All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #168385 (stock #T 375)
Excellent pricing early mark Gerardo Lopez abalone inlay sterling buckle piece which can be worn with today's leather belts. Marked: "Sterling 925" "Lopez Taxco" "Hecho en Mexico".
2" X 1 1/4"
Weight .6oz on postal scale.
Inlay intact and buckle is still in its vintage pre owned unpolished condition. It could easily be worn as a pendant without altering it...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1950 item #1337318
A antique necklace from Yemen with 11 butterscotch resin beads accented by ornate silver beads.One or two beads show wear where someone tested them for amber.The width of the beads range from 7/8" to 1" and the necklace measures 22-7/8".
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1475095
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1935 sterling silver arm bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. A very early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought panels that wrap from the wrist to the arm using a 7 clasps mechanism. Dimensions: bracelet starts at 6 1/4 inches and goes up the arm to 8 1/4 inches. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. Excellent weight. Truly an amazing bracelet!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #1116782 (stock #J1851)
Machine-age styling give these sterling silver earrings a clean, distinctive look. They have a warm patina from age, and exhibit very little wear; the clip backs are marked Trifari and are in good working order. The earrings are marked sterling and probably date around 1950. Each measures ¾ inches long by about 5/8 inch wide. Gross weight: 11.8 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1489287 (stock #17771)
Circa 1943-1948, the "Armadillo" design was originally created by Valentin Vidaurreta. It's a very striking and unique piece which immediately commands attention. This bracelet has two opposing silver discs set in the center of a black strap with a silver buckle closure. The strap is very fine leather, with suede on the outside and smooth leather on the inside. Measures 7 5/8" end to end. Closed, wearable length is 7 1/4"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #1197775
Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demilune moonstones

Marked: Trifari with Crown

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154, designer Alfred Philippe, dated 1950.

Condition: Excellent

Size: Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"

Pat2/28/1950 Des. 157,518

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1473563 (stock #15904)
Very similar to one of Antonio Pineda's designs, this modernist sterling silver and amethyst bracelet is signed by a listed yet still unidentified early Taxco maestro. Formed by a series of truncated pyramidal links this is a substantial piece that holds its shape almost like a hinged bangle rather than a loosely articulated bracelet. The design's austere geometry is mediated by the rich color and soft curves of the amethyst cabs set in generously wide, raised bezels...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #1249018 (stock #161267536283)
Description: rhodium gold plated base metal, relief geometric motif of rhinestones pave placed on top of a sculpted frame and colored stones. Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay (Designer) Condition:Super, like new Manufacturer: Rice-Weiner @ Co 1941 Inspiration: Art Deco Dimensions:2 3/8" diameter - Fits a 6 1/2" - 7 1/2" wrist size References: American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, 1935-1950,Schiffer Publishing Company, 2008, Brunialti & Brunialti, V2, p42.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1484313 (stock #4228)

Horacio De La Parra

Sterling and amethyst bracelet

Mexico

1940

Interior circumference - 8"

Each link measures 1 3/8" wide

Weight - a solid 81 grams

Pin type closure

Marked Parra H nos, Mex.

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #1438176
An Arts & Crafts style shield brooch by Jensen designer, Laurence Foss. The pin stem needs to be straightened but works and the piece is unpolished. It measures 1-1/2" x 1/2" and weighs 9.8 grams.Marked 629A Sterling L/F. There are no dents, just light wear.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #1189287 (stock #271130073617)
Description: gold plated sterling with rhinestones and enameling.

Condition: Excellent

Size: 2 1/8" square

Hallmark: CoroCraft sterling in cartouche

Reference: Fun Jewelry, Shiffer, p. 15

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1173530 (stock #lovebirdearr)
A 1.5in. tall pair of beautiful love bird earrings that exhibit gorgeous repousse that features realistic carving as well. No dents or damage on these well executed birds.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #997122
Graceful vermeil (gold plated) sterling eagle brooch, accented with clear rhinestones and a red cabochon eye. Nice heavy casting. Click here to see back. The brooch is marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "STERLING". The brooch measures 2 3/4 inches wide.

This pin usually retail for $195.00

This brooch has some wear to the vermiel on the front surface.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1950 item #383356 (stock #mj0110)
carol lane
$450.00
Lovely green jade butterfly pearls connector studded with 10 diamonds and framed with white 14k on the back with connector, c.1950's. Measures 1 1/4" wide by 1" high and has approx. 20 points(1/5 carat)set diamonds. There are two rings on one side to accept strand of pearls. The other side has open lock ready to accept male-part of lock with other end of pearls. Very lovely piece to greatly enhance strand of pearls. Excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1479613 (stock #JJ4629)
A rare and early first design period 980 silver bracelet by William Spratling with 6 hats alternating with rows of three balls.

Measures 7" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked with the conjoined WS, 980 and Taxco on a cartouche on the back. Has a slide in pin closure.

The bracelet has a dark patina. There is a slight bit of stiffness to the hinges. The pin closure is tight. Has some minor nicks and scratches as seen with pieces of this age.

A true find for the collector.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #1206779 (stock #330917273284)
Description:These Alfred Philippe faux oval cabochon ruby jelly belly & faux sapphire chaton open back ( Ajour set)earrings are sterling vermeil with clear pave rhinestones in the upper curves.

Hallmark: Trifari, sterling

Des Pat Alfred Philippe July 1945, 143989

Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1180676 (stock #J2273)
Formed as parrots with flowing tails, with sharply molded detail. One clip mechanism is slightly loose, but both are in good working order, with a patent application number that dates to 1931. The backs bear the Los Castillo/Taxco/Made in Mexico marks, as well as the design number of 168A. Each bird measures 1 7/8 inches long by 1 3/8 inches at the widest part. Gross weight: 26.6g
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1950 item #994274 (stock #J1043)
This long, continuous chain is made of white metal links that test very slightly for silver; it is probably European. It is constructed of multiple flat, rope-like loops that intersect to form four lobes. It hangs 36 inches from the neck, and can be worn in a variety of ways – knotted, doubled, tripled, or tied loosely around the neck like a lariat necklace. It measures 1/4 inch wide. Weight: 91.2 grams