A sculptural sterling silver and jasper modernist ring by the Cory design studio in Germany circa 1960s 70s.
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Two exceptional vintage 1970s brutalist sterling silver rings
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Edward de Large Edward de Large moved into silversmithing and jewellery at the RCA (Royal College of Art - London) from 1972 after studying ceramics at Camberwell. His first use of titanium was as a coloured turned base for a gold bowl. He continued to use it while at the RCA but it was after graduation in 1975 that his real experimenting with the material began. His designs were inspired by the cloudscapes observed during a flight to Japan. He enjoyed the challenge of achieving his planned results with such a difficult material, so unlike the traditional metals used for jewellery. His work progressed by continuous experimentation. Pattern was carefully planned and designed using various masking techniques and both brush and dip anodising.
As gold prices rose in the 1970s, jewellers began to look for alternatives to precious metals. Traditionally, they would have turned to base metals, such as bronze, iron and steel. Now, with the continuous search for the 'new', they sought out a wider repertoire of metals and also innovative techniques to create colour through patina. Silver was oxidised, aluminium anodised and painted. In the space industry experiments with new materials led to the development of metals such as titanium and niobium. Their iridescent colours, achieved through heat or electrical currents, soon attracted the attention of jewellery designers. De Large studied ceramics at the Camberwell School of Art and later silversmithing at the Royal College of Art, London, where he became interested in titanium. In 1975 he was awarded the Sandersons Art in Industry Award to travel in Japan, where he concentrated on the skills of metal inlay and patination. He went on to develop his own sophisticated and exacting method of anodizing titanium allowing him to achieve a remarkably complex and painterly effect. Variations of colour are created by varying the voltage and timing of the electrical current through the metal, while the sense of perspective is enhanced by polishing and sand-blasting. The fine detail he achieves is the reward of applying the current in a controlled way through the tip of a modified paintbrush. The brooch shows de Large's fascination with flight and perspective, and also the inspiration of the artist René Escher. De Large has cited the monolith in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film '2001: A Space Odyssey' as the inspiration for the shadowy rectangular form visible on the surface of the brooch.
Two Edward de Large anodized titanium in sterling silver brooches from the 1970s - they remind me of Yes album covers from that period! NFS
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A superb vintage 1980s one of a kind handmade sterling silver and 18K gold overlay geometric modernist brooch. A veritable symphony of geometry, and dimensional to boot! Measures 2.5" across by 1-1/8", and weighs 0.2 ounce or about 6 grams total. Unmarked, and no doubt a one of a kind unique creation by a talented artist/craftsman! I'm sure that this was originally sold in a gallery or art fair with paperwork for the artist, but that information was lost over the years. In any case, the work speaks for itself! Tested and guaranteed to be exactly as described. Excellent vintage condition.
A superb vintage 1980s handmade sterling silver with gold overlay geometric design brooch.
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A gorgeous vintage 1990s one of a kind handmade mixed metals abstract design studio crafted cuff bracelet by Rolf and Andrea Ludden of Gatlinburg, TN. Their work is entirely hand forged usually in mixed metals, and all of their pieces are one of a kind creations of wearable art! This fine bracelet tapers from 1" wide at top to 1.5" wide at the terminals, and presently fits up to a 7.5" wrist. Could be easily sized up or down a bit if needed. Marked at one end as shown, "RAL" for the artist duo. Looks like their pieces were given a clear varnish to protect them from tarnish, and it's held up pretty well with just a hint of tarnish on the edges most likely to rub as shown. Otherwise excellent vintage condition with no damage or detractors whatsoever.
A gorgeous vintage mixed metals cuff bracelet by Rolf and Andrea Ludden.
