Spratling Brooch Pendant which bears the first phase marks as shown is an iconic design from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. All the amethyst have the teat shape which is the original cut for the stones. There is no chips or cracks to the stones. It is a 3 inch circumference and has a weight of 71 grams. This is a substancial piece. It can be worn to clasp a shawl and hold considerable weight. Add your own chain and thread it thru the barrels and have a necklace!

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a sterling wire overlay. Marked Sterling and 'the silversmith', which has been associated with mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. Measures approximately 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 7/8" at the widest. Has some tarnish and surface scratches. Nice contrast between the oxidized and polished silver. Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on!

A Kokopelli fertility god sterling silver southwest native pin or brooch from the 1960s or 1970s. Kokopelli is the Southwest native American deity of fertility and is depicted as a hump-backed flute player. This 2-3/8 x 1-5/8" brooch has a safety clasp and it is stamped STERLING J B (probably for the Navajo artist Jerome Begay). It weighs 11.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

We have an obsidian stone Mask brooch that exhibits an exceptional gold sheen. The brooch is 2 in. by 1.5in. Signed RB and with eagle 3. The carving has no chips, cracks or damage. The gold sheen obsidian is getting harder to obtain today and this is a beauty. The silver work on the head dress is exemplary. It was difficult to get a picture of the sheen with my camera. The lighter color is the reflection from light casting on the sheen.

Here is a wonderful, old, museum-quality sterling Jensen charm bracelet with eight charms. Five charms (frog,elephant,turtle,fish and seahorse ) carry the 1933-1944 Jensen mark. The ship charm, stamped CGH (C. G. Hallberg, Stockholm, Sweden) is dated N8 for 1939. The well- defined heavy dog and monkey charms as well as the enamel clogs are unmarked.The fancy link bracelet is stamped 22 along with the Jensen logo and measures 7” x 1/4" . Total weight 28.1 grams.

An Indonesian gilt sterling silver filigree garnet pin brooch circa 1900 1910. This finely crafted Edwardian 2-3/4 x 1-5/8" brooch features fine filigree wirework with applied decoration and ball dangles; it has a genuine bezel-set garnet stone as well. It has the original c-clasp, it is unsigned, it weighs 12.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some mellowing and light losses to the gilding...

Stunning vintage Italian silver charm bracelet wrought in the Etruscan style and adorned with four beautiful fob charms set with semi-precious and glass cabs. I love these pieces for their "shock and awe" approach to accesorizing that goes hand in hand with the boldness and seductiveness of Europe's southern-most coasts...

A clever design composed of three forged wires terminating in curls at each end. The bracelet is handmade and quite sturdy. It bears a mark inside one curl of a three-lobed cypher and STG, possibly for sterling. The metal shows a very strong test for silver. The bracelet has a 6 ½-inch internal circumference, which includes a 1 1/4–inch opening; it is ¼ inch wide. Weight: 21 grams

Pair of beautifully hand made sterling ash trays by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. The design has 5 crimped edges each with a silver ball. Each measures 4" in diameter and is signed with appropriate marks. Excellent condition.....$17 for insured US shipping.

Hans Hansen sterling silver cuff links with the original box.

Early mark dates these to the 1930's.

5/8" in diameter.

Condition of the cuff links - excellent.

The box is in good vintage condition showing some minor wear.

This dramatic choker necklace of sterling silver and applied copper has a Southwest feel, combining both Mexican and Native American design elements. The individual angular panels feature applied wires formed as spirals with silver beads at the end; the dangling curved panels bear applied fan-like copper designs. The necklace is completely handmade, down to the bands connecting each panel and the rings that suspend each pendant...

Framed square sterling pin with center square moss agate stone by modernist Frances Holmes Boothby, c.1950's. It measures 1 3/8" square and is signed "STERLING fhb". Beautiful stone and in excellent condition.....$15 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

Based on one of Spratling's early designs, this "ring with three cascabeles" was also made in Taxco and wrought in high purity, .980 silver. I believe the motif is the same here as that in the renowned maestro’s tortoise shell and silver "snake" box - the more I look at it, the more I think of writhing serpents with spotted skins. And having sold Spratling’s original in the past, I can assure you the ring at hand is a worthy, very well made alternative...

