Beautiful Art Deco beaded necklace with very big genuine carved rock crystal "pools of light" beads. Circa 1920 or 1930. With twenty five 17 millimeter drilled beads strung on white cotton thread with brass spring ring and jump ring closure. The thread and clasp are original and are secure. The thread is hand knotted between each bead...

Early, stunning and in excellent vintage condition, an all-silver repousse Matilde Poulat necklace featuring her favorite dove and rose motifs. I can hardly exaggerate the caliber of the craftsmanship and the attention to every minute detail in the execution of the design. This is indeed a true masterpiece dating in the beginnings of Matl's career and we all know how difficult it is to find such an old piece by her any more...

A truly magnificent sterling and turquoise cuff by award winning Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato who at one time worked as a smith in Frank Patania Sr.'s Thunderbird Shop. The large and spectacular turquoise stone is most likely Kingman. The cuff measures 6" around in the inside plus a 1 1/8" opening. It is 1 5/8" wide in the front and narrows to 1 1/4" at the terminals. The stone alone measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/8". The bracelet is in fine original condition...

An exceptional and very rare to find early Taxco repousse bracelet, I am used to similar pieces - as rarely as they come up - hailing from Mexico City where Matilde Poulat also developed her style. Yet this one is clearly marked "Taxco" and though its design and the techniques used remind me of similar work done by P.Ochoa, the bracelet at hand is not signed for maker...

Born in Oaxaca but living and working in the American Southwest Federico Jimenez creates jewelry in silver combining his Mexican heritage with Native American influences. I would suggest that the monumental arm band bracelet presented here is as much a piece of jewelry as an artifact in and of itself...

Spectacular & rare this vintage 940 sterling silver chrysocolla bracelet was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). One of Aguilar's best designs the bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide at the front tapering to 1" w. at the back. Interior circumference is 6 3/4" when bracelet is closed. 81 grams, 2.09 oz. Each of the 9 stones are bezel set and framed by twisted silver columns tipped with silver balls. All stones are in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks...

A rarely surfacing example of Margot de Taxco's distinctive brooches in which she combined silver with faceted gems and carved ivory figurines the piece presented here is true museum quality and a must-have for the serious Margot collector. To me it looks more like a work of art, something that you would proudly display among your most precious antiques, than merely a piece of jewelry...

Gerardo Lopez belongs, in my humble opinion, among the very best repoussage maestros of early Taxco - his work is absolutely phenomenal, deeply chased and elaborate and just a pleasure to have and behold. The clamper bracelet at hand aptly illustrates his talent and craftsmanship; wrought in 980 silver, it has a distinctly Nouveau air to it with its undulating, twisting and turning scrolls and floral motifs...

A beautiful and unusual vintage beaded necklace strung with chunky clear Lucite beads, copper colored metallic glass seed beads, and copper colored plastic paillettes, or sequins. Circa 1975. Probably French or Italian. With a goldtone metal slide clasp. From a Philadelphia estate from which I purchased many fabulous pieces of 1970s bohemian chic American and European designer jewelry...

A rather difficult to find William Spratling necklace, this "disks and bead" design is playful, with a light-heartedness that makes you want to focus on life's good aspects and enjoy it as much as you can! This is a necklace that points to the organic relationship Spratling had formed with Mexico's rich folk culture and the creative ways he used traditional motifs in his work...

For a real vintage feel, go for this lovely 1930’s 14 Kt white gold setting inlaid with two small diamonds on the shank. A 1.25 carat J color VS2 clarity old mine center stone completes the understated radiance of this piece, lending to a 1.50 carat total weight and a look of timeless elegance.

An original period 1920’s beautifully crafted filigree bracelet sporting three square shaped sapphires and two brilliant cut diamonds. The length of the bracelet is 7 1/8” and the width is ¼”. The catch on the bracelet has a fold-over safety for extra security.

A talented silversmith and good designer, Alfredo Villasana is known not only for his original pieces (which I truly appreciate for their imaginative design and perfect finishing) but for his high quality emulations of pieces that were first issued by the big talleres, usually of the Los Castillo and Margot de Taxco ones. I am not sure whether the fabulous pectoral I am presenting here comes up with either the Los Castillo or Margot signatures in the specific configuration of elements yet the...

An early Los Castillo creation as indicated by the low design number, this is also a classic for the taller - repousse swirls accented by beads and riveted together to imitate the waves in a distant sea. The links' depressed areas are beautifully oxidized to intensify the design's depth and by construction the bracelet offers maximum comfort to its wearer...

William Spratling signed hummingbird is a rare find. Most show up with bands across the beak from a break to the obsidian or shortened due to a break. This one has been well cared for and bears no damage. The length is 3.5 inches and the chain is 17 inches. The bird and chain are properly signed as shown. The marks place the necklace close to 1962. Most of the marks are present with part of the 3 on the eagle 30's are worn. In hands and magnified you can see the curves of the right side of these...

Beautiful sterling and moonstone bracelet and matching clip earrings by Antonio Pineda.The bracelet is hinged, opens in the back and has a wonderful single moonstone clasp to compliment the row of 9 moostones in the bracelet front. The earrings clip onto the ear and show 4 moonstones in front when on the ears. The bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1/2" wide in the front. The earrings are 3/4" long and 3/8" wide. All pieces are in fine original condition and signed as shown. T...

A striking sterling and center turquoise belt buckle by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay who worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. and also worked on his own. This beautiful piece measures 3 3/4" by 2 4/8" and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Weighing 80 grams, it is suitable for a man or women. Signed as shown.

Early 20th c. Chinese silver and carved jade bracelet, this is a classic export piece wit its floral enamels having an almost Art Nouveau air about them. Executed in black, cobalt blue and iron red the florals look like irises to me and they are definitely an unusual motif when it comes to vintage Chinese pieces of the same period. The jadeite plaque that adorns the central link is held in position with prongs. Carved and pierced with fruit and leaf motifs it has wonderful color variations and n...

Rare and magnificent silver and natural turquoise hair clip by New York Modernist Art Smith(1917-1982). An African American, he took his inspiration from African tribal art and costume to create "sculpture to wear". Most of his work is in brass and copper. It is not often that he worked in silver and even more rare to find stones and silver. The central piece of the hair clip measures 2 3/8" long and 2 1/2" wide at the top, narrowing to 1 1/2" at the very bottom. The stones are bezel set natura...

A commanding silver cross with wirework and applied silver beads on attached original chain by William Spratling. The cross measures 2 3/8" long and 1 7/8" wide. The chain is 22 1/2" end to end . This cross is featured on page 150 of the catalogue from the William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance exhibit "MAESTRO DE PLATA". Fine original condition. This piece is from the Cambridge,MA. Gerrish estate, makers of Squirrel Nut Candies. It is truly beautiful.

Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs was the mentor of Hopi silversmith Charles Loloma and this sterling and lapis ring surely has the design elements and impeccable craftsmanship that influenced Loloma . This ring is a size 7 and the face measures 7/8 " by 7/8". It is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the beautiful lapis stone. Signed as shown. Please see the other Skaggs ring listed. Both are from the same estate and both are just magnificent.

Signed by one of the best repousse makers of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance who unfortunately remains still unidentified, this clamper draws on the country's rich pre-Colombian past and is in fact based on a Los Castillo design, if I am not mistaken. Shaped like an imposing Maya or Aztec warrior with the most impressive headdress of feathers and gems the two wings meet at the front with the figures looking in different directions. The feathers continue all the way around the bracelet, their...

Bold and precise pattern on this silver overlay cuff by Hopi silversmith Manuel Hoyungowa who learned from Preston Monongye. The cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 75 grams. Fine original condition and hallmarked as shown.

Don’t get lost. You will get a very unusual trinket if you purchase this 14Kt gold pendant with a compass inside. Originally it was used as a watch fob in the 1920’s which explains some minor dents on the front and back. The design in the front is enhanced by a white gold coat of arms for initials that could be engraved, and the back is polished. The fob is ¾” square and 1 7/16 high with the bail standing on its corner.

Rare, exquisite mid-century 970 silver and amethyst bracelet by Antonio Pineda. There are eight square silver links, one of the links being the push in clasp. At the top and bottom of the silver links where they are hinged, sit rectangular shaped cushion cut amethysts with silver bezels. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed and is 1 1/4" wide. It is in fine original condition, with intact original safety chain and no chips or cracks to the amethysts which are a vibrant...

Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark. Julian Lovato has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This ring is a size 8 and the face measures 1 3/8" long and 3/4" wide. Weighing 26 gr...

Using a combination of azurite and malachite the Los Castillo taller created a fantastic line of jewelry based on the almost lost ancient Aztec art of stone inlay. The charm bracelet here is a fantastic example of the technique and one of the most interesting "Mozaico Azteca" pieces by the Castillos I have encountered. The Greek key links are connected with flexible, sturdy hinges and the stone mosaic is done in warm, earthy colors with accents of deep blue and greens. The figural charm that com...

An antique beautiful Large Coral bead tribal necklace Tibet or Nepal natural Mediterranean red coral and copper disk beads. Measuring 20 inches or 50 cm. long. beads average 2 cm in diameter. A fine example in good condition professionally restrung.

This delicate deco-inspired engagement ring begins with a beautifully designed platinum setting studded with ten single-cut diamonds. A .45 carat old mine center stone completes the picture and brings the total carat weight to .55. The H color VS2 clarity diamond is round, but the setting gives it a square look, lending the piece that characteristic deco edge.

A fantastic alternative to the very hard to find Salvador Teran original, this set of earrings bears the signature of Taller Taxco. A very intriguing workshop, Taller Taxco's jewelry are all emulations of Teran's designs - and of very high quality at that. Though there is suspicion of a relationship between the two, nothing has been proven until today yet it's indisputable that the pair at hand comes very close to Teran's work. Measuring 1 3/4" long by 3/4" wide (at their widest, toward the dan...

One of my most favorite "less celebrated" maestros of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, AEM is also referred to as "the Heart" artist because he signs his initials "AE" in a heart-shaped "M". Though we know that he had worked for Estela Popowski and Rancho Alegre, his identity remains elusive to this day. I am particularly fond of his repousse pieces, which are invariably of the highest quality, very often in designs that closely resemble Los Castillo or Margot de Taxco cr...

Over the years I grew to appreciate good modernist jewelry and Sigi Pineda's work as a Mexican example of such, figures among my absolute favorites. I am drawn to the seamless way he seems to combine ancient motifs with the minimalist fluidity of mod design. The pendant necklace at hand provides a superb illustration of my statement, I think. Beautifully patinated, cast in sterling, the naked figure of a pre-Colombian figure drinking out of a bottle and seemingly in a state of trance(?) is paire...

Taller Taxco remains one of the mysteries that haunt our knowledge about maestros and workshops in Taxco's golden age. All their pieces that I have had have been high quality emulations of Salvador Teran's designs and the fact that their numbering system and a specific symbol they use in their hallmarks resembles Teran's own marks has created the idea that the two are somehow associated. Yet as Bille Hougart points out in the latest edition of his "Little Book of Mexican Silver" to date we have ...

Heavy and rather rare Los Castillo sterling bracelet in a distinctly machine age style featuring three rows of thick, interlocking silver rings that create a very substantial mesh. This is a very flexible piece, extremely comfortable to wear as it conforms to your wrist's every move - and at 98.0 grams, a bracelet that will never slip off without your knowing it! Measuring 7 7/8" long (wearable) by 1" wide and almost 1/4" "thick" it is fully and appropriately hallmarked with the Los Castillo ear...

These earrings unmistakable classic style is easily recognizable as the elegant design of Elsa Peretti . The earrings are fully marked with the hallmark of TIFFANY & CO 750 SPAIN and the signature of the designer.

Early Sigi Pineda combination pin/pendant necklace from the first years of his independent career, when his taller was still called "Plateros". Nested in a biomorphic concave "shell", the minimalist figure of a man playing a green stone drum (at least to my eyes) hangs from a tube link chain. The work has Sigi's abstract design signature and exudes a raw animism that catches the eye and the imagination. The pin/pendant measures 1 3/4" tall by 1 3/16" wide (at its widest) while the chain itself...

A beautiful antique Tribal necklace or choker silver turquoise coral. In excellent antique condition.

An exceptional black and emerald green enamel necklace by Margot De Taxco.This necklace is surely one of the finest examples of her enamel work that I have yet seen and is featured on page 33 of Penny Morrill's new book on enamel jewelry titled ""Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enameled Jewelry". The necklace measures 14 1/2" end to end and is 3/4" wide in the front. It is in fine original condition. There is no missing or cracked enamel. Signed as shown. MAGNIFICENT!

