Vintage Matl Amethyst and Turquoise Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1980: item #500887
SMSR260

Lovely vintage silver ring by the nephew of Matilde Poulat, Ricardo Salas. Ricardo Salas trained and designed with Maestra Poulat and at her passing took over the taller. Applied silver design elements throughout. Generously adorned with turquoise and amethyst. Front area measures just over 1" from top to bottom and 5/8" from side to side. Set on an adjustable shank which is presently set at approximately size 7. In very good condition with warm, rich patina. Correctly hallmarked for the taller ... Click for details

VILLASANA Repousse Hinged Cuff CLAMPER BRACELET

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1980: item #499505
CQ-455

A magnificent work of art by the great Maestro Alfredo Villasana. This bracelets is a great example of the bets repoussage work that was done in Taxco in the mid 20th century. This sterling piece is in excellent condition and its hinge is tight and fully functional. 59 g (2 oz); the bracelet is 10 cm (4“) wide on the front and measures 16.5 cm (6 7/8”) when fully closed. COLLECTOR QUALITY

RARE, SPECTACULAR CARMEN BECKMANN MULTI STONE BELT

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #497514

A rare and truly magnificent sterling and multi color agate and onyx belt by Carmen Beckmann. One of the few women Mexican silversmiths, her work is hard to find and always interesting and beautiful.Beckmann had a shop in San Miguel deAllende and was active in the 1960's and 1970's. This belt measures 31" end to end and is 1" wide. The stones are great, all different and colorful. There is a hook clasp. The belt is in fine original condition, weighs 164 grams and is signed as shown. This is a tr... Click for details

Margot de Taxco Enamel Necklace w/Pendant /Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #497431
406

Marvelous Margot de Taxco necklace in excellent condition, c. 1955. The pendant detaches from the chain and can also be worn as a brooch and the chain can also be worn alone so in a way this is three different pieces of jewelry. Margot's workshop was renowned for its enamels and her pieces are very distinctive. The central pendant is pictured on page 177 of the Morrill book. The chain is 24"; the pendant is c.2 1/2"x 2 1/2" and is fully marked (see images). Remarkable and striking looking neckla... Click for details

MARGOT de TAXCO Bracelet and Earrings SET-Exquisite

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1970: item #496874
CQ-446

A very beautiful and elaborate set by the great designer Margot de Taxco. The unique floral design is among the most beautiful we have ever seen by Margot. The workmanship on this bracelet is of the highest quality and both bracelet and earrings are in excellent condition. The piece is not only very elegant but very delicate and feminine. The design conveys the great artistic sensitivity of the great Margot. This set is a real find for the Margot collector. The bracelet has a safety chain ... Click for details

Unusual Los Ballesteros Aztec Locket on Chain

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1970: item #495909

Really unusual and all original Los Ballesteros Aztec Silver Locket on original 24" Chain. This piece was purchased on a trip to Taxco in 1966 and depicts two ornately dressed aztec figures whose images are no doubt taken from Aztec or Mayan Design. It is inlaid with azure-malachite- all intact and in fine condition. It had been put away for 35+ years and is wonderful condition. Locket measures 2 1/2" L (includes bail) x 1 1/2" W. It has nice weight too at 28.9 dwt. Marked on back of locket: Bel... Click for details

Vintage Mexico Sterling Silver Cuff & Ring 'Maricela'

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #493342
T 1474

ALL SOLD, no price, no info. Both Ballesteros & Maricela among other Taxco Mexico silversmiths produced this open cut work design cuff bracelet, but have you ever seen the rings. These are by different makers, stamped marked Mexico, sterling, assay 1 & 3, CJ, RJP. A) Smallish cuff 1" wide X 6 1/4 includes flexible opening; B)Ring assay 3, RJP mrk, @ 7 1/4 size X 1/2 wide; C) Ring assay 1, CJ mrk size 7 1/2 - both rings can be stacked. All super vintage condition. Sold, no price, no info

FABULOUS EARLY ANTONIO PINEDA MOONSTONE BRACELET

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #489869

A very rare and early moonstone and silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda. It measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. The stones are clear and have a blue tint and are beautiful. All original, fine condition,intact safety chain. One of the moonstones houses the clasp so looks continuous on the wrist. Signed with an early mark - Silver by Tono and the eagle. This bracelet could not be more perfect.

William Spratling 980 CUFF Bracelet-c1935

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1940: item #489057
CQ-431

This magnificent William Spratling cuff bracelet is really outstanding. The designs are abstract Aztec motifs and they are very interesting and intricate. The hallmarks in this cuff correspond to those used by Spratling between 1933 and 1938. This piece is a classic design of the First Design Period. The following information was obtained from the Spratling Silver web page: “This design was exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn, New York) November 20, 1937 - January 23. 1938. The exhibit... Click for details

ANTONIO PINEDA 970 SILVER AND BLUE TOPAZ BRACELET

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #489010

A rare and beautiful 970 silver and blue topaz bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The faceted stones are bright and sparkling. The stones are the usual color one expects blue topaz to be but the monitor may be making them appear purple. They are not. This great piece measures 7 1/4" end to end in the inside and is 3/4" wide.It is in fine original condition with safety chain intact and secure push in clasp. It is signed as shown. A stunning Antonio bracelet that is not often seen.