These sterling silver earrings have a nice swirly design with colorful, inlaid abalone. They are screwbacks and measure 1 1/8" x 1/2" (at its widest). Each is marked MEXICO SILVER.

Every now and again, I will bump into a piece of Mexican jewelry incorporating an ancient artifact. Be that clay masks, carved little effigies or beads, they are always a treat and a source of great excitement. And when that piece is also signed by one of the big Taxco workshops, like the bracelet at hand, then it’s a real holiday! Out of their “mixed metals” line, this Los Castillo silver, brass and copper hinged bracelet is literally built around an amazing, silky smooth agate bead...

Bearing the signature of Sanborn’s, the legendary Mexico City department store’s over whose antiquities and fine arts division Fred Davis was a supervisor in the mid-1930s, this wide, exuberant cuff bracelet is a classic for the genre. Repousse cuffs of this style came to be closely associated with Sanborn’s and Maciel though they were made by other, anonymous and “less celebrated” makers as well...

From his third design period, hallmarks date this Spratling cuff 1964-1967. It's a book-piece design, shown on p.109 of Spratling Silver: A Field Guide. There are ten silver rivets. Should fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist. Width is 1 5/8" in the center front. Opening/gap is 1 1/16". Weight is 53.4 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the WS Print Square "WS William Spratling .925 Taxco Mexico" and the eagle assay 63. In fine vintage condition.

This is a very rare and spectacular necklace from Hector Aguilar, hand-wrought and executed in 940 silver.

It's a stunning piece which won't fail to be noticed and looks magnificent on the neck.

It's composed of two separate pieces, one measures 1 3/4" and the other at 14", combining to 15 3/4". It's wide at just over 1 1/4"...

This Antonio Pineda brooch is a superb modernist design featuring three amethyst "peas" in a "pod". Beautifully executed in 97% pure silver, this pin is collector quality. Measures 3 1/2" long, with a hefty weight of 29.7 grams. Pin closes with a roller. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, Hecho en Mexico 970 Silver, with the eagle assay 17 and design # PR571.

There are some pieces of jewelry that simply defy any effort to photograph them. And this stunning Taxco modernist sterling silver and blue spinel hinged bangle is one of them - a really tough one at that too! I have faced this challenge once before in the past and the “culprit” is available here as well, only that one is by Enrique Ledesma and adorned with color-change sapphires...

This stunning necklace is a rarely seen Antonio Pineda book-piece design, shown in Silver Seduction p.110. Collector quality. It's a show-stopper, with a serpentine dangle measuring 3 3/4" long composed of alternating turquoise and carnelian cabochons. The stones are gorgeous and perfectly matched in color...

This mid-century necklace from Los Castillo is a heavy and very substantial seldom seen design.

Thirty-eight modernist twisted panels drape perfectly upon the neck, conforming perfectly with a fluidity which compliments the wearer. The wide J-hook closure forms an almost seamless appearance.

Measures 15 3/8" end to end, with a 1" width...

This is a beautiful pair of cufflinks from Antonio Pineda with an archer shadowbox design said to be inspired by the cave drawings of Lascaux. In excellent vintage condition. T-backs are tight and snappy. Measures 1 1/4" tall. Weight is 23.2 grams. Signed and hallmarked on each cufflink with the Antonio Taxco crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970, and the eagle assay 17. No issues whatsoever.

Known for her bold modernist designs and her love for big, gem- and stone-studded bracelets Carmen Beckmann was equally creative when allowing the Spanish Colonial tradition to influence her work. That “old way” of doing things manifests itself here in the heart-shaped wire-work appliques that support the luscious tiger’s eye cabochon, bringing to mind the more delicate, ornate filigree jewelry every silversmith in the country knew how to make...

Circa mid-century, this set of necklace and bracelet was produced by Los Castillo. It's an exquisitely hand-crafted set with a deeply incised oxidized design. Necklace lays perfectly and comfortably upon the neck, and has an understated elegance. Absolutely beautiful. Heavy and solid, total weight for the set is 116 grams. Necklace measures a closed, wearable length of 16 1/4", with a width of 3/4". Bracelet is 6 7/8" closed, wearable length, width of 3/4"...

Attention lab (and all dog) lovers! Wear your favorite dog on your sleeve with this whimsical pair of gold tone cufflinks, pointing stylized dogs with heads turned and tail straight, mid 20th century, stamped Hickok and USA. Condition is very good with some wear but to our eye, the color variation adds depth to the design. Measurements: 7/8 in wide x 5/8 in high.