Stunning and very dimensional vintage articulated collar necklace in the form of branch coral, with many black glass stones, both cabochon and faceted. 1960's, unsigned, probably Italian, by Bijoux Elfe or Bijoux Cascio, both couture makers. The heavy S shaped hook at the clasp, the overall construction, and of course the coral motif, are characteristically Italian.

Very layered, in goldtone, with overlapping sculpted coral form branches, with black glass stones alternating between cabochon...

Tiffany and Co. leaf pendant designed by Angela Cummings in 18K yellow gold, with the tip fashioned in Platinum and set with five round diamonds, suspended from an 18K yellow gold 18 inch chain. The leaf pendant measures 1 1/4 inches in length. Marked on the reverse 'Tiffany & Co. 18K Irid.Plat' Excellent condition. No box.

Dramatic yet understated, this ring features a lovely EGL certified I color VS1 clarity emerald cut diamond set in platinum. Six single cut diamonds decorate the band, combining with the 1.88 carat weight of the center stone for an approximate 2 carat total weight. This delicate beauty is an original 1920’s Deco masterpiece.

This exquisite vintage sterling silver & amethyst Art Deco necklace was designed circa 1930's by Mexico artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). The necklace measures 16 1/4" long X 1 1/8" wide and weighs 102 grams. The necklace features chevron shaped links and is centered with a 1" X 3/4" bezel set amethyst gemstone. The stone is accented with a silver scroll design on either side. Both the silver and stone are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked on the clasp FD SILVER MEXICO. This design is picture...

Spectacular, 3" long handmade sterling screw back earrings by Navajo Allen Kee created during his time as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1946 to 1962, working beside Kenneth Begay. They are in fine original condition and weigh 17 grams total. Signed with the White Hogan hallmark sterling on the reverse of one earrings and Handmade AK on the reverse of the other. Allen Kee and Kenneth Begay produced more award winning jewelry then any other silversmiths of this p...

Great looking, early sterling and center green stone bracelet by Los Ballesteros. It is hinged and opens and closes on the side. Beautiful patina, fine original condition, it measures 7 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 3/4" wide in the front and 1 1/8" at the back. It weighs 99 grams. Signed as shown. One of the very best Los Ballesteros bracelets produced.

Stunning Rivera fringe necklace this is an early piece based on Matilde Poulat's original design with the quality of materials and craftsmanship that characterize Rivera's work. A fantastic alternative to Matl's creation, it wears like a dream and is a veritable feast for the eyes. Its inner circumference is 15" (clasped) and it is 1 1/2" wide (including the amethyst dangles). Weighing a good 120.0 grams (on a postal scale) it is signed with Rivera's name as well as "HECHO EN MEXICO 925" and da...

A colossal and magnificent sterling and multi stone ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs(1929-82). Large central stone of quartz is surrounded by polished , irregular shaped pink tourmaline, smokey topaz, rose quartz, citrine and aquamarine. The ring is a size 6 1/2 and the face measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide It is in fine original condition and weighs 18 grams. No chips or cracks to the stones. Signed on reverse STERLING H. FRED SKAGGS HAND MADE. Please see the fabulous earrings and ...

Outstanding 1930's art deco sterling silver and amethyst pin or brooch designed and hallmarked (c.1930's)by Taxco and Mexico City artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Measures 4 1/4" X 2". Weighs 31grams, 1.1oz. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings. No chips or cracks to the stone. Marks read FD SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. This pin design was featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictued on page 206 of the Penny Morrill book by the...

Beautiful and rare sterling and obsidian bracelet by master Mexican silversmith Abraham Paz,c.1930 . Pieces with his own hallmark are rare to find as many of his designs were bought by Fred Davis who then used his own hallmark on the creation. This bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1 7/8" wide. Weighing 73 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone which is a deep brownish green , almost black. Signed as shown. A great opportunity to own a piece by this...

The most stunning example of Mozaico Azteca jewelry I have ever seen, this necklace is literally a dream-come-true! There is not one thing about it that I don't love; the color of the stones used is saturated and richly varied; the silver work is substantial - not a flimsy piece, that is for sure; and the way it hugs the neck and sits perfectly in place is beyond description. This is a true choker size necklace, ideal for smaller to medium sizes. Its wearable length is 14 3/4" and its width go...

