Doris was a shop in Cuernavaca. The beads of pottery and Mexican jade are wrapped with copper and a solid base to keep it settled when worn. The pottery beads are also threaded with copper wire as well. The underneath was welded with silver (tested) solder to hold tight. All the round beads are higher content silver. The beads are dented with dark patina in their crevices. The jade is with matrix and worn. This entire necklace is made with old, not perfect beads...

We are offering today one of Antonio Pineda's most iconic designs the Bird Cage. 970 pure silver swirled into six thick terminals giving an extraordinary presence when work. It is difficult to find one in this condition as many are broken and or repaired inside the terminals. One of the photos shows the inside of a terminal. Properly hallmarked as shown. The size of the drop is 1.25 in. tall. There is 16.25in. of wearable length. The weight is 120 grams showing the quality in this design...

A Scottish sterling silver & amethyst engraved thistle pin brooch from Glasgow 1957. This finely decorated 1-3/4" brooch has ornate and fine hand engraving with a claw-set light purple amethyst stone on the high relief thistle. It weighs 13.7 grams, it has a full set of Glasgow 1957 hallmarks and the maker's mark WBs for Ward Brothers (this mark 1948-57). It has a safety clasp and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A Sherman blue AB rhinestone radiant circle pin brooch from the 1950s. This high quality 2" rhodium plated brooch features navy blue marquise stones, medium blue round aurora borealis rhinestones and light blue stones. All are claw set and this pin has a nice layered or tapered aspect. It is signed SHERMAN on the planchet, it has a safety clasp and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All condition issues are noted...

A signature piece, this heavy, vintage, hand wrought solid sterling silver bracelet was designed & signed c.1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Weighing 110 grams the bracelet measures 7/8" wide & 8" long. The clasp design makes it most comfortable for a wrist up to 7 1/4". Equally beautiful on a man or woman. Excellent condition & patina. Fully hallmarked on the clasp. Pictured on p. 43 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk.

This authentic 1920-s 14Kt white gold filigree bar-pin is centered by an approximately 0.07Ct single-cut diamond. The center stone is flanked by a 3 X 3 millimeter French cut square sapphire on either side. The safety catch has the mark 14K. The length of the pin is 2 3/8” and the width at the widest point is 7/16”.

A vintage platinum and diamond eternity band from the 1920-s set with thirty-five singe-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.85Ct. The width of the band is 2.4 millimeters, and the size is 9 ½. This ring has to fit because it CANNOT be sized.

You don’t have to jump or chase to buy this very unusual pair of 14Kt yellow gold stirrup earrings from the 1970-s. You only have to pay for them and they will trot up to your door step. The earrings have posts and the stirrups move. The length of the earring is 1” and the width at the widest is ½”.

This sterling silver vermeil diamond heart is set with 158 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.50Ct. The height of the of the pendant is 1 ¼” and the width is 7/8”

Signed with Poulat's earliest hallmarks this bracelet dates to 1930-40's. The gently curved center panel measures 2 1/2" across & 2" high. Each of the 8 side panels are 1 1/2" high. The bracelet length is 7". Weight- 80 grams. Beautifully detailed, the 3 turquoise cabs in the center are flanked by a pair of palomas with turquoise eyes. Excellent condition & patina. Matl designs are highly prized & included in many museum collections including LACMA.

These rectangular cuff links are composed of a central band of ebony flanked with two bands of rosewood inset on a sterling silver panel. The hinged bars are marked Lewittes for California-based modernist designer Esther Lewittes. Aside from one slightly misshapen bridge bar, they are in lovely condition, with only minor signs of wear, and no loss to the wood. The cuff links measure 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by 1/8 inch deep.

A hand engraved rose gold filled large photo locket from the 1880s. This ornate 1-7/8 x 1-3/8" locket has a 5/8" bale and each side has different decoration. One side has a script ANNE in the monogram scroll; it is unsigned and it closes tightly. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

An Art Deco sterling and gold front step side signet ring from the 1920s. This size 5-1/2 ring has a central 9/16 x 5/16" overlay gold front with a Gothic letter (an E or F, we think) with a corner hand engraved embellishment. The flanks are engraved gold as well and the mount has stepped sides. It is marked STERLING with faint signs of other marks which have been lost due to resizing in the past...

