This Spratling necklace is 18.5in. long and 1.25in. wide. Weighing in at 166 grams this is a large piece with a bold and striking presence. It is comfortable to wear because of the longer length. Appropriately hallmarked for William Spratling and dating the piece from around the 1940's. Collector quality and in perfect condition just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Fur pins are not a common find in the field of Mexican silver jewelry collecting yet during my years of buying and selling I have bumped upon a few examples and I can tell you that the best bore the Los Castillo signature - like the one I am presenting here. The "koi fish" is a signature design for the famous workshop yet we all know it was created by Margot de Taxco when she was still married to Antonio Castillo...

We do not find this old hallmark of Martinez very often but when we do it is special. This is a rare one with amethyst stones and carved silver dangles with repousse beads. The over all length is 19in. with the chain and just the links are 16in. The height is 1 3/8ths inches making it a bold treasure. Martinez is known for his stone work and all of these amethyst match very well with some looking lighter depending on the direction of the camera flashes. No chips or damage to the silver or stone...

Whimsical and charming this very rare sterling silver belt buckle was designed and signed circa 1940's by surrealist designer Hubert Harmon during his brief 4 to 5 year period in Taxco, Mexico. Each half of the buckle measures 5" long X 2 1/2" wide. Hooked together the buckle measures 9" across. Total weight of the buckle is 137 grams, 4.4 oz. Beautiful condition and patina. Each mermaid is hallmarked with Harmon's bare feet and angel wings trademark...

SOLD, no price, no info available. Desirable Delightful Carved Ivory Hibiscus Flower Pin Brooch signed "Ming's Ivory" in back. From the famous, now closed, store in Hawaii. 2 1/4" north to south and 1 3/4" wide. In super condition with safety clasp.
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In 1940 Spratling was commissioned to design the first logo for Aeromexico Airlines then known as Aeronaves de Mexico S.A. The design included a stylized eagle with serpent in its' beak along with AMSA. Penny Morrill's beautiful new book DREAMING IN SILVER (p.111 & 123)discusses this period and features the deeply carved and detailed pin based on Spratling's AMSA design. Measuring 1 1/4" X 1 1/4" the pin is in beautiful condition. The unusual pin closure/safety on the back is tight and secure...

Signed Mexican Silver Green Onyx or Malachite Bracelet with the mark of "FD" like that of Frederick Davis, however there is a conjoined mirrored "FD" mark as well and "Sterling Mexico". 6 3/4" X 3/4" wide and 1.4 oz or 42 Grams on Postal Scale. Very Nice ! Hook and eye closure. The mark of a good bracelet: You can't see the clasp.
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Today we feature Antonio Pineda's work with an older hallmark of Silver by Tono. Every link is a floral sculpture. The links are thick and 3 dimensional as they vine around the neck. The weight is 120 grams of almost pure silver. The wearable length is 16.5 in. This is my favorite period of his work as his designs are warmer and flow with great beauty. There is no damage to the silver or stones, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Huge, meticulously worked, with such detail and rich presence this Mexican Deco sterling silver bird of paradise is one of my absolutely favorite brooch designs. I have to admit that I really love brooches - I seek them out and try to find the best examples for One Good Eye Silver and it doesn't matter to me if they are "in" or not at the specific point in time. Brooches are classy; they can be delicate and romantic; and they can be bold and beautiful...

This ribbed Hector Aguilar Bracelet is a rare find with 104 grams of heft and a striking height of 1 3/4 inches. Perfectly hallmarked with an applied plaque. This treasure is well rounded fitting perfectly on the wrist. The diameter is 2 3/8 in. The 6 stones are a hidden surprise presenting to the one who wears it. No dents and versatile to wear with anything anywhere.

