A native New Yorker, Ed Levin (born 1921) turned to jewelry-making in 1950. These vintage cuff links are wonderful examples of his design. Simple, extremely well-crafted and decisively modern. Here triangles of 14K gold appear to float within oxidized, sterling bowls rather indeterminantly. Upon closer examination, the triangle is affixed by post. The snap mechanism and shaft are also hand crafted. The underside of the the silver bowl is marked "Levin" and "14K". The shaft is marked "sterling". The cuff links are in good condition--the rims of the bowls are a little misshapen, likely commensurate with wear. We have taken the condition into account with our relatively low price. Diameter of the bowl shape is 9/16".
Artists
This pendant by Jane Wiberg is designed and crafted entirely by hand. The pairing of silver and chrysoprase is fresh and lyrical. The pendant measures 3-3/8" long and its handbuilt chain is 16" long. Stamped "Jane Wiberg" on the reverse of the pendant shaft. Jane Wiberg jewelry was made from 1959 until 1983.
From Denmark
Mid-20th Century
$400.00
This necklace shows Stephen Dweck's daring sense of design. Composed of three mabe pearl matrixes cradled in silver the piece exudes organic-luxe. The rich colors of the mabes are always in play. Showy and thick square crystals alternate with the matrixes. These crystals seem a particularly good choice because they are physically speaking, the yin to the pearls' yang. So dynamic.
The necklace is well-signed and dated (2006). The signature is on the reverse of one of the matrixes (please see photo) and carries the date, Dweck's signature, "sterling", a 5-digit maker's number and the words "One of a Kind" with a stamped ladybug. There is a to-scale, silver ladybug on the front of the piece too, which denotes it is unique.
The necklace is in very good condition with some wear visible on the reverse. Structurally it is made to last a for a few centuries. It is 18 inches long.
$750.00
Who's Frank you may ask? Well, we honestly don't know. He did however, stamp that name over "Sterling" on the reverse of this great brooch. It is made entirely by hand and impresses both as a specimen of silver work and by conveying a genuine sense of being under the sea.
The silver is worked as follows. The raised seaweed fronds are repoussed while the background is chased and shimmers, like moving water. The fish as well as the bezel around the stone and dotted air bubbles are applied. Last but, really not least, there is the oval of moss agate which again, with its thick cross-haired green translucency, couldn't be more suggestive of under the sea.
Measures 2.75 x 2 inches. In excellent overall condition.
$300.00