This is the "ARCHITECTURAL CUFF WITH AMETHYST CLOSURE" by Antonio Pineda. It is featured on page 201 of the catalogue from the exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE - MAESTROS DE PLATA ,currently in Los Angeles. They date it c.1950-55. Very bold lines and design, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 1 3/8" wide at the widest point in the front. It opens and closes by pushing in the amethyst...

Beautiful streamline mid-century modern necklace and matching bracelet by Taxco silversmith Sigi Pineda. Best known for his 1950's strong designs, this set is a great example of the stylish simplicity of the times. The necklace opens and closes with a secure push in clasp in the back and is hinged on both sides...

An absolutely fabulous azur-malachite and silver pin by William Spratling. Surely one of his inspired Alaskan north star designs, this pin has a center stone of azur-malachite with 7 silver stars randomly fused into the stone. The stone is held in a frame of silver stars. This is a large pin measuring 2 1/2" by 2 1/8" and weighing 33 grams. It is in pristine original condition and signed for William Spratling with the c.1955-67 mark as shown in the photo...

Vintage Unmarked Unsigned No Stone Arts & Crafts Bow or Celtic Brooch Pin that tests at least 925. Has Heft for it's size of 1 3/8" X 1 1/8". Very good condition with just a little wave to pin stem. Rich Silver with plenty of patina in crevices.
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Sold. c 1950 Felch & Co. Parent Company of Danecraft: 2 piece Rose Motif small Brooch and Earring set. All 3 roses are 7/8" in diameter. The Earrings which have more patina are just marked sterling, whereas the pin is marked Sterling CFo. Very Nice Condition, no damage, no repairs.
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From the same estate as the azur- malachite bracelet by Enrique Ledesma that I am offering, this bracelet is made up of 15 panels of faceted amethyst crystal fused in silver. This is the skill for which Ledesma is best known. His work of this nature is impeccable and unmatched by other Taxco artists. This fabulous bracelet measures 8" end to end and 1" wide. It is in excellent original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. The safety chain will need to be reattached on one side...

An outstanding sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. This work is what he is best known for- fusing silver with stone in an impeccable manner. Each panel is triple hinged and tri-faceted. Cutting stone in this manner requires spectacular skill. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1" wide. It weighs 109 grams and is in excellent original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones...

Very early, c. 1930, silver fish pin with a turquoise cabachon eye by Taxco artist Fred Davis. This pin is featured on page 80 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. One of his most famous pieces, this pin measures 3" by 1 1/8" and is in fine original condition with a great patina. It is signed for Fred Davis as shown in the photo. A wonderful pin!

Wonderful Sterling Ring size 6.75 (adjusts up to 7.25) which could be worn by either male or female musicologist or lover of music! Shank: 1/8" wide. Marked: "Leonore Doskow" and "Handmade Sterling". Please see closeup.

This ring is SOLD. "Lux et Veritas" = "Light and Truth". "Seal of Yale College". The perfect vintage gift for the Yalie Collector. This college ring is small, blue and white enamel, nouveau, and has a highly decorated figural shank. Maker's Mark of "Salman Sterling" of Boston, MA, whose 1906 advertising stated that they sold the most fobs. Only 117 women were enrolled at Yale in 1909. Very good condition, all enamel intact.
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Mexican Silver Earrings that have the chased, incised, engraved style of Castillo or Aquilar. Marked: 3 initials "C.." "Mexico Sterling". Would go well with other Mexico Taxco pieces listed throughout the About Mimi's Gems catalog. 1.5" long & very nice condition. SOLD, no price, no info

Classic Hector Aguilar Book and Three Beads Bracelet featured on page 32 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Fabulous design and construction, this bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside of the bracelet and is 5/8" wide. It weighs 95 grams and has a secure pin closure with safety chain. All original, excellent condition. Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. A very famous and beautiful Hector Aguilar bracelet.

Charming 940 silver Aztec design necklace by Hector Aguilar, c. 1940. Very intricate and ornamental, this piece measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 88 grams and looks superb on. It is in excellent original condition, has a secure push in clasp and is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. I have never seen this Hector Aguilar necklace offered before and not found it pictured in any book so believe it to be quite rare. A remarkable Hector Aguilar necklace!

Sold. This higher silver content marked 950, better than the usual 925. Maker's Mark: "La Maricela Taxco" in a circle around the 950 silver content. Is chased, engraved and with applied granulation. 3" X 2.25" in very good condition in rich silver color with age appropriate patina in crevices. Has Not been polished and no issues.
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Vintage unsigned Spratling? Mexican Silver Thick Gauge Cuff with Hands Holding Amethyst Tulips (1") Motif, plus 2 cabs (10mm), possibly Unsigned Spratling or Aguilar. 2.6 Oz or 75 Grams on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info

Beautiful silver filigree work in this early bracelet by Matilde Poulat. C. 1940, this bracelet measures 7" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 55 grams and is in fine original condition with a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed MATL as shown in the photo. What a great bracelet.

FABULOUS Armadillo design 940 necklace made by Hector Aguilar. It is graceful and solid at the same time with lots of movement. It measures 17 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide at the widest center oval. It weighs 79 grams. All of the pieces are in excellent condition and original except the velvet which must have been replaced as it has no wear at all, unless this piece was just never worn. The clasp is original. Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo...

Smart Studio Sterling Pin marked: "Leonore Doskow" "Handmade Sterling". 1.5" X 1". Excellent Condition. Has Not been cleaned. SOLD, no price, no info