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Modern Collectible Jewelry

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Colorful Italian Silver Pendant Bracelet with Murano Glass Beads
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Colorful double roped bracelet in 925 sterling silver set with 10 Murano beads in Glass and 925 sterling. Made in Italy circa 1990-2000s. Each of the 10 beads are stamped: 925, Italy...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

A Fine Crystal Tango Riviera ring by Baccarat, France
Located in London, GB
With a history in making world leading crystal glass pieces long enjoyed by the high society of France, it was natural for the company first known as “Sainte-Anne Glassworks” to embark on its own range of stunning crystal pieces drawing upon its past and present. Baccarat Jewellery...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal

1992 Vintage POP Swatch Watch Special Dots - Op Art - Designed by Vasarely - NOS
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage new old stock limited edition and collectable POP Swatch watch from the 1992 Fall Winter Collection "Special Dots" model PWK166, Designed by Vasarel...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Rolex Air King Black 116900 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 44MM Box & Papers
Located in Dayton, OH
Rolex Air-King The Rolex Air-King was introduced to the market in 1958, but like so many other current Rolex models, its lineage can be traced bac...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Georg Jensen Infinity Silver Necklace, No. 452, Regitze Overgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace number 452. It is called INFINITY and was designed by Regitze Overgaard in 2004. This particular piece in from this first series. It consists of 15 Links shaped as the number 8...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swarovski Crystal Swan Brooch/ Pin, Signed and Retired
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful authentic Swarovski Swan shaped brooch or pin engraved with the Swarovski logo and 1895-1995. The silver tone pin/ brooch is entirely done with clear colored paddle sma...
Category

20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal

2 UnoAErre Aurea Italy 14K Yellow Gold Serpentine Chains 15" & 18" 2.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
"Two vintage 14K / 585 (58.5% gold) yellow gold serpentine necklace chains with spring ring clasp, one just marked with gold content, t...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cartier France 68-10 125 Sport Mens Matte Black Rubber Sunglasses & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier 68-10 125 sport sunglasses in matte black rubber with silver tone accents; made in France. Red hard shell case, lens wipe, spare lenses, and origina...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Rubber

Cartier France Titanium 18 135 Rimless Sunglasses Eyeglasses Pink Gradient Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier Titanium 18 135 rimless sunglasses featuring pink gradient lenses; serial number 3443005. Leather case, lens wipe, and original box included.  
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

33 Spare Replacement Button Thread Swatch Fabric Heel Tips Chanel Prada
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 33 set of assorted 100% authentic packs of spare buttons, fabric swatches / patches, thread and shoe heels from a variety of designer clothing items. 4 Prada, 14 Chanel, 1 un-marked, 1 Zara, 1 Dolce & Gabbana, 1 See by Chloe, 1 Gucci...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Tag Heuer Professional Link Chronograph Mens Stainless Steel Divers Wristwatch
Located in Dayton, OH
Tag Heuer Professional watch with stainless steel case and band, perpetual calendar on the face, and tachymetre, water resistant 200 meters. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vuarnet France Pouilloux 031 Black Frame Wrap Around Round Sunglasses & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Vuarnet black wrap around sunglasses and leather case; made in France.  
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Julie Vos 24K Gold Plate SoHo Link Studded Hammered Chain Bracelet 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage SoHo Link Bracelet by Julie Vos, featuring lightly hammered 24K gold plated oval chain links connected with dark studded connecting links. Toggle clasp. Studded mixed met...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Cartier France 60-18 130 Santos Galaxy Aviator Rimless Sunglasses COA
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier 60-18 130 Santos Galaxy rectangular aviator style sunglasses; made in France. Serial number 3577306. Red hard shell case, original box, and Certific...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

TAG Heuer Link Calibre 36 Chronograph Men's Quartz Wristwatch Yoshi Kawaguchi
Located in Dayton, OH
Large TAG Heuer Link Calibre 36 chronograph, tachymetre wrist watch, model CN111B.BA0337, limited edition number 1996/2000, commemorating soc...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer Link Calibre 36 Chronograph Men's Quartz Wristwatch Yoshi Kawaguchi
Located in Dayton, OH
Tag Heuer Link Calibre 36 chronograph, tachymetre wrist watch, model CN111B.BA0337, limited edition number 1996/2000, commemorating soccer pl...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Uno De 50 Silver & Black Wide Beaded Stretch Cuff Bracelet Bangle
Located in Dayton, OH
Uno de 50 silver tone and black beaded six layer wide stretchy cuff / bangle bracelet with stone shaped beads at the front and bone / coral shaped beads at t...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dian Malouf 'DLM' Sterling & 14k Gold Modernist Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Dian Malouf (DLM) sterling & 14k gold modernist necklace & bracelet set. Rare floating 14K yellow gold beads and pearls set in circles of sterling. Bracelet held with a magne...
Category

