David-Andersen Modernist Purple and Silver Pendant Granulation The Comyns company was founded

The Comyns company was founded in 1848 and is known for their Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts buckles

Lapponia is known for their sculptural modernist jewelry and Bjorn Weckstrom is considered one of the most important jewelry designers of the 20th century

with dangling rings and adjustable riveted joints that allow it to be worn vertically or horizontally and in various widths and configurations

and this one is a beauty

This marvelous and large brooch by William Comyns was originally a buckle and at some point in its long history converted to a brooch

David-Andersen Modernist Purple and Silver Pendant Granulation The Comyns company was foundedGorgeous purple enamel is accented with pinkish lavender enamel dots on this marvelous pendant by David Andersen of Norway. David Andersen is a venerable Norwegian firm founded in 1878. The firm has stayed in the Andersen family for many generations and has been producing enamel jewelry since the late 19th century. Scroll down for more details