This is an 14K White Gold & Diamond Filigree Ring from a Maryland Estate. Diamond is .40/100 Carat, Modern Brilliant Cut, SI2 GH Color. Must see close up to appreciate

An astoundingly tasteful Amethyst Old Mexico City Folk Bracelet. The bracelet is 7.5 inches long, with a 38 gram weight.

This McClelland Barclay deco ruby brooch is rhodium and gold plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. It is 2" by 1 3/4" . Excellent condition. It is circa 1941.

LAYAWAY AVAILABLE This is a rare Mexico City gorgeous floral vintage necklace. The design is open backed but still heavy weighing almost 70 grams. The piece is meticulously crafted. The bezels are thick and also open in back allowing the sparkle to really shine. The links are 1 1/8in. long and .75in. wide. It has a 16in. wearable length and is properly hallmarked as shown carrying the DF for Mexico City. The matching earrings are also stunning and are 1.25in. long and .75 wide...

Ca 1940 Here is another early bracelet and necklace with hematite stones created by Laurence Foss, a designer at Georg Jensen. The stones are in perfect condition and the silver has a lovely patina. Both the necklace and bracelet are marked with the Foss stamp Sterling. The bracelet is also marked 416A while the necklace, 416-1/2. The bracelet measures 7" x 3/4"and weighs 25.5 grams; the necklace is 15-1/2" including hook and weighs 33grams. A lovely collector's piece.

Some of the most lovely, early, Mexico Silver designs are exquisite and masterfully accomplished. This marked Mexico Silver is one of these examples. The silver is thick with the set weighing 141 grams. The amethyst are set nicely in their bezels with no chips. No dents to the repousse. There is a height of 1in. on the necklace and 2 inches on the bracelet. The earrings are screw back. The bracelet is 7in. long and the necklace has a 17.5in. wearable...

We are offering a signed M. Altamirano large Cuff studded with onyx stones and finished on the ends with a big swirl. The height is 2.5in. tall and it currently has a gap of 1 inch. The diameter is 2.25in. and this can be sized by a professional silver smith. From end to end it measures 5.5in. and the weight is 70 grams heavy. The bezels are well executed and there are no chips to the stones or damage of any kind to the silver...

Stunning vintage Italian silver charm bracelet wrought in the Etruscan style and adorned with four beautiful fob charms set with semi-precious and glass cabs. I love these pieces for their "shock and awe" approach to accesorizing that goes hand in hand with the boldness and seductiveness of Europe's southern-most coasts...

A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with Bronze central domes by William Spratling. These earrings were in the 1945 catalog.

Measure 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back of each screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico.

Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, dings and minor scratches.

Great design. Pre Eagle.

Taxco 980 signed pieces are always quality. This link is 118 grams heavy and is the closest thing to the Coco design of the Spratling original necklace which is so very, very rare. The Taxco 980 necklace is 20in. long and has a depth of 7/16th's giving it even more dimension. No dents or damage and kept lovingly through time. One of my favorite things, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This rare Hector Aguilar Mexican Silver Bracelet is featured in many books on Mexican Jewelry including "Silver Masters of Mexico" by Penny Morrill on page 136. He called this the Pillow Bracelet and it has a bold modernist design. Measures 7" long by1" wide and weighs 57.6 grams of silver. Signed with the HA mono, Sterling Made in Mexico" and dates to the early 1940's. In good condition with no damage noted, a nice patina, and a secure button topped box clasp...

These earrings are clipbacks, featuring white glass or milk glass apples, set in gold tone. Each earring is marked TRIFARI (with the crown over the T) and DESIGN PAT. PEND. They are circa 1940's and are in excellent condition.

This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This cornflower brooch is 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" ( 5.5CM x 4.4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)

"Prize winning piece which is made of four different metals and two stones" describes this Los Castillo pin in MEXICAN JEWELRY by Davis & Pack, p.188. It also appears on p.187 in WILLIAM SPRATLING and the MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE as "Los Castillo, prize-winning cubist parrot broach". This famous pin was made in Mexico, c.1947. The metals are sterling, brass, copper, and, perhaps pewter. The stones used are black onyx and malachite in matrix...

