This sterling silver necklace is composed of curved panels with recessed areas that divide each panel into three sections. The middle section remains silver; the outer sections have a copper and brass plating. The necklace is nicely made, with soldered links and a secure tongue–and-groove clasp. The back of one panel is marked with two circular Taxco sterling marks. The necklace measures about 17 1/2 inches long; it is a little over 1/4 inch wide. Gross weight: 54.9 grams

Generously long and imposing in its presence, this early Mexican Deco silver, copper and stone necklace with cascabeles is a great example of the way ancient Mesoamerican artifacts found their way into jewelry created during the country's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Statuettes, clay "masks", beads of stone and silver, carved pieces of bone were unearthed on a daily basis in Mexico's countryside either by accident as people worked the land or as a result of deliberate "digging" to find them...

Circa mid-century, this Salvador Teran bracelet features a large amethyst cabochon set within a sterling silver ribbon and bow design. At least - that is my interpretation. I believe it to be a very rare piece and have not seen this design before. Closed, wearable length is 6 3/8". Width in front is 1 1/2". Weight is 41.3 grams. Signed and hallmarked with a very worn lightly struck "Salvador", Sterling Mexico, with the eagle assay 36 and the design # 204. Deep patina...

Modernist organic design silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, the great Mexican designer, c.1950's. They are signed "ANTONIO TAXCO(in crown) 970" and other marks and are in excellent condition. They measure 1 1/4" long and have screwbacks. Great flowing design....Insured shipping is $8 in USA.

This moth design necklace from Matilde Poulat bears her earliest block "MATL" hallmark used 1934-1940. It's a true masterpiece, hand-wrought with exquisite silver work. Measures a closed, wearable length of 18 1/2". The centerpiece is 2 5/16" wide and 2 5/8" tall. The turquoise stone measures 3/4" wide. Weight is 55.8 grams. Signed and hallmarked "MATL" and "0.900.

The indisputable queen of Mexican enamelwork, Margot de Taxco created an amazing series of jewelry in that technique which she first started focusing on while still married to Antonio Castillo and designing for the family workshop. As with her other jewelry here too the sources of inspiration were varied covering distances not only in geographical space but also in time...

This spectacular sterling silver and shell cuff was designed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The cuff measures 1 1/2" at the widest point in the center front. It has a 1 3/8" gap opening and a wearable length of up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The deep brown and pale golden shell inlay is held in place by silver rivets. Exquisite condition with no cracks or chips. Signed on the reverse WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO with the eagle assay mark #30...

Elegant and "quiter" than most Matilde Poulat jewelry, this early repousse bracelet by the big maestra exhibits nonetheless all the attributes Matl's work is avidly sought after and venerated for. Repoussage that creates a body with impeccable texture and perfect finishing, a gorgeous golden sheen obsidian cabochon and, of course, the Mexico City style silver-work which to me represents Mexico's Arts and Crafts movement...

Offered on consignment..... This supremely rare mid-century Salvador Teran piece is featured both on the cover and p. 131 of "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance". It is a beautiful pin which doubles as a pendant, and it is paired with a custom made hand-wrought sterling silver Navajo chain. Dimensions are 2 3/4" tall, 2 1/16" wide. Chain measures a closed, wearable length of 17 1/2". Weight of pendant / pin is 33.7 grams. Chain is 51.4 grams...

A rare Antonio Pineda moon stone bracelet with a 1 inch height and a heavy weight of 86 grams of very thick silver. The hallmark is worn and reads in hands 970 Silver with eagle and also visible crown. This bracelet's hallmark is just before the letters were added and is an older bracelet. There is a 7 in. length and a 2.5in. inside diameter. The moon stones have a fine glow and lays on the wrist with balance and ease. Silver Seduction by Gobi Stromberg features this Antonio Pineda...

The most charming Damaso Gallegos set of bells consisting of earrings and a brooch. This set is fabulous for the holiday season. The set weighs 12grams for the earrings and 17 grams for the brooch. The brooch is 2in. tall and the earrings are 1.25in.

Unique and rare handmade sterling studio piece of "drinking man" pendant by SIGI, Mexico. Design shows a naked man drinking from a bottle with wonderful detail and measures 2" long by 1" wide . Very dimensional and made of solid heavy gauge silver. Has large handmade loop for chain. It is signed "SIGI 925 MEX" and the SIGI mark is hand scribed in script. Excellent condition and could be worn by man or woman.......$10 for insured US shipping.

Circa late 1950 to early 1952, this necklace is shown on the Spratling Silver website. Noted to be a larger, more square version of the North Star necklace, it's a very rare piece from William Spratling produced by Conquistador. From his second design period, inspired by his Alaskan period. It's a book-piece design shown in "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance", p...

This sterling, Mexican fish pendant married metal is copper (to silver). It has an azur-malachite eye and is very well crafted. It measures 2 1/4" x 5/8". The onyx center is encased in sterling (top and bottom). The back is hallmarked MEXICO, then TAXCO MEXICO 925 with the silversmith's initials, AAB in the middle. The assay mark is # 1. It is in great condition.

This pair of large lotus earrings are made and signed by Gerardo Lopez. His repousse is always heavy and of exceptional design elements. 1.5in. by 1.25in. screwbacks. Perfect pairing with the Lotus necklace and clamper cuff. No damage and reveals a dark natural patina.

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. Has alternating sterling bars and dotted spheres. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Hecho en Mexico and 925. Measures 15 3/4" long. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Clasp snaps securely. Pre Eagle- Pre 1948. Classic RIC design. We have a pair of Ric earrings in another listing that would go well with this necklace. Will combine shipping.

Los Castillo Design 108 Mexican Silver Bracelet is truly stunning. Dimensions entail: a 2.5 inch inside diameter, 2 inch height, a weight of 60 grams. Both the necklace and this bracelet are featured in the new book by Penny Morrill: DREAMING IN SILVER

Alovely Brooch by the famous Taxco Silver Artist Hector Aguilar features two stylized flower blossoms along with a curved leaf on curving stems. Crafted in Aguilars favored 940 silver which give the silver a lovely rich patina. It measures 3" wide by 3 1/2" long and weigh 18.6 grams. Hallmarked Taxco, HA, 940. Light age related wear and tarnish a secure pin clasp. A lovely piece.