A stunning obsidian and sterling bracelet by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. The surface of the S shaped stones is smooth and highly polished and impeccably fused into the silver. The design beautifully combines movement, line and color. This bracelet,c.1955, is featured in the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER on page 189 with a green variegated stone rather than obsidian...

Sold. C 1900 Chatelaine Repousse look highly ornate 2 piece Pencil on long & short fancy paper clip chain stamped W the Brooklyn New York silversmiths' Webster & Son mark used between 1886-1928. 3 1/8" Pencil is stamped, 24" + 4 (below y) chain is not stamped but tests sterling. Sold, no price, no info

Outstanding sterling and chrysoprase bracelet c. 1950-60 by Danish designer N.E. From. The stones are a vivid emerald green, mush brighter than the photos were able to capture and the clasp is wonderful looking. It measures 8" end to end and 7/8" wide. The weight is 46 grams and it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great design.

SOLD. Vintage Hammered Forged Studio Made Mod almost cross over Multi Enamel Bracelet Cuff stamped: HANDWROUGHT STERLING on it and the ring with applied naive leaves at shoulders is not signed by the maker. Possibly a One of a Kind piece as many/most studio pieces are. 50 Grams or 1.7 Oz. SOLD, no price, no info.

SOLD. Bold 1 3/8" bezel set Green Stone that Fred Davis favored unmarked tested Sterling Silver Ring that hints Arts Crafts or Early Unsigned Taxco Mexico. Still circa 1930 Serrated bezel edge, applied rope and applied flowers at shoulder. Power knuckle to knuckle stature. SOLD, no price, no info please. 12/12

Early William Spratling 980 silver bracelet with the marks dating it 1933-40. Spratling hallmarks can be reviewed on the website www.spratlingsilver.com. Classic, recognizable Spratling design, this bracelet has a pin closure and measures 6 3/4" end to end and is 7/8" wide. It is one of the bracelets featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk.Fine original condition, nice patina. Appropriately signed as shown. A great early Spratling bracelet.

A massive sculptural silver and center bezel set oval amethyst bracelet by Taxco silversmith Fred Davis. Although the stone is the focal point, it is the shape of the links which the eye cannot resist. In excellent original condition, c. 1930, this bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 5/8" wide. It weighs 80 grams and is signed Silver Mexico FD. Museum quality Fred Davis.

Superb sterling and enamel contemporary bracelet, possibly Scandinavian. The design, colors and enamel execution are magnificent. There are 10 square and rectangular shaped panels of amazing colors and shapes of enamel. Three of the panels also have bezel set faceted stones, one peridot, one one garnet and one amethyst.There is a tight box clasp that is part of the textured pattern of the panel when closed. The panels are hinged together and all move...

An amazing, bold and sculptural silver bracelet by Turun Hopea, Finland. We do not see many pieces of jewelry from Finland in the U.S. and this one is spectacular. The shape of the links is so striking and all are individually hinged so the bracelet has lots of movement. The clasp is also most unusual.Measuring 8 1/2" end to end and 1 1/4" wide, it weighs 83 grams and is in fine original condition...

SOLD. Sleek Mod Deco like, yet pre colonial look style earrings stamped: F. GUTIERREZ MEX around 925 a listed silversmith. Turnwheel works and holds real well and in unpolished condition. 1 3/8 X 7/8". SOLD

A stunning and powerful 970 silver and amethyst drop necklace by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The 7 bezel set cabachon amethyst drops are attached on hinges suspending from the silver " X's" and they move. Upon close examination, the unique triangular shaped clasp is actually another "X" filled in. The design and execution of this piece is superb...

A large and bold mid-century moderne sterling and tiger eye ring by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The stone is fabulous - great color and striations. And BIG-- The ring is 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is a size 9 but can be sized without loss of the mark.The ring is plain in the back. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine condition but has a very slight split in one side section of the bezel. It does not detract from the ring in any way...

A rare and spectacular handwrought sterling repousse cuff by silversmith Peer Smed. He was trained in Denmark, came to the U.S. and worked for Tiffany & Co., then later opened his own shop in New York. The workmanship of this bracelet is superb.The flower and leaves look alive. His pieces are hard to find and this is the first bracelet made by Smed that I have ever seen. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1" opening, it is 1 1/8" wide in the front and tapers to 1/2" in the back...

SOLD. Reminding one of Victorian Butterfly Wing. For Victorian Bird and Foster & Bailey Collectors! Pendant W jump ring Stamped: F & B STERLING, established in nearby Providence RI in 1878. The 1" bird in encased in a 1 1/4" round Crystal Glass Beveled Glass within a Sterling Silver Collet. Newer additional jump ring 'bail' W 16" chain marked 925 and testing Ster on spring ring clasp. SOLD, no price, no info please.

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.

SOLD 2 ounces or 58 grams of sterling on a postal scale. Sleek Minimalist Twisted Figure "8" motif Danish 2 pc set stamped: AJ 925S DENMARK on the 7 1/2" bracelet, while the 27" necklace is just marked: "AJ" "925S" for Arne J. Thank you Ms Johansen for writing and assuring me that this is indeed by your father, the designer of this set! A total of 2 Ounces or 58 Grams of sterling; the heaviest in these parts. Super well cared for condition, please see pix...

SOLD. Stamped TOWLE Sterling hefty ornate cross with a 7mm tiger eye cab measuring 2 X 1 7/8" on an 18" double chain stamped 925 and weighing a total of 25 grams. Sold, no price, no info.

Striking sterling necklace by Reveriano Castillo. He was among the first apprentices with William Spratling and later worked with Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda. In 1952, he and Maria Castillo opened their own shop that they called "REVERI". This necklace is simple and elegant as typical of their style. It measures 16" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 68 grams. Fine original condition and signed with his RC mark as shown. Feels and looks wonderful on the neck.