Spratling chose hand carved jade frogs interspersed with silver & turquoise frogs in this rare, imaginative & captivating 1940's design. Weighing 80 grams the bracelet measures 7 inches long X 3/4 inch wide. The multi-colored jade frogs stand 1/2 inch high. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. Original safety chain removed by a previous owner. We will supply a contemporary safety chain if you wish...

The center diamond in this vintage engagement ring is an approximately 0.76 Ct brilliant cut diamond. This is not a lab certified diamond, but graded by our in house gemologist to be J color and VS1 clarity. The center stone is flanked on either side by three full cut diamonds (0.18Ct total), which brings the approximate total weight of all diamonds to 0.94Ct. The fishtail type setting is made of platinum. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.

This intricately constructed, hand wrought pendant or brooch of sterling silver & azure -malachite was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling in the 1940's. The pendant measures 3 15/16 inches across & weighs 70 grams. The detachable sterling silver chain in the style of Spratling measures 20" long. Both silver & stones are in excellent condition with a beautiful patina. Pin clasp & safety are tight & secure. The pendant is fully hallmarked for Spratling's 1st design period....

Salvador Teran created this Mexican silver bracelet adorned with natural uncut emerald stones that spark green flashes with light.The silver is thick and it fits most with a 2.5 diameter. The width is 1 inch. Appropriately hallmarked as shown and with no damage. The patina is naturally dark. The dark spot in the center is the camera reflection. Mexican silver is silky soft to the hand and this example is no different. A definite candidate for collectors as well as rarely seen.

Salvador Teran earrings design # 121 is 1.25in. across in an arc shape. The stones sparkle and the earrings are without damage. There is a natural patina that is untouched and left for the buyers desire. Very well hallmarked and in your hands you will feel the quality of the thick silver. A treasure for collectors and especially for couture clothing or just jeans.

Today we have a very rare, old pair of Matl, Matilde Poulat cufflinks that are with no damage. The coral has mellowed with age to an orange / red. The center stone is faceted amethyst and being very clear, high quality which Matilde Poulat used in her beginnings of Taller Matl. You can see sparkles reflecting from the facets but I can assure you they are not cracked just hard to photograph. Each coral stone is seated beautifully and firmly in their mountings. The mechanism holds tight for wearin...

These matching Tobias cuffs were purchased together and have stayed together through time so I am continuing the tradition here with presenting them as a pair. Both pre-1948 cuffs are signed Tobias and are 2 7/8in. tall. Each weigh 76 grams and 79.5 grams respectively. There is a one inch gap and they are sizable. The Repousse is deep and gorgeous producing an effect of dimension that is breathtaking. The fashion statement at the time was to wear cuffs such as these together. Tobias was one of t...

The Hector Aguilar Glyph is a rare treasure from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. This one has a 990 mark making the silver almost pure. It is soft to the hand and more white in color. The 990 also reflects the age of the piece being one of Aguilar's earliest pieces. We have seen the matching brooch featured in Penny Morrill's books on Mexican Silver. Eighteen inches is the wearable length. Dimensions on the drop are 2.5 x 2.75 x 2.5. With considerable heft of 94 grams the treasure reflects quali...

This Matilde Poulat Mexico City folkloric bracelet in the Moth design has the early 30's mark of 930. Her taller Matl produced her heaviest silver work in it's beginnings. The bracelet is repousse and 7in. long. It is large measuring 1.75 in. tall. There are lines and matrix in the turquoise but no cracks or chips. All folkloric work has it crumples and cloud like puffy surfaces and this one is in excellent condition. There is glare in my photos and a natural super deep patina to it's surface. ...

A Victorian 14Kt pink gold diamond solitaire ring that sports an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond set in a six prong buttercup setting. The 1.5 millimeter round shank is decorated by two lines on either side of the center diamond. The size of the ring is 5 ½ and it can easily be sized.

This lovely 14Kt gold Victorian ring is centered by a 4 X 6 millimeter oval faceted amethyst set in a “crown like” setting. The shank is decorated on either side of the center. The ring is a size 5 ¾ and it can easily be sized.

