Whimsical kinetic sterling silver ring by Erik Granit. Finland, 1950s. Marked with several hallmarks, along with "57, 925 STERLING FINLAND, ER GRANIT CO DESIGN JEWELERS" excellent condition. Size 6.25 (measures 5/8" across the inside).
Based in Massachusetts, Bayanihan was founded in 1974. They are known for audacious, high quality sterling silver creations. With its overlapping folds of undulating silver, this chunky, high-set ring epitomizes their work.
The ring is a size 9.25, and the top portion stands over .5" tall above the ring's shank. Heavy and substa ...click for details
Vintage Danish torque neck ring and long pendant by important silversmith Andreas Mikelson. In sterling silver. The round portion of the pendant appears to have been made of pieces of crushed silver. This unusual construction makes the pendant sparkle and glimmer in the light.
Fully signed on the torque and on the pendant. The torque mea ...click for details
Heavy and substantial circa 1970s Swedish sterling silver bracelet by Bengt Liljedahl. This modernist piece has two pale Rutilated Quartz bullet-shaped cabochons in a very modern design. It is stamped "Made in Sweden, Sterling", and has several hallmarks and the maker's signature in script. The inside circumference is approx. 7.25" and is somewhat adjustable. Excellent condition.
Innovative design by Chicago "brutalist" artist Richard Bitterman, circa 1970s. Made of steel and brass industrial scrap metal. The expressive pendant measures over 3" tall and is extremely solid and heavy. Signed "Richard Bitterman", and what looks like "198" on the front. Good condition with some corrosion.
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Excellent example of Ercole Barovier's experimental "rugiadoso" technique, in which "the internal surface is iridescent and sprinkled with ground glass. The 'dew' effect is achieved by applying ground glass particles and gold leaf to hot colorless glass. Re-heating of the object ensures its adherence to the surface" ("Art of the Barovier," Marina Barovier, p. 144). Squares of gold fused into the interior further highlight the technique. The outside of th ...click for details
Extremely fine examples of the signature "Cordonato Oro" technique by Barovier & Toso, circa 1940s. This elegant showpiece is made of pale cranberry colored glass and further embellished by spiraling sparkling gold profusions and deeper cranberry spirals. The bulbous vase measures 6.75" tall and 5.5" in diameter across the top rim. In excellent condition. Has its original Barovier & Toso paper label.
Interesting pendant consisting of layers of abstract sterling silver strips and bars, surrounding a natural pinkish-red cabochon gemstone, possibly Rhodochrosite. Signed "Taira, Sterling." The pendant measures 2 1/8"long and 1/5" wide. Chain not included.
This wonderful brooch epitomizes American Modernist jewelery design of the 1950s. In sterling silver, with a large bone disc, and what appears to be a white quartz bead and small black disc-shaped beads that move freely on a sterling wire. This handsome brooch measures a large 3.5" long. The piece has a hook type clasp, is unmarked, and in very good vintage condition.
The work of Mid-Century silversmith Ronald Hayes Pearson work is included in major collections at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other noted museums. This unique necklace is the perfect example of why Pearson is so celebrated, and his rare work so sought after.
