One of Taxco’s two “Miguels”, Miguel Melendez started his career with William Spratling at Las Delicias, moved on to work with the Los Castillo and later Margot de Taxco and in the early 1950s opened his own workshop. A talented modernist with deep roots in Mexico’s rich archaeological history, he loved combining silver with hard- and semi-precious stones and excelled in two-sided pendants that married stone or shell inlay with abstract overlay on highly oxidized surfaces...
These elegant earrings by Antonio Pineda have a great modernist design with their gorgeous combination of silver and deep Black Onyx stones. They measure 1/2" X 1/2" and together they weigh 12.2 grams. Hallmarked on both earrings with the Antonio Taxco crown they are in good vintage condition with minor age related wear and tarnish and the screw backs are in good working order. Chic, timeless, and elegant, they are a pair of earrings you will wear for a lifetime.
"Lucky eights" appear on these vintage pinwheel circle silver tone cufflinks in the right light. American made, circa 1970, unmarked. Size: 1 3/4" Dia. Condition is perfect.
Vintage French necklace with a huge green Gripoix poured glass center drop surmounted by a fluted goldtone disk shaped bead, chunky resin faux pearls, and disk shaped goldtone metal elements with matching green poured glass cabochons. With hook clasp and textured extender chain in goldtone metal. Marked FRANCE on the hook of the clasp. Circa 1960 or 1970. A fabulous piece in a great statement size and perfectly of the moment; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season...
William Spratling's River of Life embodies a classic design to be envied. Currently, the bracelet is sized to fit an average woman's wrist. However, it can be warmed to fit a man. The bracelet's coveted braided rope makes this piece the perfect holiday treasure. Dimensions entail: 2.5 inch inside diameter, 1.5 inches tall, with a one inch gap space while weighing 188 grams.
Beautiful 1940s or 1950s French Renaissance revival bracelet in dark goldtone metal with ornate repousse elements with fine dark enameling, and red and black opaque poured glass stones. Marked MADE IN FRANCE. In the style of Chanel jewelry of the period. With large ornate box slide clasp. I am also listing the matching necklace. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Art Nouveau gilt brass & blue crystal necklace 1910 1920. This necklace has unfoiled hand cut blue crystal stones and this stylish 16-3/4" necklace has a chain and springring catch with five 1" across links with openwork and embossed designs with 3/4" ornate links in between. It is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight light scratches to the tops of the stones...
Vintage reticulated ethnographic pin brooch that converts to a pendant with fold down bail stamped: "925 18K", open cut work Pre Columbian motif . 18K Gold face on round Malachite open work fancy bezel set stone.
Just under 1 1/4",
malachite is 12mm and the
Gold face piece is 10mm.
In wonderful un polished pre owned condition with all good working parts...
A pair of 10k rose gold leaf earrings set with genuine rubies circa 1950s. These vintage custom made screw back earrings are in the form of curled leaves studded with claw-set natural rubies. They are stamped 10KT and GAJ; the rubies are approximately 2 points each by gauge. They weigh 2.4 grams, and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This is a 14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond Engagaementg Ring. The Diamond is 1/5 Ct..... One of Many in the Collection
An exquisite mid-century modern 18K gold and diamond necklace by André Vassort for the Parisian jeweler O. J. Perrin. The necklace comprises 47 butterfly-shaped graduated links, each separately hinged so they lie perfectly flat around the neck. The links are worked in the heavily textured style favored by Vassort. The center 21 links are each studded with a diamond so delicately set that it appears to float over its link. The diamonds are graded as E color and VVS1 clarity...
A vintage brooch by Taxco artisan Enrique Ledesma with a sterling silver overlay on a shell background. There are two small round inlays of copper.
Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back with a partial Ledesma, Taxco, 925, and an Eagle mark. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
Fine condition with some tarnish. The shell is a deep brown with lots of swirls.
Rare design.
