Featured on page 68 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Ornamental Squares Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. A very impressive piece weighing 115 grams, it measures 8 1/2" end to end, is 7/8" wide and in fine original condition. Suitable for a man or woman, it is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown. This bracelet is exceptional in every way and not often found. You will be delighted!

A Mexican sterling mask abalone shell poison ring from the 1950s. This adjustable band ring features a wirework design and it is fronted by a hinged poison compartment with a colourful bezel-set carved abalone shell mask. This ring measures 1 x 3/4" and it has a partial HECHO EN MEXICO mark. It weighs 8.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

Referred to as the “shells” or sometimes even “snails” bracelet, Margot de Taxco’s des. 5104 is a series of fleshy, perfectly swirling repousse links that feel so comfortable around the wrist, you might take them as an extension of your body. The example at hand vibrates with that warm light only well-aged, well-loved silver acquires and the thick sterling sheet used to craft the bracelet has allowed it to mature without burdening it with the scars and blemishes of age...

Circa 1940-1945, here is a supremely rare and spectacular necklace produced by Los Castillo in 980 silver.

It's entirely hand-wrought, composed of forty-five repoussé silver "wings". Killer gorgeous, lays beautifully.

Measures 26 1/2", with a 1 3/8" width.

Weight is 202.2 grams of almost pure silver.

Signed and hallmarked "Los Castillo Taxco 980 Made in Mexico", with the design # 187.

In excellent vintage condition...

From a private collection, this is a stunning sterling necklace and two bracelets sold at the Rancho Alegre, the largest silver shop in Taxco during the 1960s-70s. The designer initials are TRM . I do not know who this silversmith is, however, they sold their work at the Rancho Alegre. This smashing set consists of a 17" necklace and two 8" bracelets. The pieces are all 3/4" wide and in fine original condition. There are NO dings or dents to the balls or domes...

A spectacular and unusual sterling necklace by Los Castillo. It is bold and makes a statement on the neck. Measures approximately 15 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide in the front. Beautiful original condition.Weighs 81 grams. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown. Great design.

This is the ARMADILLO CUFF, designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and made by Manuel Altamirano. It dates c. 1945-50 and is featured in the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. The rounded shaped panels graduate in size measuring from 1 3/4" wide in the front to 1" at the back. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside and has a 1 1/4" opening so it is for a 6 3/4" wrist. It is signed for Manual Altamirano as shown in the photo...

This elegant, hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed and signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Measuring 20 1/2" long & 1 inch wide the necklace weighs 100 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. This design is pictured on p. 46 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Looks great with casual or dress. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

It is a rare occurrence to find a Margot de Taxco ring - some designs do crop up from time to time but to come upon her "yin and yang" design no 5170 is quite a strike of luck! Out of her enamel creations, I have to admit that this is one of my favorite not only because of the "balanced" motif but mainly because of the soul-soothing colors it comes in...

Based on an ancient glyph, or at least inspired by one, this vintage Los Castillo Mexican silver and azur-malachite inlay necklace is out of the workshop's "mozaico Azteca" line of jewelry. Centuries old, the technique became almost obsolete during the Colonial period but was revived by Chato Castillo, one of Taxco's most talented, innovative and original maestros...

The emerald Salvador Teran is one of the most sleek and rich designs from his body of work. The stones are raw uncut emerald crystals. The necklace diameter is 5.3 inches and the face front is .75 of an inch. The neck band is jointed for a perfect fit and the drop displayed for a straight forward look at the emeralds. It masterfully displays 72 grams of silver and is 18 inches of wearable length. The bracelet is 7 inches long and is also segmented for a perfect fit...

Modernist sterling ring by Erika Hult de Corral (Ric), this rather rare to find design combines silver in two finishes with richly colored malachite and two small, deep blue lapis cabochons. I am very excited to have found this piece, especially since I recently sold the matching earrings to it (you can use the search feature to see them, if you wish). A talented designer and one of the few known female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c...

Classic early 1930's sterling silver bracelet designed and signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). Hand wrought this Deco design is comprised of 5 curved scalloped panels measuring 1 5/8 inches wide & 7 inches long. Weight - 85 grams, 3.0 oz...

