A beautiful and unique ring by Carmen Beckmann composed of 5 silver bands with a scroll design alternating with stones of turquoise and amethyst quartz. The depth of color of the amethysts vary from dark to light and one of the light stones has a tiny nick on the surface that looks much bigger in the photos due to the extreme magnification. It in no way detracts from the ring and actually looks like a natural inclusion.The bands are connected together by a silver bar in the back of the ring...

In 1949, William Spratling signed a contract with Conquistador, a large silver factory in Mexico, to provide designs that were to be manufactured and sold by this company. I believe this large, stunning star shaped pendant to be one of these pieces. Measuring 4" long and 3" wide, this eight spoked star has two diagonal sections with azurite fused into the silver as the focal point of the piece.Solid at 30 grams. It is interesting, unusual and elegant...

Mod Unusual Cut Out Silver Sandwiched Horn between 2 .925 squares stamped: TAXCO MEXICO around AAB, a listed silversmith. Crushed turquoise inlay circles. Just under 7/8" across and sits on the diagonal. SOLD, no price, no info

One of the most beautiful early pieces by Matilde Poulat that I have yet found. This c.1950's sterling, turquoise and amethyst bracelet is exceptional in every way. All of the stones are intact and look to be original. The amethysts are vivid purple and all stones are free of damage. The bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. It weighs 72 grams and the push in clasp snaps tightly shut. Signed and numbered for Matilde Poulat "MATL" as shown. This piece is a treasure.

Sold. Vintage yet so Today, stamped with Conjoined H A STERLING for Hector Aguilar & MADE IN MEXICO along with another mark on this bangle bracelet for the smaller wrist at 2 3/8" inside X 1/8" wide and a substantial 1/8" thick! Sold, no price, no info

A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching screwback earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable way of fusing stone with silver, this set is an astounding example of his skill. The teardrop shaped links are vertical and then horizontal. The color of the stones a beautiful mottled green. Fine original condition, the necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and 1 1/4" wide at the vertical front links. Secure push in clasp...

SALVADOR TERAN DOUBLE STYLIZED PEPPER NECKLACE featured on page 130 of the catalogue from the WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE exhibit.It is c.1955-60. It is 15" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide at the wide pepper end. Secure push in clasp, fine original condition. Signed and numbered for Salvdor Teran as shown.A wonderful piece by this important Taxco silversmith.

An extraordinary amethyst and silver bracelet by Fred Davis, c 193. The weight and mass of the large rectangular amethyst stones is complimented by the open design of the silver links. I believe this bracelet to be quite rare. It measures 7 3/4" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 88 grams. It is in fine original condition with only a tiny line and ding to the edge of one of the silver rounds. It in no way detracts from the piece. I mention it only for total accuracy...

Beautiful mid-century modern sterling and amethyst earrings by Antonio Pineda. Boomerang design with a a tear drop cabachon amethyst, these earings are screwbacks and measure 1 1/8" long. Fine original condition and hallmarked with the Antonio crown and the eagle mark. Great looking!

An early piece by Los Castillo, c 1940. A huge sterling pin of a flying fish with a center blue glass stone. A bracelet with this same fish pattern is featured on page 80 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Magnificent detail and a feeling that the fish is in motion. This piece measures 3 1/2" by 2" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 35 grams. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo. Bold and strong.

From a private collection, a fabulous sterling and tortoise belt buckle by William Stratling. It measures 3" by 1 3/4" and weighs 43 grams. It is in beautiful original condition. A belt buckle with this same silver and tortoise combination is featured on page 56 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. Appropriately signed with the last Spratling mark and the eagle 30. An important and exquisite piece for the Spratling collector.

SOLD, no price, no info. Applied Scrolls around a 3D Pre Columbian Face Motif Heavy Well Executed Pin Brooch marked "Tobias. A" a listed silversmith & "Sterling Mexico" in a Framed Portrait motif. 2" X 1 3/4" and weighs a hefty .8 Oz or 25 Grams and in very fine condition. SOLD, no price, no info.

An outstanding, huge sterling repousse bird pin by Matilde Poulat. This is an early piece with her embossed script MATL mark. This impressive bird with a turquoise eye measures 4" long and 2 1/4" wide at the plumage. In fine original condition, I believe it to be quite rare and certainly astounding. The detail is magnificent.A fabulous coat or blazer pin.

SOLD. Los Castillo? SB Lapis Malachite Inlay Earrings Part of Suite? Stamped w Style #205 "Made in Mexico" Sterling, assay 15 which represents Antonio Pineda, Los Ballesteros, et. al. They suspend just over 1" X just under 5.8" wide. Very nice gauge and condition!
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Sold, thank you! Early Matilde Poulat Mark: MATL stamped on not Her usual Gemstone combination.

Spectacular, large, heavy sterling Mexican jade bracelet. C. 1940, this piece measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. The stones are a fabulous green and the bracelet is in fine original condition.The push in clasp is invisible when closed. There is a safety clasp as well. Very solid, weighing 118 grams and signed Mexico Sterling. You will love this bracelet.

Very Well Made Heavy Link Sterling Silver Bracelet stamped: MEX TM-223 925 in a wonderful Aztec Zig Zag motif filled w crushed Malachite. Weighs 1.2 Ounce or 31 Grams and measures 7.5" inside while the very strong V in Box clasp is engaged X 1/4" wide X 2.75mm thick. In excellent condition. Please see scans.

Featured on page 180 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the 3-D Wave Bracelet by Antonio Pineda. She dates this piece c. 1955-60.This bracelet was made in several sizes and weights and this is the largest scale of this bracelet made. It is a spectacular 175 grams of 970 silver.The crescent shaped links are hinged and there is lots of movement to this bracelet.It measures approximately 7 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide...