This is a heavy sterling charm bracelet with the zodiac symbol Libra charm by Margot De Taxco. The design and construction of the link bracelet is exceptional and it is not often that one can find that the actual original bracelet to the charm. Margot made an entire series of Zodiac charms c. 1950 featured on page 178 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. I am also offering a Leo zodiac charm that can be put on a chain for a pendant or added to this charm bracelet or one of your own...

Ethnographic Motif Brown Face Blue Enamel Headdress Pin Pendant Brooch Stamped Sterling Mexico, a conjoined JP for Jean Puiforcat or most likely JF for Jose F and assay #3? More than 3" and 'wearing' articulated earrings. Super cross collectible acquired for and by a long time client of Mimi Dee Artwear - Vintage Jewelry. Sold - info, price Not available

An early sterling brooch by Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat who signed her pieces "MATL" beginning in 1934 until her death in 1960. The motifs of this pin- doves and tiny bells- are ones she used often.The doves have coral eyes and the bells have turquoise dangles. This pin measures 2" long and 1 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed for MATL in two places on the reverse. This is a wonderful and inspired early MATL piece.

A stunning and powerful 970 silver and amethyst drop necklace by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The 7 bezel set cabachon amethyst drops are attached on hinges suspending from the silver " X's" and they move. Upon close examination, the unique triangular shaped clasp is actually another "X" filled in. The design and execution of this piece is superb...

An exceptional 970 silver and obsidian bracelet by Antonio Pineda,c.1955. This bracelet is featured on page 148 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Usually seen with amethysts, as in the book photo, this bracelet has magnificent obsidian stones with brown/green/black luminescence. The stones are all uniform in color although some of the photos make it look otherwise.Measuring 7 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 5/8" wide and weighs 114 grams...

Mid-century modern sterling necklace with a center hanging onyx drop by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. Outstanding design and craftsmanship, this necklace measures approximately 14" around in the inside (curves, so difficult to measure)and is 2 1/4" wide at the onyx drop. Secure box clasp in the back,fine original condition. Signed and numbered for Salvador Teran as shown. A rare piece from one of Taxco's most famous designers.

A happy Berry Chased Leaf Bell w Clapper Motif Articulated Pin Brooch for this Taxco Silvermith marked: DG Taxco Sterling & assay #3 mark. 1 1/2" across X 1 1/4" north to south. Many decades of rich darkening in the crevices as it should be. SOLD no price no info

A very rare and early moonstone and silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. The stones are clear and have a blue tint and are beautiful. All original, fine condition,intact safety chain. One of the moonstones houses the clasp so looks continuous on the wrist. Signed with an early mark - Silver by Tono and the eagle. This bracelet could not be more perfect.

A fabulous and unusual 2 1/4" wide sterling cuff with pearls and onyx by Los Ballesteros. The scalloped edges really dress up this piece. It measures 6" around in the inside and has a 1 1/4" opening. It is not adjustable and weighs 66 grams.This is an early piece, c. 1945. Fine original condition and hallmarked for Los Ballesteros as shown. This is a beautiful cuff.

Intricately hand wrought & versatile this vintage sterling silver & volcanic obsidian starfish pendant or pin was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/8" long & 3" wide. The handmade sterling silver chain in the style of Spratling measures 20" is marked STERLING. The thick carved oval obsidian stone catches light beautifully as you move. Both silver & stone are in beautiful condition...

A Kitty's face only a Mama Cat could love! Naive engraved face Mod Silver Cat marked in back: "Coro Mex Silver". Hector Aguilar made jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950, less than 10 years after having worked at Spratling's Taller de las Delicias. Nice haft at .8 Oz or 23 Grams! 3" x 1.5". Heavy cast piece with normal lines that 50 year old silver gets. Except for the malachite stone at tail tip's end, it is in very nice condition.
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A stunning and sophisticated sterling and amethyst necklace, bracelet and earrings set by Antonio Pineda. The design is elegant and wearable. Beautiful worn all together, the pieces are all strong enough to stand alone. The earrings are screwbacks and measure 5/8" long. The necklace is approximately 16" long ( it is curved so hard to be exact) and 1/4" wide. It weighs 80 grams. The bracelet is 8" end to end, 1/4" wide and weighs 42 grams. All of the pieces are in fine original condition...

SOLD, price info not available. c 1940 Billy Goat Figural Pin Brooch with primitive but effective wide "C" catch marked "Mexico Silver" and a long tailed bird maker's mark that looks like a pheasant. The eye and cheek area of the goat seems human like, as if someone had posed for the silversmith! Tests at least 90%, but could be higher. 2.5" X 1.75" and weighs .4 Oz or 13 grams. In quite nice unpolished preowned condition with the usual lines silver of this age gets...

Authentic William Spratling "RIVER OF LIFE" bracelet. This piece is featured on page 37 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c.1940. Fabulous, classic Spratling design, this cuff bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so a total 7" length and is 1 3/8" wide. It is in fine original condition with a deep patina.The next owner might like to give it a good cleaning if so desired...

Stunning sterling and nephrite jade ring by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. An absolutely gorgeous ornate setting for the stone that sits high on the hand. The ring and stone are in fine original condition. It is a size 6 1/2. The stone measures 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. It is about 3/4" deep. Hallmarked with the Antonio crown, Taxco and some other letters or numbers I cannot decipher. Just beautiful!

A very beautiful and early sterling, turquoise and coral cross by Matilde Poulat,"MATL". It measure 2 3/4" long including the bail, and 2" wide. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Great, intricate work.

Beautiful vintage Art Deco sterling silver necklace designed and signed circa 1930's by Mexico designer Frederick W. Davis(1880-1961)...

SOLD, no price, no info please. 160 grams of precious metal! Vintage mid century expertly chased, engraved sombrero hat dish by well known Mexican, well listed silversmiths and signed with the maker's mark: L. Maciel; Made in Mexico; Sterling 0.925. Sanborns was the other well known maker of same. Look for the eagle and snake motifs. This is just under 6"X2&3/4" and weighs 5.6 Ounces of sterling or 160 grams on a postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info. REPLY: CC, please search the web to...