These are gorgeous vintage large Juliana earrings that I bought from a woman who said they belonged to her grandmother, and are circa 1967-'68, which is when the line was manufactured. The colors are vibrant and sparkling purple, fuchsia, lime green, lavender, and black. They are in great vintage condition with no damage. They measure 2” long x ¾” at the widest point. These are superb party-goers! Vintage Juliana Jewelry was manufactured by DeLizza & Elster Company, also known as D&E jewelry. They were in business from 1947-1990. Their Juliana line only existed in 1967 and 1968.

This extraordinary bracelet is one of the most gorgeous pieces to ever come out of the Taller Los Castillo. It was designed by Antonio Castillo’s daughter, Emilia (or Mimi) who still makes jewelry to this day. She is also known for her beautiful ceramics – some with precious metals infused. The Aztec symbol on this bracelet is repeated on each of the 6 links to form a striking and bold overall design. This exquisite work of art weighs a hefty 136.0 grams, so it’s not for the faint of heart to wear. It is marked, “.925, Mexico, TA-01, Mimi Castillo”, and then “Los Castillo, Taxco” in a circle. It measures 9-1/2” around and each link is 1-3/8”X1-1/2”, making it a piece that could be worn by a man or a woman. In either case, it is certainly a luxurious statement piece of remarkable import.

This clamper bracelet is an exceptional example of the classic, fine workmanship of one of the old silver masters of Mexico Antonio Reina. Reina worked for Margot de Taxco producing her intricate and challenging designs. This bracelet has the same painstaking character as any of Margot's work. It is an elegant treasure from the 1940's and unmatched in silver items you see today. It measures 2- 3/8" width at the front and is 2-5/16" diameter unopened, and weighs 62 grams. The inside diameter is 7" and can be opened to wear on a somewhat larger wrist. It is marked, "Sterling, Taxco, 37, Hecho En Mexico, 925, and AAR" for Antonio Reina. The hinge is tight and it is in excellent vintage condition. This is a magnificent piece of old Taxco silver artistry.

Powerful and stately, this extraordinary bracelet is like no other I have seen. The work on it was obviously done by a brilliant artist because it is impeccable in its design, quality, and consistency. The hallmark looks like it may have been done by Salvador del la Serna, but some of it is missing probably from wear. It is, “Silver, Mexico, L”. The script looks exactly the same as his mark and the craftsmanship is the best. His shop was in Mexico City and he produced primarily hollowware and supplied some goods to Taxco. This artist is noted in Billie Hougart's book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. It appears to be circa 1940’s. The intricate design is built up in several layers to the beautiful red faceted stones. The red stones have a few little scratches and I am unsure of their origin. Each of the four links is massive and adorned with heavily incised leaves and flowers and substantial connecting links. It tests higher than 925 silver and I suspect it may be 980. It weighs 68.5 grams, is 7-3/8” wearable length, and is 2-3/8” at the widest point. The bracelet is in excellent vintage condition. This piece is truly a collectors’ item and will be an unrivaled addition to any collection.

Certainly a modernist piece, this bracelet has a strong sculptural appeal. It is bold, vibrant, and makes a statement. Immaculately designed, it has a step-and-repeat raised design of what look like symbols covering the surface. The designer remains a mystery because the only mark is, “925”, on the inside. A deeply incised crosshatch is engraved as a background which is heavily patinaed and surrounds the raised silver symbols. The inside also has a heavy patina. This bracelet reminds me of the work of M Schon, Art Smith, or Fred Davis. It measures 5-3/4” around with a 1-1/8” gap. This bracelet is in excellent vintage condition with a few scratches on the surface as expected from an old piece. I place it circa late 1950’s-1960.

This vintage Mexican solid copper bracelet is truly a unique work of art. It is adorned with beautifully executed silver and brass Aztec symbols. The motif on this bracelet is of an Aztec Day symbol: Cuauhtli or Eagle. Cuauhtli is a day of fighting for freedom and equality. It is a good day for action, a bad day for reflection. A good day for invoking the gods, a bad day for ignoring them. This bracelet of mixed metals is typical of those made by Maya and her workshop, Casa Maya, in the 1960’s and ’70s. Her work is recognizable by their modernist, sometimes surreal designs, stylized pre-Columbian themes, and use of mixed metals and sometimes polychrome. This bracelet is completely hand wrought by cutting the copper and shaping it by hammering to size. The hammer marks are purposely left to add texture. The silver and brass pieces are cut by hand and soldered on to the copper. It measures 6-3/4” around the outside with an opening of about one inch. It is 2” wide at the widest point. It weighs 80.8 grams. The bracelet can be fit to accommodate a different size as long as you are careful not to bend to a dramatically different size. The artist who crafted this was very skilled because the piece is impeccably executed. It is marked, “Mexico”. It is in beautiful vintage condition with only normal wear. It also has a pair of matching earrings listed separately.