20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Montblanc Meisterstuck Sport 7037 Mens Chronograph Divers Wristwatch
Located in Dayton, OH
Montblanc Meisterstuck Sport chronograph wristwatch model 7037-PL78948. Features a stainless steel case trimmed in black, water resistant 200 meters. Genuine black leather band and a...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda (1919-2009) Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico This beautifully crafted silver brooch contains eight oval-cut moonstone cabochons set in a curved row above six stylized leaves. The marks on the back of the pin are: TAXCO SILVER BY TONO, Made in Mexico, with a 17 eagle stamp...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Vuarnet France Handmade Aviator Brown Tortoise Style Sunglasses Case Saks Fifth
Located in Dayton, OH
Vuarnet & Saks Fifth Avenue tortoiseshell sunglasses, drawstring dust cover, and leather case; made in France.    
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Sterling & Pearl Tone White Enamel Bracelet Norway "A" 925
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage gilded sterling silver and white or pearl tone enamel figure eight links bracelet with "A" 925 stamped on the back. Similar styling as David Anderson and Arne Nordlie...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Gucci Aviator Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Gucci Aviator sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy Gucci's in gilded gold hardware sunglasses with logo GG on temple. This item could show minor si...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Modern Pewter Pendant Necklace Signed R. Landerholm St. George Slaying A Dragon
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern pewter necklace by R. Landerholm. Depicts St. George slaying a dragon. Signed on the back with a crown hallmark. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 1.5" W x 2" H.
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Pewter

Lady's Cowboy Boots "Turquoise Python" by Corral
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lightly worn and in very good condition, these lady's cowboy boots were manufactured by the world famous boot maker "Corral", located in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico; renowned for high quality exotic cowboy boots for women. Featured in "Cowgirl Magazine" Corral boots...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather

Vintage Kali Pebble Sterling Silver Bracelet by John Hardy
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage sterling silver bracelet Kali Pebble by John Hardy. Very great condition. Measuring 7" diameter.
Category

20th Century North American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Leonard Studio Paris France Cross Zip Black & White Spotted Blouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1990s Leonard Studio Paris black and white spotted / floral asymmetrical long sleeve blouse with zippered back closure. Shoulders – 16” / A...
Category

20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Fabric

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Double Link 3 Charm Bracelet Ruby Sapphire 16g
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 14k yellow gold double link charm bracelet with open box clasp. The gold and jeweled charms include a paint palette with coral, turq...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Gorgeous Blue Sellier Silk Scarf by Erre France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Erre Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Erre Foulards 100% Silk Square 34" x 34” Scarf. Designed by Terry Pheto and Princess Charlene of Monaco. Great gift 100 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silk

Seaman Schepps, 2000s
Located in New York, NY
'Seaman Schepps, A Century of New York Jewelry Design', 2004, New York, NY. A gorgeous coffee table or library book on this iconic American jewelry maker/designer who grew up in New ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Paper

Georg Jensen Heart Key Ring in Stainless Steel and Polyurethane by Klaus Rath
By Klaus Rath, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
The heart keyring is an elegant rendering of love’s greatest symbol. The heart keyring packs a lot of sophisticated design into a very small package. Heart places the Classic symbol ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Richard Lawless Bronze Brutalist Necklace
By Richard Lawless
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a bold solid bronze choker style necklace by the renowned modernist Richard Lawless. It is signed 'Lawless' on the rear of the pendant. Truly a piece of wearable artisan art.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

White Turtle Carry XS Jewelry Tree, Designed by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
After the success of Turtle Carry, Marcantonio presents the iconic turtles in a small version. The turtle carapace supports a jewelry tree. Produce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Kenneth Jay Lane Ram's Head Necklace and Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane gold tone ram's head necklace and clip back earrings adorned with rhinestones. Maker's mark on all pieces, "KJL." Earrings, 1.5" x 0.75" x 0.63" H.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Vintage Gorgeous Pink Silk Scarf by Leonard, Paris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Gorgeous Leonard Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Authentic Carre Leonard Paris scarf, vintage gray pink black floral print, silk square scarf, hand-rolled edges. Genuine vintage Leonard Paris women collection. Colors: Gray/ pink/ black Size: Large square: 34" x 34" Brand: Leonard Paris Carre silk foulard Leonard Paris . Designed by french artist Leonard Paris. Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France. Vintage 1970's silk scarf accessorie. Leonard Paris House The art of flowers...
Category