This fine Modernist Bracelet by Antonio Pineda features open work links with two panels overlapping creating a unique design. Measuring 7 1/2" long by 1 1/8" wide and it weighs a heavy 126.6 grams. It has a secure box clasp with an attached safety chain and shows only light age related wear and tarnish. Hallmarked with the Antonio Crown, Taxco, JVL and the eagle 208. There is no mark for the silver content but it has been tested to be at least 925 silver...

An ornate piece of cast work featuring flowers, scrolls, garlands and scallop shells. The pin is set with a central faceted rectangular citrine, tiny pieces of orange glass and seed pearls. The C-clasp is secure; the pin stem is struck with a special Hungarian mark used from 1937-1999 indicating a piece that may have left the country temporarily, as for an exhibition. The brooch measures 1 ½ inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide.

This classic Antonio Pineda bracelet has the bold sculpted style he is known for with thick and heavy horseshoe shaped links crafted in his favorite 970 silver. Measures 8" long, a longer and hard to find length by 7/8" wide and it weighs a substantial 85.6 grams. In good vintage condition with only light age related wear and minor tarnish. There is a secure box clasp and safety chain. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, Taxco, Silver and the eagle stamp...

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings signed by the Polish modernist jeweler, M. Krasny. Abstract textured sterling with an overlay of smooth sterling for an interesting contrast. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Unusual design for the clips which hold securely. Measure about 1 5/8" long and 7/8" at the widest.

Marked M.Krasny, with hallmark for the artist which looks like a conjoined MK and the silver standard for Warsaw sterling.

Well made, fine condition...

This lovely, sterling silver, heart pendant is adorned with a bluish, green stone. The blue / green stone cabochon is the Eilat Stone, also known as The King Solomon Stone and is the National stone of Israel. The pendant is slightly convex and measures 1" x 1". The bail is marked ISRAEL 925.

Felipe Martinez was a sculptor, then a stone cutter for Hubert Harmon, before he opened his own taller "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. This is a gorgeous necklace with highly polished onyx stones and a modernist design making this a standout piece...

This impressive French silver chain is hand-worked with applied textured silver wire intertwined among bow-like links. It was made at the turn of the 20th century, and is a fine example of the lovely handmade chains that were produced in Paris at the time. The links are delicate; each bow-like element measures just under 1/2 inch long and 3/16 inch wide...

Pendant necklaces are a favorite of mine - I love their versatility and the fact that I can layer them whichever way I want. Luckilly, there is a fabulous selection within the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry to choose from but I feel particularly lucky to have come upon an example of a classic Taxco design that is, however, smaller in scale than pendants of this design usually in...

This modernist, geo brooch measures just over 1 3/4" x 1" (at widest point). It is concave and incised with 3 line borders. The back is hallmarked GD & Co (for Gustav Dahlgren & Co.), M (city mark for Malmo), then, the Swedish National triple crown hallmark, S (in hexagon, indicating 830 silver or higher) and K9 for 1960. The back is also signed what looks like Gillgren in script. It is in great condition.

This pretty pin features an oval purple cabochon, possibly amethyst, possibly glass (it’s hard to get a reading on this stone), centered between two hammered silver leaves (very A&C in style), all in a very Art Nouveau framework. Marked “DEPOS” (probably meant to be “DEPOSE”, which translates roughly as “patented”), it is probably from Germany. There are two illegible marks, one on the C-clasp, and one on the back. It tests as silver, measures 1-3/4” x 3/4", and weighs 4.4 g. Th...

This Reja sterling brooch is 3 1/4" x 2 1/4". It is Hallmarked Reja sterling.

Heavy sterling silver British ring with a chunk of iron pyrite. The English hallmarks and date this mod ring to 1969. The top of the ring measures about 3/4" in diameter X 5/8" H. The shank is 1/4"W and the ring is a sizable 8.5. It is signed inside the shank AMB which is the maker's mark and hallmarks for London, England and the year 1969. The ring is in excellent condition.

