Ed Wiener (1918–1991) was an American jewelry designer who was active from the 1940s until his death.
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1945: Wiener opened a home studio with his wife, Doris Levin, and began making monogrammed pins from bent wire for sale.
1946: Opened a summer gallery in Provincetown, where he sold his jewelry and other items.
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1947: Opened his first retail store, Arts and Ends, which operated until 1953.
1953–1966: The store was located at 46 West 53rd Street, next to the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Modern Crafts.
1966: Moved to a shop on Madison Avenue, where he began creating Indian-inspired jewelry, primarily rings. 1971–1981: The store was located at 57th Street and Madison Avenue.
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Ed Wiener is known for his bold, modern designs that often incorporate abstract and geometric shapes. The jewelry was primarily made of sterling silver, with occasional gold, brass, or copper accents.
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Wiener’s work has been featured in museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and in prestigious collections such as the Smithsonian’s National Design Museum.
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After the designer’s death, his daughter, Michelle Wiener, continued the work, selling the jewelry under the brand “Ed Wiener Jewelry.”
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