Slick, modernist Sigi Pineda sterling silver and pearls cuff bracelet, the two pearls lifted above their oxidized background and showcased in a shadow-box asymmetrical opening. This is Sigi at one of his best moments, I believe, the choice of materials a favorite of mine and a combination that Antonio Pineda also benefited from during his career. The cuff has an inner circumference of 6 3/4" (including the 1 3/8" gap) and its width reaches 1 1/16" at center front...

A beautiful mid-century modern sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching clip earrings by Erika Hult de Corral. Erika trained as an artist in Paris and then moved to Taxco in the 60s. She apprenticed with Sigi Pineda and his influence is surely reflected in the spectacular design of these pieces. The necklace measures 19" long and is 1 1/8" wide at the front. It has a secure push in clasp. The earrings measure 3/4" long and 1/2" wide...

Beautiful early bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. There are six wide incised silver panels with center bezel set cabachon amethysts. It is in fine original condition with a secure pin closure. Measures 6 3/4" end to end and 1 5/8". Signed for Fred Davis as shown. GREAT!!!

Very beautiful and early Fred Davis sterling and Rhodonite ring. This same ring, with an amethyst stone, is featured on page 27 of the 4th edition of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1930. The face of the ring measures 1" wide and 3/4" long and it is a size 6. Weighing 14 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great addition to a Mexican Silver collection.

Signed Mexican Silver Green Onyx or Malachite Bracelet with the mark of "FD" like that of Frederick Davis, however there is a conjoined mirrored "FD" mark as well and "Sterling Mexico". 6 3/4" X 3/4" wide and 1.4 oz or 42 Grams on Postal Scale. Very Nice ! Hook and eye closure. The mark of a good bracelet: You can't see the clasp.
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Early, intricately hand wrought 980 sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet wearable length is 6 3/4" X 1" wide. It weighs 65 grams, 2.3 oz. Beautiful condition & patina. Signed on reverse WS 980 TAXCO. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Also pictured on p. 229 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...

Magnificent Fred Davis silver and onyx bracelet. This is a larger scale than the silver and amethyst bracelet of this same design that I have listed. This bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 62 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Classic Fred Davis and beautiful in every way.

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...

Tulip Buds 468 was designed by Margot Van Voorhies while married to Antonio Castillo at their Taller Los Castillo. The flow of the leaf around the bud, the heft of the silver giving depth and dimension to each link is exactly why this design 468 is so desired. Built on an angle to see each link at it's best and made strong with rivets hold the repousse together for a test of time. No damage or repairs to either the bracelet or the necklace...

This is the best Los Ballesteros bracelet ever. Wonderful 1 1/2" wide sterling hinged bangle with black enamel polka dots strategically placed all around the bracelet. The back is as interesting as the front. It measures 7 1/4" around in the inside and weighs a solid 119 grams. Tight push in clasp and fine original condition. Signed for Los Ballesteros as shown. I just LOVE this bracelet!

Signed in 3 places with early marks is this rare Matilde Poulat necklace. The Matl's center is a tulip with turquoise and coral stones. The bird of choice is the turkey which I believe is the best I have seen turkeys displayed by Matl. The flow into the tulip is majestic. Finger coral adorns the birds along with the tiniest turquoise beads. The length is 18 inches and the drop measures 5.5in. across. It is hard to measure the height of the drop to be exact but I see it closest to 2.75in...

As rare-as-can-be not just for its signature but also for the black opal baguettes it showcases, this vintage Mexican silver architectural ring was created by Carmen Beckmann. Beckmann is reported in the literature to have worked primarily in the 1950s and 1960s in San Miguel de Allende and her jewelry can vary from inspired to simply good...

Valentin Vidaurreta is one of the “giants” in Mexico’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance. And even though to most his name does not resonate in the way Spratling’s or Aguilar’s or Antonio’s does, his incredible talent and sublime craftsmanship is behind many of the designs we know, admire and covet as creations of those “big names”. The hummingbird brooch at hand is just one of those examples. Influenced by Deco diktats but at the same time almost alive, the bird flexes its muscles and ...

This modernist sterling silver & obsidian brooch was designed & signed c. 1950 by William Spratling. Measuring 4 1/2" X 1 5/8" the pin weighs 42 grams. Two of the hand carved stones are snowflake obsidian & two are black obsidian. The pin is in beautiful condition. This design is pictured on p. 40 of WILLIAM SPRATLING & THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill, Spratling Silver by Cederwall & Riney & on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com where she notes a Deco influence. This design i...

Fabulous heavy sterling bracelet with inlaid multi stone dots by Taxco silversmith Los Ballesteros. The dots include lapis, tiger eye, obsidian, and several others. I have seen this bracelet before with inlaid dots of onyx but never with the variety of stones as this bracelet.Please view all of the photos to see all of the various stones. This is a bold and heavy piece measuring 1 1/2" wide in the front,7" around in the inside, and weighing 105 grams. It is c.1950 and hallmarked for Los Balleste...

Exquisite and rare 970 silver pendant with a large inset onyx tube and singular pearl by Antonio Pineda. A great geometric Modernist design, this pendant measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/4" and weighs 59 grams. There is a bail on the reverse to accommodate a chain. I have never seen this piece before, however there is a belt buckle with similar design and onyx tubes featured on page 143 of the catalogue from the Antonio Pineda exhibit that was held at the Fowler Museum at UCLA titled SILVER SEDUCTION THE ...

Magnificent, rare, Hector Aguilar "Tubular Drops with Curved Squares Incised Necklace" as featured on page 31 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Although it is invisible, this entire necklace is strung on silver chain and secured with a push in clasp. It measures 17" end to end and the square links are 1 1/4" wide.It weighs 95 grams. The tubes and links move and sound like a wind chime when the necklace is picked up. It is in excellent original condition and signed HA Sterlin...

This bold sterling silver belt buckle was designed and signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling. Weighing a hefty 35 grams the buckle measures 1 7/8" X 1 3/4" & will take a 1 1/4" wide strap. Beautiful condition and patina. No dents or dings. Fully hallmarked WS TAXCO 980 on the reverse. This design is pictured on p.35 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk, p. 172 of MEXICAN JEWELRY by Pack & Davis & on p. 108 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney.