The Modernists

Stunning Modernist Brutalist ring in solid 14k yellow gold. It is set with a long baroque pearl (biwa) and scattered bezel set gemstones. The fluid organic lines are reminiscent of a coral reef.  The scattered gemstones are two Ruby, a Diamond, and...

Outstanding vintage figa hand carved of Coral color bakelite with intricately detailed cuff design. This extremely rare good luck charm comes directly from Brazil, one of my favorite finds this year. The carving style is undeniably Brazilian with bold...

Vintage Ted Muehling sterling silver turret shell earrings. The shells measure 1 1/2″ by 3/4″ and are sterling silver. The ear wires are 14k yellow gold.  The earrings measure 2 1/4″ from top of ear wire to tip of the shell. The...

This stunning Monies necklace is made of white mother of pearl and black shell and is finished with a hand carved bovine horn hook clasp. The striking geometric design wraps beautifully around the neck. It is composed of individual segments in increasing...

A classic Norwegian design based on petroglyphs found in Norway which were carved in rock sometime between 1000 and 500 BC. The brooch is fully hallmarked by David Andersen and Nora Gulbrandsen (Nora G.). Beautifully made in solid sterling silver with a...

This amazing Modernist brooch is made of a single natural Azurite Druzy set with cultured pearls and framed in solid gold. Very organic and almost brutalist, it is actually rather delicate in form due to the proportion of the tiny crystals. The brooch...

This is a very unusual vintage solitaire ring. Set high on the crown setting is a large gem quality faceted gold rutilated quartz with lots of beautiful gold threads that dash diagonally.  The setting is from the Retro era, ca 1940's. It is...

Oversized geometry, spare lines and a treat for the senses are the hallmarks of Monies designs. Even though these are large, they are relatively light and comfortable to wear. These stunning earrings are made of ebonized wood,...

Incredible pair of vintage post modern statement earrings in solid sterling silver. Each sculpted disc has soft boundaries and is not exactly round. The centers are raised in an elegant curve. They are marked with a hand engraved script "m" on...

This is a gorgeous statement ring with bold proportions and a minimalist design enhanced by the contrast of solid gold and sterling silver. The concave bowl-like center is set with a plethora of prongs that create a studded look. The shank or band...

These earrings are a vintage 1980s Art Deco-inspired geometric design made of solid 14k yellow gold and black onyx stone. They are posts for pierced ears, square, and measure 15mm by 15mm.  The posts are inserted through the stone and...

Vintage studio made Modernist statement necklace with long articulated pendant reminiscent of Calder designs. Made of Bronze or Brass sheet, hand hammered for texture. The top portion is enhanced by a single round Malachite cabochon. The necklace is...

Modernist style wrist watches are not easy to find, this one is made in Switzerland of 800 Silver. Designed as an elongated horizontal oval, it has a graduated warm gray color dial with cardinal point markers. Opens by unclasping one of the lugs...

This gorgeous Mexican sterling silver bypass cuff bracelet is entirely handmade in a technique called Repousse, where the metal is heated and pushed from the back to raise and mold the surface. It is a labor of love, each individual design element is...

This studio-made sterling silver belt buckle is comprised of fused free-form pieces of sterling silver within an oval frame. It is totally handmade, not cast. It is fairly large, 3 13/16" by 3" and fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide. In...

This awesome vintage Modernist Brutalist biomorphic cuff bracelet was designed by Erik Dennung for B+D, Denmark. This cuff is made of silver plated metal, very well made. It is heavy too at a whopping 106 gram and feels wonderful on the wrist. The...