Be the "Csts Meow" wearing this striking pair of cat's eye toggle back green gold filled cufflinks made by Kreisler Craft, comprised of a bezel set, round luminescent green and black quartz stones that swivel to create different looks, depending on the shirt, stamped Kreisler Craft US Pat. Pend. USA, circa 1950. Size: 1 3/8"L x 5/8" W. Excellent condition.

Dress to impress with these handsome 14k gold and blue Lapis toggle back cufflinks, featuring a rich lapis inlay centered in a chunky yellow gold frame, marked 14K, LINDSAY & Co, circa 1970. Wt: 16.5 grams. Measurements: 3/4" x 1/2". Excellent condition.

A classic pair of 14K yellow gold oval two-sided cuff links, each oval set with centered cabochon blue sapphires. The connectors are marked 14K, makers mark H on back. Ca. 1960. Size: 9/16” x 1/2”. Weight: 11.2 g. Condition is excellent.

Danish Modern 14k gold ring by Jens Asby, Denmark, 1960s. The looped design of the setting perfectly highlights the glowing reticulated quartz sphere. The stone is an undrilled sagenitic quartz, which is clear with black inclusions. The ring is marked with the Jens Asby hallmark, "585 CFH DENMARK HANDMADE". Very good vintage condition.

The sphere measures 10mm. The ring measures 3/8" north to south, sits 1/2" up off the finger and weighs 6.3grams. It is a size 7 and can be sized...

Fabulous vintage long clip earrings with faceted black glass beads wired on dark goldtone metal with matching clips and findings. Marked MADE FRANCE. Circa 1950 or 1960. Great size -- 3 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One tiny open air bubble (pictured but not noticeable). New grip pads included. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Beautifully 1960s detailed necklace or belt in goldtone metal with tassels, colorless and topaz glass faceted stones, and very big unfoiled openbacked topaz glass cabochon stones. A definite Schreiner piece; the faceted colorless stones are inverted (set points up), the dogtooth prongs, "piecrust" back settings, and rhinestone chain are all key Schreiner construction hallmarks. Hook close. 34 inches wearable length and the tassels drop 4 inches. Very good condition...

Brushed gold metal c1965 Trifari "Jewels of India" moghul collection drop earrings. Oval faux flawed emerald cabochons are surrounded by sapphire & ruby color teardrop stones. The earrings are 2" (5 cm) long x 1" (2.25 cm) at the widest. In perfect vintage condition. Please Note: All items must have the original inventory tags in place and be untouched in order to be returned

Glittering fabulous vintage rope necklace with dozens of brilliant colorless stones set in oblong and round filigree beads linked by wires. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR on an attached metal hang tag. The metal is silvertone. 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate. With a hook catch and a ring with a tassel with three round jeweled beads...

Vintage bib necklace and matching clip earrings with exceptional and very large inverted unfoiled openbacked glass stones in an intense blue green with hints of purple. Circa 1960. An unsigned Schreiner piece. Many Schreiner pieces were made for designers such as Christian Dior, Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, and others, and were unsigned because they were made to be shown or sold as accessories to the designer's couture clothing collection. Signed Schreiner pieces were made to ...

Stunning baroque style clip earrings by Kenneth J. Lane in antiqued goldtone filigree with huge colorless "headlight" glass stones and small strass stones. Marked K.J.L. Late 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate with a huge collection of 60s and 70s American and European designer jewelry. I am also listing another pair of KJL earrings from this estate.

Great size -- 4 1/2 inches long from the top and 2 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Glittering French hand made drop rhinestone earrings with constructed three dimensional ovals of soldered metal, with prongset stones in blues shading from light aurora borealis pink to dark blue, and larger aurora borealis stones in piecrust settings at the top, circa 1960, possibly by Cis, Countess Cissy Zoltowska. Marked MADE FRANCE. With many hallmarks of the Cis style, including the exotic color progression, the piecrust stone settings, and the dark silvertone metal. 2 1/4 inche...

Outrageous! These earrings speak for themselves. To be worn by one who likes being bold and dramatic. All prong set stones, silvertone backing. Clips are stamped KJL. Top to bottom 4 1/2", side to side 2 1/2".

