A Navajo sterling silver turquoise Southwest tribal cuff bangle bracelet circa 1950s. This vintage unsigned but tested silver bracelet with a fine genuine turquoise gem stone. It measures 1-1/16" across the setting and it measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" across the interior (this can be adjusted if you wish). The teardrop shape stone has a fine finely mottled bluish green colour and the mount has a blackened ground with twisted wirework. It weighs 14.8 grams...
Vintage sterling silver buckle bracelet
Wearable length - 7 1/2"
Width - 1"
Heavy and substantial weighing 161.80 grams
Working buckle clasp mechanism
European origin
c. 1960 - 1980
Very good vintage condition
Description: CoroCraft sterling vermeil sapphire & clear rhinestone bracelet & screw back earrings.
Hallmark: CoroCraft,sterling
Condition: near mint
Dimensions bracelet: 7 1/2" x 7/8"
Dimensions earrings: 13/16" x 5/8"
An Indonesian gilt sterling silver filigree garnet pin brooch circa 1900 1910. This finely crafted Edwardian 2-3/4 x 1-5/8" brooch features fine filigree wirework with applied decoration and ball dangles; it has a genuine bezel-set garnet stone as well. It has the original c-clasp, it is unsigned, it weighs 12.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some mellowing and light losses to the gilding...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and resin kinetic brooch
This early and rare brooch measures 3 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Weight - 17.10 grams
Marked Cooke
Excellent vintage condition
This great ring is marked delFINO MEXICO, has the eagle assay mark. The numbers within, look like 39, Then, it is marked Taxco (in cursive), 0.925. It is in excellent condition and has a good heft.
These earrings are unique as they are Taxco Mexico with a Native American motif. The "top" is convex with a diameter of 1". The 3 dangling leaves measure 1 1/2". They are marked 925 TS-14 MEXICO. They are in excellent condition and have good heft.
Strong and impressive, this sterling silver & obsidian pendant & chain was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling in the late 1940's. The pendant with bail is 3 1/2" high X 2" wide. The heavy, original sterling chain is 18" long. The pendant with chain weighs 82 grams. The carved volcanic arrow beautifully reflects deep, rich colors as it moves & catches the light. Hallmarked on the reverse. This design is pictured on p...
Magnificent, rare vintage sterling and coral circular shaped petit point ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye , circa 1970. Many silversmiths created petit point pieces, but this silversmith took the art to an extreme. This ring is set with semicircular high domed and arched stones, this cut being her trademark. The ring is a size 7 and measures 1 1/8" by 1 1/8". Weighing 12 grams, it is in fine original condition. There are no missing stones and no chips or cracks to any stone. Signed as shown...
A vintage sterling silver geometric pendant with an inlay of exotic wood and a carnelian colored cabochon. Hand wrought intricate chain marked sterling on the hook clasp. Pendant measures 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Chain measures 19" long. Chain is original to the pendant, it can't be removed. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between wood and sterling surfaces. Well crafted studio piece.
Signed William Spratling for his first phase comes this wonderful modernist design.The Mexican silver necklace is in a pylon shape and has a beautiful natural patina.There is a 16in. wearable length and the drops are approximately 1in. x 1in. It is open backed repousse made with thick silver of at least 980 silver showing a very white color. The work marks are exciting to see in this piece. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This delicate link bracelet features four oval cabochons, each prong-set in a decorative sterling frame. Sterling openwork panels, each set with a single marcasite, connect the frames. The ornate settings give the piece a more formal feel than Deco; possibly this dates later, perhaps the 1950s. The spring-ring clasp is secure, and is marked sterling; one of the connecting panels is also marked sterling on the back. The bracelet measures about 7¼ inches long by about 5/8 inch wide.
Nice and long at 27 1/2", this mid-century Antonio Pineda pendant necklace features a starburst design pendant with turquoise colored stones. The pendant itself measures 2 1/2" tall, just under 2" wide.
Both pendant and chain are marked with with Antonio Taxco crown, and the chain can be worn on its own or with another pendant. Please see pics for additional hallmarks.
Weight is 50.5 grams.
In excellent vintage condition.
On Consignment.
Hallmarks date this Gerardo Lopez pectoral necklace 1950-1955.
Executed in 98% almost pure silver, this hand-wrought necklace is a masterpiece. The repoussé silver work is nothing short of spectacular.
Measures a closed, wearable length of 17". Centerpiece is just over 6" wide. Please see pic.
Weight is 100.4 grams.
Signed and hallmarked "Lopez Taxco 980", along with the eagle assay 25.
In excellent vintage condition. Collector quality. Gorgeous original patina.
A modernist sterling silver necklace with a large central pendant depicting a hunter with two deer by Los Castillo. Two layered shadowbox design.
Marked Los Castillo Taxco around Eagle 15, and design #115. Pendant measures 3 1/4" across and 2 1/8" tall. Necklace is a total of 15" long. Has a box clasp that holds securely. Fine condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish. Some small dings to the edges that are mostly seem from the back. Some wear to the oxidization...
Iconic pair of vintage, handmade sterling silver pins or brooches designed and signed circa 1930 by Taxco and Mexico City artist Frederick W. Davis(1880-1961). Each pin measures 2 1/4" high. The pair weigh 37 grams, 1.03 oz. Each pin is signed on the back with the Fred Davis conjoined FD, SILVER, MADE IN MEXICO. Both in beautiful condition. Early C clasp pin backs are tight and secure...
This colorful Alice Caviness peacock pin has gorgeous sterling silver openwork with enamel tail feather in bermuda blue, solft green and gold. The neck feathers are bright green with blue eyes and red crown. This peacock pin is hallmarked "Alice Caviness and Sterling Germany. This peacock is 1 3/8" square.
This mid-century bracelet is the work of Felipe Martinez, whose Taxco shop was called "Piedra y Plata.
Piedra y Plata opened in 1950 and soon gained a reputation as one of the best silver shops in Taxco...