Mexican sterling silver bracelet by Patino

Mid 20th century

Heavy and well crafted this striking bracelet measures 7" long x 7/8" wide

Weight - a hefty 117 grams

Marked 925, sterling, Patino, Taxco, and eagle mark

Excellent vintage condition

Measuring 4 inches long & 3 1/2" wide, this impressive hand wrought moth brooch was designed & signed in the 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). This design was made in 4 sizes with this being the largest. The detailed repousse' work is exquisite & the condition excellent. It has a comfortable & wearable weight of 39 grams. Fully hallmarked. The pin back & safety are in fine working order. Pictured on the cover of the 4th edition of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carol...

Over the top long sterling hoop earrings with a stylized squash blossom by award winning contemporary Navajo silversmith Edison Cummings. These are posts for pierced ears and measure 4" long. The squash blossoms are suspended from the hoops and move freely. These are not signed but were purchased by the original owner at Garlands in Sedona, Arizona where they were acquired directly from the artist. They weigh 17 grams total. These are incredibly BOLD and elegant at the same time.

Los Castillo design 183 is 1in. tall and is constructed using the repousse technique. The silver is very thick which weighs 50 grams and has a width is 1in. I have left the natural patina on this bracelet and will leave it to the buyer to highlight as desired. You can see the fish are swimming through waves and bubbles without a dent or damage. You can see on the waves there is a ripple to accent the movement of the wave. These are not dents and are on each wave of each link. Los Castillo fish a...

This Dominguez displays turquoise stones that have all warmed with time which collectors long for. While having a wearable length of 17inches it is also quite wide at 1 1/15th inches. The style of Mexico City folkloric is clearly recognizable from Matilde Poulats work in the same era. A Fantastic look with a basic white button down shirt. Dress it up or down and the rich feel comes through any way you wear it. No damage and a hefty weight of 135 grams, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This stylish masterfully crafted 18Kt white gold and amethyst filigree ring from the 1920-s is centered by a 10 X 8 millimeter emerald cut light amethyst. The ring is a size 4 ¾ and it can easily be sized.

A beautifully designed vintage 1920-s 18Kt white gold filigree ring set with an approximately 0.15Ct very nice quality brilliant cut diamond. The outstanding filigree work incorporates flower and ribbon designs into a stylish original period piece of jewelry. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and it can easily be sized.

This pair of hand forged sterling silver butterfly or moth earrings were designed & signed in the 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Each screw back earring measures 1" X 1". Beautiful condition & patina. Both signed on the reverse. Along with this earring design, Spratling created a brooch in 4 different sizes. The pair are pictured on p.54 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. They are also included in the permanent collection of Mexican silve...

We do not find this old hallmark of Martinez very often but when we do it is special. This is a rare one with amethyst stones and carved silver dangles with repousse beads. The over all length is 19in. with the chain and just the links are 16in. The height is 1 3/8ths inches making it a bold treasure. Martinez is known for his stone work and all of these amethyst match very well with some looking lighter depending on the direction of the camera flashes. No chips or damage to the silver or stone....

Something this breath taking does not need much of a description. Designed by Margot Van Voorhies when married to Antonio Castillo. Together they began the Taller of Los Castillo. Design 475 has a wearable length of 17 inches plus a bit more which is fashioned from a leaf pattern. Repousse of quality, depth and natural patina while having a heavy weight of 96 grams of almost pure silver. No repairs or damage of any kind, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Today we feature Antonio Pineda's work with an older hallmark of Silver by Tono. Every link is a floral sculpture. The links are thick and 3 dimensional as they vine around the neck. The weight is 120 grams of almost pure silver. The wearable length is 16.5 in. This is my favorite period of his work as his designs are warmer and flow with great beauty. There is no damage to the silver or stones, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This is a well designed 18Kt white gold filigree ring from the 1920-s centered by a 14 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx. An approximately 0.04Ct old-mine diamond is set in one corner of the onyx. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.

Margot de Taxco vintage design 5337 is elegant with heavy repousse that also boasts it's simplicity. When you find one of these so many are very short. This one is 16.5 inches wearable and well worth the money spent to be comfortable while wearing. The drop is 3in. across and 2 inches tall from highest and lowest point. Wear this one with anything casual or that little black dress. A true treasure, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

We are offering the iconic caviar beads bracelet by William Spratling. The vintage Mexican silver beads are half an inch tall and half an inch wide making the bracelet have great dimension showing beads all the way around. The length is 8in. but the depth takes up some of the wearable length. It is capable of being sized by a professional jeweler and I will do it for you at no additional fee if needed. There is a dark natural patina and there are no dents or repairs which is quite hard to say ab...