This is an extraordinary sterling bird pin/pendant by Salvador Teran. It is a magnificent example of his fascination with overlapping planes. The front feathers stand out in front of an oxidized background and the tail feathers move freely and swing. This is a large piece measuring 3 3/8" long and 1 3/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, weighs 26 grams, and hallmarked and numbered as shown. It is a remarkable example of this artists' imagination and creativity.

Housing a polished obsidian cabochon with warm, shimmering golden depths this vintage Mexican silver bracelet bears the signature of Sigi Pineda, one of Taxco’s foremost modernist designers. A prolific creator, Sigi was at his best when he worked within the confines of minimalism - the bracelet presented here, a hinged bangle, is just such an example. The idea of “less-is-more” is perfectly expressed in the lean yet fluid lines of the silver-work while the playfulness of the volcanic glass...

This Ledesma set absolutely shines in the light with a golden hue. The coloration of all stones is black with no direct light on them. The stone work is masterful and the silver is silky to the hand. The necklace weighs 68 grams and has a wearability of 17.5in. Each piece in the drop is .75 inch long. The necklace is hallmarked appropriately as shown and is collector quality. No damage or repairs

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.

We have a very special William Spratling Petate bracelet suitable to add to the finest collections. The weight is 156 grams and the height is 2 3/8th inches. The criss cross is hand carved. The barrels are cut on an angle providing a sleek look. The patina is dark and natural. This is a surprising design that is stunning on the underside and beautiful on the top side as well. No damage to the silver and lays perfectly on the wrist.

A rare, amazing sterling and azur-malachite pin c. 1940 by William Spratling. Whichever way you turn this pin, there is an owl looking at you. The stones are gorgeous and this pin is large measuring 2 7/8" by 2 1/2". It weighs 60 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Appropriately signed with the William Spratling 1940-44 mark as shown in the photo. A spectacular pin.

This Antonio Pineda masterpiece with moonstones sparking blue and white colors is a most incredible site. The weight is 105 grams of quality with correct hallmarks as shown. No repairs or damage of any kind. Measurement shows a 7.25 inches in length and a little over 1 inch tall. The design is in the book SILVER SEDUCTION with several different stones.

This is a magnificent, handmade, c.1930-40 sterling and amethyst bracelet in the style of Fred Davis. Possibly by Fred Davis but signed only Silver Mexico. The large, chunky, amethysts are a bright purple and faceted into a round dome. They are free of chips or cracks. The stones are a great compliment to the graceful, flowing silver design. Measuring 8" end to end and 1 3/8" wide, this is a massive bracelet weighing 116 grams. The six square links are individually hinged together so there is l...

Very early, c. 1930, silver fish pin with a turquoise cabachon eye by Taxco artist Fred Davis. This pin is featured on page 80 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. One of his most famous pieces, this pin measures 3" by 1 1/8" and is in fine original condition with a great patina. It is signed for Fred Davis as shown in the photo. A wonderful pin!

This is a magnificent heavy sterling necklace of intricate coiled links by Antonio Pineda. It measures 18" end to end and is 1/4" wide. It is solid, weighing 115 grams. The clasp is a silver ball and is signed with the early Antonio mark -- Silver By Tono and the eagle mark. This signature pre-dates the Antonio crown hallmark and these very early pieces are scarce. Fine original condition, gorgeous worn with anything. An important and rare Antonio Pineda necklace.

Set of modernist Mexican earrings bearing the Los Castillo signature, each earring featuring two male profiles, one executed in silver, the second with azur-malachite inlay. Though the Mozaico Azteca technique employed here was among the innovations and revivals the Los Castillo workshop is credited for, I believe the pair at hand was in fact designed by their cousin, Salvador Teran, when he was still working with them. The set's sheer minimalism is only tempered by the saturated color in the st...

Magnificent alternating bars of 970 silver and amethyst by Antonio Pineda. Measures 6 1/4" around in the inside and 7/8" wide. It weighs 102 grams and is in fine original condition with safety chain and great big square silver box clasp. Signed as shown. Fabulous in every way.