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A striking vintage 1990s one of a kind handmade mixed metals abstract design studio crafted cuff bracelet by Rolf and Andrea Ludden of Gatlinburg, TN. Their work is entirely hand forged usually in mixed metals, and all of their pieces are one of a kind creations of wearable art! This fine bracelet tapers from 3/4" wide at top to 1.25" wide at the terminals, and presently fits up to a 7.5" wrist. Could be easily sized up or down a bit if needed. Marked at one end inside as shown in my last photo, "RAL" for the artist duo. Looks like their pieces were given a clear varnish to protect them from tarnish, and it's held up pretty well with just small areas of tarnish here and there. Excellent vintage condition.
A striking vintage mixed metals cuff bracelet by Rolf and Andrea Ludden.
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A huge vintage 1960s 70s signed likely one of a kind handmade sterling silver and druzy dioptase crystals modernist design pendant. This is a true statement-sized piece of entirely handmade vintage modernist wearable art! A sleek geometric design sterling silver frame centers a large cluster of druzy dioptase crystals that are a super vivid blue-green color, and that sparkle when moved relative to the light! The druzy stone measures 1.5" tall by 1" widest, and is composed of many small dioptase crystals in a cluster. The sterling frame measures 3.75" tall including the bail by 1-5/8" wide. Weighs 52 grams total. Marked at back "Sterling" in two places, and hand-etched maker signature "M. Jordan" followed by two figures that look like birds in flight. An incredible piece, and in such great shape! Excellent vintage condition.
A very large vintage 1960s 70s signed handmade sterling silver and druzy dioptase modernist pendant - measures 3.75" tall!
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Earrings
Sterling silver, 14K gold, turquoise
1971
Robert Natalini
(American, 1946- )
NFS
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Gouden ring met spessartien
De fascinatie voor architectuur en kunst vormt het hart van mijn ontwerp. Ik probeer de essentie van klassieke en moderne stijlen te vangen en te vertalen naar sieraden die tijdloos en betekenisvol zijn.
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a HUGE vintage 1950s signed and dated handmade copper and silver abstract modernist pendant on chain necklace. Very interesting design cut-thru and engraved at front, and includes a poem inscription at back and signed and dated as shown. Pendant measures 4" by 3" on about 18" chain, and weighs 80 grams total. Marked at back "The wind that plays, the snow that falls, in my garden" also dated 1953 and a signature that looks like "Dancy" or "Doncy". A true piece of art to wear! Excellent vintage condition
a HUGE vintage 1950s signed and dated handmade copper and silver abstract modernist pendant on chain necklace. Very interesting design cut-thru and engraved at front, and includes a poem inscription at back and signed and dated as shown. Pendant measures 4" by 3" on about 18" chain, and weighs 80 grams total. Marked at back "The wind that plays, the snow that falls, in my garden" also dated 1953 and a signature that looks like "Dancy" or "Doncy". A true piece of art to wear! Excellent vintage condition
"The wind that plays, the snow that falls, in my garden" signed, dated 1953, one of a kind handmade copper and silver pendant necklace.
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One last wearable face sculpture by contemporary Italian artist, Giacomo Bevanati...
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Another wearable face sculpture by contemporary Italian artist, Giacomo Bevanati...
