SOLD. All metal is sterling. Mother nature gets credit for the yummy blue coral, the silver is USA mined and the bracelet was designed, carefully assembled by and signed: Sterling Mimi Dee in a USA studio. A small blue lace agate was added to the 1 1/2" charm. All metal is precious (never is plated cable used here!)and is carefully shaped through each bead to deter against loss. Both this metal and the coral's value keeps going up. The latter due to conservationists' continued restrictions...

This is simply stated a BEAUTIFUL RING having an OVAL SAPPHIRE weighing 1.5 Carats. The Sides and Shoulders have 50 accenting DIAMONDS weighing .82/100 Carats; these are Full Cut with 58 Facets SI Clarity and HI Color. The SAPPHIRE is a PRETTY STONE Medium to Dark Blue Color set in PLATINUM. DIAMONDS accent around the Ring in a WEAVE Design, some may call an Endless Knot. Marked on the Shank interior: Pt950/ DO .82...

An early piece by Los Castillo, c 1940. A huge sterling pin of a flying fish with a center blue glass stone. A bracelet with this same fish pattern is featured on page 80 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Magnificent detail and a feeling that the fish is in motion. This piece measures 3 1/2" by 2" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 35 grams. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo. Bold and strong.

A bold hand hammered sterling bracelet by Israeli Modernist Rachael Gera. Her work is always large and spectacular and this bracelet is no exception. It measures 6" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening (with some flexibility either way)and is 2 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed R. Gera. A fascinating piece.

The absolute best bracelet by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs that I have ever seen! Shirtcuff design sterling cuff with polished free form shaped stones of amber, amethyst, topaz, aquamarine and peridot along one side and an oxidized sterling wire wrapped panel on the other side. (Please view all photos to see the total piece.) AND.... a surprise bezel set peridot in the inside of one end of the bracelet that is visible when on the wrist since the opening of this piece is worn on the side...

A 10k yellow gold diamond tie tack or tie pin from the 1960s. This 7/16" x 1/4" man's tiepin or tie tack has a 2 point (size by gauge) genuine round brilliant cut diamond. It has a gold plated bulldog clasp and a t-bar and chain guard. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark (also tested since the mark on the shaft is slightly worn, and diamond has been tested)...

A trained painter and sculptor, Enrique Ledesma became one of the foremost modernist designers in Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Many of his pieces were sold through Plateria Cortes and the brooch presented here is just such an example. Generous in size, it combines oxidation and overlay with deep chasing on heavy gauge silver sheet and epitomizes Ledesma's sense of fluidity and abstraction in the best possible way...

A vintage gold field scarab bracelet from the 1960-s is set with seven 14 X 10 millimeter oval cabochon semi-precious stones: rose quartz, blood stone, tiger eye, carnelian, green onyx, rhodochrosite and blue onyx. The length of this very affordable bracelet is 7 ¾” and the width at the widest part is 11/16”.

Trifari design patent number on the back of the brooch--#129320--reveals that the design was created in 1940, probably by Philippe for Trifari. It is a treasure, and oh so graceful in line. 4" long, 1 3/4" wide. Slightly convex, rhodium plated.

106 graduated cultured pearls measuring from 3 mm to 6 3/4 mm make up this 19" long strand that's been capped off with a delicate silver clasp. The strand is newly restrung and dates from the 1950's or 60's. The pearls are well-matched and have a luminous luster.

Stunning necklace and earrings by Ian St. Gielar for Stanley Hagler. Various size and shape of glass beads, red rhinestones and gold plated metal combine to make this fabulous jewelry. Outstanding craftsmanship. Necklace is 20" end to end with a 3 3/4" extension. The center disk is 4" by 3 1/2". The clip earrings are 1 3/4" in diameter. There are two plaques on the back, Stanley Hagler and Ian St. Gielar. The next picture on this page is the matching bracelet.

Possibly the most massive ring by Antonio I have ever seen and a very strong modernist statement at the same time, this is a piece that would fit right in the best collection of Pineda jewelry. Angularity that is softened by the stone's curves and the curled wire holding itin place combine with the setting's breath-taking size to create a visually powerful ring. Currently a sz 6, it can be easily resized by a good jeweler...

Steeped in Mexico's rich cultural past, vintage silver Quetzalcoatl jewelry are stunning and one of my favorite sub-genres in the Taxco field. I have seen many variations of the divine Feathered Serpent, some times in repousse and others carved and overlaid like here...

Rare and unusual sterling Art Deco design bracelet by Margot De Taxco. I had never seen this bracelet before and it may have been custom made. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 7/8" wide in the front and 1 1/2" wide in the back. It is in fine original condition, weighs 121 grams. Signed and numbered as shown. A magnificent design and feels terrific on.

A superb necklace by Carmen Beckmann. Rare to find, it has 6 oval bezel set unfaceted amethysts as the focus of each of the six panels. Measuring 16 1/2" end to end and 1' wide, it weighs 95 grams and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks in the stones. Lines that you see are natural inclusions all under the surface of the stone. Circa 1960-70, this is a beautiful necklace.

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.

One of the oldest Italian families of jewelers, the Peruzzi Bros have been active since the 1860s and today their shop is located in the famous Ponte Vecchio area in Florence. Their creations in silver based on Renaissance Revival designs are highly prized for their ornate and at the same time crisp castings, their figural interest and the unsurpassed Old World craftsmanship they display. Offered here is a gorgeous hinged bangle bracelet with large green turquoise cabochons set in a sterling...

Using a Circa 1890 Art Nouveau Filigree Found Half Buckle, Mimi has made this necklace by adding unfinished brass, Aqua and Iridescent Blue Black Czech Cut Glass Beads to create a very unique set. Need it be said that there is Not another like this!?