Tulip Buds 468 was designed by Margot Van Voorhies while married to Antonio Castillo at their Taller Los Castillo. The flow of the leaf around the bud, the heft of the silver giving depth and dimension to each link is exactly why this design 468 is so desired. Built on an angle to see each link at it's best and made strong with rivets hold the repousse together for a test of time. No damage or repairs to either the bracelet or the necklace. There are reflections on some of the buds of my camera ...

I have never seen this vintage design 441 Los Castillo bracelet before. It has a striking presence at 1.5in. tall and has excellent weight at 78 grams. The length is 7 inches which fits most. There are no damages or repairs on this treasure. The patina is natural and dark. I added a picture of a Doris Silver pectoral also listed on my site that is a wonderful pairing to this bracelet. Definitely mark this one down for collectors of things of beauty, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Art Smith modernist patinated brass cuff bracelet

Dubbed "Four Ball" bracelet

Mid 20th century

2" at tallest point

Interior circumference - 5 1/2" plus a 1 1/8" rear gap

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition, displaying the highly desired original finish

One minor 3/16" darkened spot of finish in top left area of brass

This vintage 1950's turquoise & sterling silver necklace was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace measures 16 1/2" long & 1 1/8" wide. Weight is 150 grams. The necklace is in exquisite condition. 12 oval cut turquoise stones are enhanced by the warmth of the silver's natural patina & accented with 22 turquoise cabs. The back third of the necklace is designed with 7 concave circles ending with the tight & secure circular clasp. Fully hallmarked on ...

This estate piece is a stylish art-deco inspired 18Kt white gold bracelet set with 90 round brilliant-cut diamonds and 62 square-cut natural sapphires. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.35Ct, and the sapphires approximate total weight comes to 1.90Ct. The bracelet is 7 ¼ “long and 3/8 “wide.

This is a signed, hand wrought Frank Patania necklace. One of the most well known Southwestern artists from the 40's when William Spratling was also designing. His work is sought after and when you put this chest plate on it's simplicity transforms you. Seeing the underside is exciting as you can see the pound marks from working the silver into shape and the press marks of carving the hatch marks. There is a dark patina and no damage. The carved markings look like little Teepee's when in hand. T...

A 14k white gold genuine ruby and diamonds ring circa 1940s. This elegant vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 quatrefoil shape ring features a central 42 point natural oval ruby of medium dark purplish red colour with light inclusions, surrounded by two brilliant and 24 single cut diamonds (total 26 points, SI, G-H colour). The ring is a style which looks lovely on a hand. The jewel part of the ring measures 13/16" long and x 1/2" wide across the finger. It is marked 14 K and has a maker's mark of TJF or...

A 14k white gold man's diamond with black onyx bullseye ring by Birks from the late 1930s 1950. This vintage size 7 men's ring by Birks Canada has a central 21 point genuine diamond which has a round black onyx stone bezel set around the centre stone. It is stamped BIRKS and 14 K and another mark. The whole ring is white gold, and was custom made at Birks. The ring comes with an independent gemologist's appraisal for $2000CAN. The diamond measures 21 points (measured in setting) and is SI-...

The Los Castillo 653 cuff is a modernist jewel perfect for career wear for the best dressed. The dimensions are: Back gap 1 inch. Height is also 1 inch. Weight is a thick solid 53 grams. Inside diameter is 2.25 inches and can be professionally sized. There is lovely darkness in the circular recesses and some patina to the rest of the piece. No dents and rounds the wrist beautifully.

This elegant and very rare ring weighs in at 11.5 grams. The top (measuring 5/8” x 5/8”) has a lovely Nouveau design, and no monogram – ready for your initials. (Finding a signet ring that is both Art Nouveau AND that has never been monogrammed is really unusual!) The top edges and shanks are beautifully carved with Nouveau swirls which are deeply incised. It is unmarked 14k gold, and size 9-1/4. Circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully and ask que...

