Catalog: Sold Items (564)

Rare and unusual sterling and emerald bracelet by Salvador Teran. The central panel is adorned with 4 prong set irregular shaped emerald crystals on the top and bottom.The stones are a rich emerald green color that does not come through in the photos. The hinged side panels are open and have a fork shaped middle design. This bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It is in fine original condition with a rich patina. Secure push in clasp and intact safety chain...

Rare and magnificent sterling abstract and obsidian screwback earrings by Salvador Teran. Striking design and beautiful stones. They are 1 1/8" long and 1" wide at the widest part. Fine original condition. Signed and numbered for Salvador Teran as shown. Even more wonderful on the ear.

Rare and unusual sterling Modernist design necklace and bracelet by Salvador Teran. It is difficult to find his pieces and rare to find a matching necklace and bracelet. The necklace hangs 11 " long when fastened and on the neck. The spikey hanging ornament hangs 2 1/2" long and is 1 3/4" wide. It is constructed so that it can be removed from the necklace. The bracelet is 7 1/4" end to end and the hanging ornament measures 1 1/4" long and 1" wide...

Beautiful and rare mid-century modern bracelet by Salvador Teran, c. 1955. The matching brooch and earrings are featured in both editions of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. The bracelet measures 7" around in the inside when closed and is 2" wide at the widest front section. It has a secure push in clasp and original safety chain. All original, fine condition. Signed as shown. Mexican Modernist design at its' very best.

A wonderful 1950's mid-century modern abstract sterling pin with agate stones by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. An outstanding design, this pin measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/4". It is in fine original condition and signed for Salvador Teran as shown. Rare and impressive.

Mid-century modern sterling necklace with a center hanging onyx drop by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. Outstanding design and craftsmanship, this necklace measures approximately 14" around in the inside (curves, so difficult to measure)and is 2 1/4" wide at the onyx drop. Secure box clasp in the back,fine original condition. Signed and numbered for Salvador Teran as shown. A rare piece from one of Taxco's most famous designers.

This is a magnificent sterling and Bisbee turquoise necklace and earrings set. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and the center dangling arrow shaped piece measures 3" long and 2" at the widest point. Each arrow from the center graduates smaller with the smallest measuring 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. The necklace weighs 115 grams. The earrings are screwbacks measuring 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. They weigh 19 grams.Both pieces are in fine original condition...

Puzzle like, precise, sterling and stone to stone inlay ring by contemporary jeweler Richard Chavez from the San Felipe Pueblo. Active since 1976, he is a master stone cutter and inlayer and the winner of numerous awards. This ring is about a size 4 1/2, hard to measure exactly since it is square in shape. No chips or cracks to the stones. There are light surface scratches to the back sterling that could easily be buffed out. Hallmarked as shown...

Exceptional sculptural, tactile sterling bracelet designed by the Swedish silversmith Rey Urban for the Danish company A. Fausing. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 74 grams. The clasp interlocks and looks continuous on the wrist. All of the links move and are fluid when on. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Very industrial and architectural looking. A Modernist masterpiece !

Striking sterling necklace by Reveriano Castillo. He was among the first apprentices with William Spratling and later worked with Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda. In 1952, he and Maria Castillo opened their own shop that they called "REVERI". This necklace is simple and elegant as typical of their style. It measures 16" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 68 grams. Fine original condition and signed with his RC mark as shown. Feels and looks wonderful on the neck.

Extraordinary huge vintage sterling and turquoise petit point ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye , circa 1970. Many silversmiths created petit point pieces but this silversmith took the art to an extreme. This ring is set with a total of 62 turquoise stones ranging from a round 1.5 mm diameter to 61 slender marquis petite points 4.5mm in length X 1 mm at the widest point...

A rare and beautiful sterling and onyx cuff by William Spratling. Magnificent worn with either the onyx centered scrolls in the front or the large diamond shape panel in the front. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide in the diamond shape area and tapers to 3/4" at the scrolls. It weighs 72 grams and is not adjustable. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine original condition and hallmarked with the WS mark and eagle 30 dating it 1964-67...

Rare and unusual William Spratling sterling crossover ring with two conical shaped amethysts. It is a size 3 3/4 and is a magnificent pinky ring. It may have been sized at one time but I do not think so. It is in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. It is signed with the WS mark which dates c. 1949-1967 as shown in the photo. A stunning ring.

A rare and early sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Sigi Pineda. The impeccable fusing of stone with silver is much like the work of Enrique Ledesma. The bracelet is hinged and the opening is on the side of the wrist. Measuring 7" around in the inside, it is 1 1/4" wide at the widest point. All original, fine condition and signed as shown. Possibly custom made and one of a kind.

Rare, exquisite mid-century 970 silver and amethyst bracelet by Antonio Pineda. There are eight square silver links, one of the links being the push in clasp. At the top and bottom of the silver links where they are hinged, sit rectangular shaped cushion cut amethysts with silver bezels. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed and is 1 1/4" wide...

A rarely seen vintage Antonio Pineda bracelet with trapezoid shaped 970 links each having a round amethyst ball. It measures 7" end to end and is 1" wide. Weighing 116 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the amethysts and an intact safety chain. Signed as shown. A must have bracelet for the Antonio collector.

A rare and truly magnificent sterling and multi color agate and onyx belt by Carmen Beckmann. One of the few women Mexican silversmiths, her work is hard to find and always interesting and beautiful.Beckmann had a shop in San Miguel deAllende and was active in the 1960's and 1970's. This belt measures 31" end to end and is 1" wide. The stones are great, all different and colorful. There is a hook clasp. The belt is in fine original condition, weighs 164 grams and is signed as shown...

VERY rare mid-century modern sterling bracelet by Georg Jensen Denmark. I have never come across this bracelet before and although the bracelet number is referenced in the Jensen book by Drucker, there is no photo, which leads me to believe that this piece is extremely rare. It measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 79 grams and is in fine original condition with a great patina. Signed as shown. This is a spectacular Modernist design that should delight a serious Jensen collect...