gold with solitaire diamond set in platinum bezel. Ring is a finger siz...
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

James Parker Sterling Silver Orange and Pink Enamel San Diego Modernist Pendant
By James Parker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind sterling silver and orange and pink enamel kinetic modernist pendant created by James Parker of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 3" (including bale) by 2.5" and...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare Sammy P. Gee 14k Yellow Gold Opal American Modernist Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important one of a kind 14k gold and opal brooch created by San Francisco jeweler Sammy Gee, circa 1950. Brooch measures 1.5" by 2.5" and is signed SP-GEE, ...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Rare 1950s Barney Reid California Studio Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Barney Reid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver pendant with pierced, modernist design created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2" by 2.5" and suspends from a 22" cord. Suitable for a man ...
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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Perli German Modernist Blue Grid Silver Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of German modernist silver and enamel cufflinks designed by Perli, circa 1950s. Dark blue grid cufflinks have counter enamel in black. The measure about .75" square and are si...
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Vintage 1950s German Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Enrique Ledesma Sterling Silver Tigers Eye Mexican Modernist Cufflinks
By Enrique Ledesma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darkened sterling silver and tiger's eye modernist cufflinks created by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Cufflinks measure 1" by .50" and are signed Ledesma, Mexico, Taxco. In very...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sterling Danish Modern Ring
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Danish modernist Royal Bini ring created by Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen of Denmark. Ring is a finger size 7 and its face 1 1/4" in diamet...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enrique Ledesma Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Agate Cufflinks
By Enrique Ledesma
Located in Los Angeles, 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, Taxc...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

1980s Mark Merrill Vintage Glass Bead Medallion Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade, one of a kind vintage 1980's banner style necklace with a large embellished glass beaded medallion designed and created by Mark Merrill of D...
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Vintage 1980s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

1950s Harold Fithian Sterling Silver American Modernist Swirl Cufflinks
By Harold Clifton Fithian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver cufflinks created by American modernist jeweler Harold Fithian, circa 1950's. Cufflinks face measure 5/8" and have the same swirl design on the back fasteners. Sign...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Gold Diamond with Cats Eye Natural Gemstones Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy, custom made cocktail ring comprised of two long, tapered baguette diamonds intertwined with five natural cats eye gemstone cabochons. Ring is a finger size 11...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Paul Lobel American Modern Studio Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Paul Lobel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale sterling silver cufflinks with applied wave design created by Paul Lobel of New York, circa 1950's. Cufflinks measure 1 1/8" by 3/4" and are signed on reverse Lobel, Ste...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Modernist Necklace Earrings Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hammered sterling silver necklace and earrings set with tumbled amethyst created by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Hinged ne...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Michael Schwade Handmade Bronze and Glass Cuff Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade bronze and glass bracelet created by Michael Schwade of West Fork, Arkansas. Bracelet circumference measure 6" with a 1" gap and fits best on...
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2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Jack Boyd Hand Wrought Sterling California Studio Pegged Torque Choker Necklace
By Jack Boyd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand wrought sterling silver torque choker necklace with peg design created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Necklace measures approximately 17" and is unsigned. In very good ...
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jack Boyd Hand Wrought Sterling Silver California Studio Torque Choker Necklace
By Jack Boyd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand wrought sterling silver torque choker necklace created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Necklace measures approximately 16.5" a...
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michael Schwade Handmade Bronze Glass Organic Modernist Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade bronze ring with fused glass stone created by artist and sculptor Michael Schwade of West Fork, Arkansas. Ring is a finger size 9 and is unsi...
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Bronze

Sten and Laine Sterling Silver Brutalist Finnish Modernist Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver modernist bracelet by Karl Laine and Hans Sten of Finland. Bracelet has eight rectangular brutalist panels linked together for a great...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Oxidized Sterling Silver Modernist Three Square Ring
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oxidized sterling silver modernist ring with three open square elements, created by Heidi Abrahamson. Ring is a finger size 10.5 - 11 and measures 1.25" wide. Slightly adjustable. Su...
Category

2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Oxidized Sterling Silver Post Modernist Three Dot Ring
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oxidized sterling silver three dot post modern ring created by Heidi Abrahamson. Ring is a finger size 10.5 - 11 and measures 1.25" wide. Slightly adj...
Category

2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Acrylic Cube Post Modernist Architectural Ring
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Layered architectural grade resin ring on sterling silver U shaped shank created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring is a finger size 7- 7.5 and sits 1.25" above the finge...
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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