Arthur King – American jeweler

ARTHUR KING 1970s Sterling Silver Amethyst GEODE Necklace Brutalist.
ARTHUR KING 1970s Sterling Silver Amethyst GEODE Necklace Brutalist.

Arthur King is an American jeweler who created a line of Art Nouveau jewelry. 25 He was born in New York City in 1921.

Arthur King 14k Gold & Rose Quartz Brutalist Pendant.
Arthur King 14k Gold & Rose Quartz Brutalist Pendant.

During World War II, King began making jewelry using scrap metal and found objects, such as shark teeth. In the late 1940s, he opened a shop in Greenwich Village and formally began his career as a jewelry designer and maker.

ARTHUR KING 18K &14K YELLOW GOLD MABE PEARL BRUTALIST POST STUD EARRINGS, 24.23g.
ARTHUR KING 18K &14K YELLOW GOLD MABE PEARL BRUTALIST POST STUD EARRINGS, 24.23g.

In 1961, King’s work was exhibited at the International Exhibition of Modern Jewellery in London. 23 In 1962, he opened a shop on Madison Avenue, and at his peak, he operated eighteen jewelry stores around the world, including in Miami, Florida, and Paris.

Arthur King Brutalist Turquoise Cabochon 18K Gold Vintage Bangle Bracelet.
Arthur King Brutalist Turquoise Cabochon 18K Gold Vintage Bangle Bracelet.

King died in 1991, and all remaining stores were subsequently closed.

Arthur King 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearls Lapis Estate Pendant Brooch.
Arthur King 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearls Lapis Estate Pendant Brooch.
Antique 19thC 1ct Emerald + 14kt Gold Pendant King Arthur Holy Grail Charlemagne.
Antique 19thC 1ct Emerald + 14kt Gold Pendant.
Stunning Arthur King Style Organic Look 14k Gold Amethyst Ring.
Stunning Organic Look 14k Gold Amethyst Ring.
VINTAGE 1960S ARTHUR KING ORGANIC MODERNIST HAMMERED BRASS DOUBLE SPORE BRACELET.
VINTAGE 1960S ORGANIC MODERNIST HAMMERED BRASS DOUBLE SPORE BRACELET.
Vintage ARTHUR KING Sterling Brooch With Amethyst Gemstone, Designer Piece.
Sterling Brooch With Amethyst Gemstone.
Vintage Large Modernist Signed ARTHUR KING Sterling Brutalist Cuff Bracelet.
Vintage Large Modernist Sterling Brutalist Cuff Bracelet.
18K Arthur King Stud Set Black Brown Star Sapphire.
Stud Set Black Brown Star Sapphire.
Vintage NYC Modernist ARTHUR KING Abstract Cuff Bracelet Lapis.
Vintage Abstract Cuff Bracelet Lapis.
Arthur King 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Earrings Brutalist Clip Designer EG2422.
14k Yellow Gold Emerald Earrings Brutalist Clip.
Amazing Estate Arthur King 18K Gold and South Sea Pearl Ring 20Gr #1410RB.
Amazing Estate Gold and South Sea Pearl Ring.
Vintag Modernist Arthur King silver and Nigerian green blue tourmaline necklace.
Modernist silver and Nigerian green blue tourmaline necklace.
Arthur King 1960s Free Form Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch.
1960s Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch.
Arthur King Jewelry 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Necklace, circa 1970.
18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Necklace, circa 1970.
Arthur King Pearl Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pin circa 1960s.
Pearl Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pin circa 1960s.
Arthur King Turquoise Gold Pendant Brooch.
Turquoise Gold Pendant Brooch.
Arthur King South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch 1970s.
South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch 1970s.
Arthur King 18K Yellow Gold MOP and Emerald Natural Seed Pearl Necklace.
18K Yellow Gold MOP and Emerald Natural Seed Pearl Necklace.
Arthur King Multi Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace.
Multi Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace.
Arthur King 14K Yellow Gold Large Carved Emerald Diamond Ring.
Yellow Gold Large Carved Emerald Diamond Ring.
Arthur King 1960 Organic Piece 18Kt Gold with 106.41 Ct Diamonds Turquoise Coral.
1960 Organic Piece 18Kt Gold with 106.41 Ct Diamonds Turquoise Coral.
Arthur King Brooch Coral Jade 18 Karat Gold Freeform, circa 1960.
Brooch Coral Jade 18 Karat Gold Freeform, circa 1960.
1970s Arthur King, Large South Sea Pearl, Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring.
1970s, Large South Sea Pearl, Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring.
1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch.
1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch.
1960s Angel Skin Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Arthur King Spirit Ring.
1960s Angel Skin Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Spirit Ring.