Beautifully constructed necklace with large green and copper Murano glass stones and glass based faux pearls in heavy antiqued goldtone metal. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BY KRAMER. 1960s. With a hook clasp with a colorless rhinestone. With dogtooth prongs and crimped settings on the backs of the stones. Articulated and drapes beautifully. A fabulous day piece.

Wearable length is 17 inches. The center drop is 1 5/8 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Possibly made for Dior, this lovely necklace with matching clip earrings has the distinctive S shaped hook which was frequently used on Dior necklaces. One earring is marked FRANCE. Circa 1960. In goldtone metal with large glass based faux pearls, opaque topaz stones, and chain tassels. In a longer length which is currently very fashionable. The necklace has a wearable length of 22 inches. The center drops 3 1/2 inches and is 3 inches wide. The earrings are 1/2 inch in diameter. ...

Fabulous faux lariat glass beaded necklace and matching screw back drop earrings with a great modern look. By the French maker Louis Rousselet. The screw back of one earring is marked MADE IN FRANCE (difficult to photograph). Necklace and earrings have amazing slightly translucent pale aqua glass beads with slight marbling and tiny black specks, white baroque glass based faux pearls, brilliant rhinestone rondelles, and a large constructed metal drop set with rhinestones on each end of ...

Fabulous collectible signed Hattie Carnegie pendant necklace with pendant that converts to a pin, in Chinoiserie style with a resin dragon simulating angel skin coral, with a rhinestone eye. Marked HATTIE CARNEGIE. 1960s. Spring ring clasp. Goldtone metal with textured finish. Greek key motif. The color of the dragon is slightly variegated to simulate the coloring of angel skin coral. Color is warmer than the photos may show. The pin/pendant is 3 inches in diameter and the wearable l...

Amazing modernist Lanvin layered necklace with cream plastic elements on goldtone snake chain. Marked LANVIN PARIS on an attached hang tag. Circa 1965. With the recent resurgence of the house of Lanvin, vintage 1960s and 1970s Lanvin jewelry is hotter than ever. The large center pendant is backed in goldtone metal and slides on the chain. Fabulous and super wearable for day or night.

Wearable length is 21 inches. The center drop falls an additional 6 1/4 inches. Excellent cond...

Stunning and very weighty and substantial bib necklace with huge colorless stones in heavy thick cast goldtone openback metal settings with ornate decoration and crown form prongs. The small drops are set with dog tooth prongs. With goldtone metal extender chain. The construction and stones suggest this is a French piece. Circa 1950 or 1960. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and drops 2 1/8 inches in the center. The largest stone is 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One stone is dar...

Spectacular Schreiner brooch in silvertone metal with layers of fabulous large and small glass stones. 1960s, unsigned but with characteristic Schreiner construction, dogtooth settings, and inverted (points up) stones. I've added the long hand knotted glass beaded necklace so the brooch can also be worn as an enhancer. The stones include huge translucent marbled pale green with blue marbling emerald cut stones, opaque aqua round and marquise stones, olive green round inverted stones,...

Fabulous vintage beaded necklace in turquoise and jewel tone beads, circa 1965. Marked CADORO on an attached metal hang tag at the spring ring clasp. With seamless Lucite beads in two shades of turquoise, goldtone metal spacers and findings, and amazing huge poured glass beads in glowing jewel tones, including red, green, peach, cobalt, and amber. The glass beads are probably by the French maker Gripoix. The colors are more intense than the photos depict. A stunning statement necklace. Big el...

Fabulous French necklace by Countess Cissy Zoltowska (Cis), circa 1960. Cissy Zoltowska made couture jewelry for Balenciaga and others in Paris. In the United States her jewelry was also sold through Lord & Taylor and Bonwit Teller. Unsigned but it has many of her characteristic design and construction elements, including the chain and hook closure, the dark finished metal, the marbled glass cabochons which I have seen on other confirmed Cis pieces, the brilliant rhinestones, and the ve...

Very glam vintage fired enamel hinged bangle in turquoise with matching big opaque glass stones simulating Persian turquoise, and with textured metal decorative elements. Marked ORIGINAL BY ROBERT in palette shaped cartouche. 1960s. Always a classic, enameled jewelry is a top trend this year.

Just under 3/4 inch wide and 7 inches inside circumference. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A rare find. Lanvin jewelry is not often seen. This dramatic piece is of plastic with glass spacers and goldtone metal accents. The vibrant white and blue beads surround coral colored beads (paler in the picture than they actually are). The oval metal tag is marked Lanvin, Paris. Total inside length is 27".