SOLD. Super condition bracelet with hidden wide J hook closure weighing 2 full ounces of sterling! Stamped: Mexico Sterling Silver. Early colonial design. 7 X 1.5" wide. When hook is engaged it measures 6 3/4 inside. Decades and decades of rich silver patina in crevices showing the 3 D designs. SOLD, no price, no info

This striking silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" & weighs 70 grams. The thick, original 21" chain also weighs 70 grams. The pendant detaches from the chain so that it can be worn as a brooch. The silver & 10 amethysts cabs are in beautiful, original condition. This design is pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...

Museum quality sterling and Burnham turquoise nugget belt buckle by Frank Patania Sr., c. 1940. Frank Patania Sr.(1899-1964)was born in Italy. This silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This beautiful belt buckle measures 3" by 1" and is in fine original condition.It weighs 42 grams. Signed for Frank Patania Sr. as shown. Spectacular craftsmanship and materials.

The early Aguilar hallmarks on this piece indicate it was designed and made between 1948-1955. Weighing 90 grams the bracelet measures 1" X 7" but will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The bracelet has a beautifully aged patina with some surface wear & a pin head size ding noticed on close inspection. This bracelet is pictured on p. 64 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny C. Morrill.

Playful and fun this detailed pair of silver cufflinks was designed and signed c.1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each frog measures 3/4" long. Spratling employed frogs in many designs including bracelets, necklaces, spoons and serving pieces. The links are in beautiful condition with excellent patina and fully hallmarked.

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...

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.

This is an old linear hallmarked Los Castillo leaf #560 design by Margot Van Voorhees while married to Antonio Castillo. Absolutely one of the most stunning bracelets in this largest size of 1 1/8th inches tall...

SOLD. For the collector of the figural and unusual. Possible mark for a Melendez silversmith? Rafael, the uncle of Emma worked for Spratling until 1939. Ethnographic characteristics of ancient figural symbols seen at Mexican pre Columbian sites. Detailed Iguana Lizard adjustable Ring with legs, scales, open mouth and head up so that when worn toward wearer, its head rests on one's knuckle beyond bottom of finger. Presently 7.5 yet can adjust to fit the collector. 1/2 Ounce on postal scal...

Early and quite hard to find, this Los Castillo silver repousse bracelet is comprised of lusciously sculpted, wide feather links. A dream to wear, I love it for the scrolled edges of each feather and the way the links alternate their orientation adding drama to the design. The bracelet measures a wearable 7" long and it is 1 1/2" wide. It weighs 52.9 grams and has a safety chain as well. It is fully and appropriately signed with the early Los Castillo signature in straight capital letters and be...

This is a very early and unusual 990 silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this piece before and have not found it pictured in any of the Mexican silver books so believe it to be quite rare. There are 6 bezel set cabachon turquoise stones framed with vertical lines that alternate with a pattern of incised wavy horizontal lines.The stones are beautiful and appear to be all original. They vary in color from a greenish color turquoise to a more blue color. There ar...

Vintage Mexican jewelry or owl collectors! Pyramid triangle shape pin that converts to a pendant with tortoise like inlay, Abalone owl star chased branch mrk'd: TAXCO letter around PF or FF and assay 3.
1 3/4" with built in 3 mm bail to allow your chain. Mid century styling. Very nice condition.

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This thick, iconic Spratling design was handmade & signed in the early 1940's. The bracelet measures 3/4" high with an interior wearable length of 6 1/2" & weighs a hefty 87 grams. Excellent condition & patina. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. The bracelet is sometimes referred to as the XO design. Phyllis Goddard's excellent website spratlingsilver.com states the design "comes from the Nutall Codex which depicts Mixtec history". Pictured on p. 43 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Ber...

Rare and impressive this vintage sterling silver & turquoise cuff bracelet was designed & signed c. 1943-48 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Weight 117 grams. The cuff measures 2 7/8" high. The interior measures 5 1/2" between terminals. The gap opening gradually widens from 1 1/4" at the bottom wrist end to 1 1/2" at the top forearm end. The wearable wrist size is up to 6 3/4". The bracelet is comprised of 27 beautiful turquoise cab stones set between rivers of heavy gauge silv...