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a UNIQUE pair of vintage 1960s 70s handmade sterling silver Amoeba UFO Space Alien Sci-fi design modernist cufflinks. Entirely handmade from silver sheet and wire, and an outstanding and quite unusual design! Each cufflink measures 1-1/2" by 1" at fronts! The pair weigh 0.5 ounce or roughly 15 grams total. Marked "925" for sterling silver at backs. Otherwise unmarked, and no doubt a one of a kind pair of studio wearable art cufflinks. The design speaks volumes, and no doubt originally purchased at an art gallery or fair with accompanying paperwork or labeling that has been lost over the years. In any case, a great one of a kind pair! Excellent vintage condition
a RUGGED pair of vintage 1960s signed DC one of a kind handmade sterling silver brutalist modernist dimensional design cufflinks. Such a unique and intriguing vintage brutalist modernist design! Each is unique as you can see in my photos, and no doubt a one of a kind pair by a talented mid-century artist! Measure 7/8" by 3/4" at fronts, and the pair weigh a hefty 23.3 grams total. Marked at back of one cufflinks as shown, "DC" and dated "'69" for 1969. Also marked on the swivelbacks, "Sterling". I purchased these cufflinks at an estate sale in Wisconsin, and I am guessing that the artist was from nearby Chicago but I haven't been able to find out anything about the maker. In any case, the incredible design speaks for itself! Excellent vintage condition
an INTRICATE pair of vintage 1960s 70s handmade 800 silver geometric modernist design cufflinks from Orno of Warsaw, Poland, and with an original Orno paper label with information about the pair in Polish. Orno (meaning "I adorn" in Latin) was an artist cooperative in Warsaw composed of many artists and craftspeople. The jewelry was primarily made in silver and the items were produced in small series, never exceeding 100 of any item made by the cooperative. This pair of dimensional geometric design cufflinks were most likely made in the 1960s to 1970s, but there are no date letters on Orno jewelry, so hard to say exactly. The cufflinks measure 7/8" by a hair over 1/2" at fronts by just over 1/8" thick, and the pair weigh 10.6 grams total. Marked "Orno" on both cufflinks as shown, also the Polish silver hallmark for Warsaw and 800 silver used after 1963. As noted above, this pair come with an original Orno paper label with information about this pair of cufflinks written in Polish including the designer/maker name which I am unable to read. Excellent vintage condition
Three pairs of vintage modernist cufflinks on sale in my Ruby Lane shop...
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a SUPERB vintage 1970s signed one of a kind handmade sterling silver and chrysoprase modernist cocktail ring. Outstanding design entirely handmade piece of wearable art! Measures 1" by 3/4" at top, rises 1/2" above the finger, size 4 to 4.5 US but can be professionally resized by a silversmith/jeweler, and weighs almost half an ounce total. Marked inside band as shown with maker mark "DCB" and "Silver". Tested and guaranteed to be as described. Excellent vintage condition
A handmade one of a kind vintage 1970s signed sterling silver and chrysoprase modernist cocktail ring...
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a HUGE vintage 1980s 90s handmade mixed metals post modernist dimensional geometric design brooch. Entirely handmade in brass, bronze, and stainless steel in the post-modern Industrial aesthetic! Measures 4.75" long by 1-5/8" wide. Unmarked, and no doubt originally sold in an art gallery or fair with accompanying paperwork or labeling that has been lost over the years. In any case, the fantastic design speaks for itself! Truly wearable art! Excellent vintage condition... https://www.rubylane.com/item/1879775-5351/HUGE-Vintage-1980s-90s-Handmade-Mix78ed?search=1
a BIG vintage 1980s 90s handmade mixed metals post modernist geometric design brooch. Entirely handmade brooch with different textures in brass, bronze, and blackened steel! Measures 3.25" long by 1.25" wide. Unmarked, and no doubt originally sold in an art gallery or fair with accompanying paperwork or labeling that has been lost over the years. In any case, the outstanding design speaks for itself! Wearable art that makes a statement! Excellent vintage condition... https://www.rubylane.com/item/1879775-5352/BIG-Vintage-1980s-90s-Handmade-Mix78ed?search=1
a JAGGED vintage 1980s 90s handmade mixed metals post modernist dimensional geometric design brooch. An entirely handmade brooch composed of mixed metals (bronze and blackened steel) with a dimensional 'zig zag' geometric design! Measures 3.75" long by 1.25" wide. Unmarked, and no doubt originally sold in an art gallery or fair with accompanying paperwork or labeling that has been lost over the years. In any case, the exceptional design speaks for itself! Sculpture to wear! Excellent vintage condition... https://www.rubylane.com/item/1879775-5353/JAGGED-Vintage-1980s-90s-Handmade-Mix78ed?search=1
Three BIG mixed metal post-modernist dimensional geometric design brooches from the 1980s/90s era available in my Ruby Lane shop...
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