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Rebajes Bracelet & Earrings Set, Rebajes Silver Bracelet Earrings, Modernist Jewelry, Mid Century Jewelry Set, Rebajes Set, Oval and Orb

$349.00

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    Rare silver & copper Rebajes mid-century chunky bold mod bracelet and earring set:

    ~ Highly collectible vintage bracelet and clip on earring set

    ~ Features double oval links with a gently twist or wave, seated bold balls or orbs, and a showy oversized spring ring clasp on the bracelet. Earrings mirror the form of the bracelet

    ~ High end, substantial, kinetic, and well made look and feel

    ~ Designed by the self taught master metalsmith modernist Francisco or "Frank" Rebajes - circa 1930's to 1960's

    ~ His designs and pieces were recognized to be treasures right from the start as his humble beginnings as a determined immigrant artist in New York. First selling at small stands and then growing to exhibit in such places as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, and the 1939 World's Fair and upgrading and expanding his own workshops, stores, and sales outlets along the way

    ~ He believed "The greater public deserved to have well-designed and affordable objects" - his original pieces were never priced at more than $10 .... if only we could go back in time to that day and age. Not only to buy the most fabulous jewelry - but also to experience that aura

    ~ If you are a collector - you already know that his pins or brooches are the most easily found pieces. The bracelet and earrings are scarcer premium pieces as it is, but consider the fact that this design is seldom seen, and then to top it off - in the much rarer sterling silver plated copper finish (vs the copper he is best known for) makes this set a fantastic addition to a seasoned collectors collection or the perfect foundation for someone just getting started

    Ready and waiting for your wrist, ears, jewelry wardrobe, collection, and/or gift giving - you will love this!

    AGE OR ERA: Original true authentic vintage items - He designed and produced jewelry (and other objects - sculptures, etc) aprox 1932 - 1967 - Midcentury Modernist era

    MARKINGS: None that I could find on the bracelet at all and the earring clip backs have his signature artsy REBAJES mark on each back

    METAL / MATERIAL: Copper base with a 925 sterling silver plating. All parts are non-magnetic

    ANECDOTAL AND/OR METAPHYSICAL: x

    CLASP / CLOSURE: Oversized spring ring clasp on the bracelet - in just the right size to visually blend, but yet delight and also enhance operation. The earrings have clip on backs that should allow most anyone to wear these - pierced ears or not

    MEASUREMENTS: The bracelet is aprox 8 1/8" long x 1" wide - the earrings 1 1/4" long x 1" wide (so same size elements as the bracelet)

    WEIGHT: Bracelet - 104.4 grams on my scale, earrings together - 33 grams

    TESTING: There is some wear through on the higher touch or friction areas on the bracelet clasp - you can spot some of the copper underneath, giving us a perfect glimpse of the composition

    U.S. RING SIZE: x

    INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

    CONDITION = Great vintage pre-loved, pre-owned condition. No damage or quirks found to mention. Spring ring wear, noted above. But I wouldn't change a thing about it - I love the tiny bits of copper peeking out. Earring clasps both in good working order as well as the spring ring clasp. These are fine examples anyone would be proud to own. In an excellent state of preservation.

    "A picture is worth a thousand words"

    Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an integral part and extension of the description.


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