By the renowned Mexican silversmith Salvador Teran, this pair of earrings are the epitome of the excellent mid-century designs which were produced in Mexico by the famous metalsmiths of Taxco and Mexico City. They are stamped on the back "Sterling Mexico Salvador 164". They measure 1 1/4" x 1" and are in excellent condition, with functioning screw back fasteners.

A spectacular sterling and multi color enamel bracelet by the Norwegian company Balle. This is a heavy hinged cuff with a pin closure and safety chain. The enamel is in fine condition and the colors are vibrant. Measuring 7 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 104 grams. Signed as shown. Magnificent.

One of the oldest Italian families of jewelers, the Peruzzi Bros have been active since the 1860s and today their shop is located in the famous Ponte Vecchio area in Florence. Their creations in silver based on Renaissance Revival designs are highly prized for their ornate and at the same time crisp castings, their figural interest and the unsurpassed Old World craftsmanship they display. Offered here is a gorgeous hinged bangle bracelet with large green turquoise cabochons set in a sterling...

One of Margot's most opulent creations, the mirrored swans necklace is an ode to the art of repoussage and an avidly sought after piece. The example at hand, perfectly finished, with stunning patina and a richness that impresses without feeling pretentious is a comfortable 16 1/2" long (could even be a little more in wearable length due to the dip in between the swans). The mirrored swans part is 4 3/8" wide and has a 2 3/8" drop while the width at the chain is 3/8"...

Set of 7 handmade sterling silver buttons and a matching pair of silver cuff links designed and signed (c.1930's). Each of the nine pieces measure 3/4" across. All nine pieces of the set carry the early WS brand. Loops on back in fine condition. No dents or dings to the silver. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com. Insured shipping included.

This beautifully designed and executed vintage 1960’s dragonfly broach/pendant is made of 14Kt yellow gold with openwork wings. The center stone is a 4 X 5 mm oval emerald, and the bezel set eyes as well as the three stones on the body are diamonds. The width of the dragonfly is 1 1/4” and it is 1 1/8” long.

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...

Beautiful antique gold ring in the form of a coiled snake, with a ruby in the top of its head, and diamonds as eyes. Marked with an antique hallmark with 14 just visible. Also tests positive for 14KT gold. Circa 1900 - 1920. Snakes were a popular motif in the Victorian era, signifying eternity and love, and were also a popular motif in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. Substantial at 12 grams...

I have a weakness for over-the-top earrings hence my lack of resistance to this pair. A set from the "archaeological period", the big dangles are formed by two mirrored Quetzalcoatls, the Feathered Serpents being entangled in a tight embrace. Nice cut-outs, easily readable hand-etched details and dimpled dot findings - spectacular! The earrings are 2 1/4" long by 1 3/4" wide (at their widest) and weigh 25.5 grams (for the set)...

Sleek and modern sterling and turquoise biomorphic shaped cuff links by Modernist Ed Wiener. The stones are highlighted by being set in a background of oxidation. Suitable for a man or woman, these measure 7/8" by 5/8" and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great mid-century cuff links.

A trained painter and sculptor, Enrique Ledesma became one of the foremost modernist designers in Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Many of his pieces were sold through Plateria Cortes and the brooch presented here is just such an example. Generous in size, it combines oxidation and overlay with deep chasing on heavy gauge silver sheet and epitomizes Ledesma's sense of fluidity and abstraction in the best possible way...

I could hardly exaggerate my surprise when I bumped into this enamel necklace - obviously a Margot de Taxco inspired design, it is signed "VILLA", a name I have not encountered before and is not, at least to my knowledge, even mentioned in the extant literature. A combination of champleve and confetti, the enamel is masterfully done, with intense colors and the blue in particular revealing green undertones when the light falls on it on a certain angle...

A classic Margot de Taxco necklace, here presented in a combination of silver and copper that is truly stunning and doesn't surface that often. I have seen this specific design in all silver, with foiled blue and green glass and, if I am not mistaken, with amethyst cabs as well - I love them all but there is something about the warm glow of patinated copper as it reflects on old silver that really speaks to my heart...

I have a special affinity for early Mexican silver brooches - the bigger they are, the deeper I fall in love with them and it wasn't difficult to become infatuated with the unusual example offered here. I have not seen this design before and I find its combination of amethyst and hand-cut quartz beads truly stunning. The flower's starburst formation is also unique - a dizzying beauty...

A truly monumental sterling silver bracelet from Peru, this pieces features intricate cut-outs, dramatic oxidation and figural appliques at the center of each link. The workmanship here is beautiful and the figures are crisp in detail standing out against their textured background. Extra wide at just above 2" the bracelet has an inner circumference of 7 1/8" (clasped) and it weighs 76.9 grams. It is simply marked "PERU 925", dates in the 1950s-60s and is in excellent vintage condition.

A really challenging piece to photograph - all those surfaces that curve and turn and face each other just won't behave! - yet equally impressive and inventive in its design, this bracelet is based on a creation by Antonio Pineda that seems quite difficult to find. Signed by an unidentified maker in our case, it has powerful presence, the "sharpness" of the links' pointy ends softened by the warm caramel and brown tones in the tortoise shell inlay...

Very rare vintage Ben Reig hinged bangle in goldtone with coral color thermoset stones and clear rhinestones. Late 1940s. Marked BEN REIG. The American design firm Ben Reig operated from the 1930s through the 1960s and I believe is known more for its clothing than its jewelry.

This piece has a beautiful openwork design made up of many small Maltese crosses studded with thermoset plastic faux coral cabochon stones, and clear rhinestones...

Formed as a building constructed cast sterling silver elements, mounted on a wide band. The ring is unmarked, but tests as sterling. The building, which has an ethnic appearance, is rectangular and features a short tower and a dome of some sort. It measures 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by 5/8 inch high. It is a size 7 ½. Weight: 17.5 grams