Pedro Castillo was a maestro for William Spratling at Taller de Las Delicias. He also was a maestro for Hector Aguilar until he opened his own shop around 1940. His work is always quality and this bracelet with glyphs shows that. The turquoise stones have warmed with time on this treasure. The panels are solid silver and the raised glyph elements are applied giving depth as well as the niello background. Hallmarked 925 for silver content...

Bold, rare and gorgeous, this is a pillow ring by Maestro William Spratling hallmarked from his first design period, circa 1930-46. It is a size 5 1/2 and the face measures 3/4" by 3/4". Weighing 12 grams total, it is in fine original condition free of dents or dings. This ring should delight the Mexican silver collector.

A graceful pin depicting stylized calla lilies set with a cabochon chrysoprase, made by Joseph Masaniello, a Long Island jeweler active during the 1950s. Masaniello began producing jewelry after an illness caused him to become wheelchair-bound and was a contemporary and friend of Carl Ruoppoli, also from New York. This pin is a design typical of his work, with its simple, clean lines and curled vine-like elements...

A bold and beautiful sterling ring with a center row of 4 saw tooth bezel set red coral cabochons by Southwestern silversmith Carmelo Patania who was the brother of Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 1 1/4" long and 5/8" wide, it is a size 7 and in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the exquisite stones. Weighing 10 grams, it is signed as shown. A stunning statement ring.

Properly hallmarked as shown this Antonio Pineda bracelet is adorned with gold sheen Obsidian. The stones are cut into perfect cylinders. This is a 1in. tall bracelet and has a weight of 116 grams of sheer quality. When you put this on the richness is stunning. The length is 7 in. and fits most. The condition is remarkable with no repairs, chips or damage of any kind. Completely original condition and an excellent example that all collectors would cherish...

We are offering a 2.5in x 2.5in pre 1960 Matl brooch. Properly hallmarked with engraving and an eagle. Condition is no damage, repairs or any type of issues. The stones are a warmed turquois teal. The amethyst are clean and clear. A lovely addition to your collection.

This is one of Matilde Poulat's most loved designs. It has become so rare to find one of her earliest pieces of the fish dangles that I am offering an MS-12 Matl Salas signed and hallmarked for after 1980 fish design. Salas worked with his aunt since she opened her shop. She died in 1960 and Salas continued with her shop producing the master pieces that we love. The Matl plaque is a double strike and is quite clear. The length is 21 inches long and has a dark natural patina...

Hector Aguilar signed bracelet that resembles the shape of bowling pin which are heavy silver and alternate with carved medallions in-between. The weight is 65 grams and the height is 1.25in. at the highest point. The length is 7 inches long. There is a warmed patina through out the bracelet. The condition is without damage. Each pin is hand made and each is different. The closure pin is tight and no rings slip off the ends.

Highly prized by vintage Mexican silver collectors, this 1940's abstract Spratling brooch is often referred to as jester or clown pin when viewed upside down. The "Tree" is 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" & weighs 68 grams. Heavily detailed with accents of either copper or bronze the piece is in excellent condition with gorgeous patina. Pictured in Cederwall's Spratling Silver Centennial edition p.156 & on Goddards' Spratlingsilver.com. An early 1938 version of this design is pictured on p...

This modernist sterling silver & obsidian brooch was designed & signed c. 1950 by William Spratling. Measuring 4 1/2" X 1 5/8" the pin weighs 42 grams. Two of the hand carved stones are snowflake obsidian & two are black obsidian. The pin is in beautiful condition. This design is pictured on p. 40 of WILLIAM SPRATLING & THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill, Spratling Silver by Cederwall & Riney & on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com where she notes a Deco influence...

Inspired by the Mexican wildlife surrounding him this piece is a gorgeous example of a Spratling interpretation in silver. With obsidian eyes the sculptural & detailed hummingbird measures 3 1/4" X 2 1/8". Wearable length is 17" including tube & bead necklace. Professionally restrung as the original twine was very frayed. Fully hallmarked in the mid 1950's this necklace also carries tiny European sterling & export marks. This design was also constructed with an obsidian beak.

Fantastic, ultra rare, vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling bracelet no. 139 designed by Astrid Fog. In 1969, Astrid Fog( 1911-1993) released her first jewelry collection for Georg Jensen. This bracelet is from that time period. Her jewelry is noted for its modernist designs of simple, large, bold geometric shapes...

In the style closely associated with Enrique Ledesma yet signed by one of his contemporary Taxco maestros this stunning sterling silver necklace and earrings set epitomizes the slick modernism of Mexico’s mid-century. Designs in this genre capitalize on the stark contrast between highly polished, reflective silver and dark, heavily oxidized surfaces and the visual drama that it creates. Here curved lines and angles, light and darkness come together and then veer off in opposing directions like...

Handmade sterling ring with cabochon cut amethyst, green tourmaline and pink tourmaline by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The ring is a size 6 3/4 and measures 3/4" horizontally and 3/8" vertically in the front. It weighs 7 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown. Pieces by Fred Skaggs are always special.

Hector Aguilar one of the best Maestros from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The stones are warmed and the length is 20 inches. You need the length due to the height being a tall 1.38th's inches. I will also be listing the matching bracelet that perfectly hooks into this necklace for a long chain. The presence is stunning and the weight is 170 grams of quality. No damage and well cared for over time.

Hubert Harmon's work is one of the most rare acquisitions you can find. He is a highly acclaimed designer from the Mexican Silver Renaissance in Taxco, Mexico. Ultra modernist and made with thick silver weighing 101 grams. The diameter is 2.25. The height is 2 inches. The center stone is a teet cut over 1in. tall. Hidden secretly underneath the exaggerated semi spheres are amethyst cabochons with one on each side. With only natural inclusions to the stones (strong direct light to the top of the ...

William Spratling's largest chain design is a first phase hallmark and one inch tall. Being 8 in. long it is suitable for a man or a woman. The fit is like a bangle for a woman and the hook clasp does takes up some of the wearable length. There is a curve/groove running down it's center with great dimension which is accentuated with the solid silver being 7mm thick. The color is a beautiful white with almost pure silver of at least 980 silver weighing 121 grams. Impressive at 1in. tall. You will...

Overlapping bands of contrasting azurite & silver catch the eye in this beautiful vintage 1944 William Spratling design. 2 1/8" high X 7" wearable. 50 grams. Clasp is tight & secure. The brooch, in a similar design is available on our site. Both fully hallmarked.