Modernist Jewelry Attracts Collectors
Mildred Ball modernist bracelet, four linked square panels, each with abstract design in blue, rust and cream enamel, marked “Mildred Ball” on the back of one of the discs, 7 in. l. by 1 1/2 in. w., $1,188.
The work of Modernist jewelry artist Mildred Ball (1902–1997) is finding a new audience and getting higher prices as her signature pieces with large, colorful and polished stones are back in style. A recent sale at Ripley Auctions in Indiana had 17 lots of Ball’s designs, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, bolo ties and belt buckles. […]