All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #493342 (stock #T 1474)
ALL SOLD, no price, no info. Both Ballesteros & Maricela among other Taxco Mexico silversmiths produced this open cut work design cuff bracelet, but have you ever seen the rings. These are by different makers, stamped marked Mexico, sterling, assay 1 & 3, CJ, RJP. A) Smallish cuff 1" wide X 6 1/4 includes flexible opening; B)Ring assay 3, RJP mrk, @ 7 1/4 size X 1/2 wide; C) Ring assay 1, CJ mrk size 7 1/2 - both rings can be stacked. All super vintage condition. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #489010
A rare and beautiful 970 silver and blue topaz bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The faceted stones are bright and sparkling. The stones are the usual color one expects blue topaz to be but the monitor may be making them appear purple. They are not. This great piece measures 7 1/4" end to end in the inside and is 3/4" wide.It is in fine original condition with safety chain intact and secure push in clasp. It is signed as shown. A stunning Antonio bracelet that is not often seen.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #273854 (stock #T 712)
Very Well Made Unsigned Designer Sterling Earrings Fleur de Lis, Prince of Wales Feather Motif in the style of Peruzzi, Cini & Parenti, simply marked: "Sterling Pat. Pend". Very nice heft at .6 Ounce or 17 Grams. 1" X 1 3/8" with firm working clips and decades of rich oxidation in multitude of deep crevices. Unpolished, will cloth polish backs for you upon request, but please let's leave the fronts the way they are!
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1392309
This intricately detailed necklace was created by Mexico, City artist Matilde Poulat in the 1940-50's. The center panels are comprised of inlaid branch coral, turquoise & coral beads & a centered oval amethyst. The panels measure 4" across x 2" high. The necklace has a wearable length of 18 inches. It is in beautiful, well cared for condition with a gorgeous patina that only comes with age. Fully hallmarked for MATL with an eagle #129...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #575137
Sleek and elegant concave link bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The links are hinged so there is movement and fluidity to the bracelet. It measures 7" around in the inside, is 3/4" wide and weighs 115 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great Antonio bracelet that will compliment many of his necklaces.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1276657
Vintage hand wrought sterling silver "dimpled dots fertility" bracelet designed and signed circa 1940-50's by Taxco Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1" wide and 6 3/4" long. It weighs a hefty 109 grams, 3.8oz. Beautiful condition. Pin closure and attached safety chain in perfect working order. Hallmarked on the reverse HA .940 TAXCO and the eagle 9. Pictured on p. 100 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and on p...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #418583
A superb modernist design 970 silver belt buckle by Antonio Pineda. Sleek and sophisticated, there is a slight gold wash on the triangular shaped center piece and a line and dot of black enamel. It measures 2 1/8" by 1 1/8" at the widest part. The weight is 33 grams and it is signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. Very 1950's and very wonderful.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1371294
This vintage sterling silver bracelet was designed circa 1950's by Margot Van Voorhies Carr. Weighing 67 grams, the AM PM bracelet measures 3/4" wide with a 7" wearable length. The hourglass pendant is 1 1/2" long. Fully hallmarked. Safety chain & clasp tight & secure. This bracelet, companion necklace & earrings are pictured on p.51 of the museum exhibit catalog WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1350312 (stock #162912)
This Ledesma parure is set with natural, green, sparkly Chrysoprase. All three pieces are hallmarked as shown and the earrings are clip backs. The clips are tight and in excellent condition. I think this set was hardly ever worn as it is in such stellar condition. The size if the necklace is 15.5 in. long and the bracelet is a long 7.5in. The necklace fits an average size but If someone needed more length you can add links from the bracelet. I will do that for you at no extra charge if needed...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #516541
Featured on page 182 of the catalogue of the exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE:MAESTROS DE PLATA, this is the Modern Ribbon Swirl Cuff in sterling by Sigi Pineda c. 1955. The comment about this bracelet by the author of the catalogue reads " Sigi's purity of form is defined by a fascination with style developments in the modern art world". This beautiful bracelet measured 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1" opening...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1425375 (stock #200106a)
Here is a rare Los Castillo necklace design # 482A. The weight is pure lux at 85grams. Length of this treasure is 16 in. and it lays like silk. The links are strung on silver cable links. Correctly signed and with no damage. Certainly collector quality and perfect for fun or board room savy, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #136357 (stock #T 128)
SOLD. C 1950 Leaf Pin with applied granulation by Isidro Garcia Pina from Taxco, signed in script "Maricela 925 Tasco" as seen in the book "Mexican Silver" page 160. Very good condition 2 5/8" X 1 1/2". SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #291116
A very charming sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco which is highly ornamented with a leaf and berry motif and a bow on each side. It is a collar necklace that opens in the front and is hinged in the back. It will fit up to a 14"neck which is about average. It is 1" wide in the front and tapers to 3/8" in the back. It is in fine original condition and weighs 94 grams. Signed and numbered for Margot as shown. A very elegant piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1229629 (stock #pinedaring)
A lux Antonio Pineda ring properly hallmarked as shown with 3 silver stair steps to a teal, blue green stone which I believe to be turquoise. The size is currently a 6.5 and can be sized by most jewelers. The face of the ring is one inch tall and 7/8th's inch wide. The thick silver weight is 16grams. This ring with a different stone is featured in an interview with Antonio Pineda in modernsilver.com by Patrick Kapty 11/11/2000.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1357347
By framing 26 "floating" moonstones with hand cut panels of 970 sterling silver Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda makes an exceptional & exquisite statement. This vintage c. 1950's necklace measures 17" long X 1" wide. It weighs 202 grams. Fully hallmarked by Antonio on the tight & secure clasp. The soft patina of 970 silver reflects beautifully into the oval cut stones. Both stones & silver are in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1328031 (stock #161703)
The tear drop is an iconic design for Antonio Pineda. This necklace is Properly signed as shown and with a weight of 126 grams that speaks of quality. Generously sized with a 5in...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #510916
Spectacular, unusual sterling and onyx earrings by Antonio Pineda. A great layered, modernist design with spikey pieces of onyx at the top of the earring. These are screwbacks and measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" wide. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Terrific!!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #477763
An exquisite 970 silver and moonstone bracelet by Antonio Pineda. Spectacular clear blue moonstones bezel set in the center of each square link and an ingenious clasp which is one of the moonstones that you press to open and close. This design gives the bracelet a continuous look on the wrist. Measuring 6 3/4" around in the inside, it is 3/4" wide and weighs 106 grams. Beautiful original condition. Signed as shown. Magnificent design, materials and craftsmanship. RARE and stunning!