This 18Kt yellow gold pelican broach is as cute as it is whimsical. The bird has a natural sapphire eye and holds a fish in his beak. The height of the pin is 1 1/8” and the width is ¾”.

Hand forged sterling silver necklace designed & signed in the 1930's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The necklace measures 17 1/2" long. Each bird measures 2 1/4"L X 1 1/2"W. Signed on the back 980 TAXCO WS. Beautiful condition. This design was inspired by the tuliman bird that Spratling noticed on a piece of pottery that he sketched for his friend Elizabeth Morrow's 1932 book CASA MANANA...

An 18k yellow gold emerald solitaire ring from the 1930s. This size 5 ring features a genuine 16 point emerald (calculated) and it sits high on white gold claws in a 1/4" setting. This ring weighs 1.8 grams, it is stamped 18K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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...

Sold. Delightful Satsuma 9 Panel bracelet stamped JAPAN on rich satin gold color metal. Flower, Leaf, Tree, Water, Mountain, Bird, green, pink, red, yellow, blue, gold paint all on white. Each panel is 12 X 15 mm. 6 3/4" inside while push clasp is engaged X 5/8" wide. Super condition for the bracelet collector on your list. Sold, no price, no info

From a private collection in Massachusetts and purchased by the original owner at The Thunderbird Shop,comes this magnificent sterling, turquoise and red coral necklace by Frank Patania Sr., c.1950. Between 2 rows of sterling beads strung on chain are 23 saw tooth bezel set round turquoise and 23 saw tooth bezel set graduated coral pendants suspended from the bottom of the second row of sterling beads. The necklace measures 14 1/2"end to end but an extender could be added if needed...

A 14k green chrysoprase and pearls dome cocktain ring from the 1960s. This custom hand made size 6-1/4 ring features a split band, a multitude of emerald green colour chrysoprase claw-set stones and four (replaced) pearls around the base. It measures 5/8" across, it weighs 5.4 grams and it is marked 14 on the outside of the bottom of the band. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the replacement of the pearls...

Vintage hand wrought sterling silver "dimpled dots fertility" bracelet designed and signed circa 1940-50's by Taxco Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1" wide and 6 3/4" long. It weighs a hefty 109 grams, 3.8oz. Beautiful condition. Pin closure and attached safety chain in perfect working order. Hallmarked on the reverse HA .940 TAXCO and the eagle 9. Pictured on p. 100 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and on p...

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...

This is the ARMADILLO CUFF, designed by Valentin Vidaurreta and made by Manuel Altamirano. It dates c. 1945-50 and is featured in the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. The rounded shaped panels graduate in size measuring from 1 3/4" wide in the front to 1" at the back. It measures 5 3/4" around in the inside and has a 1 1/4" opening so it is for a 6 3/4" wrist. It is signed for Manual Altamirano as shown in the photo...

A beautifully decorated 18Kt white gold filigree ring from the 1920’s centered by a 0.56 Ct brilliant cut diamond that has K color and VVS2 clarity.

Beautifully rendered emulations of Margot de Taxco's koi fish earrings, this pair is signed by a maker who is known among collectors of vintage Mexican jewelry for his prowess in the art of repoussage and the high quality of his work. I think the point I am trying to make is amply illustrated by the bold repousse, the dark oxidation in the recesses of the design and the care that went into the finishing touches...

A remarkable sterling and 5 row saw tooth bezel set turquoise bracelet by Carmello "Pat" Patania who was the brother of Frank Patania Sr. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1" opening and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 98 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. The stones are actually a deeper blue and green than the camera captures. Signed as shown. This is a gorgeous bracelet.

Gorgeous Mediterranean coral stones in this sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. A unique look with the 4 stones being graduated in size. Currently a size 5, the ring has been previously professionally sized in the back. The face of the ring measures 1 1/4" across and the largest stone is 5/8" long. It weighs 13 grams and there are no chips or cracks to the beautiful stones. Signed as shown. From the same collection as the other Skaggs rings I am offering. What a beauty !

One of the oldest families of jewelers in Italy the Peruzzi Bros have been in production since 1860 and their shop in Florence is located in the famous Ponte Vecchio area. Their creations in silver based on Renaissance Revival designs are highly prized for their ornate yet at the same time crisp castings, their figural interest and the unsurpassed craftsmanship they display. The necklace presented here is an early 20th c...

Vintage c 1925 Lalique like Oval Opalescent Etched Floral Glass and Lavender Iridescent Czech Faceted Beads were used to make this Lavalier Necklace Set, Signed and 'Assembled' by Mimi Dee herself in Her USA Studio. The Sterling Silver Fancy Long Short Chain was cut and an "S" Hook Ster was added. Very Art Nouveau Art Deco looking!

Made in the very late 1940s or in the opening years of the 1950s at the latest, this Marcel Boucher sterling silver necklace is a Mexican piece from the renowned designer’s “Parisina” line. Parisina pieces are not easy to find - Boucher had them made in Mexico for a few years around WWII because the war effort had put restrictions in the availability and use of silver. Yet this specific design, I have never encountered before ...

A sterling silver young man's ID bracelet circa 1970s. This vintage solid silver 7-7/8" x 3/8" wide signet bracelet is just a bit less than 1/8" thick. It features curved rectangular ID-style planchettes alternating with a thick chain segment. As it is less than 8" in length, it is a suitable length for a woman also. It has a lobster claw closure which has a 925 mark with an unidentified maker's mark. It weighs a rather substantial 37.9 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents,...

Black niello-like enamel is the highlight of this intricately decorated Victorian bracelet. Textured gold and a floral pattern accented with the black enamel, all characteristic of the period, cover both sides of the hinged bangle. It measures 3/4 inch wide and fits snugly on a standard 7 inch wrist, making it the perfect accent for a slender arm.