I love the old hand made flies. They are so realistic and these are in 2 sizes. One is 1.75in. long and 1.25in. wide. This one is a pre-1948 980 TAXCO hallmark and weighs 6 grams heavy. The other is a bit smaller but not without detail measuring 1.5in. tall and 1 in. wide. The weight is 4.7 grams heavy. This one has an eagle 3 and is hallmarked EML IGUALA. The wings are wonderful and bent in an active position. The smaller one even has the dots/holes that a real fly has...

Gerhard Herbst modernist triple tiered sterling silver cuff

This bold modernist bracelet tapers to a height of 2"

Interior circumference of 6" plus a rear opening of 3/4"

Weight - 61 grams

Signed Gerhard, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

This charming sterling fish pin is by the celebrated David Andersen of Norway. It measures 2" (5cm) from top to bottom. On the underside is D-A, Norway, Sterling 925S. Excellent condition.

The pendant is composed of a forged oval frame surrounding an applied lost-wax cast piece of organic design. It is suspended from a sturdy leather cord that exhibits some wear and stiffness. The necklace is secured by a spring-ring clasp marked sterling. The pendant is unmarked, but tests as sterling silver; its surface is tarnished and could use a light cloth polishing...

A 1960s vintage unsigned Navajo sterling silver and turquoise bangle bracelet. This bracelet has a 2 x 1-1/8" front with a layer of cut silver sheeting on a black patinated background with a natural turquoise stone; it measures 2-1/4 x 1-3/4" across the interior (can be adjusted to suit), it weighs 19.2 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Items are vintage and have signs of use...

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1945 sterling silver necklace, bracelet & clip-on earrings set by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, comprising alternating silver & copper links with incised & oxidized detail; hook closure necklace, hook & security chain on bracelet. Size 17” necklace, 7 1/2” bracelet. Links measure 1/2" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

A thin bangle with textured surface is set with four faceted natural rubies. They are bezel mounted with open backs, securely soldered to the bangle. The rubies are highly included and probably untreated; one has slight surface abrasions. The bangle has a 2 ½-inch internal diameter, and an inner circumference of about 8 inches. Each setting measures about ½ inch by 3/8 inch. The bangle is 1/16 inch wide. It is marked 925 for sterling silver.

Nice quality and good weight, this bracelet is comprised of 7 bands, four which are triangular shaped and have stamping across the entire front of the bands, and three bands of twisted silver rope, all hand hammered and filed. Measures 1 1/4" wide, and is 5 1/4" from end to end on the interior, the opening is 1 3/8", so the size including the gap is 6 5/8". Unsigned, which is typical of earlier bracelets. Shows file and polish marks, the backs of the bands have marks that correspond to the st...

Mexican modernist sterling silver and plexi necklace

1960s - 70s

Pendant measures 2" x 1 1/8"

Neck chain - 23 1/2" long

Weight - 15 grams

Marked JP, Made in Mexico, 925

Excellent vintage condition

Antonio Pineda inlaid this creation with horizontal and vertical onyx pieces alternating. It measures .75in. tall and is 7.5in. long. The weight is 81 grams heavy. The onyx is all perfect with no chips or damage. One picture features the Fred Davis design necklace also listed on my site with this bracelet. This piece is sleek and timeless and perfect for career wear. Certainly a strong consideration for your jewel box.

Dating in the first period of the Los Ballesteros workshop but after their 1941 move from Iguala to Taxco, this combination pin / pendant is an "archaeologically inspired" piece. A multitude of techniques come together in the creation of the figural scene that dominates here. Azur malachite inlay provides the canvas within which the combined copper and silver praying (?) figure is laid in...

Unusual Abstract Design Silver Necklace with large drop Pendent. Finely Detailed and Set with a Geode Center Stone. Signed Betsy Stoinhoff. Very Good Condition. Approx. Weight 1.089 Troy Ounces. Measures 15-1/4 Inches Long. Pendent Measures 3-1/8 Inches Tall by 1-3/4 Inches Wide. Circa 1970s.

Monumental sterling cuff bracelet with a beautiful design of twisted silver loops and arched terminals by Mexican designer Carmen Beckmann. She is one of the few well known women Mexican silversmiths of her time, active primarily in the 60's and 70's and having a shop in San Miguel de Allende. Measuring 6" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening, this bracelet is 2 1/2' wide at all points and weighs a very solid 218 grams. Signed as shown and in fine original condition...

A lovely Arts and Crafts period 830 silver high relief rose Skønvirke brooch circa 1900. This antique 2-1/8" x 1-5/8" pin has a long c-clasp and it is marked simply 830. It is quite likely this piece is Scandinavian, it is entirely consistent with early Skønvirke ("beautiful work") made popular by fine Scandinavian silver makers. It greatly resembles early Bernard Hertz work, but is not signed, other than the 830 silver mark...

This is a small pin, but its design reflects both charm and sophistication, with overlapping strands of sterling silver terminating in a smooth, fused surface. It is beautifully oxidized, which gives the piece depth, and nicely sets off the 6mm coral bead. The pin is marked ‘phyllis’ and sterling on the back, for modernist jeweler Phyllis Sklar. Sklar began selling her handcrafted jewelry in Greenwich Village during the 1950s, eventually moving to Provincetown, MA, where she died in 2010...

A sterling silver modernist brooch by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. This brooch has a thick sterling wire overlay with an oval moonstone cabochon on a darkened, oxidized surface. Measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 3/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark, phyllis and sterling on the back. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches. Classic Phyllis design.

Made by Margot Van Voorheis this necklace proves that not all great things come in big packages. The workmanship is complicated to say the least. The entire 15in. chain is composed of the tiniest granulated beads which are then channel set throughout with each links length measuring 3/16th of an inch. Nine perfect teardrop dangles are the center piece attracting much attention and the drop is 1in...

This William Spratling Mexican Silver Bracelet is from his first design period 1931-1946 and consider one of his most iconic designs. It measures 7 1/4" long by 1" wide and weighs 70.6 grams of sterling silver. Hallmarked with the WS mono, Spratling Made in Mexico, and Spratling Silver. It is in good vintage condition with some light wear, tarnish, and has developed a lovely patina. Early style pin closure and attached safety chain. A great vintage bracelet for any collector.