This is a STERLING VIRGO ASTROLOGICAL PIN by CINI. Size is 1 5/8" X 2 1/4". From a Virginia Estate, suburb of Washington,D.C. date this VIRGO circa 1950. Excellent Piece of Designer Sterling Jewelry... Excellent Condition... jpgs tell the rest

A vintage layered sterling silver and copper Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in a triangular shape.

Made from two layers of sterling, one textured and one smooth with a copper orb in the center.

Signed with a partially struck Ed Wiener Sterling.

Measures almost 1" across and 7/8" high.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There are some minor surface scratches and tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece.

John Prip modernist sterling silver brooch

Mid 20th century

2 1/4" x 2 3/4"

Weight - 21.50 grams

Marked with artist's cypher on verso

Inscribed Josephine H. Gilbert

Excellent vintage condition

A pair of vintage sterling silver 'SLING' ear cuffs or earrings by Tone Vigeland for Norway Designs Plus workshop. Meant to be worn around the ear without the need for piercing. Designed in 1958.

Measure 1 3/8" across and 1 7/8" high.

Marked with the ND and the Plus sign for Norway Designs Plus, conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland, Sterling, and 925S.

Fine condition minor surface scratches and tarnish.

Iconic design.

Hand chased with design from the Mayan glyphs this Casa Prieto bracelet is stunning on. The weight is 84 grams heavy and is 1.25in. tall. The silver is thick and adding a modernist machine age look is the intentional super thick rings that attach the links. Condition is without damage of any kind and collector quality..

This lovely Antonio Pineda 970 Silver Bracelet features thick heavy links with a stylized leaf motif. Featured in the book Silver Masters of Mexico on page 181, it measures 6 7/8" long by 1" wide and has a substantial weight of 82.7 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Sterling, Silver, ZZ609 and the eagle stamp 17. Secure box clasp and attached safety chain. A beautiful, elegant bracelet with timeless style.

Beautifully worked and quite generous in size this late Victorian / Edwardian locket pendant is, I am assuming, a US-made piece since it is not hallmarked at all. Elegantly monogrammed on the back, it opens to reveal a glass-protected case for the photo of your loved one. In the front, the oval reserve holds a highly detailed representation of Spring with three cupids, very much in the spirit of Franz Zatzka's allegorical painting, while the perimeter is further decorated with impressed scrolls ...

A late Victorian or Edwardian vintage sterling silver pin with a mounting bar, to hold a ribbon, military/decorative medal or ribbon fob c1890-1910. It measures 1-1/2" x 1/2" and it has a deeply carved floral design and a matte or satin finish. It has a 1-18" (27 mm) closed bar below the pin to hold a medal or ribbon fob. It has not ever been monogrammed or engraved, and it is marked STERLING with the maker's or retailer's mark for George Lees & Co of Hamilton, Canada (known to exist 1885-1915)...

Delicately engraved with flowers and stylized ruffles at the rims, this sterling silver bangle bears the hallmarks for Birmingham, 1884, and a maker’s mark of WH (or HM). It has a safety chain to which a larger link has been added. The tongue-and-groove clasp is very secure, and snaps together tightly. The hinge is in excellent working condition. There are minor surface scratches. The bangle is an oval, measuring 2 3/8 inches by 1 7/8 inches inside; interior circumference is about 7 inches. Th...

Gerardo Lopez known for his ability to work beautiful repousse silver with his own creative designs. The quality of his work is outstanding and always made of silver with heft. I have also with this necklace from the original Taller. We so rarely find boxes and I am including the box that this necklace came in. The drop is 1.5in. across and 1.75in. tall and properly hallmarked as shown. 18.5in. of wearable length. The beading is granulated, tiny and each one hand made. A tedious choice but so we...

This bracelet consists of 6 hinged links, each slightly convex. Each has a lovely, filigree design with a decorative border in which the turquoise blue, Egyptian, faience scarabs are set. The bracelet is silver gilt and measures 7 3/8" long x 3/4". The hinge is very interesting. It is a trombone type.