An Edwardian 10k yellow gold baroque pearl pendant on chain. This lovely 1-5/8 x 5/8" pendant features a ruby red glass stone and a small baroque pearl and it comes with an 18-5/8" fine link 10k yellow gold chain with a springring clasp. This stylish and elegant necklace weighs 1.8 grams, the clasp and pendant are stamped 10K and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a tiny solder to the link chain and the linking loop to the ...

An 18k yellow gold heart pendant on a 10k rope twist chain bracelet from the 1970s. This 7/16 x 1/4" hollow heart (sans bale) is stamped 750 and the 7-1/4" chain has a springring clasp and it is stamped 10K SO. This bracelet weighs 0.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle us...

This antique 14Kt gold and blood-stone fob / pendant date back to early 20th century. The 20 millimeter round, high quality blood-stone is mounted in a frame that is decorated by two intertwining snakes. The diameter of the whole fob / pendant is 1”

Very nicely detailed engraved flower design is on the front of this 14Kt yellow gold late Victorian locket. The locket has an elongated bail, and the frames inside are original and complete. The diameter of the locket is 1 1/8 “.

This pre 1950 vintage Mexican Silver Bracelet was created by, J.P., a lesser known artist. An alluring design and ravishing green stones makes this bracelet an ideal stocking stuffer. The bracelet fits like a large bangle while weighing 85 grams. Dimensions entail: A 2.5 inch inside diameter and a height of 1.5 inches. Everything about this bracelet screams quality and style.

A pair of 14Kt white gold and diamond hanging earrings nicely designed in Art-Deco style. The well crafted openwork is enhanced on each earring by 13 brilliant-cut and 4 square-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 34 diamonds is approximately 0.65Ct. The length of the earrings is 1 ¾” and the width is 5/16”.

This rare, intricately detailed, hand wrought silver & shell orchid brooch was designed & signed in the 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 3 3/4" long & 2 3/4" across. The three dimensional construction features 14 chocolate brown discs attached with silver rivets. Spratling designs were known to be inspired by the Mexican flora & fauna surrounding his home & taller in Taxco. Beautiful condition & patina. We have seen this piece only 3 times in o...

This vintage sterling silver bracelet was designed circa 1950's by Margot Van Voorhies Carr. Weighing 67 grams, the AM PM bracelet measures 3/4" wide with a 7" wearable length. The hourglass pendant is 1 1/2" long. Fully hallmarked. Safety chain & clasp tight & secure. This bracelet, companion necklace & earrings are pictured on p.51 of the museum exhibit catalog WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Margot designs are included in the permanent 20th century Mexic...

This stylish pair of 14 Kt white gold art-deco earrings has lever backs. The top of each earring is centered by an approximately 0.10Ct old-mine diamond and each tapered moving bottom part is set with three rose-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 8 diamonds is 0.25Ct. The earrings are 1 ¼ “long

A 14k yellow gold Art Deco filigree openwork ring with a rock crystal stone circa 1920. This size 6-1/4 ring has a white gold bezel top holding a 6 mm. across quartz rock crystal faceted replacement stone. This ring is perfect for your antique heirloom diamond. It is stamped 14K with a maker's mark, it weighs 1.9 grams and it is in very good condition with no chips, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a small easily repaired crack on one shoulder of the ring (see pictures). ...

An Edwardian platinum emerald and diamonds ring circa 1910. This antique size 6-1/2 or 6.5 ring features a central medium-green genuine emerald with 4 genuine diamonds on each side of the emerald, a total of 8 diamonds. The diamonds are eight single cut diamonds starting at VS-1 clarity and G/H colour (several diamonds are chipped). This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it is marked 900 PLAT 100 IR'D. indicating a 90 per cent platinum and 10 per cent iridium precious metal content. It has an attracti...

An Edwardian rolled gold plate bangle bracelet with a purple cut glass stone circa 1910. This beauty a lovely Edwardian design with heart shaped flourishes flanking a large faceted purple crystal. The hollow construction makes it light in weight and comfortable to wear but it looks substantial and it has a pushbutton insert style clasp. It is unsigned and it measures 2-1/2 x 2-1/8" across the interior and 1-1/8" at its widest. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends,...