Catalog: Sold Items (564)

Gorgeous early William Spratling 980 silver bracelet featured on page 43 of the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER. It is in beautiful original condition and has not been cleaned so has a warm vintage patina.There are no dents to any of the silver balls. It measures 8" end to end and is 1" wide. The pin closure works well. Weighing 108 grams, it is hallmarked with the WS print mark circa 1939-40 according to the spratlingsilver.com website...

Rare vintage hand wrought 1930's Art Deco silver, amethyst and green hardstone necklace, bracelet, and brooch suite designed & signed by Mexico artist Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961). The pieces are comprised of alternating links of cushion shaped cabochon amethysts and pyramidal shaped green hardstones. These are gorgeous deep, dark purple amethysts and striking, bold green hardstones...

This is a magnificent heavy sterling necklace of intricate coiled links by Antonio Pineda. It measures 18" end to end and is 1/4" wide. It is solid, weighing 115 grams. The clasp is a silver ball and is signed with the early Antonio mark -- Silver By Tono and the eagle mark. This signature pre-dates the Antonio crown hallmark and these very early pieces are scarce. Fine original condition, gorgeous worn with anything. An important and rare Antonio Pineda necklace.

A very delicate and feminine yet dramatic sterling and white enamel necklace by Norwegian designer David Andersen. Long white enamel needle shaped links alternate with round shaped white enamel links. The chain linking them together is sterling with a gold wash. Measuring 17 1/2" end to end and 1 1/2" wide at the "needles", this necklace is in beautiful original condition. There is no damage of any kind to the enamel. Signed for David Andersen as shown in the photo...

A magnificent sterling and Mediterranean coral bracelet by Creek/Navajo artist David Tune. The design and construction are superb and the clasp is inspired. Rich, red stones all in fine original condition, free of chips or cracks. Measuring 7 1/4" end to end, 1 3/8" wide and 144 grams. Hallmarked with the stamped symbols for David Tune. He has been the winner of countless awards for his jewelry and this bracelet surely explains why.

Beautiful sterling abstract design bracelet by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. Impeccable construction with lots of movement, it measures 7" end to end and is 7/8" wide. The closure is a fascinating screw bolt. It weighs 94 grams and has a matte finish. The condition is excellent and all original.Signed for Bent Knudsen, Denmark as shown in the photo. A great machine age industrial bracelet from one of Denmark's most important designers.

A striking sterling belt buckle by Cochiti Pueblo silversmith Joe H. Quintana. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/4" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 29 grams and is signed as shown. During his lifetime, Quintana was considered one of the most innovative and versatile Native silversmiths. His unique designs, craftsmanship and attention to detail, as exemplified by this piece, earned him a place among the great 20th century silversmiths. You can read about him in the book JOE H...

This is a charming sterling framed enamel of a green apple on a blue background. What a wonderful choice of these two vivid, contrasting colors. The apple jumps out and the artist captured the stem perfectly. The pendant measures 1 7/8" long including the bail and is 1 3/8" diameter. It is in perfect original condition. The back is completely plain and there are no marks at all. The frame tests sterling. This piece is delightful.

A beautiful sterling and cabachon amethyst necklace 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 necklace measures 15" end to end and is 5/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. GORGEOUS!

A beautiful and unique ring by Carmen Beckmann composed of 5 silver bands with a scroll design alternating with stones of turquoise and amethyst quartz. The depth of color of the amethysts vary from dark to light and one of the light stones has a tiny nick on the surface that looks much bigger in the photos due to the extreme magnification. It in no way detracts from the ring and actually looks like a natural inclusion.The bands are connected together by a silver bar in the back of the ring...

A stunning sterling and jelly opals necklace by San Miguel de Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann who was active from c.1955. This magnificent piece features 27 colorful,vibrant jelly opals placed intricately between silver balls all framed in graduated sized silver rectangular links. The stone backs are open so the light can reflect the gorgeous colors of the opals. Measuring 16 1/2" long, it is 1/2" wide at the center rectangle...

A very unusual sterling and 12 dangling jelly opal drops ring by Mexican silversmith Carmen Beckmann. The ring is a size 5 1/2 and in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Really fun to wear !

A very special and unusual sterling and green onyx ( or agate ) bracelet by Carmen Beckmann ( Bekmann). 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 bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 1/8" wide. Weighing 84 grams, it is in fine original condition.There are no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown. An exquisite piece.

A superb necklace by Carmen Beckmann. Rare to find, it has 6 oval bezel set unfaceted amethysts as the focus of each of the six panels. Measuring 16 1/2" end to end and 1' wide, it weighs 95 grams and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks in the stones. Lines that you see are natural inclusions all under the surface of the stone. Circa 1960-70, this is a beautiful necklace.

A huge and stunning sterling and turquoise dome ring by Carmelo Patania who founded The Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe with Frank Patania Sr. in 1937 and then opened The Kachina Shop in 1957. Each turquoise is bezel set with silver beadwork in between. The ring measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" so a VERY big look. It is a size 7 1/2 and weighs 19 grams. Beautiful original condition, fabulous turquoise. Signed CP Sterling as shown. STUNNING!

A remarkable sterling and 5 row saw tooth bezel set turquoise bracelet by Carmello "Pat" Patania who was the brother of Frank Patania Sr. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1" opening and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 98 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. The stones are actually a deeper blue and green than the camera captures. Signed as shown. This is a gorgeous bracelet.

Spectacular red Mediterranean coral cluster ring by Arizona silversmith Carlos Diaz who has been creating jewelry for over 50 years. The original owners family had the ring authenticated by Carlos Diaz's shop before offering it for sale as it is etch signed. They were told that Carlos made the ring in the 70's. This ring is a size 6 and in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones which are magnificent...

A beautiful sterling mid-century modern link bracelet by Danish designer Carl Gustav Hansen, the son of Hans Hansen. The clasp is an ingenious screw bolt. The bracelet is very fluid as all of the links move. Elegant and sophisticated, this piece measures 7 3/4" end to end and is 3/8" wide. It weighs 28 grams. Great original condition. Signed HaH Denmark 925S. A great bracelet alone or to stack with your other favorites.