Marianne Ostier Modernist Gold Ear Clip Earrings and Brooch Set 1960s

A mirror finish 18 karat white gold and textured 18 karat yellow gold brooch and ear clips set, by Chaumet, 1970s. The earrings measure 1.3" x 1.25" and the brooch 2.25" x 2.25". B...

A pair of copper and sterling silver ear clips, by Sam Kramer, United States. Stamped with maker's mark, sterling. Numbered *****6. The earrings measure 1.55" x 1.00" x 0.20" Sam...

A pair of baguette set colorless diamond and 18 karat yellow gold earrings by Carol Kauffmann. Marks are K inside of a circle/clover, 750. Each earring features a row of nicely cut ...

A faceted Morganite, diamond and 18 karat gold brooch, by John Donald, 1972. The brooch is stamped with maker's mark JAD, and dated with London hallmarks. John Donald is a designer...

A collectible 18-karat yellow gold and malachite suite comprised of a pair of earrings and a necklace by the important Canadian modernist jewelry artist, Karl Stittgen...

A pearl, diamond, and 18-karat gold brooch by Juwelier Weyersberg, c. 1974. Signed "W", stamped 750. A one-of-a-kind brooch of exceptional craftsmanship and beauty. This jewel won the "Gold Shell" award for "most beautiful piece of pearl jewelry of the year" at the 4th annual competition of the GDE-Juwelen-Institut in 1974. It is a much-admired brooch in Mahnaz Collection...

Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted these chic and elegant 1950s ear clips by Marianne Ostier are truly a piece of art on the ear. The center pi...

French chic Grape Leaf set consisting of a clip and a pair of earrings was created by Cartier in the 1950's. It makes a tasteful accent to any outfit. The pin is made of 14 karat (...

A very fine and versatile French platinum brooch pin with detachable dress pins and ear-clips. The floral spray pin is stamped with French assay marks for both platinum and 18 karat ...

An early set, brooch and ear clip from the 1940s USA unsigned. Flower and leaves are all set with small rhinestones. In the bloom a cut red rhinestone. During this time the flower wa...

A pair of 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds by Marianne Ostier. The earrings contain 32 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.60 carats, G/H color, VS clarity. The earrings are composed of twisted gold wire forming a cone shape which is topped with a cluster of diamonds. Circa: Mid-20th Century. "A Collection of Jewelry, Designed by Marianne Ostier Ostier, Inc., one of New York's leading jewelers dealing precious-stone jewelry of original design and superb custom craftsmanship, was closed in September of this year [1969], following the death of its co-founder, Oliver Ostier. The present sale offers the entire stock of this distinguished firm. All pieces are original designs of Marianne Ostier, co-founder with her late husband of the firm and an internationally famed designer of jewelry. Of the decision to close the business, Marianne Ostier said: With the passing of my husband, I have had to devote more and more of my efforts to administrative duties. These demands of my time can no longer be met without artistic compromise which to me is unacceptable. Representing the third generation of court jewelers in Austria, Oliver Ostier came to America following the Anschluss of 1938. Shortly thereafter he founded the firm of Ostier, Inc., with his wife Marianne, a talented painter and sculptress as well as an artist in the design of jewelry. Author of Jewels and the woman , the basic primer of the art of wearing jewelry, Marianne Ostier's designs became major jewelry fashions and classics of modern designed jewelry...

Modernist Starburst cultured pearl and 18K yellow gold ear clips - refined and elegant - fine hand made quality - each ear clip featuring a cultured pearl (approx. 8 mm. in diameter)...