Fantastic Hector Aguilar Vintage 990 Silver Necklace

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #744228
SHAN638

Exciting Vintage Mexican Silver Necklace by Hector Aguilar of higher 990 silver content. Rare trapezoid plaques are united with hand-made cascabeles to create this marvelous necklace. Evidence of hand-tooling found throughout including the charming small 'hammer' marks created by forming the trapezoid shapes. Attention to detail includes upper edge of trapezoid being slightly concave to ensure that the piece articulates well at the neck and varying lengths on the connecting loops for the cascadi... Click for details

Pre eagle Mexican silver and green agate bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1940: item #744211
963

Very early Mexican silver bracelet inset with three large green Agate cabochons. Measures 7 3/8" long and 1.5" wide. It is in good vintage condition.

Vintage Mexican Silver Serpent Snake Panel Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1980: item #743743
GA015

A serpent’s tale … In religious terms, snakes or serpents may have been the most important fauna of Mesoamerica. The serpent was associated with creation, spiritual journeys, and religious experience. In Aztec carvings and art, the open mouth of the snake symbolized the cave Mesoamericans believed to be an entrance to the spirit world or to the underworld. This bracelet is an outstanding example of pre-Columbian tribal serpent imagery, executed with a fabulous modernist flair. Here, eight sterli... Click for details

Vintage Navajo Indian silver fire agate ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver Pre 1970: item #743513
953

Gorgeous Big Navajo Indian handmade and hand tooled sterling silver & genuine natural Fire Agate gemstone ring, Size 7....... The top of the ring measures: 1 3/8" at the longest point x 6/8" at the widest point..... Wonderful craftsmanship. Hallmarked STERLING.

Early Spratling Era Mexican Taxco Glyphic Silver Brooch

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1940: item #743327
GA014

Early Spratling-era design and technique … This remarkable pre-Eagle brooch is based on a celebrated piece by William Spratling from his first design period, 1931-1946. Crafted in 980 silver, it is composed of a flat disc with a surmounted figural of Aztec god, Quetzalcoatl. Expert hand tooling, openwork, and piercing bring the feathered serpent vividly alive with pre-Columbian glyphic detailing and definition. Noted silversmith Rafael Melendez, who worked with Spratling in 1932, created a simil... Click for details

Vintage Mexican M. Ocampo Silver Inlay Set - Book Piece

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #743319
GA013

Divine design, Sumptuous silverwork … Here is an absolutely elegant and gorgeously crafted necklace and screwback earrings set by noted Mexican silver maker M. Ocampo. Its design boasts Art Nouveau/Art Deco panache, with luminous abalone shell and onyx inlays. The necklace sports a lovely pendant in a stylized bow motif with a faceted jet drop. Hallmarks: On necklace and each earring—M OCAMPO, TAXCO, MEX {circle}, 925 {inside circle}. M. Ocampo is featured in Bille Hougart’s The Little Book of M... Click for details

Vintage Mexican Taxco Silver, Onyx + Abalone Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #743314
GA012

Luminous + Lustrous … This sublime pair of classic colonial 1950’s earrings boasts the great artistry collectors expect of vintage Taxco jewelry. Featuring an elegantly designed bird motif—parrots or perhaps quetzals—each earring is composed of sterling silver inlaid with gorgeous iridescent abalone shell. Onyx inlay has been used for the bird beaks. Eminently wearable, these impressively sized earrings also make outstanding display pieces in a collection. Hallmarks: STERLING, 925, TAXCO {circle... Click for details

Vintage Mexican Silver, Azurite Earrings by Ledesma

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #742532
SELE634

Vintage azurite and silver earrings by Enrique Ledesma. Modern design and flawless execution characterize these vintage Mexican silver earrings. Multi-planed, hand carved azurite stones marry seamlessly with their silver settings. Correctly hallmarked to reflect early Ledesma artistry. In fine vintage condition with wear to both stone and silver surfaces. Deep blue through green hue to stones complete these pieces to perfection.

Vintage Mexican Silver Charm Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #742520
SUAB633

Delightful vintage Mexican silver bracelet composed of heavier, uniquely designed link bracelet and oversized hand cut onyx heart. A circa 1930s to 1940s piece whose chain design is similar to one I have seen by Los Castillo and also by Hector Aguilar. Made to fit well with 'flattened' reverso so that bracelet lays well on the wearer's wrist. Heart measures 1 3/4" square (without drop) and is just under 1/2" deep. Chain measures 7 5/8" long and 1/2" wide with a depth of approximately 1/4". Mar... Click for details

Modern Silver Necklace with Amethyst Druzy

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1970: item #742067
1820

Well constructed modern silver necklace set with an amethyst druzy. The large curved bale is very reminiscent of Scandinavian jewelry but this piece is most likely German or Austrian. The diamond shaped bezel is constructed of silver bars and set into the semicircular bale. The pendant measures 3" long by 1 1/2" at the widest point. Marked as pictured and the 32" chain, though not original, is included.