A sterling silver bracelet from Taxco with a modernist, geometric design. Made up of six hinged slightly curved links with a somewhat hidden clasp. Nice contrast between the raised polished sterling and the oxidized background.

Marked STA for the artisan, Taxco, Mexico and 925 for sterling. No eagle mark so probably before 1949.

Measures 7 1/2" around and 7/8" wide. Weighs 60gr.

Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely and a safety chain.

Has some minor tarni...

A graduate of the Parson's School of Design in Paris, Erika Hult de Corral is one of my favorite modernist designers and silversmiths in the context of Mexican silver jewelry. Spanning a few decades, her work is unfailingly of the highest quality with attention paid not only to materials but also to finishing and, of course, imaginative design. The ring presented here, wrought in sterling and centered by a scrumptious tiger's eye stone, can also be found with Enrique Ledesma's signature. Since ...

Marci Zelmanoff sterling and brass brooch/pendant

5 1/8" long x 2 1/2" wide

Weight - 15 grams

Organic design exhibiting the artist's trademark intricate wire work

Inscribed - Zelmanoff, 2/21/80

Very good vintage condition

The "less-is-more" philosophy of modernism and the classic, for Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, marriage of silver and amethyst come together in this minimalist by-pass ring signed by Doris Corpus Artisans. A daring, Texas-born American who decided to move to Mexico in the 1940s, Doris Smith Chamberlin had her own workshop by 1945 and her commitment to perfection and inspired design resulted in the creation of some truly exceptional jewelry. I have in the past offered examples of the work c...

Rebajes modernist sterling, turquoise and pearl necklace

Unique hand crafted form

Pendant - 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Necklace - 22" extended

Signed Rebajes sterling

Very good vintage condition

Exceptional Peruvian panel bracelet.

Marked - Industria Peruana, Munos, 900.

Excellent vintage condition.

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This Scottish agate brooch is 2" in diameter. It is not hallmarked.

A Vintage Modernist abstract clamper cuff bracelet made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Tasco. Measures approximately 7" around and 1 7/8" at the widest. Marked Zagal, Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling on the inside. Marked with eagle #3 also. In very fine condition. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well made. Spring is tight. Great organic design.

A modernist, abstract 14K Gold and Sterling Silver curved and flattened wire brooch by Ed Levin.

Measures 7/8" high and 2 3/4" long. Signed, 14K, © Ed Levin, and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly.

Classic Ed Levin design.

Los Ballesteros beads are not often seen and these are exceptional. The half inch wide beads are quite heavy at 50 grams and 8in. long. The fit is more like a 7 inch bracelet. Each bead is 1 in. long. Properly hallmarked as shown and with eagle. If you collect beads, you will love these.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with eight lightly hammered leaf shaped dangles of graduated sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Berridge referred to these types of designs as mobiles.

The necklace measures about 16" around, and the longest drop falls 1 3/4". Marked Berridge Sterling on the back of one leaf and Berridge Hand Made on the underside of the hook clasp. The hook closes securely. An extender could be added if needed. This neck...

This is from a Northern Virginia Estate of VINTAGE JEWELRY. This EISENBERG ORIGINAL STERLING CLIP measures 2 1/2" long X 2 1/4" wide. There is one tiny RS missing (can be easily replaced); some age discoloration after 80 years of Jewelry life... not offensive to the viewer. Note this is a STERLING ORIGINAL piece .. difficult to locate item. Add to the Collection

I love these William Spratling all silver tulip earrings. They are 1in. x .75in. in size and they are 3/8th's thick in the centers. The depth is outstanding as well as they are the perfect companion with the tulip necklace just listed. Excellent condition and properly hallmarked as shown.

A great pair of screw back sterling silver Mask earrings by listed artist and sculptor, Charles Val Clear. Signed Charles Val and Sterling. Screw backs are also marked sterling. Measure 1 1/2" long and 1/2" across. Have a nice contrasting patina for a cool effect. Screw backs hold tightly. Very Mid Century.

