All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #1387102
One of a kind, electrifying, arresting cuff with 24k yellow gold, oxidized silver , white diamonds and rutilated quartz by master craftsman and artist Peter Schmid who owns the Atelier Zobel in Konstance, Germany. This bracelet measures 5 1/4” around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/2” opening. It is 1 3/4” wide at the stone front and tapers to 1 1/2” at the terminals. The beautiful rutilated quartz cabachon measures 1 1/4” by 1”...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1387020 (stock #18091503)
Shown in the Gobi Stromberg book "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda", this book-piece design is a superb bracelet from Antonio Pineda. It's an extremely difficult design to produce, and it is most definitely a statement piece.

Composed of nine curved "V" links, each is tipped with two bezel-set turquoise cabochons. It's an unusual piece, and one which is very seldom seen...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386762 (stock #18091101)
Here is a spectacular deco design ring produced by Antonio Pineda.

It's a book-piece design shown in Gobi Stromberg's "Silver Seduction:The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda".

Five emerald cut onyx stones are channel set in a triple crashing waves heavy silver setting.

Measures a size 7...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386687 (stock #181009)
I have always seen this signed Aguilar but it has been thought to be a Valentin Vidaurreta design. It is thought to resemble a Mask and is a sleek jewel at 5/8's inches tall and weighs a mere 27 grams of thick silver. The silver is 940 pure and with no damage but plenty of glare. There is a natural dark patina.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1386588
A very beautiful heavy, wide sterling cuff with 8 ribs by Frank Patania Sr. A subtle and notable touch are the smooth curved terminals. This bracelet measures 6" around in the inside plus and additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 2 1/2" wide and weighs a very sturdy 113 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Simply spectacular.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386522 (stock #180709)
This signed Far Fan has beautiful repousse with a huge presence and 18 inches of comfortable length. The weight is 94 grams of quality workmanship with thick silver. The center flower drop is 2.25in. tall and 2.5 inches across. There is no damage. Stunning on, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1990 item #1386513
Bold, beautiful sterling orchid earrings by Angela Cummings. These are the large model measuring 1 3/4" long and 1 3/8" wide. They have clip backs and weigh 25 grams total. They are in fine original condition and both earrings are signed and dated 1984 as shown in the photo. This larger size is not often seen and they are very special.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1386455 (stock #18090601)
Circa mid-century, this quatrefoil necklace from Antonio Pineda is a stunning statement piece.

Executed in 970 silver, the clover shaped pendant features a center cross surrounded by four onyx arcs, and hangs on a velvet cord tipped with silver balls. A thick, solid, and heavy piece, exquisitely crafted and collector quality.

Cord measures 23 1/2" from the tip of each silver ball...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386449 (stock #180509)
Today I have a big 1.5in. tall necklace to offer with an incredible presence. How can I describe this piece other than to say it looks like an Aguilar or Spratling design but it is an original design marked with TAXCO 980. There are no dents to the balls and the silver work has no damage. The weight is 105 grams of quality workmanship. Being 19 inches long there is room enough to fit most. When collecting and I run across something this stellar I do not care who it is signed by or with no name...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386388
Circa mid-century, this is a gorgeous Margot de Taxco set of necklace, two bracelets, and earrings. An early design, #5270, it's a highly detailed set with repoussé silver work and a rich patina, collector quality.

Necklace measures 15 3/4". Bracelet are each 7 1/4" closed, wearable length. One bracelet has a safety chain. The other bracelet can be hooked into the necklace for a combined length of 23 3/4"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386359 (stock #18090401)
Circa 1930's-1940's, here is a spectacular pectoral necklace produced in Taxco, Mexico by noted silversmith MS in 940 silver.

The center portion measures 4" wide, and 3" from the top end to the bottom center.

It's a glorious design, beautifully hand-wrought and exquisitely detailed, with a flower pot and winding flowers with leaves. The side links are also leaves, and the closure s a hook and eye type...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1386237 (stock #1809025)
Circa mid-century, this bracelet is a heavy gorgeous modernist piece from Antonio Pineda. It's a book-piece design, shown (with amethyst) in Gobi Stromberg's "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda".

It is collector quality, in exceptional vintage condition. There are five large oval onyx cabochons in raised bezel-settings, with an oval tongue in box clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386233 (stock #180902)
Circa mid-century, here is one of Margot van Voorhies Carr's earlier creations, and it's a spectacular piece. Collector quality. Composed of sixteen highly detailed hand-wrought repoussé links which are connected with rivets for total flexibility, the winged design is highly dimensional...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1386151 (stock #RN13249)
Just in time for Halloween, here is a very detailed bat, wings spread wide, ready to flitter through the night sky. In China, bats are a symbol of good luck. To Native Americans, they are symbolic of intuition, journeying, and rebirth. And then of course there’s that whole vampire thing. This bat is stamped 925 for sterling silver...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1385982
A beautiful sterling and coral band by second generation jeweler Frank Patania Jr. A terrific Modernist design with the coral dots randomly inset into the band. The ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2, is 1/2" wide and weighs 11 grams. It is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the vibrant color coral stones. Signed as shown. This could easily become your very favorite ring.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1385888
Wonderful Modernist design in this sterling pin/pendant with tumbled stones of aventurine, onyx and jasper by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. Measuring 2 1/2" by 2", it is in fine original condition and weighs 42 grams. Signed as shown. Can be worn vertically on a chain or as a pin any way you please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1385884
A rarely seen vintage Antonio Pineda bracelet with trapezoid shaped 970 links each having a round amethyst ball. It measures 7" end to end and is 1" wide. Weighing 116 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the amethysts and an intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A must have bracelet for the Antonio collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1385881
This is a beautiful and rarely seen sterling bracelet designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen. The circular links all seamlessly connect and move and flow. They terminate with an ingenious screw bolt clasp. Measuring 8" end to end, it is 1/2" wide and weighs 103 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A stunning Danish Modernist bracelet.