Measuring 19 1/2" long this stunning piece was designed by Frederick Davis c.1930-40's. The necklace weighs 75 grams and is comprised of jade beads and hand tooled silver balls of graduated size. The largest silver ball is 1/2". The largest jade beads are 3/4" long. The silver balls appear not to have been polished for decades and the patina is gorgeous. A few pin head size dings noticed on close inspection with a loupe. Davis is known to have collected ancient Mexican artifacts and stones inco...

Rare sterling silver & chrysocolla pin, brooch or fur clip designed and signed (1940's) by American and Taxco artist William Spratling (1900-67). Piece measures 3 1/2" X 2 1/2". Clip on reverse in perfect working order. Fully hallmarked. WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. Spratling designed a necklace and bracelet similar to this pin. See spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are featured in the 20th Century Mexican silver collection at LACMA.

Spratling was known to keep pet parrots and other animals on his ranch in Taxco. This handmade and finely detailed inspiration is called Lorenzo. He measures 4 1/2" long and weighs 60 grams. The bezel set amethyst measures 1 3/4" long. Both silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Spratling 1940's hallmarks are on the reverse. This design is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. It's also pictured on Phyllis Godard's spratlingsilver.com where she calls this design Lorenz...

This versatile necklace designed & signed c. 1960's by San Miquel de Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann measures 25" long & weighs 63 grams. Comprised of polished turquoise & amethyst stones & interspersed with pearls the design is finished with a gem quality amethyst set into a beautiful & intricate 14K gold clasp with safety. It's been professionally restrung on silk cord. MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill includes Beckmann in a chapter on distinguished Women Designers of Mexico.

Intricately inlaid mosaic sterling silver and chrysocolla yin yang hands necklace designed and signed by American/Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Dating from the 1950's the necklace measures 17 1/2 inches long. The crossed hands pendant measures 5 1/8" inches across and 3 inches from the bottom of the design to the top of the silver loop. Wt.- 98 grams, 3.05oz. Hallmarked on the reverse WS, WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO, MEXICO, eagle #30. Pictured on p.78 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill.

41 in. long and 3/8th inch tall. The weight is 199 grams of quality silver work. We have a signature and eagle of Villasana and the finer chain hanging from the tassels which indicate the oldest rope necklaces of the era. The tassels have a beautiful brushed silver top and a braided bottom. I will be listing a smaller in diameter one this week as well. There is a clamp to go with it when tying at different lengths or just tie as shown. A picture will be added later of the clamp. I can not be wi...

This is the type of Mexican Silver Renaissance necklace that you hope you will find at some point in your collection. Valentin Vidaurreta was a premier designer starting in 1931 designing for Frederick Davis and had a workshop in Mexico City. Here with this necklace you see an eagle 9 which was only given to Hector Aguilar. Vidaurreta had most of his work hand made by Aguilar when he moved to Taxco. William Spratling felt so highly of Valentin he designed work for him as well. Valentin hallmarks...

Rare & versatile this sterling silver & coral bead necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 120 inches or 10 ft. long & weighing 85 grams this design can be draped around the neck several times depending on the mood or occasion. Both silver and coral beads are in beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp. For safety & because of age the necklace has been professionally restrung. A picture of this co...

Mid-century sterling and pearl bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The center pearls are a surprise traditional additional to the modernist link design. What an interesting contrast in this not often seen Antonio bracelet. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is just a hair over 1/2" wide. It is in fine original condition and all the pearls are original and match. Signed as shown. Wearable, interesting and unusual.

An iconic creation for Enrique Ledesma, this design can be found in all jewelry forms and with various stones. There is something very sculptural in the way the stone is cut that bestows an irresistible tactile quality to it and the case of the brooch at hand is no exception. Predominantly green with sage overtones yet not lacking rich blues and more muted browns, the azur-malachite is securely set in its warmly glowing silver frame. Distinctly angular, the stone’s shape is mitigated by the sw...

Generously long, with a hefty chain and an unusual stylized floral design, this early Mexican Deco necklace combines silver and copper in a playful yet still bold way. The graduated tulip links bring to my mind classic representations of the flower in Ottoman art - the blooms are slender and tall as opposed to the hybrids we are used today which are shorter and rounder. The minimalism of the floral links is set off by the cheerfulness of the mixed metals dangles, each made up of four "dimpled do...

