Important & rare this 1948-53 bracelet was designed & signed by modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measuring 1 1/4" high & 6 1/2" long the bracelet weighs 121 grams. In beautiful condition. The large amethyst cab stones are stunning giving this piece presence. Signed SILVER BY TONO MEXICO, marks used by Antonio from 1948-53. Both clasp and safety chain in fine working order...

Doris Silver has a rare story in the period of the Mexican Silver Renaissance of being a store that allowed walk in artists to design and manufacture their jewelry. If she thought the work was the very best she would buy the work. Many famed artists that were in between houses for work produced for Doris. This cuff is unbelievable. The fire opals are blazing while the bracelet itself is massive. 100 grams heavy with a height of 3.5in. tall...

This c. 1949-50 sterling silver with gold vermeil necklace was designed & signed by William Spratling in Taxco, Mexico. The necklace has a wearable length of 18 inches. The pendant measures 4" across & 1 1/4" high & weighs 78 grams. This vintage hand constructed piece is in beautiful condition. This design also in gold vermeil was included in the touring museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictured p. 85 of the museum catalog written by Penny Morrill...

This exceptional bracelet was designed & signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The interior of the cuff measures 5 7/8" end to end with a 1 1/8" opening at the back. It stands 1" high & weighs 95 grams. Both stones & silver are in beautiful condition. This strong design was included in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE & is pictured on p.233 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill...

This gorgeous necklace is signed Hector Aguilar on the V chain and on the amethyst drop. You can see both pieces in the book Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny C. Morrill. The drop is 2 1/8th inches long and 1 3/8th inches wide. The V is built on a curve and shows great dimension. The length is 17inches. Their is a combined weight of 135 grams of incredible presence. A must for collectors and no damage just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This striking moonstone & 970 sterling silver piece was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 177 grams the necklace has a wearable length of a bit over 16 inches. The front panel is 1" high graduating to 5/8" at the clasp. Each of the 13 oval moonstones are bezel set and appear to float within the hand wrought silver panels. Both stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Clasp is tight & secure. This design is pictured on p...

Margot Van Voorhies designed this magnificent set with color changing like Alexandrites. The necklace lays perfectly with an unusual design. One side of the necklace chain is free hanging with no weld and is free to move with your body. It also keeps it from flipping up etc. The open end goes behind the drop so it is sight unseen. It fits like a pectoral and is 100% original with no repairs, or damage of any kind to any of the pieces to the set. The necklace is 4.5in. diameter and will fit most...

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. Quality...

Inspired by the Mexican wildlife surrounding him this piece is a gorgeous example of a Spratling interpretation in silver. With obsidian eyes the sculptural & detailed hummingbird measures 3 1/4" X 2 1/8". Wearable length is 17" including tube & bead necklace. Professionally restrung as the original twine was very frayed. Fully hallmarked in the mid 1950's this necklace also carries tiny European sterling & export marks. This design was also constructed with an obsidian beak.

One of the best Spratling treasures is this V cuff . It is big at 163 grams and 3in. tall on the front angle. It currently is 2.5in. at the inner diameter. Hallmarks shown are noted in the book Spratling Silver A Field Guide by Phyllis M. Goddard to be 1st phase. The jewel has been well kept with no dents and the very pretty stones have natural inclusions as to be expected. The V cuff is thought to be designed by Valentin Vidaurreta who was respected by William Spratling. Stunning to wear and fa...

Rare vintage hand wrought 1930's Art Deco silver, amethyst and green hardstone necklace, bracelet, and brooch suite designed & signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). The pieces are comprised of alternating links of cushion shaped cabochon amethysts and pyramidal shaped green hardstones. These are gorgeous deep, dark purple amethysts and striking, bold green hardstones. All stones are free of chips or cracks with the exception of one very slight superficial chip from one corner o...

This Matl signed by Matilde Poulat is one of the nicest demi's I have seen. Signed with 2 stamps and the Matl stamp indicate an early jewel. The long tail is very rare and sought after. the chain is clustered with turqoise and half way up it meets a larger clustered jewel link that leads to the back clasp with the gorgeous S links. All this workmanship on a demi is very rare. The length is 16in. wearable and the drop is approximately 2in. by 2in. No damage to the silver and all stones are presen...

This is a spectacular sterling and green stone necklace and bracelet by Felipe Martinez. His workshop , Piedra Y Plata, opened in 1950, was considered by his peers to be one of the best silver shops in Taxco. His stone setting skills were stellar and the stones he used were always of exceptional quality as exemplified by this set. The necklace measures 15 1/2" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 140 grams. The bracelet measures 7" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 71 grams. Both pieces are in fine...

Rare and impressive this vintage sterling silver & turquoise cuff bracelet was designed & signed c. 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Weight 117 grams. The cuff measures 2 7/8" high. The interior measures 5 1/2" between terminals. The gap opening gradually widens from 1 1/4" at the bottom wrist end to 1 1/2" at the top forearm end. The wearable wrist size is up to 6 3/4". The bracelet is comprised of 27 beautiful turquoise cab stones set between rivers of heavy gauge silv...

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...

Hector Aguilar one of the best Maestros from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The stones are warmed and the length is 20 inches. You need the length due to the height being a tall 1.38th's inches. I will also be listing the matching bracelet that perfectly hooks into this necklace for a long chain. The presence is stunning and the weight is 170 grams of quality. No damage and well cared for over time.

This is an extraordinary Antonio Pineda Gladiator Cuff with black onyx stones. The spikes are half an inch tall and are well rounded not sharp. This bracelet has a 2 in. diameter and rounds the wrist superbly with comfort. The design is outstanding, striking and the degree of difficulty to produce is high taking great skill. A Mexican Silver treasure weighing 112 grams and with a height of 1.75in. There are reflections in all of my pictures since the spikes are really all over the heavy silver ...

Work by Matilde Poulat from the Mexican Silver Renaissance is becoming more and more rare. This one is hallmarked Matl Mexico 925 m.reg 142093 and is without eagle. The size is medium to medium large for Matl treasures with a measurement of 4 in. across on the drop and 3.75 in. tall. The double chain is extremely desired in Matilde's work and adds a romantic touch to it's presence. Simply lovely, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!