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EARLY Mexican Maestro Design REPOUSSE Silver EARRINGS

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950   item# 955390 (stock# GA357)

EARLY Mexican Maestro Design REPOUSSE Silver EARRINGS
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$75.00 

In the masterful manner of Hector Aguilar … This dazzling pair of earrings boasts a faithful interpretation of an iconic Mexican design that was not only a favorite of Aguilar’s, but also seen in works by Reveriano Castillo for Reveri, Francisco Rivera for Emma, and Bernice Goodspeed. Handwrought in .925 silver, the undulating, organic motif, comprised of pinwheeling spirals, has been executed in sumptuous, high relief repoussé. At once bold and exquisitely feminine, the earrings most li ...click for details


Fabulous Retro 1960s Nailhead Figural Copper Bracelet

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Pre 1970   item# 955389 (stock# GA356)

Fabulous Retro 1960s Nailhead Figural Copper Bracelet
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$65.00 

Singularly sensational! … This fun and funky bracelet is a real attention getter! Handmade in copper, it is composed of three large, slightly convex, rectangular panels linked together by pairs of copper paperclip connectors. The panels are ornamented with wonderful, surmounted figures of dancers or musicians, which have been designed to look like they were constructed of copper nails—with their heads, hands, and feet fashioned from the nailheads. Sublimely dimensional, each applied ...click for details


Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Copper Open Cuff Bracelet

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Pre 1980   item# 954934 (stock# GA355)

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Copper Open Cuff Bracelet
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$145.00 

Sleek + Sensuous … With a fluid, curvaceous form, this open cuff bracelet is quite the showpiece. Artistically handcrafted in substantial, heavy-gauge copper, the gracefully concave cuff is embellished with highly textural tool work that appears more like abstract embossing than actual hammering. The slightly anodized metal displays a warm and radiant patina, and though the overall design boasts an ultra-feminine, corset-like shape, the piece is sturdy and boldly modernist. ...click for details


Early Mexican FARFAN Woven Silver NECKLACE~BOOK PIECE

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950   item# 954898 (stock# GA354)

Early Mexican FARFAN Woven Silver NECKLACE~BOOK PIECE
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$235.00 

Gracious ~ Graceful ~ Gorgeous … This splendid, sterling silver choker necklace was handwrought by one of the premier silversmiths who produced jewelry pieces for the prestigious Mexico City taller FarFan. Most likely dating to the 1940’s, it is composed of an intricately fashioned, splendidly articulated, flat woven link chain that graces the neck beautifully. Though the necklace boasts solid construction, the open links make it very comfortable to wear for any and all occasions. It also mak ...click for details


Striking Vintage 1950s Handmade Copper Coil Bracelet

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Pre 1960   item# 954299 (stock# GA354)

Striking Vintage 1950s Handmade Copper Coil Bracelet
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Retro Chic … This fabulously constructed copper bracelet makes for an attention-getting adornment! It is composed of twenty-one articulated, wire links, with each hand-worked into a double coil or spiral motif, and then into a loop. The loops interconnect the links at the back, thus imbuing the piece with a fluid, uninterrupted design flow. The copper boasts a burnished patina, which gives the bracelet a singular luster, and the piece closes with a J-hook and soldered O-ring. ...click for details


AWESOME Vintage Mexican EMMA MELENDEZ Silver BRACELET

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1960   item# 953572 (stock# GA353)

AWESOME Vintage Mexican EMMA MELENDEZ Silver BRACELET
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$395.00 

¡Exquisito y extraordinario! … As if it were not enough that this showpiece was produced by Emma Melendez, niece of Maestro Rafael Melendez, but it also boasts a spectacular interpretation of the 1945 Los Castillo design #711. A heavy work magnificently handwrought in sterling silver, the bracelet is composed of a bold, curb link chain from which dangle nine vibrant, green onyx glass cabochons. Each glass cab has been expertly poured with an imposing high dome and set in a substantial, s ...click for details


Rare CARMEN BECKMANN Vintage Mexican SILVER NECKLACE

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1970   item# 951963 (stock# GA350)

Rare CARMEN BECKMANN Vintage Mexican SILVER NECKLACE
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$345.00 

Exquisite + Exceptional … Active in the 1960’s and ’70s, designer Carmen Beckmann owned a retail shop in her home in San Miguel de Allende. Her jewelry was of the finest quality and, since there were few master silversmiths in San Miguel, it is believed that most of it was crafted in Taxco. Today, her pieces are difficult to find and highly desirable. This necklace is a stunning example of the elegant artistry Beckmann brought to her work. Handwrought in sterling silver, it is composed of twe ...click for details


Early Eagle LOS CASTILLO Mexico SILVER AZTECA CUFFLINKS

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1960   item# 951767 (stock# GA349)

Early Eagle LOS CASTILLO Mexico SILVER AZTECA CUFFLINKS
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$135.00 

Circa early to mid 1950’s … This exceptional pair of cufflinks was designed and handwrought by the maestro silversmiths at Los Castillo. Composed of trapezoidal, sterling silver plaques, each cufflink boasts a mirror image Greek key motif, embellished with vibrant, inlaid azurmalachite. Known as mosaico azteca, this ancient technique of meticulously inlaying crushed stone was revived and perfected by Jorge “Chato” Castillo, and today remains a highly collectible style of jewelry. ...click for details


G. LAFFI Vintage Peru Modernist SILVER + GOLD BIRD PIN!

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Latin American: Pre 1960   item# 951760 (stock# GA348)

G. LAFFI Vintage Peru Modernist SILVER + GOLD BIRD PIN!
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$155.00 

“The Spratling of Peru” … Florentine-born, Graziella Laffi lived and worked in Peru during the 1950’s, producing singular and stunning silver pieces in both modern and pre-Columbian forms. Most aficionados believe that her creations rival the masterworks that came out of Mexico. She is one of today’s hottest collectibles in the field.

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Fabulous G. LAFFI Peruvian Modernist SILVER ENAMEL PIN

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Latin American: Pre 1960   item# 951748 (stock# GA347)

Fabulous G. LAFFI Peruvian Modernist SILVER ENAMEL PIN
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$135.00 

“The Spratling of Peru” … Florentine-born, Graziella Laffi lived and worked in Peru during the 1950’s, producing singular and stunning silver pieces in both modern and pre-Columbian forms. Most aficionados believe that her creations rival the masterworks that came out of Mexico. She is one of today’s hottest collectibles in the field.

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