Design 5207 Margot de Taxco taller is one of the finest works by Margot Van Voorhies. Heavy at 110 grams and a height of 3 7/8th in. tall. The diameter is 2.5in. and will fit most. The repousse is phenomenal with hand carving on the scales. We have water bubbles and topped off with Amethyst eyes and adornment. No dents with a tight spring. An absolute must for collectors.

A terrific hand made sterling bracelet of squares by contemporary German born silversmith Agnes Seebass. She apprenticed in the Los Castillo workshop in Taxco and her work was represented in the William Spratling MAESTRO DE PLATA exhibit. Her pieces were featured on page 67 of the catalogue to the exhibit and Marbeth Schon wrote an article about her in the most recent edition of MODERN SILVER magazine in which she pictured this bracelet. It measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. Weighing...

This sleek 1930's design by Frederick Davis features a finely detailed, hand carved malachite Aztec Warrior as the central element. Made for a smaller wrist the bracelet measures 6 1/2" long x 1 1/4" high and weighs 47 grams. Both silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked FD on the clasp. Davis designs are included in many permanent museum collections.

Carved in translucent amethyst the “mask” adorning the Piedra y Plata silver ring presented here bespeaks Felipe Martinez’s talent as a sculptor. His jewelry, always combining sterling with the most amazing stones, showcases some of the best lapidary work in the world of vintage Mexican jewelry and his “masks”, I consider some of the most evocative, spiritual examples in the field. And even though Martinez’s creations are usually rooted in Mexico’s rich archeological past, he is un...

This Spratling necklace is 18.5in. long and 1.25in. wide. Weighing in at 166 grams this is a large piece with a bold and striking presence. It is comfortable to wear because of the longer length. Appropriately hallmarked for William Spratling and dating the piece from around the 1940's. Collector quality and in perfect condition just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This Armadillo buckle is signed by Hector Aguilar and is correctly hallmarked for Aguilar as shown. What else you see from the underneath is the hand hammered work marks that we love to see in these old handmade pieces. It is large and outstanding at 6in. long by 2.75in. tall. The weight is 131 grams . No damage and a natural patina. This design is featured in SILVER MASTERS by Penny Morrill.

Today we are offering a first phase signed William Spratling Quetzalcoatl necklace with repousse feathers and swirls flowing down the sculpted 3 dimensional head. There is a 20 inch wearable length and a weight of 83 grams. A huge presence is displayed as the head is 3 1/8th in. tall and 3.25 in. wide. The balls on it's hand are solid silver and can be determined by the raw underside. It is noted in SPRATLING SILVER A FIELD GUIDE BY PHYLLIS M. GODDARD that there are several variations of the Que...

A wonderful Aztec design 940 silver pin with 5 balls and 5 dangles by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this pin before and I have not found it in any books so believe it to be quite rare. It measures 1 3/4" long and 1 3/8" wide.It is in fine original condition but the safety is missing on the pin clasp so it is currently just a "C" clasp. Although it holds on clothing as it is now, it would be best to replace the safety catch to make it more secure. This can be easily done by a jeweler.The reve...

One of the best William Spratling bracelets. Heavy thick silver that is deeply chased and tipped with open backed repousse puffy designs. 1.50in. in height and the gap is 1.25in. The diameter is 2.25in. which fits most. It can be warmed and made smaller to fit if needed. The hallmark is first phase and properly marked as shown. This will become your go to bracelet.

SOLD. Vintage Clever Closure Sterling Crossover Bangle marked: "Hecho en Mexico" with 3 initials possibly "J. O. C. 925". Mexican Silversmiths have always been very clever at creating unusual but secure hidden 'closures' Please see pix for explanation. 6.75" inside. 3/16" wide. 2 green onyx stones are 10mm long. Sold, no price, no info please

Margot von Voorheis Carr designed this pre-Columbian double swirl and her taller Margot de Taxco created this absolute to die for necklace. It is so beautiful it was chosen as the COVER DESIGN for the book WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penney C. Morrill. Definitely a favorite of mine being 1 14/16th wide (for all intent and purpose you can call it 2 inches wide) and 20in. long. The actual wearable size due to its width is a comfortable 17in. The presence displayed is s...

