Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace with Calla Lilies

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #729736
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This is a superb modern silver necklace by a studio designer. It has a tubular sterling necklace and linked in the back by a short sterling chain. There are a few calla lilies and leaves attached to the tubular frame that are gold washed.

It would fit nicely on a neck sized about 14 inches or less. Excellent condition. Marked simply 925.

Handcrafted Sterling & Turquoise Link Bracelet

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1980: item #729728
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Intricate handcrafted sterling and turquoise link bracelet made in Mexico. Beautifully designed and made, this bracelet is in excellent condition.

The piece is clearly marked: Hecho en Mexico 925, plus three initials VGC in a diamond shape. The bracelet measures about 7 inches long, 1/2 inch wide and has seven links each with several sterling beads, a turquoise cabochon and intricate cut work.

Sterling & Turquoise Link Bracelet F. Torres Taxco

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1980: item #729725
69141

Marvelous handcrafted link bracelet made by F. Torres, a Mexican designer who worked out of Taxco. Beautifully designed and made, this bracelet is in excellent condition.

The piece is clearly marked: Sterling Taxco 925 F. Torres, plus the spread eagle 3 mark. The bracelet measures about 7 3/4 inches long, 5/8 inch wide and has seven links each with a sterling bead and a turquoise cabochon.

ANTONIO BELGIORNO STERLING MODERNIST RING

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1960: item #729706
TROC-344

Wonderful Mid- Century Modern ring by Argentinean designer Antonio Belgiorno. Fantastic bold Danish looking piece. Size 7-8. Very good vintage condition. Signed "A. BELGIORNO".

SIMONS BROTHERS ART NOUVEAU STERLING BELT BUCKLE

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Art Nouveau Pre 1920: item #729702
TROC-343

Fabulous Simons Brothers Sterling silver belt buckle. Two pieces buckle with a beautiful floral Art Nouveau design. Signed with the ornate "S" inside a shield for Simons Brothers and "Sterling". Circa 1890s-1910s. Simons Brothers established in Philadelphia 1840. Makers of flatware, hollowware and jewelry, they are very famous for their sterling thimbles. Very good vintage condition. Measurements 3 1/4" by 1 3/4".

TAXCO MEXICO LOS BALLESTEROS STERLING BRACELET. C. 1950

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #729676

A fine TAXCO MEXICO STERLING SILVER BRACELET BY LOS BALLESTEROS. Circa 1950. Fully hallmarked. Pattern number 53. The bracelet is composed of seven conjoined links (see enlargements for details). Attached safety chain. The bracelet measures 7 inches in length with a width of 7/8 inches at its widest point. Gross weight 50 grams. In excellent condition.

Melendez Large Mexican Silver Azurite Pendent

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #729672
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This pendent is beautifully designed and executed. It is sterling silver inlaid with malachite/azurite. The piece is large at over 3" wide and long. Miguel Melendez worked at Los Castillo in 1940 and then went on to work for Margot de Taxco where he became the shop manager. This piece is very finely crafted.

Arts and Crafts Serpentine Bracelet

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Arts and Crafts Pre 1920: item #729640
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This is a beautifully executed bracelet set with eight large 18x13mm serpentine cabochons. It measures 7 3/4 inches in length but could be adjusted by adding or removing rings at the clasp. The stones are a lovely Persian turquoise blue color but unlike turquoise, serpentine has white veining. I have tested these stones and they are genuine stones not the glass made to imitate serpentine. The setting consists of dozens of little silver hearts surrounding the stones. I have not cleaned this piece... Click for details

TAXCO MEXICO STERLING SILVER NECKLACE. Pre-EAGLE

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #729635

A fine TAXCO MEXICO STERLING SILVER NECKLACE. Stamped with an unidentified maker's mark (see enlargement 5) and TAXCO/HECHO EN MEXICO/925. The necklace is composed of 15 conjoined sections. Each section features five scrolls surrounding a half-domed ball. The back has a smooth and solid back. The necklace measures approximately 16 inches in length with a width of 3/4 inches. In excellent condition. Gross weight 34 grams.

MEXICAN STERLING SILVER & AMETHYST BRACELET. PRE-1948

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #729630

An early, 1930s/40s, STERLING SILVER and AMETHYST BRACELET. Stamped: MEXICO SILVER. The flexible bracelet is composed of seven sections joined together by double-link chains. Each section features a polished cabochon amethyst stone in the center surrounded by a quatrefoil design interspersed with half-domed balls. Smooth, solid back (see enlargement 3). The bracelet measures 8 inches in length by 1 inch in width. In excellent condition. Gross weight 40 grams.