An early design for the Los Castillo taller, I don't know what one would call this piece if not iconic and classic. In my mind, the "fern" motif is closely associated with vintage Mexican clamper bracelets. It has been produced for decades due to its popularity and demand and can be found with all kinds of signatures or simple "generic" Deco hallmarks...

The cutest bumble bee broach is made of 14Kt yellow gold; the body is set with an 810X 8 mm oval faceted amethyst and a 7 X 5 mm oval cabochon moonstone. The eyes are 1.5 mm bezel set round faceted rubies. The broach is 1” wide and 7/8” high.

Published in Penny Morrill's latest book on Margot de Taxco's enamel work, the so called "Curling Lines" necklace is one of her most loved designs and definitely a piece that epitomizes her understanding of femininity and elegance. Deeply sculpted repousse links that bring to mind feathers dotted with perfect silver beads, lead to a gorgeous central piece where the silver twists and twirls like waves in the sea...

Early Mexico City figural brooch, this piece is extraordinary not only in size but especially in the quality and detail of its repoussage. Worthy of the best Mexican silver jewelry collection focusing on the Deco years and reminiscent of Matilde Poulat's work, the brooch is one of those examples that make any other accessory redundant when you have it on. Measuring an impressive 4 3/4" tall by approx. 3 1/2" wide (at its widest) it weighs 36.2 grams and is simply marked "MEXICO STERLING"...

Exceptional sterling silver and enamel bracelet designed and signed (c.1950's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies Carr better known as Margot De Taxco. Bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Each of the 3 curved panels measure 2 1/2"L X 1 5/8"W. Beautiful vintage condition. No enamel loss or damage. No dents or dings. Bracelet weighs 107grams, 3.7oz. Safety chain works perfectly. Fully hallmarked with eagle 16...

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...

Early, stunning and in excellent vintage condition, an all-silver repousse Matilde Poulat necklace featuring her favorite dove and rose motifs. I can hardly exaggerate the caliber of the craftsmanship and the attention to every minute detail in the execution of the design. This is indeed a true masterpiece dating in the beginnings of Matl's career and we all know how difficult it is to find such an old piece by her any more...

Beautiful Art Deco beaded necklace with very big genuine carved rock crystal "pools of light" beads. Circa 1920 or 1930. With twenty five 17 millimeter drilled beads strung on white cotton thread with brass spring ring and jump ring closure. The thread and clasp are original and are secure. The thread is hand knotted between each bead...

A truly magnificent sterling and turquoise cuff by award winning Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato who at one time worked as a smith in Frank Patania Sr.'s Thunderbird Shop. The large and spectacular turquoise stone is most likely Kingman. The cuff measures 6" around in the inside plus a 1 1/8" opening. It is 1 5/8" wide in the front and narrows to 1 1/4" at the terminals. The stone alone measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/8". The bracelet is in fine original condition...

An exceptional and very rare to find early Taxco repousse bracelet, I am used to similar pieces - as rarely as they come up - hailing from Mexico City where Matilde Poulat also developed her style. Yet this one is clearly marked "Taxco" and though its design and the techniques used remind me of similar work done by P.Ochoa, the bracelet at hand is not signed for maker...

Born in Oaxaca but living and working in the American Southwest Federico Jimenez creates jewelry in silver combining his Mexican heritage with Native American influences. I would suggest that the monumental arm band bracelet presented here is as much a piece of jewelry as an artifact in and of itself. Comprised of eight thick gauge sterling panels, their width tapering from top to bottom to better fit your arm, it has deep hand-chased ornamentation with each panel adorned with bezel set black on...

Spectacular & rare this vintage 940 sterling silver chrysocolla bracelet was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). One of Aguilar's best designs the bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide at the front tapering to 1" w. at the back. Interior circumference is 6 3/4" when bracelet is closed. 81 grams, 2.09 oz. Each of the 9 stones are bezel set and framed by twisted silver columns tipped with silver balls. All stones are in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks....

A rarely surfacing example of Margot de Taxco's distinctive brooches in which she combined silver with faceted gems and carved ivory figurines the piece presented here is true museum quality and a must-have for the serious Margot collector. To me it looks more like a work of art, something that you would proudly display among your most precious antiques, than merely a piece of jewelry. Standing under a sterling willow tree the carved figure of the Chinese scholar (?) has turned a mellow ivory co...

Gerardo Lopez belongs, in my humble opinion, among the very best repoussage maestros of early Taxco - his work is absolutely phenomenal, deeply chased and elaborate and just a pleasure to have and behold. The clamper bracelet at hand aptly illustrates his talent and craftsmanship; wrought in 980 silver, it has a distinctly Nouveau air to it with its undulating, twisting and turning scrolls and floral motifs. Fantastic patina and excellent condition along with generous size elevate this piece to ...

A rather difficult to find William Spratling necklace, this "disks and bead" design is playful, with a light-heartedness that makes you want to focus on life's good aspects and enjoy it as much as you can! This is a necklace that points to the organic relationship Spratling had formed with Mexico's rich folk culture and the creative ways he used traditional motifs in his work. With an inner circumference of 14 3/4" (wearable) the necklace has two rows of silver disks with small beads attache...

A beautiful and unusual vintage beaded necklace strung with chunky clear Lucite beads, copper colored metallic glass seed beads, and copper colored plastic paillettes, or sequins. Circa 1975. Probably French or Italian. With a goldtone metal slide clasp. From a Philadelphia estate from which I purchased many fabulous pieces of 1970s bohemian chic American and European designer jewelry.

Clear Lucite accessories are a very significant current fashion trend, and are being featured by many desig...

For a real vintage feel, go for this lovely 1930’s 14 Kt white gold setting inlaid with two small diamonds on the shank. A 1.25 carat J color VS2 clarity old mine center stone completes the understated radiance of this piece, lending to a 1.50 carat total weight and a look of timeless elegance.

An original period 1920’s beautifully crafted filigree bracelet sporting three square shaped sapphires and two brilliant cut diamonds. The length of the bracelet is 7 1/8” and the width is ¼”. The catch on the bracelet has a fold-over safety for extra security.