Pioneering African American jeweler Winifred Mason gained acclaim for her modernist, mixed metal jewelry in the mid-20th century. As one of the first commercially successful black female entrepreneurs in America, Mason overcame challenges to build an inspirational legacy of visionary artistry that continues to influence jewelry design today.| The Shelfist.
Discover Arthur Smith's legacy in modernist jewelry design, featuring his unique, abstract styles that revolutionized contemporary adornment| The Shelfist.
Discover Sam Kramer's surreal, avant-garde jewelry. With his Greenwich Village studio, he pioneered unconventional designs blurring accessory and art. Incorporating meteorites, fossils, taxidermy eyes, his pieces intrigued wearers and collectors alike. Kramer interwove organic inspiration and expert metalworking, creating conversation-starting adornments. His idiosyncratic style cemented his legacy as an innovator in American jewelry. Kramer's one-of-a-kind creations remain coveted wearable art.| The Shelfist.
