This modernist sterling silver necklace features a pendant centered with alexandrite crystal and cultured pearl was designed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The chain measures 22 inches. The 3/4"L alexandrite crystal changes colors with the light from rich reds to deep blues and purples. The large pearl is a luminous cream. Signed on the back of the pendant with the ANTONIO's CROWN & TAXCO hallmark...
Antonio Pineda obsidian teardrops with a 7.25in. wearable length. A statement maker at 111 grams and 1.75in. tall. The matching necklace is also listed on my site. Phenomenal!
A chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 20 charms from the 1960s. This 7-1/4" bracelet is 3/16" across the flat oval links and it has a springring clasp. The soldered link from the clasp to the chain is stamped BOND BOYD STERLING and the charms include: girl, pipe organ, Ohio enamel spinner, bible, hat with 4 "stones", dial telephone, camera (glass pearl flashbulb), maple leaf, Espana fan (gilding, engraving, folds and expands, not rhodium plated, early), CBC TV camera, St...
Vintage Indian “paizbh”, girls chainmail anklet with leaf and flower shaped links, 125 grams, may be worn as a bracelet. Inner diameter 16cm. Good silver with screw in fastener.
Beautiful and in-excellent condition. Measures 1 3/4" by 1 3/8". .........Insured US shipping $25.
A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a green oval cabochon, (possibly jade). Measures 1 3/8" across and 5/8" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked sterling on the back. Fine work, well crafted.
Henning Koppel designed these modernist earrings for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1950's. They each measure 1 1/4" by 3/4" and are screwback style. Each is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) STERLING DENMARK 118" and are in excellent condition......
Gorgeous & extremely rare this vintage abalone & sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950 by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet measures 2 inches high at the front center & 3/4 inch at the back spring. Wearable interior length is 6 1/2 inches. Screw back earrings are 1 inch high. Bracelet spring is tight and secure. The hand carved abalone leaves have an exquisite iridescent sheen. All in excellent condition with a beautiful warm patina.
Minimalist sterling pin by modernist silversmith, Betty Cooke. It is signed "COOKE STERLING" and is in excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Modernist hand crafted sterling, pearl and hematite ring
c. 1950
Size 6
Front measures 1 3/8"
Marked sterling with illegible cypher
Very good vintage condition
Beto has shown us quality plus original designs to everything that I have seen. His work was always made with thick silver and this set has a total weight is 93 grams heavy. Every link in this set is 6/16th of an inch tall and 1.75in.across. The length is 15in. plus with the necklace built on a curve it adds a bit more length. The stones are barrel cut and they are darker than they appear in most of the photos. No chips or damage to any part of this well loved and cared for grouping...
This Pendant measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1/4". It has a Mod Geo Design, accented by its central, dangling "ball." The bail is marked TAXCO MEXICO with FNM in the middle. It also has the Taxco eagle mark with the # 2 in the middle. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
Modernist silver [900] kinetic pendant necklace in the manner of Oswaldo Guayasamin
Ecuador
1970
Pendant - 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Chain extends 19"
Weight - 24.25 grams
Marked Ecuador, 900
Very good vintage condition
Circa early 1940's, the Lyre necklace is an iconic design from Hector Aguilar. Shown on p. 30 of Silver Masters of Mexico, it's a necklace which drapes beautifully on the neck with a substantial presence. Measures 15 3/4" end to end. Weight is 131.2 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the conjoined HA, Taxco, and 940. In excellent vintage condition.
This sterling silver bangle bracelet has a diameter of 2 1/2". The "face" is 1/4" wide. It has a geometric, diagonal, overlapping, design with wonderful oxidation (see pictures). It is marked STERLING and has good heft. It is in excellent condition.
Hand made modernist silver pin with large oval chalcedony stone. The pin measures 2 1/2" long by 1" wide and is in excellent condition. It is not signed but tests for sterling. Great looking pin.....$7 USA insured shipping.
The most charming Damaso Gallegos set of bells consisting of earrings and a brooch. This set is fabulous for the holiday season. The set weighs 12grams for the earrings and 17 grams for the brooch. The brooch is 2in. tall and the earrings are 1.25in.
Meticulously worked and perfectly finished this antique silver repousse cuff bracelet is obviously of Asian origin but I am not quite sure of its exact provenance. I don’t profess any kind of deeper knowledge in the world of Asian jewelry and the existence of cross-pollination and diasporic artisan communities throughout the region (the Indian and Chinese being prominent among them) make its identification a challenge for me...