Classic Fred Davis Mexican Deco silver and turquoise bracelet in a design that is considered an iconic creation for the renowned designer, especially in this combination of materials. A row of repousse florets with stone hearts comfortably hugs the wrist and conforms to its movements freely. The turquoise cabs have developed an interesting variation of hues over the years which, in combination for the warmly glowing patina, adds character and a certain "life experience" to the bracelet. Need I s...

This is from a Maryland, USA Estate. By Alphonse La Paglia, the outstanding Designer-craftsmen who made distinctive Holloware and Jewelry with a contemporary feeling. Much of his output was bought by Georg Jensen. The size of this BRACELET is 7 1/4" including tongue and groove clasp X 11/16" wide. BEAUTIFUL SHELLS motif in EXCELLENT Condition ca. 1950

A beautiful pair of long dangling sterling and amethyst earrings with their original box by Mexican silversmith Emma Melendez. These are screwback earrings with a lovely scrolling design top and hanging teardrop shaped amethyst. They measure 2" long with the top part being 1/2" wide. They are in fine original condition and signed Sterling Made in Mexico 806A. They come with their original box which says PLATERIA EMMA. Gorgeous on and a great box.

Featured in Spratling's 1942 Christmas catalogue this silver I.D. bracelet was hand crafted at the Spratling Taller in Taxco, Mexico. The design features a slide-in tongue closure. Weighing 57 grams it is 1/2" wide and will fit up to a 7 1/2" wrist. The bracelet was never monogramed. The condition and patina are excellent. Fully hallmarked on the reverse.

Magnificent, rare, Hector Aguilar "Tubular Drops with Curved Squares Incised Necklace" as featured on page 31 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Although it is invisible, this entire necklace is strung on silver chain and secured with a push in clasp. It measures 17" end to end and the square links are 1 1/4" wide.It weighs 95 grams. The tubes and links move and sound like a wind chime when the necklace is picked up. It is in excellent original condition and signed HA Sterlin...

Kachina Doll maker's & Sterling marks probably of the rarely seen Maisel's mark. Delish dragon's breath flashes of pink, blue, red, amber Mexican jelly opal glass 'Dragon's Breath' poured art glass 10 mm bezel set cabochons to look like opals or butterfly wing. 15 1/2" long X 1/2" wide. In super vintage unpolished condition. Sold, no price, no info.

Fashion Wise, Bangles just don't go away and these Vintage stamped DANECRAFT STERLING around R are no exception, one with a leaf garland and the other with stylized soft "S" shape designs. Each is just a smidgen over 2.5" across inside and 1/4" wide. Warm rich silver. Please see extreme closeups

This is a very rare Hector Aguilar necklace with 17 wearable inches. The weight is a tremendous 177 grams of repousse. The height is 1 and 6/8th's inches tall for a design with maximum presence. It has excellent movement and lays perfectly. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Featured on page 68 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Ornamental Squares Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. A very impressive piece weighing 115 grams, it measures 8 1/2" end to end, is 7/8" wide and in fine original condition. Suitable for a man or woman, it is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown. This bracelet is exceptional in every way and not often found. You will be delighted!

Great Art Deco design in this blue check and white enamel bracelet by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. It is in beautiful original condition, no chips or cracks to the enamel and an intact original safety chain with secure push in clasp.Measures 6 7/8" end to end measuring in the inside, 7/8" wide and weighs 65 grams. A very unusual and fine Margot bracelet.

This elegant, hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed and signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Measuring 20 1/2" long & 1 inch wide the necklace weighs 100 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. This design is pictured on p. 46 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Looks great with casual or dress. Spratling designs are the central focus of the permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

This early, hand-forged sterling silver rope buckle designed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling measures 1 3/4" X 1 3/4" and weighs 35 grams. The buckle will take up to a 1 3/8" wide strap. The condition is excellent with a beautifully aged patina. Spratling hallmarks on reverse.