Modernist jewelry

Fifty jewellery brands have united to create a long-term scholarship and mentorships to support black students at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology

The list of celebrated Black jewelry designers in American history is distressingly short. This is not because Black Americans haven’t been participants in the jewelry industry—they have. But prior to the mid-20th century, Black designers and jewelry artisans usually worked in anonymity, their expertise and artistry fueling the bottom lines and good reputations of white…

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C. 1970’s, Scandinavian artisan. A unique modernist ring in sterling silver, suspending an octagonal tiger's eye stone. A special statement piece with a beautifully sleek design. The tiger's eye is iridescent and has incredible details. The craftsmanship behind this ring is superb! Artist hallmarks and purity marked on the inside of the band. Size 5 option to resize available, 10.23 grams

A vintage modernist necklace with a textured and polished silver pendant on what looks like the original chain by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin. Has 5 dangles suspended from the bottom and a central polished concave disk dangling from the center. The central pendant measures 1 1/4" across and 2 1/2" long with the large bales and dangles. The chain measures about 25" long and has a secure hook closure. This appears to be the original chain because the shape…

A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. He was the head jewelry designer for the company from 1971-89 and had won many prestigious awards. Marked on the back for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925H, Town mark for Turku, and T7 for the date code 1972. Measures 12" around with an opening of 2 3/4". Meant to sit on the collar bone. Measures 1 1/4" wide at the ends. In very nice condition with minor surface…

The fashion editor tried on exquisite pieces of jewelry — and told 1stDibs how she'd wear them.

Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned Scandinavian designers of the 20th Century.

Art Smith Jewelry

Art Smith modernist brass necklace Unique and rare custom designed object 6 1/2" x 8 1/2", center drop: 5" x 1 1/4" Excellent vintage condition Marked twice