Measuring 27" long, this 940 sterling silver & copper necklace was designed c. 1940-50's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). The center disc is 1 1/2" wide graduating to 1/2" at the back. Weight is 124 grams. Beautiful condition & patina. Each disc is connected to the next with a silver rivet giving the design fluid movement. Signed TAXCO HA 940 eagle #9. A similar necklace is pictured on p. 140 of Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill.

This heavy pendant has a diameter of 1 3/4". It has great detail, featuring the Pisces, astrological fish (the 12th sign of the zodiac). It is marked 800 and is in excellent condition.

This is a Set of signed JOMAZ JADE JEWELRY with a NECKLACE, BRACELET and EARRINGS. The NECKLACE measures 15" long X 5/8" wide; the BRACELET IS 7/8" wide; the EARRINGS measure 3/4" X 3/4". Clearly marked: JOMAZ on the BRACELET Clasp. Faux JADE with Rhinestone Accents made circa third quarter of the 20th Century. In EXCELLENT Condition

A vintage sterling silver orchid brooch by Hector Aguilar.

Signed with the conjoined HA, Taxco and 940 for better than sterling silver. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949).

Measures 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has a beautiful, warm patina.

Classic Aguilar design.

This Miguel Melendez hinged bangle is patterned with irregular shaped 1 mm thick silver tiles or pavers, fitted into one another kind of scaling or print. The channels or recessed portions are highly oxidized and the brighter polished areas provides a great play on light-to-darkness.

It is hallmarked with two (2) separate circular marks and an assay stamping. One mark is the the lower case "m" surrounded with a large "C" followed by Taxco. The other is Sterling Mexico with Hecho En at t...

This vintage "Alexander Korda" elephant brooch, manufactured by Rice-Weiner.

Sir Alexander Korda (1893-1956) was a Hungarian born movie producer, making a number of notable Hollywood films before to relocating to England and founding "London Films" in 1932; he returned to the U.S. during the Wartime years, producing "Thief of Bagdad" (1940) and "That Hamilton Woman" (1941) and supervising production of the "Jungle Book" (1942), directed by his brother Zoltan Korda. The brooch is in the ...

Wonderful period retro 2-color 14k (rose & yellow)gold, diamonds and rubies watch with a wonderful bracelet, c.1940. The "CHASE" watch seems to be running perfectly, but I cannot guarantee it since I am not an expert on time pieces.. The watch face has six 3-point diamonds and six 5-point rubies on either end of the watch. And further down into the bracelet there are 4 diamonds and 5 rubies on both sides. See photos. Hence, there are 20 diamonds with approx. 60-75 points and 22 rubies with app...

An exceptionally fine, heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet by Pierre Baltensperger. Each of the plaques represents a different flower, depicted in semi-abstract ways. Among the flowers are daisies, cyclamens, fuschias, morning glories and honeysuckle. Baltensperger was founded in 1878 by Walter Baltensperger, who quickly established the firm’s luxury reputation. His grandson Pierre Baltensperger assumed the lead in 1950. Pierre, born in 1927, became one of Switzerland’s most important sculpt...

Copper and glass pin, c.1940's. Unsigned, it measures 1 3/4" diameter. Interesting design(see photos #2) as glass piece on copper goes over and under the copper braid at center. Very good condition....$* for insured US shipping.

A vintage pair of sterling silver cuff links by Georg Jensen with the GJ mark used from 1933-44 in the iconic fish design. Measure 3/4" across. Marked with GJ, Sterling Denmark, 14 and 925. Have a toggle clasp. In fine condition. Great example of Georg Jensen's classic design.

