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 1940 item #167783 (stock #T 368)
SOLD. Pre Colonial Motifs are hand cut on Unsigned Octagon Shape Sterling Pin Pendant with Malachite Rectangle Stone topped with at least 14K Gold Native American (Mexican, Central or South American) idol and Hand Made Chain (24"). Both pieces marked 925. Pin: 1.5" X 1.5". SOLD
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #162623
Classic Hector Aguilar Book and Three Beads Bracelet featured on page 32 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Fabulous design and construction, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside of the bracelet and is 5/8" wide. It weighs 95 grams and has a secure pin closure with safety chain. All original, excellent condition. Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. A very famous and beautiful Hector Aguilar bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #285216
Gorgeous early William Spratling 980 silver bracelet featured on page 43 of the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER. It is in beautiful original condition and has not been cleaned so has a warm vintage patina.There are no dents to any of the silver balls. It measures 8" end to end and is 1" wide. The pin closure works well. Weighing 108 grams, it is hallmarked with the WS print mark circa 1939-40 according to the spratlingsilver.com website...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #477761
Featured on page 182 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Thumb Print bracelet in 970 silver by Antonio Pineda. Very bold, very mid-century modern, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 7/8" wide. It weighs 138 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Signed as shown. This piece makes an important statement on the wrist.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #311413
Magnificent design of this sterling necklace by Los Castillo. Very striking on the neck, it measures 15"end to end, is 3/4" wide and weighs 110 grams. Fine original condition and hallmarked for Los Castillo as shown. Very elegant.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #287157
A very special William Spratling bracelet of rosewood and sterling dots. This combination of materials became a popular one for him and one can find rings, candle sticks, salt and pepper shakers,trays and other items of similar design. This beautiful cuff measures 5" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front and tapers to 1" at the back. It weighs 50 grams and is signed with the c.1956-62 hallmark as shown in the photo...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #349537
Very early, pre-eagle mark, sterling necklace by Los Castillo. A bold and important piece, it is featured on page 87 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1945. Beautiful geometric design, it measures 15" around total. The center section is 4 1/2" across and 1 1/2" wide. Solid at 135 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed for Los Castillo as shown. It is gorgeous in every way.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #787905
An exceptional sterling and enamel necklace and bracelet by Margot De Taxco. This is the work for which she is best known and this set is surely one of her finest. The "W" design is intriguing and the black, white and silver dot enamel highlight the three dimensions. The necklace is 18" long and 1" wide in the front. The bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 7/8" wide. There is no enamel loss or chips or cracks. Both pieces are hallmarked and numbered as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #160007
This is the best Los Ballesteros bracelet ever. Wonderful 1 1/2" wide sterling hinged bangle with black enamel polka dots strategically placed all around the bracelet. The back is as interesting as the front. It measures 7 1/4" around in the inside and weighs a solid 119 grams. Tight push in clasp and fine original condition. Signed for Los Ballesteros as shown. I just LOVE this bracelet!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #624774
Beautiful hand hammered sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This design is not often seen and it is lovely. The necklace measures 16 3/4" end to end and is 2" wide at the center front point. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great piece for the Margot collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #156710
Tane is a noted silver company in Mexico City featuring jewelry and "Art Objects" with a strong emphasis on quality. Tiffany & Co. assisted Tane in the 1960's and 70's to expand. This beautiful necklace and earrings set is sterling square links joined together by a straight gold washed link. The necklace measures 16 1/2" end to end, is 1/2" wide and weighs 118 grams. The earrings are clip back and measure 5/8" long and 5/8" wide. They weigh 13 grams and hold securely and comfortably on the ears...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #610313
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.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #783215
Spectacular large sterling beads by William Spratling. They are strung on silver chain and remarkably , all fit into each other. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and the beads are 1/2" wide. The necklace weighs 103 grams and is in fine original condition. There are no dents or dings to the beads and they have a lovely patina. They look fabulous on. Signed as shown. Rare and beautiful.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #143764
Magnificent, rare sterling necklace by Margot De Taxco. This is a huge and bold piece with a truly unique combination of design elements.The central plate which measures 4 7/8" across and 2" wide is composed of the Greek key design adorned with scrolls and balls and a large flower on each end. Attached on hinges at each end are hinged links of the Greek key design. The links are 1/2" wide and end with a secure push in clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #184256
A beautiful, rare, early sterling cuff by Los Castillo with an intricate design. It is bold on the wrist and makes a statement. Measures 1" wide and 6" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. Fine original condition, weighs 59 grams and is signed for Los Castillo as shown in the photo. A marvelous bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #428326
A massive sculptural bracelet featuring comma shaped links terminating with large bezel set round cabachon amethysts by Antonio Pineda. Circa 1950, this bracelet is 7" around in the inside, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 105 grams. It is in beautiful original condition with intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A piece of wearable art.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #470808
YEOW! A huge and beautiful sterling and amethyst quartz crystal bracelet by Sigi Pineda. The bracelet appears to have been completely designed around the rock specimen and the setting has a molten volcanic look. It is quite astounding. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside, it is 1 3/4" wide in the front and tapers to 3/4" in the back. IT WEIGHS 143 GRAMS so you must be comfortable with heavy. Circa 1950, it is in fine original condition and signed for vintage Sigi...