A striking vintage Mexican sterling pendant set with a mixture of inlaid lapis and malachite, with a large cabochon cut tiger eye gem in the centre c1950-60. Two of the dangling pendants are also inlaid with lapis and malachite, and the centre dangle is solid silver. The pendant alone measures 3-3/4" x 2-1/8", and weighs 26.2 grams. It is stamped STERLING 925 with the eagle mark with a 2 in the centre, and the initials MR. There was a silversmith named Melecio Rodriguez who worked at the Rancho ...

Designed in the pre-Columbian style, this sterling silver bracelet is composed of curved openwork panels connected with small pins. It bears the mark of J.N. Jacopo, for the Jacopo brothers of Mexico City and Taxco; it also bears the eagle mark with the number 3. The bracelet has a nice, hefty feel and is of good quality. There is a minor area of metal stress at one link (see Photo #4). The tongue and groove clasp is in good working order, and the safety chain appears to be original to the brac...

Vintage, Very Danish Scandinavian looking silver bracelet stamped: DANECRAFT REG'D STERLING with mystery mark of Lion's Head facing a "C" or is there a Canadian connection? Maybe not a mystery; a Canadian mark? This is not the typical c in a circle copyright mark.
While fold over secure clasp is engaged it measures inside 6 3/4" X just under 1 1/4" wide and weighs 21 Grams.
Very nice pre owned vintage condition with super rich dark silver in crevices.

$11 USPS Priority/Ins/Tra...

Asymmetrical design sterling modernist ring, Denmark, c.1950's. This off-center designed ring makes this a strong and surprising piece of modernism. It is signed "STERLING DENMARK 925S" plus 2 maker's marks that I cannot make out. The curved front measures 1" long and the ring is size 9. Ring is in very good condition except for fine surface scratches from wear. Can be polished. Strong yet subtle design......$8 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

A pair of Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver bar pins or brooches by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Each has a central fresh water dog tooth pearl.

They may be purchased separately or as a pair.

The longer one measures about 2 1/2" long and 1/4" wide. The shorter one measures 2" long and 1/4" wide.

Both brooches are marked on the back with Hand Made, Art Silver Shop, conjoined TASS hallmark, and Sterling.

Beautifully crafted, each has a warm patina. Early style 'C' c...

Signed by a listed yet still unidentified workshop, this set of vintage silver and gold cufflinks is a classic Mexican Deco design. Inspired by the massive Aztec carved stone "Sun Disk" discovered in 1790 during excavations in Mexico City's zocalo, the pair is generous in size and quite nicely made. When I first acquired it, I thought it had a simple vermeil finish but as I was preparing it to list, I realized that it is hallmarked for both sterling and 14k so I am assuming that the cufflinks' f...

A fine quality (tested) sterling silver Edwardian long fancy link watch chain c1910. This man's fashion accessory can easily be doubled as a necklace and it has fancy links joined by silver chain. It has a swivel with an unidentified silver mark and it weighs 17.5 grams. It is 52" long (as a chain) plus 1" for the swivel (26" as it stands as a necklace). This watch accessory is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and co...

Knud V. Andersen modernist sterling bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

This heavy and well crafted bracelet, referencing deeply cut topographic configurations, measures 7" long x 7/8" wide

Weight - 68+ grams

Marked KVA, Michelsen hallmark, 925s, Danmark

Excellent vintage condition

Margot de Taxco loved combination pin / pendant necklaces and she designed them so that you could take the brooch away and still link the two lengths of chain and wear them alone as an elegant choker. I suspect that many pieces were comprised of inter-changeable elements so if you had this set and a different pin/pendant out of her “hand-hammered” line, for example, you could theoretically attach to this chain and enjoy that second brooch as a necklace too. Big, bold and beautiful, the bow i...

This one piece sterling silver buckle would be stunning on a black velvet sash! It was made by Unger Bros in the early 20th century. The ornamental design is a classic scroll and acanthus. The buckle is 4 1/4" x 2 1/2". Marks are 925 (sterling) and the Unger Bros markIt is in excellent condition.