Matching the brooch of the same design that it also available here (you can see the two pieces together in one of the photos here) this Los Castillo Mexican silver and copper ring is a rather rare find and I am happy to have come upon it. Weaving together the two metals in a chevron / arrow pattern, it is additionally embellished with tiny little sterling beads and has a visually interesting shank as well. And even though it seems to have left the workshop without having been stamped with the pr...

These beautiful, sterling silver earrings have a classic Mexican, 1940's design. They are screwbacks, and measure 1" x 1" x 1". The central stones are bezel-set: green chalcedony / jade. Each earring's back is marked HECHO EN MEXICO D.F. 925, with a maker's mark of JP inside a rectangle. The D.F. stands for Distrito Federal: made in Mexico City.

Vintage, c1947, vermeil sterling silver pin of a running clown bearing a large pearl ball With enamel and rhinestones.

Hat contains blue rhinestones with pink rhinestone trim - Green rhinestone eyes and blue rhinestone slippers Red enamel mouth and nose - some enamel missing off nose Large taupe colored faux pearl measures 7/8" in diameter Secure clasp on back.

Designed by Frederick Pearsall for the Imperial Pearl Co.

Mark: MARSLIEU STERLING PAT PEND

Size: 2 3/4" ...

The flowers appear to be floating in air on your wrist. The leaves balance the underside. All of this is orchestrated by a simple twisted wire frame. There is great depth with the construction of each flower. The beauty of this cuff is displayed in 2 inches of height and 7inches wearable length including the gap of just under one inch. You can see from the back that the flowers are open backed repousse made with thick silver. No chips or dents. The camera can not capture the magic of this brace...

This is a 14K Charm....depicting a rider horse & sulky. With movable wheels the size is 7/16" X 15/16". Marked 14K on the flank of the Horse date this Gold charm ca. 1950

Description: sterling vermeil, rhinestones

Hallmark: Ciner, Sterling

Dimensions: 3 1/4" x 21/2"

Condition: Excellent

Beautiful repousee sterling necklace(matching bracelet is also being offered), by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1947. Made of very heavy gauge silver, it weighs 3 1/2 troy oz(105 gms). Made of 20 links, each measuring 1" long by 3/4" wide, the total length is 15". There is an overlapping of links. Signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO bellmark#15 #637, it is in excellent condition. Wonderful patina....To see the matching bracelet, see ITEM #170267.....$17 for insured shipping in USA & app...

This sterling Danecraft thistle bracelet is hallmarked Sterling Reg US Pat. Off. It has 7 very textured and detailed links- they are thistles. Each link is 1 1/4" across by 3/4" wide. This bracelet is 7" long with a secure hook style clasp. It weighs 25.2 grams .

Being offered is a circa 1940-1945 —very very early— .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, handcrafted silver heart shaped links with incised detail; tongue & box closure. Dimensions necklace size 17 wearable . Marked. In excellent condition. Great weight of almost 7 ozs.

Ca1940 A study cable bracelet with rope twist design marked LP sterling. The large heart charm is inscribed(TTB?) and marked LaPaglia Designed International Sterling.The bracelet is 8"x 1/2" ; the charm 1 -1/2" x 1 -1/4".Weight 2.1 ozs.

Matilde Poulat needs no introduction to the seasoned Mexican silver collector but I believe her work is equally appreciated by all lovers of bold, earthy, hand-crafted jewelry. Matl’s creations have a unique, powerful character - there is nothing timid or hesitant about them and I cherish them for exactly that. The ring presented here is a design that comes up less frequently than some of her other rings. It features Poulat’s signature wire-work ornamentation and channel-set turquoise cabs b...

This Staret amethyst and rhinestone fur clip is 3" long by 1 1/2" wide. It is in phenominal vintage condition. Circa 1940.

