This early bracelet by silver designer, Hector Aguilar, dates to the 1940's. It is unusual for the Mexican silversmiths to have incorporated turquoise in their work. The bracelet measures 3/4" wide and 6 1/2" in wearable length. Condition is very good; one of the stones has fissures that may have been natural to the stone rather than cracks.
Unusual Los Castillo bracelet with undulating links filled with azure malachite. The stones are in excellent condition and nicely varied in color. Links are 1" wide. The bracelet is approximately 7" long but difficult to measure precisely because of the safety chain. It fits a medium/ small size wrist. Hallmark dates 1948 - 1960.
This is an unusual necklace and earrings set by silver master, Antonio Pineda. Pineda used 970 silver (higher quality than sterling) with onyx combining solid and open work circles. The links are 3/4" in diameter. The necklace is 17" wearable length. The earrings are a clever modification of the necklace with the onyx at right angles to the silver circles. They are 1 1/6" long. Stones are in excellent condition.
Nothing could be more characteristic of Matl's work (Matilde Poulat) than this silver bracelet with amethyst and turquoise. Faceted amethysts work well with the cabochon turquoise. Measures 2" wide and 7 1/4" wearable length. Excellent condition. Made circa 1960.
This silver brooch by Matl (Matilde Poulat) incorporating amethyst, turqoise and coral is one of her classic designs. It measures 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" wide. It was made circa 1950's; excellent condition.
Los Castillo sterling silver bracelet of graceful looped links. Each link measures 7/8" wide. The bracelet is approximately 7" long but difficult to measure exactly because of the safety chain. Hallmark dates 1948 - 1960. Excellent condition. The matching necklace is offered as item # 1068035.
Unusual Navajo silver cuff bracelet with an oval central turquoise surrounded by a rope design. Three graduated size stones on either side of it are surrounded by silver balls. Nicely hand chased designs throughout. Unusual scalloped sides to the bracelet. Excellent condition; light spots in the central stone are part of the matrix - not damage.
Made circa 1940's.
Lovely string of Navajo graduated size silver beads. Hand stamped with curvilinear designs. Strung on silver chain. Measure 23" long; largest bead is 1 1/4" in diameter. Made circa 1950; excellent condition.
Sterling silver cufflinks by mid 20th century jewelry designer, Sam Kramer. Made of the biomorphic shapes for which his work is well known. Measure 7/8" x 1". Excellent condition.