20th Century French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silk

Modern White and Gold Seashell Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
White and gold tone seashell bracelet with fold-over clasp closure.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Modern White and Golden Pearl Resin Necklace with Tusk Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Modern white and gold-tone faux-pearl necklace with large tusk pendant. Faux-pearls made of glass-filled resin.  
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage French 1970s Sunglasses
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of vintage 1970s sunglasses. Made in France.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Modernist Pin 18k Gold Diamonds and Polished Stone by Susan Helmich
Located in Toledo, OH
Modernist pin by Susan Helmich, stamped 1097 18K, yellow gold with diamonds and a polished stone. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2 1/2" W x 1 1/2" H. Weight: 29 grams.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage Louis Feraud Paris Silk Scarf Red Blue and White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Louis Feraud Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Designed by french artist Louis Feraud. Great gift 100 % silk, handcrafted, Made in France Signature of the bran...
Category

20th Century French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silk

Custom Diamond 1.6cts Total & 14k Gold Ladies Screw Back Earrings
Located in Toledo, OH
American, 2nd half-20th century. Each earring custom designed as a diamond set gold furled ribbon drop, hinged at top with screw back clips. Forty roun...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1990s Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Münster, DE
Wide band ring in 750/- yellow gold with brilliant-cut diamonds set in a cross-band pattern, total 2.0 ct. and square-cut emeralds, 5.0 ct. Ring size 55, 18ct. Gold stamped a ri...
Category

1990s German Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage Pierre Cardin Golden Brass Modernist Bracelet Cuff 1960s
By Thierry Mugler, Paco Rabanne, Halston, Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in golden brass metal by Pierre Cardin haute couture - iconic and sculptural, this cuff is from the height of Cardin's creative output, 'Futuris...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Alexis Bittar Gem Mounted Lucite Flower Pins, 4
Located in New York, NY
Group lot of four Alexis Bittar brooches, one daisy with gold-tone metal stem, one frosted pink lucite flower pin, one fuschia flower mounted with orange gemstones, and one black luc...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Gold

Vintage Pair Chanel Paris Gripoix Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic Chic! Incredible pair of vintage Chanel earrings. The pair features a purple Gripoix glass center with surrounding crystals on a 24k gold plated disk with clip. Very few pie...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal

Modernist 14k Yellow Gold Chunky Half-Hoop Earrings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Modernist 14k Yellow Gold Chunky Half-Hoop Earrings Item # C104603 A fun pair of 14k yellow gold earrings. Specifications: Composition: All items are rigorously tested for metal c...
Category

20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Hermès Sterling Silver Stirrup Cufflinks Box Paris France 21th Century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a pair of exquisite Hermès stirrup cufflinks crafted from sterling silver, accompanied by their original box. Made in the 21st century, these cufflinks epitomize the time...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

John Hardy Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Cabochon Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning estate pair of John Hardy diamond, 18K yellow gold, sterling silver and cabochon crystal earrings Provenance: from the estate of a noted New York City psychiatrist and colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Estate David Wysor 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Wysor 18K yellow gold and sterling silver cable twist huggie hoop earrings with omega clip backs Signed Wysor, 750 for 18K gold and 925 for sterling silver Designed for non pie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Green Malachite Cufflinks 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold 1980's France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your style with these luxurious Green Malachite Cufflinks, meticulously crafted in 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold, straight from the fashion houses of 1980s France. Each cufflink boa...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Gold

Marc Jacobs Safety Pin And Crystal Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and intricate jewerly piece by Marc Jacobs. This incredible piece of jewerly is created in brass and crystals. The gold tone juxtaposed with the gray-blue crystals in saf...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Emaculate GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS American 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Emaculate GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS American 20th Century in 18 kt white gold, with SI2 central stone, color D~E, with an estimated weight of 2.14 ct, surrounded by 26 brilliants (1.5...
Category

20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and rare vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) opera style necklace in jeweled colored faceted crystal beads. This beautiful necklace is constructed and fashioned following the Ha...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal

Breitling watch - Avi Co-pilot 765 from 1960
Located in PAU, FR
Breitling AVI Co-Pilot 765 1960 41mm Equipped with the calibre Venus 178, chronograph, 3 counters. Including one of the counters at 15 minutes because 15...
Category

1960s European Vintage Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch Signed, KHL 3" in (76.2 mm) Amusing faux cabochon lapis turquoise caterpillar brooch pin, gold tone mounting. Come in it's original dust bag a...
Category

1990s American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

14K White Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14K white gold earrings, brightly polished, featuring two round cultured pearls, approx. 9.0 - 9.5 mm, further adorned with two prong set marquise brilliant diamonds, SI2-I1 clarity,...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage Pal Kepenyes Bronze/Brass Necklace, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze/brass necklace, 20th century. This Hungarian born artist worked in Mexico for decades, known for free-form sculptural jewelry...
Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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