This bracelet is a signed Hector Aguilar X chased jewel. The height is .75in. tall and there are 4 bezel set amethyst stones. There is a 2.5in. diameter and it fits more like a bangle but it is hinged. The silver is thick at 60 grams heavy. The amethyst ranges in colors and swirls of colors. This is a published design in Silver Masters by Penny Morrill. This is a very rare bracelet you never see and is a perfect buy for collectors.

Vintage pearl and sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda. Bracelet measures 6 1/4" long X 5/8" wide. Hallmarked with Antonio crown, Taxco, 970 and eagle. The design features 11 pearls each set within a round oxidized silver cup. Each cup framed by a thick silver square. Secure, tight slide-in clasp with attached safety chain. Bracelet is in beautiful condition with no damage or repairs.

Antonio Pineda Smokey quartz love knot is shown in the book Silver Seduction by Gobi Stomberg. The mounting is made with thick silver and the faceted stone is large at 1in. tall and .75in. across. The facets are beautifully cut and the stone glows with gold sparks. The pictures in no way capture the stones fire. The pendant weighs a total of 45 grams. The chain is 19in. long and is fine quality with the hallmark on the closure...

This is an old Mexico City folk necklace that is simply stunning. Approximately 17in. wearable length. The pectoral is 4.5 in. across and 2in. tall at the center. There is no damage and the silver is greater than 925 silver and has a beautiful color. The stone has a beautiful scalloped bezel with the stone in perfect condition. The repousse is puffy and has no splits and is quite thick with a weight of 65 grams. The links are smaller at 1in. long and the center is .25in...

Margot van Voorhies was married to Antonio Castillo and they opened Los Castillo where Margot became well known for her designs. After a divorce she opened her own taller Margot de Taxco. This is design number 5213 the hearts. You see this design with glass or amethyst centers but this one is a rare sterling dome. The length is 15 inches and is 1 1/8th inches tall. The links are without damage and is properly hallmarked as shown. A treasure of collector quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE.

Some might say this Margot de Taxco pectoral is her defining work since leaving Los Castillo. The length is approximately 17in. Weight is 96 grams of masterful repousse technique. It spans 3.25in. across on the drop and 2.5in. at the widest point for the height. Design #5184 is seldom seen now and this one has a warm natural patina. No damage or repairs, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

LAYAWAY AVAILABLE We are offering a repousse huge pectoral with a 4.5in. across span and a 2.75in. tall drop. This is heavy Matl style repousse weighing 81 grams heavy. These Silver Mexico pectorals are getting harder and harder to come by and they are hard fought for at auctions. This one is well centered when put on and it lays exactly right and has a 16.5in wearable. Natural patina as well, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This Corocraft sterling vermeil and enamel jelly belly parrot is called "Ara". This jelly belly parrot was designed by Adolph Katz in February 22, 1944 Des 137.350

Hallmarked: Corocraft sterling

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 3 3/8" x 1 7/8"

Reference: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti & Brunialti, V2, page 200.

Suggested retail value is $1,295.00

Paul Lobel figural sterling brooch.

Rare form from this early modernist artisan.

Condition - excellent.

Measures appx. 2 1/4" x 1 1/2".

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver cat brooch

2 7/8" long

Good vintage condition with minor scattered surface scratches

Marked LOBEL sterling on verso

Jules Brenner classic sterling silver buckle type cuff bracelet

1950

Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a rear opening of 1 1/4" for a total of 6 1/2"

Weight - 51 grams

Stamped Jules Brenner, sterling, in block letters

Excellent vintage condition

An amazing 970 silver necklace with crescent shaped bezel set onyx cabochons in a cascading design by Antonio Pineda.

This necklace measures about 16 1/4" around with a diameter of about 5". Drops down in front about 2 1/2". Each crescent is about 1 5/8" across.

Has a secure box clasp.

Marked with 970, Pineda Crown, Silver, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle 17 and style number YY 456.

Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. The stones feel smooth with only one tiny flake to one point...

Bill Tendler rare modernist sterling silver pendant/brooch

Mid 20th century

This large and impressive work measures 3 3/4" tall x 2 3/8" across

Weight - 22 grams

Marked Tendler, sterling on reverse

Excellent vintage condition

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver standing horse brooch

1950

1 1/2" x 2 1/8"

Weight - 12.6 grams

Marked Lobel, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition

A true statement piece this Antonio Pineda Bracelet is fine example of his artistry and skill with Amethyst cylinders at the center of thick concave silver links. Measures 6 3/4" long by 1" wide and is very heavy at 122.1 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, Sterling, Silver, Mexico, Z719Z and the eagle 17. Secure box clasp and attached safety chain. No damage noted, light age related wear, some tarnish and the stones have the typical inclusions...

A wonderfully crafted sterling silver necklace and bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Clemens Friedell. Made of oval links with raised roses.

The bracelet is composed of three links. It is marked Clemens Friedell Pasadena Sterling on the back side of the hook clasp. It measures 7" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Better for a smaller wrist. The hook clasp holds securely. There is a hammer rub or scrape on the outside of the hook.

The necklace consists of nine links...

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch

Rare example from his sterling menagerie

1950s

2 1/4" x 1 1/8"

Weight - 11+ grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition, minor light surface scratches

This Trifari Alfred Philippe sterling jelly belly fly brooch is vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly. It is hallmarked Trifari with crown, Des Pat No 137200, Sterling. It is in super condition. It measures 2" x 1 3/4". This is the large fly...