This vintage Mexican solid copper bracelet is truly a unique work of art. It is adorned with beautifully executed silver and brass Aztec symbols. The motif on this bracelet is of an Aztec Day symbol: Cuauhtli or Eagle. Cuauhtli is a day of fighting for freedom and equality. It is a good day for action, a bad day for reflection. A good day for invoking the gods, a bad day for ignoring them. This bracelet of mixed metals is typical of those made by Maya and her workshop, Casa Maya, in the 1960’s and ’70s. Her work is recognizable by their modernist, sometimes surreal designs, stylized pre-Columbian themes, and use of mixed metals and sometimes polychrome. This bracelet is completely hand wrought by cutting the copper and shaping it by hammering to size. The hammer marks are purposely left to add texture. The silver and brass pieces are cut by hand and soldered on to the copper. It measures 6-3/4” around the outside with an opening of about one inch. It is 2” wide at the widest point. It weighs 80.8 grams. The bracelet can be fit to accommodate a different size as long as you are careful not to bend to a dramatically different size. The artist who crafted this was very skilled because the piece is impeccably executed. It is marked, “Mexico”. It is in beautiful vintage condition with only normal wear.

This is without a doubt the most beautiful Jerusalem cross I have seen in a long time. It is 935 silver, so it’s better than sterling. The face is completely covered with tiny silver balls, rope, chain designs topped by a beautiful green faceted stone. It is hard to tell if it is glass or a real stone, but nevertheless, it is an unbelievable green. It is marked, “Jerusalem, Sterling, 935”. This cross is quite old - probably from the 1950’s. It measures 2-1/3X2-5/8” and is a hefty 36 grams. It is drop-dead-gorgeous!

Here is a sublimely original and rare find. This bracelet from the 1920’s-1930’s is an important piece because of its primitive yet sophisticated design and scale. Large and showy, this bracelet is unlike any I’ve seen from the old Mexican silver masters and was created entirely by hand. This is an absolutely marvelous piece and one of the most captivating from the halcyon years of the Mexican silver renaissance. It is a series of eight alternating links of large Aztec stone or smaller silver faces. The rudimentary feel of the carved faces adds to the appeal. I believe the stone may be adventurine rather than jade. The piece weighs 70.2 grams, is 7” wearable length, and is 1-1/8” wide. The clasp is a simple tongue and box which fastens securely. It is simply marked, “sterling, Mexico”, which is typical of the earliest silver work done in Mexico during this period. This bracelet is the result of the renaissance that emanated from Taxco and flourished from the 1920's-1960's in several cities throughout Mexico. Beginning in the 1920's, the silver artisans of Mexico rose to a new definition of perfection in design and craftsmanship as the result of the strong influence and patronage of William Spratling, a talented architect and designer who engendered a city of tallers and jewelers in Taxco during that time. Mexico City also had a rich history of early tallers. The bracelet shows some wear around the settings and some are not perfectly true. It has the usual scratches and patina of a piece that is some 80 years old. It is quite beautiful and a stunning addition for anyone who appreciates historical Mexican silver artistry.

VINTAGE MASSIVE FIERY RED MEXICAN DECO BRACELET-1948 This massive fiery red vintage Art Deco Mexican bracelet is big and bold with 6 brilliant red inlays atop each link. Certainly the intensity of the red color, the immense size, and the absolute perfect execution of the design make this one of the most voluptuous examples of old silver artistry I have ever seen. There is no passing this prize without covetous looks. The design and craftsmanship on this handsome piece is superb – a true work of art. There are 3 rectilinear red convex “stones”, and 3 smaller, carved Aztec masks perched on top of 8 domes, while the larger links are decorated with tiny, curved, scrolling wire and silver balls along the top and bottom. The center of each of the larger stones is also inset with horizontal silver wires. The hallmark on the back is a pre-Eagle, which dates this piece to 1930's or early 40's. It is marked, “Sterling, Hecho en Mexico DF” and in the center, “925”. (Part of this was double-stamped and is now worn, so it’s hard to make out, but I believe these are the correct markings.) It measures slightly over 7-1/4” wearable length, is 1-1/2” wide, and weighs an impressive 72.7 grams. This bracelet is the result of the renaissance that emanated from Taxco and flourished from the 1920's-1960's in several cities throughout Mexico. Beginning in the 1920's, the silver artisans of Mexico rose to a new definition of perfection in design and craftsmanship as the result of the strong influence and patronage of William Spratling, a talented architect and designer who engendered a city of tallers and jewelers in Taxco during that time. Mexico City also had a rich history of early tallers. The clasp works perfectly with a positive “snap”. There are a few very tiny marks on the small silver balls and on one dome, but I can see no material damages. The bracelet is in beautiful near perfect, excellent vintage condition. This is a fabulous piece of Mexican artistry and an unrivaled find for any collector.

This ponderous bracelet is simply spectacular and is crafted from the highest 980 grade silver, which is greater silver content than 925 sterling. This elegant piece is in superb condition and has 7 impressively large amethyst stones – cabochons and expertly-carved insets. The markings are typical of the very early Mexican silver artists during the first half of the twentieth century and are simply, “TAXCO 980”. William Spratling, Antonio Pineda, Artemio Navarrete, Damaso Gallegos, and Rafael Dominguez all used 980 silver. Since there is no maker’s mark, we cannot be sure if this is the work of one of the well-known masters of Taxco. There were other silver maestros who used 980 silver, but these silversmiths used it more often than not. For your reference, Billie Hougart explains the history of Mexican hallmarks in the book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, (2006 edition). The fact that this mark is deeply impressed in a large square along with the premium silver content indicates that it was an early work of a highly skilled Mexican silver master. It is circa 1920-1930’s. Beginning in the 1920's, the silver artisans of Mexico rose to a new definition of perfection in design and craftsmanship as the result of the strong influence and patronage of William Spratling, a talented architect and designer who engendered a city of tallers and jewelers in Taxco during that time. This brooch is the result of the renaissance that emanated from Taxco and flourished from the 1920's-1960's in several cities in Mexico. This opulent design features superbly bezel-set amethyst gemstones surrounded by delicate silver flourishes and small silver domes. The stones in this incomparable bracelet are fine examples of deep purple amethyst that varies from solid purple to morsels of lavender. The quality and coloration of amethyst are some of the finest examples I have seen in the old works of Taxco, which gives it further charm and conviction of a rare and extraordinary example of the craftsmanship of old Mexican masters of the first half of the 20th century. It weighs a hefts 69.8 grams, is 7-1/2” wearable length and is 1-1/4” wide. It measures 8” length overall. Each of the seven panels are expertly crafted and hinged with perfectly articulating pin hinges. The back is smooth and unblemished. This matchless bracelet is still in perfect vintage condition except for a tiny chip on one of the carved stones. I had to look for it with a loop and missed it on my first few examinations. It is definitely indiscernible and I only mention it to be completely honest and forthcoming in my description. This distinctive and colossal bracelet is simply awesome and one you will want if you appreciate first-class wearable art.

This old tribal chain is terminated by an unusual pendant, a Lingam or Shivadhara, and has story behind it. These necklaces were designed as containers to hold a sacred lingam stone representing the god Shiva. Lingayats are a Hindu group who believe that Shiva is the only diety, rather than the the 3 gods revered by other Hindus. They also believed that the sacred presence of Shiva was not simply confined to the temple, but that it could be held in these necklaces for personal connection to the god. The necklaces were often worn over the should to one side, or hanging from the neck as a standard necklace. The indigenous people of India have handcrafted beautiful silver jewelry for centuries. They still use hand wrought methods as their predecessors did hundreds of years prior. This necklace is sterling. The chain measures 24" long, and the overall length including the ornament is 25-1/2". The ornament is approximately 2 X 2 X 2". It weighs 57.9 grams. With its unusual heritage, this is quite a conversation piece, is circa early 1900's, and is in good vintage condition.