A superb vintage 1940s 50s one of a kind handmade sterling silver and moonstone 'boomerang' modernist brooch pin with matching clip earrings by top-tier mid century modernist silversmith Ed Wiener of New York City. A striking modernist design in extra large format that makes an incredible statement when worn! (A similar but smaller (2-1/4" by 3-3/4") version of this otherwise exact same pin was consigned for sale at Wright Auctions by Mark McDonald estimated in the $2-3K range without the matching earrings! - see last photo a screengrab from the auction listing. ) This pin measures 4-3/8" across at furthest two points by 3", the earrings measure 1-7/8" by 1", and the set weighs 44.2 grams total. Marked "Ed Wiener Sterling" on one of the earrings, the other pieces aren't marked which wasn’t unusual at the time for sets of jewelry. (Another smaller set of similar design with pearls was up at auction at Wright in Chicago in June of 2019 with one earring marked from the set, and was estimated at $3000-$5000.) Good quality moonstones with strong blue/white adularescence in both earrings, and the moonstone in the brooch is more white than blue and has a more diffused 'eye'. Excellent vintage condition.

Classic MCM studio jewelry by one of the greats!
An Ed Wiener sterling and moonstone brooch and earrings set circa 1950.

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