This is another BEAUTIFUL PIECE...a RARE ART DECO STERLING PERFUME BOTTLE. This Bottle has White Enamel on both sides, one side depicting FLOWERS and a ROSE Beneath. The FAN~SHAPED Top Rotates making this Piece Wearable from a Chain of your choice. This PERFUME BOTTLE is marked: STERLING on the side. The ENAMEL is Mint. The size of this BOTTLE is 2 1/8" X 2 3/4"... jgps tell the rest

This vintage & versatile 940 sterling silver "clipped incised coin" necklace was designed and signed circa 1940-45 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. The necklace measures 1 inch wide and 32 inches long. The construction of the piece allows links to be unclipped for a shorter length as an option. It can be worn as a belt as well. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Beautiful naturally aged patina. Signed on clasp HA 940 TAXCO. This design was made in two widths. This is the wider 1...

Vintage Circa 1945 early pre assay Mexican Pre Columbian design puffy cheek bird man mask Maya or Aztec ethnographic motif repousse pin with a bird or serpent on its headdress.
Mark: Made in Mexico Sterling - with old style safety clasp hinge.
A most talented silversmith took a sheet of sterling and hammered it onto a pitch bowl to create such repousse detail. Because it is holloware one looks for the air escape openings which in this case are found at one ear.
Wt: approx 1 Oz...

Modernist Copper Deco Lady Face Cuff

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c.1940s

Excellent condition

2 1/8" wide

This large brooch / pin measures 3" x 2 7/8" at highest and widest. It features a foliate branch motif with a flowerhead and applied bud in the middle. It is from the Late Arts and Crafts Era: circa 1940's. It weighs approximately 24 grams.

I think romance is the tale of this storyteller necklace by Far Fan who is known for quality workmanship. The wearable length is approximately 17.5in. The largest panel with the senorita in the center is 1.75in. tall. The construction is framed silver like a picture frame with a niello background. The images are carved overlays on the silver. By no means is this piece light weight as it is made with thick silver. Produced entirely by hand and weighing 69 grams heavy this piece is an enchanting t...

This Coro Pegasus dancing donkey is gold plated base metal with rhinestones. It is 1 3/4" x 1 7/8". Free fist class USPS shipping. It is circa 1945.

Rare and beautiful Intertwined Curving X Cuff in 940 silver by Hector Aguilar. It is featured on page 151 of the catalogue from the William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance Exhibit "MAESTRO DE PLATA" and also on page 19 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. She dates the bracelet c. 1940. Measuring 6" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 97 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. This piece is from the Cambridge,MA. Gerris...

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a stylized chevron design. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Hecho en Mexico, and 925. Also has style number 40.

Measures 6 1/4" around the inside and 2 3/4" long at the front. Better for a smaller wrist although I think it was made to stay in place and not spin around. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety catch for extra security.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Nice weight, heavy and sol...

This Trifari Alfred Philippe sterling jelly belly fly brooch is vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly. It is hallmarked Trifari with crown, Des Pat No 137200, Sterling. It is in super condition. It measures 2" x 1 3/4". This is the large fly. Circa 1945 designed by Alfred Philippe.

Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Ref: Warman's Jewelry, p. 209

Ref: Fun Jewelry by Schiffer p. 76

Ref: American Costume Jewelry ...

A vintage silver, probably sterling, brooch with a carved carnelian cabochon. Measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked with what looks like the stylized initials 'ES'. The cabochon has 5 small drilled holes. We are not sure what the purpose was. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Very pretty design.

This is a CHINESE CARVED LAVENDER JADE PENDANT with a 14K BALE. From a Maryland, USA Estate. Size is 2 3/8" X 1 7/8". Ca. 1965- 1985 in Excellent Condition

14k rose gold and diamond screw back earrings. Approximately .40cttw of brilliant cut diamonds in solid 14k rose gold. The earrings measure approximately 1.5" long and .5" at their widest. They are stamped "14k" on the screw back finding and the bottom portion is articulated to move when worn. The overall weight of the pair is 15.9g. They are in excellent condition.

Unknown initials mark. Floral bow reminds one of Matilde Poulat 'unmatched' old blue, green turquoise, stamped 22 assay shared by Fred Davis, Bernice Goodspeed, Antonio Pineda et. al., it is no doubt in good Taxco Silversmiths' company!
9 florals have multi blue & green color 4 mm turquoise centers.
3 1/8" X 1 7/8" and in untouched unpolished condition, yet will lightly hand cloth polish FREE when requested. More marks.

