{"title":"Sam Kramer","description":"\u003cp\u003e(1913 - 1964) Sam, an incredibly complex and colorful artist was one of the most significant American studio jewelers of the 20th Century. After his death in 1964, Kramer was eulogized by fellow jeweler, Ed Wiener, \"For those of us who worked in the new jewelry tradition, Sam Kramer was the legend. An image shatterer, he demolished formality with a savage surrealism. He was endlessly delighted with the indelible imprint he made in the naive bohemians and hip squares. But the power of his work and his life was never compromised by the new movements, new styles, or new hipsters. He was never a clown. He was always the touchstone.\" - Courtesy of \"Modernist Jewelry 1930-1960 - The Wearable Art Movement\" book by Marbeth Schon Biography: Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Sam attended University of Pittsburgh from 1932-1934. He moved to California to further his studies in art and design at the University of Southern CA, from 1934-1936, taking jewelry courses with Glen Lukens. From 1936-1938, he worked as a newspaper reporter in LA and Hollywood, making jewelry for his own personal satisfaction. In 1938, he returned to Pittsburgh doing bench work for David Helfer Jewelers. Additionally, he studied gemstones and wrote papers and published articles on the subject. When he wasn't working, he was experimenting in his home studio with original jewelry techniques and running a personal studio on the side. In 1939, he moved to New York City and enrolled in New York University, where he studied gemology. He also opened his first studio in Greenwich Village out of his apartment at 71 West 3rd Street. In 1940 he married Carol Enners and together they opened their studio\/shop at 29 West 8th St. In 1957, he and Carol got divorced, and in 1958 he married Doris Ann Sherrill. They subsequently divorced in 1962, 2 years before Kramer died of a heart ailment. - Biography courtesy of \"Sam Kramer Jeweler of the Edge\" book by Toni Greenbaum.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rare-925-sterling-silver-abstract-modernist-brooch-signed-sam-kramer-1960s","title":"RARE 925 Sterling Silver Abstract Modernist Brooch Signed Sam Kramer 1960s","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE 925 Sterling Silver Abstract Modernist Dangle Brooch Signed Sam Kramer 1960s\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 2.5\" x 2\" (6.35cm x 5.08cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Sterling \u0026amp; the Kramer Mushroom Hallmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 18g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with purchase is a sterling silver plated converter so you can wear the brooch as a pendant on a chain if preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn excellent vintage condition!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sam Kramer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40931652534436,"sku":"268-20200822","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/sam-kramer-jewelry-rare-925-sterling-silver-abstract-modernist-brooch-signed-sam-kramer-1960s-41093852004567.jpg?v=1726339073"},{"product_id":"superb-rare-sam-kramer-sterling-moonstone-brooch-earrings-demi-parure-set","title":"Superb Rare Sam Kramer Sterling Moonstone Brooch Earrings Demi Parure Set","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSuperb and Rare!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSam Kramer Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Moonstone Brooch and Earrings Demi Parure Set\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCirca 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Brooch: 1.5\"R x .5\"Thick (3.81cm x 1.27cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarrings: .75\"H x .75\"W x .25\"Thick (1.91cm x 1.91cm x .64cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Sterling \u0026amp; the Kramer Mushroom Hallmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 27.4g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare a spectacular matching set by one of the pioneers of the wearable art movement of the 20th Century. In all my years of selling, this is the 1st complete set of Sam Kramer's I have come across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet features sterling silver and bezel set moonstones with curled sterling accents that have been oxidized for depth and a dramatic flair. I've given the set a light cleaning and polish. Really did not need much as all three pieces are in exceptional condition, no deep scratches or damage of any kind. Earrings have been converted to pierced style post backs with new 925 earrings backs by a professional jeweler. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIncluded with purchase is a converter so you can wear the brooch as a pendant if preferred. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe last picture is a page from the book, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\"Modernist Jewelry 1930-1960 - The Wearable Art Movement\"\u003c\/span\u003e book by Marbeth Schon. Showing other examples of Kramer's work and their valuations from 2004. At this price, this set is a steal! Please excuse the lines or reflections, as they are shiny and hard to photograph. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMannequin is a life-size torso representation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eModel head is a life-size representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #177b3f;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sam Kramer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44326184059095,"sku":"604-20231212","price":2249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/20250926_171157.jpg?v=1758933106"}],"url":"https:\/\/trendy-mcm-home.myshopify.com\/en-it\/collections\/sam-kramer.oembed","provider":"Trendy Modern Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}