Joseph Masaniello modernist silver jewelry
Circle and leaf sterling silver pin brooch. Joseph Masaniello modernist silver jewelry (late 1940s – 1970s)
Joseph Masaniello modernist silver jewelry (late 1940s – 1970s)
New York based silversmith of Italian origin, Joseph Masaniello (1908 – 1979) was one of the renowned artisans and modernist jewelers of the late 1940s – early 70s. Following the traditions of the Arts and Crafts movement, he nevertheless created his own jewelry designs, which were more geometric and modernist. Noteworthy, calla lily designs became the hallmark of most of his works.
When handcrafting bracelets, brooches, pins, rings and earrings, the jeweler traditionally used sterling silver. Also, natural gemstones such as onyx, jade, moonstone, agate, as well as glass. He signed his pieces with a conjoined ‘JM’ for Joseph Masaniello and “Sterling”.
Today, jewelry created by Joseph Masaniello is rare and highly collectible.
Mid-century Calla Lilies pin brooch
Maker’s mark
Calla Lily sterling silver circle pin brooch and bracelet
Glass cabochon sterling silver etched brooch. 1960s
Green jade calla lilies sterling silver pin brooch, earrings and bracelet
Leaf link sterling silver bracelet
Spiral circles Modernist mid-century sterling silver brooch pin
Mid-century Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch
Swirl design calla lily brooch
Turtle sterling silver and onyx brooch
Maker’s mark