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. 160 of SILVER SED...

Set in a raised bezel on a hand-hammered sterling platform the “mask” in this vintage Carmen Beckmann brooch is carved out of dyed calcite, often - and mistakenly - referred to as “jade”. Oxidation and a geometric glyph applique add complexity to the design and the portrait’s minimalist rendition brings to mind the more austere of ancient artifacts unearthed from the Mexican soil. I believe that this brooch comes out of a line of similar brooches Beckmann created, sometimes using anci...

Bird Avian Lovers! Blue Enamel Peacock Figural Pin Brooch in the shape of a modern style peacock or cockatiel marked in back: "Made in Mexico" "Sterling 925". 2 1/4" north to south X 3/4" wide with good working clasp. Enamel is in good condition with an 'unbaked' area.
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Outstanding sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Weighing a hefty 41 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2" and will accommodate a 1 5/8" strap. Beautiful condition and patina. No dents or dings. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. This design is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk, MEXICAN JEWELRY by Pack & Davis & on p. 108 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney.

Constructed in the mid 1930's, this early 980 sterling Spratling design measures 7" long and will fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The piece weighs 51 grams and is in excellent condition with a beautifully aged patina. This design is featured on page 60 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENISSANCE by Penny Morrill. The bracelet also appears on Goddards' spratlingsilver.com where it is noted that Spratling referred to this design as the "pulsera de cocos". Hallmarked on the reverse WS TAXCO 98...

Hand carved and weighing a healthy 180 grams of sterling silver, this trio of seldom seen Spratling cuffs measures 1 1/4" high when stacked. Each are 7/16" wide and about 6 3/4" to 7" wearable. Beautiful vintage condition and patina. All hallmarked. This sleek design is an elegant take on Spratling's more often seen pyramid cuffs. Both versions are pictured on Phyllis Goddard's site spratlingsilver.com.

Classic Hector Aguilar 940 silver ring with oval black onyx. A beautiful setting. This is a large ring, currently size 13, but is actually adjustable and was made this way. Fine original condition, weighs 14 grams and is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. A great ring.

Sculptural, hand wrought sterling silver earrings designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weight 18 grams, .05 oz. Earrings measure 2 1/4" long from top ball to bottom and 1 1/2" wide. Signed WS 925 eagle #30. Screw backs in fine working order. Beautiful condition and patina. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Mexican Silver Earrings that have the chased, incised, engraved style of Castillo or Aquilar. Marked: 3 initials "C.." "Mexico Sterling". Would go well with other Mexico Taxco pieces listed throughout the About Mimi's Gems catalog. 1.5" long & very nice condition. SOLD, no price, no info

We are offering today an early example of Mexico City Folk art that displays an original design signed JGD. The turquoise is of desirable colors. The amethyst glows with color and the center stones are rare faceted cuts. The wearable length is a comfortable 17 inches. With a width of 1.75 inches and a weight of 180 grams there is a stunning presence. I can not do justice with my photographs of how beautiful this treasure is, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Elegant branch coral and sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1930-40's by Taxco, Mexico designer Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her work Matl, a variation of the Aztec word for water. Pin measures 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". Beautiful condition, signed on the back Matl 0.925 HECHO EN MEXICO. This early piece was designed and made before Poulat's passing in 1960. A similar design of this pin is pictured on p.221 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk.

Not very easy to find the specific design of modernist Taxco sterling silver and gemstone earrings by Enrique Ledesma features two generously-sized, color-change sapphires. Mimicking the behavior of alexandrites which change color under different light conditions, the gems are often referred to as “synthetic alexandrites” within the context of vintage Mexican silver jewelry. Yet they are in fact synthetic corundum and at best, they should be identified as “alexandrite simulants”. Their p...

Wonderful Modernist design in this sterling pin/pendant with tumbled stones of aventurine, onyx and jasper by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. Measuring 2 1/2" by 2", it is in fine original condition and weighs 42 grams. Signed as shown. Can be worn vertically on a chain or as a pin any way you please.