One of my favorite "less celebrated" Taxco artists, AE Heart's hallmark (he signs his initials AE in a heart-shaped M) can also be seen on Estela Popowski and Rancho Alegre pieces. I find his work to be masterful and his jewelry, oftentimes based on Margot de Taxco and Los Castillo designs, are always exceptionally well crafted and have very good weight. The "fruity" bracelet offered here is, I believe, his own creation. I have had the whole parure before and am always on the look out for it bec...

This is an elegant 14Kt yellow gold bow pendant circa 1910 decorated by twenty-six seed pearls and an approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond. The pendant is on a 16" 14Kt yellow gold chain. The length is 1 1/2" and the width is 5/8".

Possibly the most massive ring by Antonio I have ever seen and a very strong modernist statement at the same time, this is a piece that would fit right in the best collection of Pineda jewelry. Angularity that is softened by the stone's curves and the curled wire holding itin place combine with the setting's breath-taking size to create a visually powerful ring. Currently a sz 6, it can be easily resized by a good jeweler. Its face is 1" by 3/4" and the ring rises 11/16" above the finger when wo...

Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru" Italian-born Graziella Laffi is the most renowned Peruvian jewelry designer. Drawing inspiration from the country's rich archaeological past she created bracelets, cuffs and necklaces in the 1950s that are avidly collected today and fervently sought after. The necklace presented here is a Laffi classic - hand wrought stylized birds and fish with turquoise eyes hang off a chain consisting of tubular links. The necklace measures 16 3/8" long (wearable)...

Strong, impressive sterling silver and carved obsidian pendant suspended from heavy original sterling silver chain designed and signed circa 1950 by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Pendant measures 3" long X 2" wide is in beautiful condition. The volcanic obsidian stone magically reflects it's deep colors and grain as it moves. Pendant signed on the back script WS 925. This hallmark was used after Spratling's Alaskan period for only a year. The chain measures 18" lo...

Beautiful, heavy vintage Deco necklace in the style of Aguilar's "half tubular link" design, I am not sure how to present this to you and what attribution to make. It is not signed at all but the construction, weight and quality make me believe that it could be a Hector original. Yet would anybody in their right mind remove the hallmarks link? In any case, here it is, measuring a wearable 15" long (total length is actually 16 1/4") by 7/8" wide and weighing a generous 91.9 grams. Unsigned as me...

Clean and classic, this diamond solitaire engagement ring has been created in the simple Edwardian style that dates back to the turn of the 20th century. The 18 Kt yellow gold shank boasts a six-pronged platinum center that holds a .79 carat brilliant cut H color, I1 clarity diamond. This specific example likely comes from the 1960’s but reflects a tailored Edwardian elegance.

A fine gold filled horse or equestrian gold filled mesh watch chain fob from around 1900. This late Victorian or early Edwardian man's fashion accessory consists of a fine chain with a swivel attached to the pocket clip mount; a mesh strip has a metal mount from which is suspended half of a photo locket which has a high relief horse surrounded by a horseshoe mounted with flashy white rhinestones. All components are rose gold coloured except the locket which is yellow gold filled. It was a fi...

Charm bracelets were always popular but even more so in the 1950s-60s, when they became all the rage with big film divas wearing and advertising them. Understandably, the Mexican talleres happily joined in the fun and created some spectacular examples. This is the second piece in this specific design that I have had over the years and I believe it is superb! Distinctly three-dimensional with its double row of domed silver links that catches the eye right away, and heavy enough to make itsel...

A very unusual, early Deco Mexican silver and faux tortoise shell demi comprised of a necklace and matching dangle teardrop earrings. There is an intense Spanish Colonial feel about this set and, if I may say so, a distinct regal air too. Each link is carefully inlaid with a silver peacock perched on a branch and the birds of the central medallion and the earring dangles are adorned with shimmering abalone shell. The workmanship is stunning here and the result beyond any expectations. Measuring ...

Striking sterling overlay ring by Hopi master jeweler Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 1940's and is one of the most celebrated jewelers in Hopi history. The ring is a size 7 3/4 and the face measures 1 7/8" long. It is in fine original condition and signed with his raincloud symbol as well as the Hopi Guild mark. His work is highly sought after and rare to find. This is a very fine example of his talent.