A very interesting and beautifully made sterling parrot necklace by Tane, the silver manufacturing company in Mexico City whose emphasis is on quality. The founders arrived in Mexico City in 1942 and the Tane Company greatly expanded in the 1960's and 1970's with the assistance of Tiffany & Co. The necklace is hinged in the back and the opening is incorporated into the head of the parrot. It is approximately 14 1/2" around in the inside and is 1" wide at the parrots' chest...

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.

I have never seen this vintage design 441 Los Castillo bracelet before. It has a striking presence at 1.5in. tall and has excellent weight at 78 grams. The length is 7 inches which fits most. There are no damages or repairs on this treasure. The patina is natural and dark. I added a picture of a Doris Silver pectoral also listed on my site that is a wonderful pairing to this bracelet. Definitely mark this one down for collectors of things of beauty, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Beautiful, unusual arrow link sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. Fabulous design and construction,c.1950. Fine ooriginal condition, it measures 7" around in the inside of the bracelet and is 1" wide. It weighs 129 grams, has a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. It is signed and numbered for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo. A very fine bracelet.

Vintage amethyst & sterling silver beaded necklace designed and signed circa 1930-40 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Necklace measures 21 inches long and is comprised of 48 graduated handmade sterling silver beads. The central element of the design measures 5 inches across. The center bezel set amethyst cabochon is 1 1/4" in diameter and suspended from two silver hands. Necklace weight is 69 grams, 2.4 oz...

WEIGHT: ~55 Grams, SIZE: fits 7-9", COLOR: nice sage green feldspar semi-precious bead with flashes of blue & green! Stamped: "MIMI DEE STERLING". NOTE: no power tools used, tool marks are normal and comes with a complementary removable Charm Enhancer! Collect with confidence, this Artist guarantees her work. Proudly Made in USA. SOLD, acquired by a gallery.

Iconic William Spratling "River of Life" bracelet in 980 silver. With hallmarks from the first design period, the cuff is 5 3/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/8" opening. It is 1 1/4" wide and narrows to 3/4" at the terminal ends, weighs 77 grams, and is in fine original condition with no dents or dings to the balls. Signed as shown. This is a bracelet that should be in every Mexican silver collection.

SOLD. Well Executed Sterling Silver Pin Pendant Mexican Pin Signed "EML", listed silversmith, inside a partial circle of "en Mex 925", partial assay mark of 2 or 3. 1.5"+ across. SOLD, no price, no info please.

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

Proud and Daring Little Rooster, this Mod Stylized Silver Pin marked in back with perhaps an unfinished superimposed "P C" for Pedro Castillo or "C F" and Assay mark. Stands at 2.5" X 2" wide, 6 grams weight. Very Good condition with the stamps' outlines shown in front and has been polished some in the past, yet still age darkened areas in back. SOLD, n o price, no info please.

Intricately constructed this hand wrought 940 sterling silver necklace was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Rarely seen on the market it is 20 1/2" long x 1/4" wide and weighs a comfortable 55 grams. It’s in beautiful condition with a tight & secure slide-in clasp. Fully hallmarked HA 940 TAXCO and TALLER Borda and Aguilar's eagle # 9. Hector Aguilar designs are included in permanent museum collections including MFA Boston & LACMA.

An unusual and very interesting 940 silver necklace by Hector Aguilar. More delicate than most others, it measures 15" long and 3/8" wide. It weighs 51 grams and is in fine original condition. The links are continuous and the clasp is invisible. Hallmarked for Hector Aguilar as shown. Simple and elegant.

I look at this Sigi Pineda brooch and I see pine trees frosted with snow, dancing to the tunes of cold winter winds in a Nordic forest. I am sure that others out there will see something else - and this is the magic of minimalist, abstract design; the magic of Sigi when he is truly inspired. I will not say much more hoping that my photos will help illustrate your dreamscapes but will add that the brooch is 2" tall by 1 1/8" at its widest and weighs 8.5 grams...

A vintage Forstner double link sterling silver 7-1/4" long charm bracelet with 28 sterling silver charms c1960-70s. This bracelet has a box clasp with safety loop, and the charms include: Cupid, Mother We Love You, palm tree with Florida map tag, sailboat, wedding cake with couple topper, boy's head (no engraving!), St...

SOLD. Signed studio sterling silver piece: NAGELE STERLING & a 4 Petal Flower Maker's Mark with fleur de lis & early 19th Century motifs punched into this 3 1/8 X 3/8" Clip weighing .5 Oz or 14 Grams. Could be used on Money, Tie or Bookmark. Better yet wear it as a pendant! Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified feedbacks. SALE PENDING

The links in this Deco Mexican silver necklace by Victoria , to the world Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti, are inspired by cactus flowers and hand-wrought in sterling silver sheet with good thickness. One of my favorite designs by her, it was available in at least two different widths and the example at hand is the narrower, easier to wear version no matter what the occasion or the ... weather is...

Based in Mexico City Plateria FarFan created some of the most impressive and well-made collar necklaces, many in the multi-row "mesh" style and others in puzzle “Cleopatra style” designs. The necklace presented here is one of the latter, a pretty handsome one at that and a favorite of mine for the comfortable, just-at-home way in lies around the neck...

Today we have a signed William Spratling silver necklace of heavy links. Each link has curvilinear ends with a silver ball centered on the link. The length is 18in. and the links are one inch tall. The condition is without dents or damage of any kind. Beautiful presence and a jewel you can go anywhere in. The weight is 107 grams of quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!