Modernist jewelry

Art Smith, born in Cuba in 1917 to Jamaican parents in Cuba. His family settled in Brooklyn in 1920 and Smith showed artistic talent at an early age.

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver choker necklace by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). Made up of ten lightly hammered angled links with small connectors. You can have the links all facing the same way or alternate them for an interesting effect. Measures about 15 1/2" long and 1/2" wide. Probably better for a more slender neck, although an extender can be added. Hook closure holds securely. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition. Quality piece.

Art Smith designed cuff links for Duke Ellington and a brooch for Eleanor Roosevelt. His work was featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar (in the 1950's), and he moved in the same circles as James Baldwin, Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne. "His designs were interesting and modern. They appealed to people who were artists," says gallery owner Mark McDonald. Smith's jewelry was "sculpture to wear—theatrical, usually large, in copper, brass and silver," adds McDonald. The Brooklyn-raised, Cooper…

Rare! N.E.From (Niels Erik From, Denmark) Vintage Modernist Sterling Silver & Carnelian Heavy Wide Thick Necklace/Choker. This mid-century classic modernist design by Niels Erik From, designed and handmade in Denmark in late 1950s - early 1960s. The necklace marked N.E.From, 925S, Sterling, Danmark on one of the back of the clasp. Designed and crafted by N.E. From Silversmithy (Nakskov, 1944-2009) Lenght appx. 40-41 cms Weight: 51 grams

Art Smith (Arthur Smith 1917-1982) was born to Jamaican parents in Cuba in 1917. His family moved in Brooklyn in 1920 and he showed his artistic talent from an early age. His jewelry is beautiful…

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The blog has moved! Visit us at www.ninecarolineantiques.com for updated blog content View this blog entry on the updated Nine Caroline Antiques website No designer does Modernist quite like Scandinavian designers. This extraordinary pendant necklace by Niels Erik From is a beautiful example of the heights of Scandinavian jewelry design. Niels Erik From (1908—1982) is considered among the greats of Danish silver design, along with such notable names as Georg Jensen. From trained as a…

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Organic Swirl Sterling Modernist ring. Size: 9.5 Hallmark: 925 Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. Patina left remaining on ring. May need polishing. Comes beautifully gift boxed.