We are offering a signed Matl necklace in a mid sized presence of a drop measuring 3 inches long with dangles and 2.5 in. across not counting the lead in links. The wearable length is 18in. The clasp is ornate with turquoise cabochons. The coral has an orange hue with barrel cuts. The turquoise on the drop is both cabochons and barrel cuts. The center stone is clear as many of Matilde Poulats stones in her beginnings of her shop were gem quality. Very early beginnings hallmark with a 980 mark...

Spectacular fish earrings by Carmen Beckmann are 2 1/8th inches tall and are solid gold. Properly hallmarked 14kt and also Beckmann. Such tiny eyes of green stone that sparkle. No damage displaying a treasured past. The scales are remarkable and life like with movement. The etching and repousse had to be a work of love to work such a tiny space. Really rare and a must have for a collection..

This Ledesma set absolutely shines in the light with a golden hue. The coloration of all stones is black with no direct light on them. The stone work is masterful and the silver is silky to the hand. The necklace weighs 68 grams and has a wearability of 17.5in. Each piece in the drop is .75 inch long. The necklace is hallmarked appropriately as shown and is collector quality. No damage or repairs

Signed with the old linear mark for design # 365 Los Castillo. This large 3.5in. x 3.5in, thick, silver dragon is iconic for it's detail and quality workmanship to Los Castillo collectors. The heavy open backed repousse shows a very early work. The 4th row of the hallmark says MADE IN MEXICO as you can see in the hands clearly. The patina is a natural, very dark color adding beauty to the carving on the top side of this brooch...

A superb giant brooch hallmarked Matl Salas MS-12. It is equipped to hang as a pendant also but I use these large brooches to put shawls or other open duster designs together so as not to slip or fall off. This is 3in. x 4in. in stature. The repousse is very puffy and deeply carved with skill on the top. The pin is strong and will hold to tapestry weighted fabrics. The patina is naturally dark. No damage or repairs. A beautiful thing...

You are viewing a William Spratling 1st phase signed bracelet he named the crowned pyramid. This is a super thick and heavy constructed treasure. The height of the design is 15/16th or shall we say one inch? The weight is 66 grams. The length is 7 inches. No damage or repairs. There are specs of patina and shadows in the pictures. Lays great on the wrist and carries a presence to remember.

This striking moonstone & 970 sterling silver piece was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 177 grams the necklace has a wearable length of a bit over 16 inches. The front panel is 1" high graduating to 5/8" at the clasp. Each of the 13 oval moonstones are bezel set and appear to float within the hand wrought silver panels. Both stones & silver are in beautiful condition. Clasp is tight & secure. This design is pictured on p...

Handsome & rare this hand wrought 980 sterling buckle was designed & signed c. 1930's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Made in two sizes, this is the largest. Weighing 37 grams the buckle measures 2" X 2 1/8" & will accommodate up to a 1 1/4" strap. The high 980 grade silver provides an exceptional silky texture to the design. The original tool marks can be seen on the back along with WS TAXCO 980 hallmarks...

An impressive and bold unsigned Old Necklace from the 1920's. The necklace has been well cared for and has no damage with complete casa Belles. The necklace has a 107 gram weight and 17 inches long. The drop is 3.25 inches long and 2.25 in. wide at it's widest point. The work displays glyphs from the Mayan culture. Extraordinary workmanship, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Repousse balls and hand carved swirls are prominently featured on this gorgeous Margot De Taxco necklace. This necklace can be seen displayed on the cover of Penny Morrill's Book, "William Spratling & The Mexican Silver Renaissance". The treasure is in collector quality with no damage of any kind. There is 19 inches in length and a 17 inch wearable length due to it's width. It measures 1 7/8ths inches in height and a 237 gram weight...

A most desirable signed Matl from when Matilde Poulat was designing in her shop. This necklace has a 16.75 in. wearable length with a width of .80 of an inch. The head is the larger size with varied tones of large blue turquoise stones. Old Matl is so hard to find and this design is seen mostly in gold wash over silver. This one is all silver. You may see these in a shorter length for less money but they will rarely fit due to the length. The weight is 124 grams...

This is the type of Mexican Silver Renaissance necklace that you hope you will find at some point in your collection. Valentin Vidaurreta was a premier designer starting in 1931 designing for Frederick Davis and had a workshop in Mexico City. Here with this necklace you see an eagle 9 which was only given to Hector Aguilar. Vidaurreta had most of his work hand made by Aguilar when he moved to Taxco. William Spratling felt so highly of Valentin he designed work for him as well. Valentin hallmarks...

Signed Fred Davis bracelet features a large height of 1 7/8th inches and a inner diameter of 2.25in. The silver is thick and weighs in at 80 grams of quality construction. The warmed turquoise cabochons are all similar in color. I do believe they are all original stones. The beloved parrots decorate the design all the way around with a cut out dimensional design. A rare Fred Davis collector quality bracelet.

A really fantastic early vintage Mexican Silver Cross with original chain by Matilde Poulat and signed with her old mark MATL. The hanging angels are so special with hand carving to the tops. This is the first time I have owned one with a chatelaine. A chatelaine's purpose is to make it more decorative with a smoother lead into the drop.Please note that both the chatelaine and the cross has cut outs under the amethyst stones to aid in more of a glow. This was done at the Matl taller only in the ...

This rare sterling silver bell was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling in the 1940's. Weighing 108 grams, the bell stands 5 inches tall. The base measures 2" across. Beautiful tone to the ring. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Hallmarked on the inside top of the bell dome. Spratling designs are the central focus of the 20th century Mexican silver collection at LACMA & Museum of Fine Art Boston.

This is a signed and iconic thumb print Antonio Pineda necklace. We see the bracelets on the market fairly regular but NOT the necklace. It is heavy at 194 grams. The height is 7/8th's to 1 inch. It is an amazing half an inch of depth of almost pure silver at 970. There is a natural patina currently on this Pineda which is the way it will be kept for the new owner to do as they wish. The necklace is strung with TWO silver chains for security. We are fortunate to also have a comfortable 17 inches...

Doris Silver has a rare story in the period of the Mexican Silver Renaissance of being a store that allowed walk in artists to design and manufacture their jewelry. If she thought the work was the very best she would buy the work. Many famed artists that were in between houses for work produced for Doris. This cuff is unbelievable. The fire opals are blazing while the bracelet itself is massive. 100 grams heavy with a height of 3.5in. tall. The floral motif displays heavy repousse in the most f...

Margot de Taxco designed beautiful enamel work. The properly signed as shown example presented today is one of the most vibrant of her work. I do not list many enamels due to their condition after close to 60 years of being on this planet earth. This one is museum quality and in MINT condition. The wearable length is 16 inches. The drop is 2.5in. tall and 3in. tall. Spectacular and rare, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!