Lisa Cliff Collection Necklaces
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. 51
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Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace
By Irvin and Bonnie Burkee
Located in Los Angeles, 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 very good vintage 1950's condition.
Artist Biography: Irvin Burkee...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Artisan Sterling Silver Vermeil Aventurine SNAG Studio Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's sterling vermeil necklace with high domed aventurine cabochon pendant. Piece was made by an unknown studio silversmith and member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Materials
Aventurine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1970s Aaronel deRoy Gruber Orange Yellow Plexiglas Triple Pendant Necklace
By Aaronel deRoy Gruber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted layers of vacuum-formed clear, orange and yellow plexiglas pendants affixed on translucent acrylic necklace created by artist and sculptor Aaronel deRoy Gruber, circa 1970's. Two pendants measure 2 1/4" by 2 1/2" and one measures 3" by 3". They suspend from a sterling 15 1/2" choker. Overall dimensions are 13" by 5" by 1.2". Pendant is signed, Aaronel ©. Choker is stamped, Sterling. In very good, unworn 1970's condition.
The following was provided by the Irving and Aaronel deRoy Gruber Foundation with thanks:
Aaronel deRoy Gruber (1918-2011) was a prolific, pioneering female artist whose vibrant, volumetric Plexiglas sculptures and jewelry, and striking screenprints and canvases brought her recognition as a multifaceted modernist visionary throughout the mid-late 20th century.
deRoy Gruber’s geometric sculptures are carefully orchestrated arrangements of vacuum-formed acrylic in distinct translucent colors. Widely collected today, deRoy Gruber's work was recently included in Moving Vision: Op and Kinetic Art of...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Black Onyx American Modernist Necklace
By Betty Cooke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black onyx plaques threaded on sterling silver chain with tubes, created by Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Sterling tube necklace portion measures 19", pendant 4.75" including d...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Jorma Laine Bronze Finnish Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale bronze pendant necklace created by Jorma Laine of Finland. Pendant measures 5" in length by 1 5/8" and suspends from a 30" original bronze cha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Tube with Pink Quartz American Modernist Necklace
By Betty Cooke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver long tube necklace with large 1.5" pink quartz bead created by modernist jeweler Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Necklace measur...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Rare Guy Vidal Pewter Canadian Modern Brutalist Cave Pod Unisex Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist pewter alloy necklace created by sculptor and jeweler Guy Vidal of Canada. Pod measures 2.5" by 2.25" by 1.25" and suspends from the original 28" ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
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
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
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...
Category
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare John Pagacz Hand Carved Ebony Pearl Michigan Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind, hand carved ebony and pearl pendant necklace created by John Pagacz of Michigan. Pendant measures 4 3/4" by 4" and suspends from a 17" fine sterling silver chain. Ne...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Betty Cooke Gold American Modernist Dot Necklace
By Betty Cooke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k gold dot necklace by American modernist jeweler, Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Necklace measures 17" in diameter and is signed Cooke, 14k on r...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Blue Onyx Architectural Modern Pendant Necklace
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heidi Abrahamson brushed sterling silver handmade necklace and pendant with luminescent blue onyx drops topped by green lampwork glass beads. Beads hang from a hidden track within t...
Category
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
R. Nye Sterling Silver Opal Coral California Modernist Hamsa Studio Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade mid century modernist necklace with etched design technique by R. Nye of Southern California. Pendant measures 5" in length an...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
Donald B. Wright Sterling Silver Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast sterling silver abstract modernist pendant created by Donald B. Wright, circa 1950s. Pendant measures 2.25" by 3.25" and is complete with its 17" origin...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jack Boyd Bronze San Diego Modernist Spray Necklace
By Jack Boyd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's organic modernist bronze necklace created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Necklace measures 17.5" in circumference, while the centerpiece measures 1" by 5.5". Unsigne...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Enid Kaplan Gold Sterling Silver Jade Agate Moonstone Isis Amulet Necklace
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade, one of a kind spiritual amulet necklace entitled "Isis" created by New York artist and jeweler Enid Kaplan, circa 1998. Necklace is comprised of etched copper, sterling si...
Category
1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Gold
Enid Kaplan Sterling Silver Gold Spinel Quartz Ariadne Amulet Necklace
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade, one of a kind amulet necklace entitled "Ariadne" created by New York artist and jeweler Enid Kaplan, circa 1994. Necklace is comprised of sterli...
Category
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Enid Kaplan Sterling Silver Steel Glass Con Esperanzas Y Rosas Necklace
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made, one of a kind art to wear necklace created by New York City artist and jeweler Enid Kaplan. Necklace is entitled "Con Esperanzas y Ro...
Category
1990s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
Boyd Tsosie 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Coral American Navajo Eagle Feather Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K gold, turquoise and coral Eagle feather pendant created by Navajo jeweler, Boyd Tsosie. Pendant measures 2 5/8" by 1/2" and is signed Tsosie on verso....
Category
Early 2000s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
By Barney Reid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2 7/8" in diameter and suspends from a 22" cord that is...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Copper
Pentti Sarpaneva Finland Modernist Bronze Agate Necklace
By Pentti Sarpaneva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale bronze necklace with slice agate featured at center created by Pentti Sarpaneva of Finland. Pendant measures 7" (including bale) by 3" and suspends from a 19" bronze cha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Bronze
1960s Gold Toned Aluminum Rhinestone Disco Statement Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold toned aluminum and rhinestone glam statement necklace, circa 1960's. Necklace measures 22" in length, pendant is about 6" wide. Maker unknown. In excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sam Kramer Important Turquoise Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace
By Sam Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare sterling and turquoise necklace designed by Sam Kramer (1913-1964) of New York City in the late 1940's to early 1950's. Nec...
Category
Vintage 1950s Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Heidi Abrahamson Pearl Reticulated Sterling Silver Statement Necklace
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sterling silver and pearl necklace created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Necklace is made up of reticulated sterling s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
James Parker Sterling Silver Turquoise Enamel Brutal Modernist Pendant
By James Parker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver and turquoise enamel modernist pendant created by James Parker of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2.5" in length by .75" wide and is signed with the artists...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
James Parker Sterling Silver San Diego Modernist Puzzle Pendant
By James Parker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oxidized sterling silver pendant created by silversmith James Parker of San Diego, California. Parker was an early member of the Allied Craftsmen of San Diego which started in the 1...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ernesto Gonzalez Jerrez Bronze Cuban Modernist Nude Pocket Sculpture Pendant
By Ernesto Gonzalez Jerez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade, one of a kind bronze pendant sculpture created by Cuban born Ernesto Gonzalez Jerez. Ernesto came to the United States in 1947 and quickly became known for his oxy-acetyle...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
R. Nye Opal Jade Pearl California Modernist Studio Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century modernist sterling silver necklace with a beautiful granulation technique by R. Nye of Southern California. Necklace pendant measures 6.25" in length and features an opa...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Milton Cavagnaro Sterling Silver Exotic Wood California Modernist Necklace
By Milton Cavagnaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California studio exotic wood pendant necklace with applied hand forged sterling design created by Milton Cavagnaro of Mill Valley, California. Pendant measures 2" square and suspen...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
R. Nye Sterling Silver Glass Asian Modernist Style Studio Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asian modernist style glass necklace made by R. Nye, circa 1980's. Necklace measures 16.5" wearable neck length with a 3.25" pendant drop. Necklace came from the artists estate and...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alexis Kirk 1980s Tribal Brass and Leather Beaded Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal style necklace created by Alexis Kirk, circa 1980s. Necklace is comprised of brass beads strung on leather and measures 18" wearable neck length and has a 7" long by 5.5" pend...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
1960s Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Kinetic Fringe Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver Mexican modernist fringe kinetic necklace circa 1960's or 1970's, maker unknown. Necklace is as light as a feather and has a glistening effect with all of its movable...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Los Castillo Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Malachite Mexican Modern Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, sterling silver necklace with malachite stone at pendant center and beads within the chain by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Pendant also features a gorgeous large, bulbous, t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
