In my opinion the best Mexican modernist designer, Salvador Teran was a maestro of many talents and created some of the most striking pieces of Taxco jewelry. Offered here is his signature "Moon and Star" bracelet, which aptly demonstrates his ability to create exceptional minimalist pieces. The bracelet has an inner circumference of 6 1/2" and is ideal for smaller to medium wrists. Its face is approx. 1 3/4" square and the width of the two "wings" tapers from 1" to 3/4"...

An iconic Hector Aguilar design the "Old Maguey" makes for a monumental bracelet - its strong, ancient lines carved into thick gauge sterling silver exert an irresistible primordial attraction and when you have it on, it feels divinely heavy and incredibly "familiar". This is one of my favorite Aguilar designs and I wish it were a little smaller so that I could enjoy it while it's in my possession! The bracelet measures just above 7 1/8" in wearable length and it is 1 1/8" wide...

Possibly the hugest vintage Deco brooch you will ever see coming out of Mexico, this is an unbelievable piece not only for its monumental size but also for its marvelously, deeply carved stone rose. I believe the stone to be jasper and fell in love with its variegated, soft moss green tones as soon as I saw it. The carving is simply magnificent and it brings out the stone's natural interest...

Featuring repousse "palomas y rosas" links, one of Matilde Poulat's favorite and definitely signature designs, an early 1930s masterfully done Mexico City bracelet. The central rose link is flanked by two detailed doves, which in turn are followed by smaller roses. Distinctly Mexican, drawing on the country's rich folk imagery, and perfect for smaller to medium wrists...

Sweet, early Taxco festoon silver necklace in a design inspired by Mexico's long Spanish Colonial tradition. I love the patina that adds more dimension to the repousse links but feel that the prong set amethyst cabs with the little cascabeles hanging off them are indeed the detail that gives this piece its distinct character and charm. Measuring 16 1/2" long its central part is 8 3/4" and the floral links with the cascabeles add a 1 1/4" drop to it...

Bold in its simple yet powerful machine-age style a vintage Deco Mexican silver and turquoise bracelet made up of three rows of domed, open links. The central row is adorned with bezel set cabs, their color varying between shades of turquoise blue and sage green. Please note ow clever the hidden clasp is! Measuring 7 3/4" long (wearable) the bracelet is 1 3/16" wide and weighs 55.5 grams. It is simply marked "MEXICO SILVER" and dates in the 1930s-40s...

Big, impressive and very nicely cast sterling silver bracelet and matching brooch bearing the signature of the Peruzzi Bros' Boston line. One of the oldest Italian jeweler families still in production, Fll Peruzzi are renowned for their Renaissance Revival designs and their beautiful castings. The set at hand is made up of rectangular panels featuring Greek warriors and ladies in garden settings with the ever-present putti in the mix...

Exquisitely made and having acquired a fantastic patina over the years the vintage Deco Chinese brass necklace offered here boasts a multitude of floral charms in graduated sizes. Framed by perfect brass circles the charms are covered in sky blue, cobalt and iron red enamels - even the clasp is embellished with a floral and geometric motif! Beautiful, old Chinese craftsmanship that is very difficult to emulate today... Measuring 18 1/4" long by 3/4" wide (width of the circular links)...

An astounding piece not only for its superbly crafted, big pendant but also because of its entirely hand-made "cage" chain this is an early Taxco masterpiece wrought in 960 silver. Signed by a listed maestro about whom not much is known, it bears old hallmarks in raised lettering and is adorned by beading, overlay and a beautifully carved, dimensional jade mask...

Heavy and rather rare Los Castillo sterling bracelet in a distinctly machine age style featuring three rows of thick, interlocking silver rings that create a very substantial mesh...

Early Mexican Deco silver cuff bracelet in the style so characteristic of Mexico City and Maciel. This is a beautifully made example in medium width with pronounced repousse floral and foliate decoration against a stippled and oxidized background. Stunning, with excellent patina anda distinctly "ethnic" look about it. The cuff 's inner circumference is 7 1/4" (including the 1 1/8" gap). It is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 33.0 grams...

One of Margot de Taxco's best designs, in my opinion, with its heart-shaped links adorned by ornate repousse and superb blue art glass cabochons, this is a formidable bracelet to wear and to behold. Its presence powerful, not only because of its width but also because of the veritable visual feast that it presents, I would consider it a true heirloom piece...

Definitely not for the faint of heart an impressive, true "show stopper" pair of dangle earrings bearing the signature of the Los Ballesteros taller...

In my opinion one of the most talented, innovative maestros of the Taxco 20th c. Silver Renaissance, Jose Luis Flores created some amazing designs that were sold not only under his own name but bore the hallmarks of Miguel Martinez, Emma Melendez and Rubi Ramirez as well. His slick designs, obviously influenced by modernist principles, are imaginative; the finishing on his jewelry flawless and their appeal timeless - no wonder he was the genius behind many pieces that came out in the market wit...

Vintage 1950s hand-wrought copper cuff bracelet signed by Casa Maya, a Mexico City based taller, with a cloisonne style bull head applied on its face, decorated in green enamels. A signature piece for Maya, also pictured in Sandy Hargrove's recent book on the subject, showy and definitely intense. The cuff's inner circumference is 7 1/4" long (including the 3/4" gap) and its width varies between 2 5/8" in the front and 1 3/4" in the back. It is signed with the company's impressed name and is...