Dating around 1930, this Mexican Deco Fred Davis necklace in a design that rarely comes up, is an early example of "mixed metals" jewelry. Combining repousse silver with copper wire and then bringing in ripe, saturated color with the amethyst cabs, the necklace is an ode to vineyards and aromatic red wine. Though the brooch of the parure appears in the third edition of Morrill's "Mexican Silver" (p. 28), the necklace is hard to find and I am thrilled to be presenting it here...

A sterling silver engraved puffy heart pendant on chain necklace 1970s 1980s. The 1 x 5/8 x 1-3/8" across pendant (including bale) is hand engraved on both sides. The 29-3/4" long rope twist chain has a spring-ring clasp and this necklace weighs 12.5 grams and both pieces are stamped 925. It is in excellent vintage condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Striking necklace by important African American silversmith Art Smith, circa 1950s. The necklace is three dimensional, with the internal opening on a higher plane than the outer loop. The large scale of this piece of 'wearable art' makes this a very desirable find.

Brass. Excellent condition. Choker length measuring approx. 5"x 8". Interior opening measures just over 4" in diameter. It is correctly signed "Art Smith" on the rear.

Last year I was lucky to find three examples of jewelry by Celia Harms, a talented designer who lived and worked in Vera Cruz in the 1950s and '60s. The Etruscan style sterling vermeil cross pin / pendant necklace I am presenting is the last of that trove and a very classy duo as well. I am very particular with vermeil - I don't really like it unless it is old and has mellowed almost to the point of ... extinction yet here it has an understated matte finish that exudes a calm warmth...

We are offering a Fred Davis Shield and obsidian mask necklace with a length of 17.5in. The mask is 1.5in. by 1.5in. The lovely thing about this necklace is it's size. You can wear everyday and with anything as it is not huge like many of it's kind. Correctly hallmarked with FD and no damage to stone or silver. The weight is 50 grams and it is thick silver sheet. An excellent example, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This is the silver "pillow" bracelet by William Spratling. It is from his first design period, 1931-1946. Measuring 8" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide, it has a pin closure and is in fine original condition. It weighs 86 grams and is featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. This is one of Spratlings' most recognizable bracelets and one of the most beautiful.

Large scroll or ribbon pin by William Spratling c. 1945. It is pictured on page 45 of Morrill and Berk's book MEXICAN SILVER. It is crafted of sections of silver with copper and gold. A bold size, measuring 3" by 2 1/4", it is in fine original condition, weighs 37 grams, and is appropriately signed for William Spratling as shown in the photo. A glorious pin.

A beautiful sterling ring with central square faceted blue topaz by Antonio Pineda. It measures 3/4" long and 1/2" wide and is a size 6 but could be sized without loss of the hallmarks. Beautiful condition and signed as shown. It is 3 dimensional and interesting from every angle.

One of Taxco's early maestros, Jose Luis Flores worked for Aguilar as well as for Emma and Miguel Melendez. Carefully crafted and meticulously finished, his jewelry is often based on creations by his more renowned colleagues yet he can be quite creative and original himself. In my opinion, he is at his best within the realm of modernist design and I believe that the bracelet presented here attests to that...

This is from a Maryland, USA Estate. By Alphonse La Paglia, the outstanding Designer-craftsmen who made distinctive Holloware and Jewelry with a contemporary feeling. Much of his output was bought by Georg Jensen. The size of this BRACELET is 7 1/4" including tongue and groove clasp X 11/16" wide. BEAUTIFUL SHELLS motif in EXCELLENT Condition ca. 1950

A large and bold mid-century moderne sterling and tiger eye ring by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The stone is fabulous - great color and striations. And BIG-- The ring is 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is a size 9 but can be sized without loss of the mark.The ring is plain in the back. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine condition but has a very slight split in one side section of the bezel. It does not detract from the ring in any way...

This is STERLING DESIGNER JEWELRY from DENMARK. The DESIGNER is N.E.FROM and this is 3 PIECES with FISH, STARS, AND BEZELED AMBER. The BROOCH measures 1 1/2" in Diameter; EARRINGS measure 15/16" in Diameter. Date this N.E. FROM JEWELRY ca. 1950 to 1975 in EXCELLENT Condition

Not very easy to find the specific design of modernist Taxco sterling silver and gemstone earrings by Enrique Ledesma features two generously-sized, color-change sapphires. Mimicking the behavior of alexandrites which change color under different light conditions, the gems are often referred to as “synthetic alexandrites” within the context of vintage Mexican silver jewelry. Yet they are in fact synthetic corundum and at best, they should be identified as “alexandrite simulants”...

Vintage sterling silver and leather bolo tie designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. Original braided black leather tie measures 41" long. Sterling silver carved arrow head slide is 2" X 1 1/2". Hunting figure is carved out in the center adding visual dimension. Silver arrow heads finish the piece at the braid tips. Fully signed on the back with Antonio's trade crown hallmark, ANTONIO, TAXCO, 970, eagle, MOTA, TASCO...

Double sided on Mother of Pearl 2 different Butterfly Wing Moth & Queen Ann's lace plant material in domed glass pendant stamped Sterling on same period chain stamped STER. Pendant is 1 1/4" across on 14" chain. Very nice vintage condition and please see pix to see both sides

Versatile & rare this 1950's hand wrought sterling silver necklace was designed & signed c. 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measuring 52 inches long and weighing 50 grams this necklace can be wrapped two or three times suiting mood or occasion. A version of this necklace is shown on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com & on p. 177 of MEXICAN SILVER by Greta Pack & Mary Davis. Highly collectible...

Collector wrote, 'Received the Edelweiss Pendant. It was exactly as described and I am very happy with it.' A Visitor wrote: 'edelweiss that grows in the Austrian alps', thank you for the info! Stamped 835 on bail. 1 1/8" across including the lacy wirework attached around it...

Circa 1950's, this Salvador Teran modernist piece can be worn either as a pendant or pin.

Measuring 2 5/8" x 2", it's a rare and spectacular piece. The stones are chrysocolla, lapis, and onyx.

Weight is 37.1 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the design # 124.

In excellent vintage condition.