A seamless marriage of sterling silver and golden sheen obsidian celebrate Enrique Ledesma's creative genius in this set of modernist Mexican earrings. Much published and avidly sought after, the design can be found with various semi-precious and hard stones or, as in our case, housing polished, glistening pieces of volcanic glass. And if you are not so keen on screw-back findings, you are in luck with these as they are actually clip-ons...

This Coro Pegasus fruit and flower basket pin is gold plated with rhinestones. It is 2.1/4" x 2" . Free first class mail with delivery confirmation is included in the price. It is Des 147,457.

An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Harry Osaki (1904-1985), who worked in Pasadena, California. Reminds us of a stylized fish.

This brooch, executed in sterling silver with an oval turquoise colored stone, measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest.

Marked Osaki, Hand-Wrought and Sterling on the back.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

You can see the light hammer marks...

Hubert Harmons' whimsical designs never fail to bring a smile and provoke thought. His c. 1940's mask pendant or belt buckle is 5 1/2" across X 2 1/4 high. The raised onyx eyes and silver are in beautiful condition. The mask & detachable sterling chain weighs 100 grams. 2 loops on the front ends of the face were perhaps meant for attaching feathers or some other adornment. The loops on the back accommodate a belt. Fully hallmarked on the back...

A beautifully made sterling bracelet of concave triangle shaped links by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. The bracelet clasp is one of his ingenious screw bolt clasps. Measuring 7" end to end, it is 1 1/8" wide and weighs a solid 86 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A wonderful Danish Modernist design.

This bracelet is adorned with an oval, bezel-set, onyx stone that measures 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8". It has a hook-clasp. It is marked 925 MEXICO TM-192 (possibly, 152). It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

"Prize winning piece which is made of four different metals and two stones" describes this Los Castillo pin in MEXICAN JEWELRY by Davis & Pack, p.188. It also appears on p.187 in WILLIAM SPRATLING and the MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE as "Los Castillo, prize-winning cubist parrot broach". This famous pin was made in Mexico, c.1947. The metals are sterling, brass, copper, and, perhaps pewter. The stones used are black onyx and malachite in matrix...

A stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver in the classic Fred Davis Chevron design. Featured in Mexican Silver, by Morrill and Berk on page 27. Measures approximately 7 7/8 " long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The craftsmanship and construction on this bracelet point to Fred Davis' work. Pre Eagle, (1948). Looks great on!

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver & jade cabochon necklace & earrings set by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early pieces by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco silver ateliers. Handwrought half domed links with bezel set jade cabochons. Tongue & box clasp. Earrings are screw on. Dimensions: 16” long, links are 1" wide; earrings are 1" x 3/8". Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

Being offered is a circa 1964 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts silver per 1000 parts) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, attractive modernist piece comprising rectangular domed silver links with alternating bezel set tiger's eye cabochons; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 1/2"; 3/4" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Nice heavy weight, Pineda the silver master! Do you have a copy of the UCLA Fowler Museum Pineda catalog?

Early handmade sterling silver link bracelet designed (c.1940's)by noted Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. Heavy yet very wearable at 3.9 oz.(107 grams). Beautiful vintage condition. No dents, dings or repairs. Clasp snaps closed smoothly and securely. Pictured on page 68 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill.Shipping and insurance included.

This is a very rare bracelet from Los Castillo, executed in 980 silver. One of their earliest pieces before they added design numbers with their hallmark. At the center is a huge gorgeous amethyst cabochon, bezel set and surrounded by tiny beading. Three strands of silver beads attach to each side, wrapping around the wrist to close with a tongue in box clasp topped with an amethyst cabochon. This is an extremely flattering bracelet. It looks absolutely stunning on the wrist...

This silver and lapis lazuli necklace was designed by Georg Jensen in 1915 and is known as design #26 (stamped on the back). The inner length is a hair under 17" (43.2cm). The outer length is slightly longer so that the necklace lies in a circle at the base of the neck...

Fan shaped ribbed sterling clip earrings,Mexico, c.1970's. Each measures 1 5/8" wide by 1" long and are in excellent condition, including the clips...... $10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

Composed of nine panels with a horizontal raised design on a highly oxidized background. It is marked 925 for sterling silver and has a secure box clasp. The bracelet measures 7 inches long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 20.9 grams

Early Tiffany sterling small letter opener. Has raised Victorian design at top with a curved shape, it measures 2 3/4" long with original string. Original patina and some wear lines in the front. Signed "TIFFANY & CO. STERLING".....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

A Navajo sterling silver and nephrite jade ring circa 1960s. This vintage hand made statement size 6 ring is unsigned, which is not unusual in older pieces. It was brought here from Arizona approximately 50 years ago. It measures 1-3/4" x 5/8" across the top section, and weighs 10.2 grams. There are 3 star-like symbols at each end, which may represent the tribal hogan, or home. It is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

An abstract sterling silver and exotic wood pendant suspended from what looks appears to be the original chain. Signed on the back of the pendant with script initials or characters, 925 and S.S. for sterling silver. The sterling is connected to the wood with rivets for an industrial feel.

The pendant measures 2" long including the bale and about 3/4" across. The 18" hand crafted chain has a secure toggle closure. The pendant has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...