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.
Striking silver bracelet of unusual zig zag links. Not only is it beautiful and easy to wear - it has unusual maker's marks. It is hallmarked by both Antonio Pineda and Los Castillo. Only on rare occasions did the two silver masters work together. The links are 1 1/4" wide. It is difficult to measure length precisely because of the safety chain but it is approximately 7", fitting a medium wrist. When closed, the inside diameter is 2 1/4". Made circa 1950's; excellent cond ...click for details
Delicate sterling silver with enamel necklace by Margot de Taxco. The design incorporates a Mayan motif which Margot often adapted to her jewelry. Necklace measures 15 1/2" long and 5/16" wide. Enamel is in excellent condition. Made circa 1950.
Unusual sterling silver necklace by Los Castillo of graceful, looped links. The hallmark dates the creation of this piece to the period between 1948 - 1960. Links are 1" wide; length of necklace is 15 3/4". Excellent condition. Matching bracelet available as item # 1111451.
Antonio Pineda's Wave bracelet is one of the most graceful, large scale bracelets I've seen. It is wonderfully three dimensional with extraordinary depth. The top of the links is 1/4" deep while the bottom is an amazing 5/8". It is very well made so that in spite of the massive depth, the links move easily making it very comfortable to wear.
Antonio made this bracelet in two different sizes. This is the larger version; it is 1 1/4" wide. Fits a medium size wrist.
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