A classic, and much published, design for Hector Aguilar, the “masks” bracelet was not an example of the Taxco maestro’s work that I was particularly looking for. I considered it - let’s say - less impressive than the rest of his jewelry and resisted it for the longest of times. Until one day, I somehow ended up with one. And I fell in love- honestly...

This wonderful chunky vintage sterling silver necklace makes a statement no matter what you wear. The four sterling medallions are each sand-cast to create a beautiful frieze of abstract mythological figures in high relief, and each sterling link of the necklace is hand-wrought by the artist, one link presently unattached, each piece marked Sterling. Condition: mint. Measurement: chain: 14 in.; medallions: each approx. 1 _ x 1 _ in.

I could never exaggerate the sparkle of the two big, faceted color-change sapphires that adorn the opposing “wings” forming the face of the modernist Enrique Ledesma Mexican hinged bracelet at hand! Set here against untreated sterling (quite often, Ledesma uses niello-type oxidation to enhance the contrast between gemstone and silver) the stones pass from amethyst to a steely purple under different light conditions thus mimicking the behavior of alexandrites...

I love the Los Ballesteros family of massive, “dimpled dot” hinged bracelets and I am constantly on the look out for great examples. Wrought in sterling silver and adorned with a big, bezel-set agate cabochon that celebrates all hues of green, this beauty is a variation of the version with amethyst that is also available on my site...

Arts & crafts period handmade and very large Scandinavian 830 silver with 4 luminous labradorites stones pendant, c.1905. It is signed "830 S (floral or bug mark) #493", and each of the first 3 marks are in lozenges. Made of heavy gauge lightly gold-washed silver and large scale, it measures 3 5/8" long by 2 1/4" wide. The dimensional silver design is rich with fine detail. Really gorgeous and lush. Incredible design.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Early LOS CASTILLO("#1" design) modernist mixed metal and obsidian bracelet, Mexico, c.1940. Beautifully constructed, there are two curved brass arms that connect to a circular piece of obsidian that turns freely. The brass arms are attached to the sterling locking ends. The obsidian stands 1 1/8" high and forms a very unusual and majestic modernist design. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" around. It is signed "LOS CASTILLO HECHO EN MEXICO 1 (eagle mark)15" and is in excellent condition...

Large four link RUSSIAN NIELLO 84 silver bracelet(comes with an extra link), at least from the 19th century, could be older. Has three marks including "84" Russian silver mark. Each link measures 2" by 1 1/4" and the inside circumference is 7 1/2" around. The bracelet has not opening so is made as a bangle. However, there is an extra link that can be added. Excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.

A modernist, abstract 14K Gold and Sterling Silver curved brooch embellished with a baroque pearl by Ed Levin.

Measures 3 5/8" long. Signed with the script © Ed Levin, 14K and Sterling.

Fine condition with minor surface scratches and some tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Classic Ed Levin design.

Large modernist architectural sterling pin by Betty Cooke. Measures 4" by 1 1/4" and is signed "COOKE STERLING". Excellent condition......$11 for insured USA shipping.

This is a spectacular vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella L. Cone. Looks like a surreal silhouette.

Measures 4 3/8" high and 1 5/8" at the widest. Roll over clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, Hand ELC Made on the back. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Reminds us of the surreal pieces by Paul Lobel and Ed Wiener.

Well made, fine quality. The best piece of jewelry by this artist that we have ever encountered.

The larger sides are designed as abstract forms with a pocked layer on a thin, flat surface. The opposite sides are undecorated rectangular panels. They are marked on the bridge bars with Ed Wiener’s name on one side and sterling on the other. The larger sides measure ¾ inch long by 3/8 inch wide. Weight: 14.2 grams total

A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, by noted MCM silversmith, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Signed Pearson Sterling. The pendant measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. Nice contrast between the oxidized background and raised polished sterling. Curved for a three dimensional effect.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver hand made chain which measures 24" around and is meant to slip over the head with no clasp...

Spratling designed this "pyramid" buckle in the 1940's. The buckle measures 2 1/8" X 1 1/2". It weighs 40 grams & will fit a 1 1/8" wide strap. The design is pictured on spratlingsilver.com where Phyllis Goddard explains the design was "made in 3 versions with this one being the largest or the "grande" model." The buckle is in great condition with heavy patina and some surface wear. Hallmarked on the reverse SPRATLING SILVER & MADE IN MEXICO...

A modernist brooch in the shape of a stylized fish by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay.

Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Classic LOBEL design.

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch and earrings in a lily pad design with what looks like bezel set moonstones and silver tendrils in the style of Mary Gage. Signed A & L Sterling on the brooch.

Brooch measures 2 3/4" across and 2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The screw back earrings measure 1" across and 3/4" high. Marked Sterling on the back of one screw back. They hold securely. The set has some minor scratches and tarnish...

A well crafted, hand wrought detailed sterling silver bracelet by KALO, design #58. Measures about 8" around the inside and 1/2" wide. Oval shape helps it slide on and off easily. Marked Hand Wrought, #58 and Sterling. For some reason it is missing the KALO mark.

Fine condition with minor scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A vintage hard to find sterling silver bracelet with repeating golf balls on tees by Angela Cummings who designed for Tiffany & Co. Signed Cummings Sterling on the back.

Measures 7 1/4" long and 1" wide. Has a clasp that hooks securely.

Fine condition. Quality piece.

A modernist zig zag bracelet and/or a pair of 'sail' earrings both in lightly hammered sterling silver by Ed Levin. May be purchased separately or together.

The bracelet measures 7" around. It measures about 1" wide. Has a secure hidden clasp. Signed with the script © EL Ed Levin, Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.

The earrings, in the sail or flag design, measure about 1 1/2" long in the front and the sails are 7/8" across...