{"title":"Henry Steig","description":"\u003cp\u003eWas born in 1906 in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. He studied at CCNY and the National Academy of Design. After stints as a musician, cartoonist, writer, and photography, he decided in the late 40s to make jewelry. He took a few evening classes but was mostly self-taught, and within a year was selling jewelry from his West 9th Street apartment. In 1950 he opened a New York City shop in Greenwich Village, where there were several talented craftsmen who already had established shops. Among them were Sam Kramer, Frank Miraglia, Frank Rebajes, George Salo, Paul Voltaire, Ed Weiner, Bill Tendler, Art Smith and Paul Lobel. Basically, the who’s who of the American modernist movement. In 1953 he moved his NYC shop to 52nd and Lexington. In 1954 the iconic scene of Marilyn Monroe's white dress blowing up in the movie Seven Year Itch was shot right in front of his store. See the last photo. Steig closed the New York store in 1963 and moved to Provincetown with his wife Mimi. In 1972 he sold his designs and the shop to a Chicago jeweler, Jan Dee, and died a year later. He worked mostly with silver in his early years but focused on gold later in his life. Many people in the arts came to Henry Steig’s shops. His son, Michael remembers that Ella Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Taylor were among the celebrities who purchased Steig jewelry. He also remembers seeing Edward G. 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Cufflinks feature an abstract modernist design in half glossy silver and half blackened silver. They have been professionally polished and look almost new! Excellent collector's set.\u003cspan style=\"color: #45b045;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Steig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39613588635812,"sku":"114-20210306","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/products\/henry-steig-jewelry-iconic-designer-henry-steig-abstract-modernist-sterling-cufflinks-1950s-60s-38966836068567.jpg?v=1679188469"},{"product_id":"american-modernist-henry-steig-large-sterling-silver-abstract-dangle-earrings-rare","title":"American Modernist Henry Steig LARGE Sterling Silver Abstract Dangle Earrings RARE","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSterling Silver LARGE Abstract Dangle Earrings by Renowned US Modernist Henry Steig - Circa 1950\/60s\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 2 1\/8\"L x 1 3\/8\"W (5.33cm x 3.30cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Steig Sterling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9.8g\u003cspan style=\"color: #45b045;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Steig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39837610148004,"sku":"155-20210405","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/products\/henry-steig-jewelry-vntg-925s-american-modernist-henry-steig-large-abstract-dangle-earrings-rare-36476742467799.jpg?v=1642296782"},{"product_id":"rare-designer-henry-steig-sterling-abstract-modernist-3-d-cuff-bracelet-1950s","title":"Rare Designer Henry Steig Sterling Abstract Modernist 3-D Cuff Bracelet 1950s","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRare Iconic USA Designer Henry Steig Sterling Abstract Modernist 3-D Cuff Bracelet Circa 1950s\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 2.75\" x 2\" (6.99cm x 5.08cm) Inner Circumference: 5.5\"R + 1.5\" Gap = Total 7\"R (13.97cm + 3.81cm = 17.78\"R)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Steig Sterling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 24.2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Steig abstract modernist bracelet! Bracelet is cuff style and features a 2 tiered design with black oxidation on the face for drama and depth, with a \"Floating crossbar and a single raised knob. Bracelet has been professionally polished and is in excellent vintage condition.\u003cem\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #45b045;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Steig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41066954522788,"sku":"251-20210630","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/products\/henry-steig-jewelry-iconic-us-designer-henry-steig-sterling-abstract-modernist-studio-cuff-rare-1950s-37209743360215.jpg?v=1654375305"},{"product_id":"superb-us-designer-henry-steig-sterling-abstract-modernist-brooch-circa-1950s-60s","title":"Superb US Designer Henry Steig Sterling Abstract Modernist Brooch Circa 1950s-60s","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIconic American Designer Henry Steig Sterling Abstract Modernist Brooch Circa 1950s-60s\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 2.1\"L x 1.25\"W (5.34cm x 3.18cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Steig Sterling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 11.5g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Henry Steig abstract modernist sterling brooch. Brooch is a quasi biomorphic shaped and features half glossy silver and half blackened silver. Almost looks like an abstract take on Yin and Yang. Brooch has recently been professionally polished and looks amazing! Included with purchase are 2 silver converters so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred.\u003cspan style=\"color: #45b045;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Steig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41923522330839,"sku":"69-20211011","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/products\/henry-steig-jewelry-superb-us-designer-henry-steig-sterling-abstract-modernist-brooch-circa-1950s-60s-36887657021655.jpg?v=1649173673"},{"product_id":"iconic-designer-henry-steig-sterling-abstract-modernist-studio-cuff-rare-1950s","title":"Iconic Designer Henry Steig Sterling Abstract Modernist Studio Cuff Rare 1950s","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIconic US Designer Henry Steig Rare Sterling Abstract Modernist Studio Cuff Circa 1950s\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 2.6\"W x 2\"D (6.60cm x 5.08cm) Face: 1.25\"W (3.18cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner Circumference: 5.5\"R + 1.5\" Gap (13.97 + 3.81cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Inner Circumference: 7\"R (17.78cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Steig Sterling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 34g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb example of Henry Steig's superior craftsmanship! Cuff is hefty and features an abstract modernist design with raised crossbars in a oval shape and and the center of the face has been oxidized for depth and dimension. Bracelet has been professionally polished and is in excellent condition. Any weird spots or lines are just reflections. The face is quite glossy and reflective.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteig was born in 1906 in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. He studied at CCNY and the National Academy of Design. After stints as a musician, cartoonist, writer, and photography, he decided in the late 40s to make jewelry. He took a few evening classes but was mostly self-taught, and within a year was selling jewelry from his West 9th Street apartment. In 1950 he opened a New York City shop in Greenwich Village, where there was several talented craftsmen who already had established shops. 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His son, Michael remembers that Ella Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Taylor were among the celebrities who purchased Steig jewelry. He also remembers seeing Edward G. 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Earrings feature an abstract triangular shaped with a 3-deminisional long arched bar down the center that ends in a swirl. Earrings have been converted to pierce style by the previous owner. They have been professionally polished  but here is still slight evidence of the soldering from the conversion, most of which was polished out. Overall they look stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Steig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42888093204695,"sku":"50-20220608","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/products\/henry-steig-jewelry-american-modernist-henry-steig-sterling-abstract-modernist-earrings-rare-1950s-37311011061975.jpg?v=1655505347"}],"url":"https:\/\/trendy-mcm-home.myshopify.com\/en-ch\/collections\/henry-steig.oembed","provider":"Trendy Modern Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}