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS M...

Spratling designed this "pyramid" buckle in the 1940's. The buckle measures 2 1/8" X 1 1/2". It weighs 40 grams & will fit a 1 1/8" wide strap. The design is pictured on spratlingsilver.com where Phyllis Goddard explains the design was "made in 3 versions with this one being the largest or the "grande" model." The buckle is in great condition with heavy patina and some surface wear. Hallmarked on the reverse SPRATLING SILVER & MADE IN MEXICO. The buckle is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Mor...

Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demi lune moonstones. These are not real moonstones and rubies, of course, but they sure do look real! Six half moon shaped moonstones garnish this gold tone bracelet.

Designer: Alfred Philippe, November 23, 1949, Des 157,518

Hallmark: Trifari with crown.

Dimensions: inside 7/8" x 2 1/4" x 1 7/8"

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry-Art and Industry v.2, page 154.

These Alfred Philippe faux oval cabochon Cobalt jelly belly & faux ruby chaton open back ( Ajour set)earrings are sterling vermeil with clear pave rhinestones in the upper curves.

Hallmark: Trifari, sterling

Des Pat Alfred Philippe July 1945, 143989

Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"

Rafael Melendez worked for Spratling when he first opened his taller de las Delicias. Melendez left to open his own Taller in 1939. This is one of his earliest marks that was done in 980 silver. Some of the Silver repousse links have Matl like glyphs. The silver sets up the onyx stones in the cross giving it great depth and dimension. Having a large presence the necklace is 20.75 in. with the extension and 15in. without it. The length of the extension is dramatic while showing off the other lin...

A stunning 18K yellow gold Retro necklace designed as a series a barbell-shaped links, interspersed at the center with a row of bezel-set old European cut diamonds. The links conceal a hidden stretch mechanism that allows the lower edge of the necklace to spread a bit so that it sits comfortably on the body without buckling or twisting. The diamonds are graded in the setting as J color, with clarity ranging from VS1 to I1 (mostly in the VS1 and VS 2 range). The necklace has extraordinary heft...

This is a lovely 3-piece suite of earrings and a brooch, circa 1940's. The earrings and brooch have 3 layers of petals / leaves. The top of each one surrounds the turquoise stone. The earrings are screwback and measure 1/4" x 1/4" (x 1/2" high, from the lowest petal to the top of the stone). Each earring is marked SILVER MEXICO. The brooch displays 6 smaller stones with the same floral design with the top petals enveloping the stones. It measures 1 5/8" x 3/8" (x 1/4") and marked STERLING.

American Modernist Jewelry Sterling Musanga Branch Vintage Pin

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c.1940s

Very good condition

3" x 2 3/4"

It is always exciting when I stumble upon a Mexican chain necklace made of polished, tumbled hard-stones caged in sterling silver. When that example happens to be from the pre-1948 period, I am elated! Made up of various agates and black onyx, maybe even a jasper here and there, the necklace at hand is perfect for the winter, its colors warm and cozy yet somewhat subdued , mirroring the dormant nature all around. The necklace measures 30 1/2” long with its stone widths varying between 1/2” ...

Being offered is an early circa 1945 sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; pin hinged bracelet with carved wood and silver pyramids; supported by a pin closure and security chain. Dimensions: 1 3/8 inches wide. Size 6 1/2-6 5/8”. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. This iconic bracelet is often illustrated in many books. Stupendous, mint condition bracelet.

A pair of 9k cultured pearl leaf earrings. This well-designed pair of screwback earrings in 9k yellow gold features leaves and cultured pearls. They measure 3/4" x 5/8", the pearls measure 6 mm. across, and these earrings weigh 4.9 grams. The pearls have a fine, smooth finish with a creamy white lustre, and these earrings are stamped 9CT. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no c...