Walter Schluep

The brutalist era was defined by big designs and this ring is no exception. The ridged architectural style trapeze shaped shank with inner round shank is adorned with a more natural nugget-esque dome with three tube set diamonds all done in solid 18k gold. Unsigned, however, attributed to Walter Schluep, note the conical shaped diamond tubes which was most typical of his style of craftmanship.   Circa 1970. 

ID#: RG610

Diamonds: Three (3) tube set, round brilliant cut diamonds measuring approximately from 2.0 to 2.8mm in diameter, with an estimated VVS-VS1 clarity, estimated F/G color and total estimated 0.17ct total weight.

Metal: 18k yellow gold, acid tested

Size 6 1/4

Weight: 33.98

Mid-century Walter Schluep brutalist style sterling silver ring. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: RG175

Metal: sterling silver 

Size: 5 3/4

Weight: 36.7g

Markings: 'Sterling', 'W Schluep'

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

Known for his wearable works of art, this unique handmade sterling silver brooch is an perfect example of the Walter Schluep esthetic - whimsical yet brutalist featuring labor intensive details that required careful craftsmanship. This brooch is adorned with two deep set Japanese cultured pearl accents. The small wheel featured in the middle of the brooch is a wheel from a watch mechanism, another example of his unique approach to jewelry. Brooch was made in 1973.  Original box included. 

"His pieces are both objects to be looked at as sculpture and jewelry to be worn," -a review from the Montreal Gazette Newspaper.

ID#: BRO139

Metal: Sterling silver

Pearls: Two (2) pearls cultured

Weight: 43.4g

Dimensions: 2" (W) x 2" (L) x 3/8" (D)

Markings: 'Sterlin.', 'Schluep' 

Wearable pop art, the fabulous Walter Schluep. Handmade in 1972 this semi round brooch is decorated with silver geometric shapes on a resin and enamel background. This pendant is a rare representation how the cultural situation of the 60's  influenced a change in Walter Schlueps' creative works of art.

Student protests, the hippie movement and many social challenges, pushed Schluep to effectively produce a unique post modernism/contemporary art that no one else was doing at this time.  

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: PEN252

Metal: Sterling silver

Material: enamel and resin

Dimensions: 2 49/64 inch (L) including bail x 1 49/64 inch (W) x 5/32 inch (D) 

Weight: 49.90g

Markings: 'W SCHLUEP', '72', 'STERLING

Please note that the chain is not sold with the pendant. 

Signed Walter Schluep modernist style textured sterling ring with an alternating black and red resin checkerboard pattern square top. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: RG509

Metal: Sterling silver

Material: Resin 

Size: 7 ½

Top Dimensions: ¾ inch x ¾ inch 

Weight: 17.14g

Markings: 'STERLING', 'SCHLUEP', 

Signed handmade Walter Schluep double sided sterling silver pendant of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers leaning outside a window. One side the image is rendered in a modern design technique and the other side in a abstract technique.

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: PEN248

Metal: Sterling silver 

Dimensions: 2 7/16 inches (L) including bail x 1 5/8 inches (W) x 5/32 inch (D) 

Weight: 39.38g

Markings: 'STERLING', 'SCHLUEP'

Exceptional rare piece by famed modernist jeweler Walter Schluep, this necklace rendered in the brutalist style and is a testament to his indisputable talent. 

Encased in a 18k yellow gold frame is a brass brutalist piece of dynamic textured sculpture adorned with a green tourmaline and bezel set diamonds. The pendant is suspended from a 18k gold diamond cut rectangular link chain. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: NEC305

Pendant: 

Tourmaline: One (1) prong set, emerald cut genuine fine quality intense green tourmaline measuring approximately 11.60 x 7.38 x 6.2 mm with an estimated weight of 4.2ct. 

Diamonds: Four (4) bezel set, round brilliant cut diamonds measuring approximately from 2.0 - 3.0 mm each in diameter with an estimated VVS-VS clarity and G/H color. Total estimated diamond weight is 0.21ct.

Metal: 18k yellow gold chain and frame, brass inner plaque 

18k Gold Frame Weight: 23.66g

Total Pendant Weight: 59.28g

Pendant Dimensions: 2 inches (L) including bail x 1 ½ inches (W) x 15/64 inch (D) 

Markings: '18k', 'SCHLUEP', ''74'

Chain: 

Metal: 18k yellow gold 

Length: 17 3/4 inches

Weight: 14.20g

Link Width: 1.75 mm

Known for his wearable pieces of art, this signed Walter Schluep necklace does not disappoint. The impressive handmade, oversized, round sterling silver pendant has a hammered finished and features four pearls set inside that can be admired through viewing holes. 

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep has had a substantial influence on art and culture in Montreal as an avant-garde artist and sculptor.  He is recognized worldwide for his impact on the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Walter Schluep worked alongside some notable jewelers and artists such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively.

ID#: NEC234

Metal: Sterling Silver 

Material: Four (4) single drilled off-round cultured pearls

Weight: 139.05g

Chain Length: 31 1/2 inches 

Pendant Dimensions: 3.92 inch (L) x 2.7 inch (W) x 0.94 inch (D)

Markings: 'Sterling', 'Schluep', ''72'

Please note that this is a high polish piece and any darkening seen in the images is the reflection of the camera. Pendant comes with chain.

A beautiful hand made brooch by the late Walter Schluep. A high polish finish combined with deep curves creates an unusual reflecting pattern.

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: BRO084

Materials:  18 karat yellow gold

Item Weight:  20.9 grams

Dimensions:  2-1/16'' diameter

Markings:  'SCHLUEP 18K' with his trademark signature 'WS' '0151'

A stunning mixed metal piece by the late Walter Schluep incorporating 18k yellow gold and sterling silver.

ID#: BRA008

Length : 7-1/4''

Width : 1''

Metal : 18k gold and Sterling silver

Markings : 'schluep' 'm568' 'sterling' '18k' '1974'

Weight : 128 grams

One of Walter Schluep's iconic pieces, this heavy 18k gold bracelet exemplifies his unique style. Walter Schluep was arguably Montreal's most eclectic goldsmith of the 20th century, creating many one-of-a kind pieces.

ID#:BRA261

Material : 18k yellow gold

Length : 7 inches

Weight : 186.1 g

Price available upon request

Handsome pair of textured 18K yellow gold cufflinks designed by, Walter Schluep. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: CUF029

Metal: 18K yellow gold 

Dimensions: 7/8" x 6/8"

Weight: 32.8g

Markings: 'SCHLUEP', '18K'