An elegant Art Nouveau bracelet comprising foliate shaped links set with round amethysts alternating with fleur-de-lis shaped links. The amethysts have the deep violet coloring typical of the best quality Siberian material. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
- Origin: America, ca 1895
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 7-1/2” long
- Weight: 19.4 grams
- Approximate Total Amethyst Weight: 5.22 carats
Fence him in with this pair of vintage gold toned cuff links made by Anson, circa 1940's, having a jail yard double link design and toggle back, marked ANSON, PAT PEND; Measures 7/8 in. wide. Condition is excellent.
A handsome pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks in a modified oval stirrup (“etrier”) style. Stirrup cufflinks, originally popularized by Cartier in the Art Deco era, are typically triangular in shape. The oval version, with its concealed hinge and clasp mechanisms, creates a seamless band of gold around the cuff for a very striking look. The surfaces are accented in a severely geometric ridged pattern...
We have a bracelet of large dimensions at 2.25in. tall and weighing in at 150.00 grams. Marked only Sterling and then also Taxco with a push pin closure. The diameter of the bracelet is 2.5in. and fits most. The panels are divided up with a decorative motif of a caviar bead wrapped in rope and bead work up and down the height of the bracelet. This looks fantastic with Aguilar and Spratling designs. No damage and a patina that was almost black when received...
A Victorian jet bracelet with carving circa 1870-80. This genuine (tested) jet carved bracelet is in the Aesthetic style. It has elastic cord threading (re-strung)and it has a staggered orientation of the band's panels (possibly strung differently originally). The 1" across top panel and two flanking panels both have decorative carving, the rest are plain polished...
A handsome and colorful pair of reverse-carved Essex crystal cufflinks set in 14K yellow gold. The faces feature color fly fishing lures in shades of red white and black against mother-of-pearl backgrounds. The front faces are attached by bar connectors to simple gold backs that are original to the cufflinks. The backs have never been monogrammed. The connectors are marked "14K."
Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent; no chipping or damage to the crystals. Dimensions: front fac...
It's been a very long time since I offered a Mexican clamper bracelet and I am happy to be starting again with a classic Taxco design, this repousse and shadowbox "Quetzalcoatl" example. The maestro who signs it I am familiar with - he worked in Taxco and it seems that clamper bracelets were one of his favorite forms. Always beautifully executed, his repoussage has good sculpturality and finishing and his jewelry, albeit not as heavy as those of the big talleres, has the weight necessary to impa...
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver and coral earrings
1 1/4" long
Unmarked as these generally are
Very good vintage condition
A Victorian 14k amethyst seed pearls stickpin circa 1900. This 2-1/4" long late Victorian period stickpin has an offset oval head which measures 7/16" x 5/16" across, it weighs 1.0 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for some minor bends to the shaft. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Pac...
A nice pair of vintage 14K yellow gold cufflinks, each in the form of a large and a small button, complete with raised gold beads to suggest the stitches. The faces are connected by chains. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4” & 9/16” diameter. Weight: 11.5 grams.
An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch with a bark like texture thought to be designed by Finnish jeweler Helky Juvonen and produced by N. Westerback in 1973.
Measures 2" across and 2" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked with 925 for the silver standard, NW for the maker, the National Mark and Date Code U7 for 1973.
In fine condition, very intricate and detailed. Dark patina. Weighs 19 gr.
Wonderful example of modernist Scandinavian design.
A large pair of 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colo...
A pair of 1" diameter and 5/16" wide sterling silver and 10k yellow gold hoop pierced earrings. They are stamped AAJ 10K on the ear wire and the pin mount is stamped STG. The central gold ring has a textured finish and they weigh 6.3 grams. These earrings are in mostly excellent condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small dent. All
items are vintage or antique and will have signs of use. Expedited tracked parcel to the U.S. starts at $17 (other spots may vary)....
An Art Deco 14k watch chain in 14k white and yellow gold circa 1920s. This 13-3/4" length watchchain consists of 5/8" x 1/16" wide rectangular alternating white and yellow gold sections with oval loops between. It has a spring-ring catch on one end and a swivel on the other. It is stamped 14K on the watch swivel, spring-ring and chain ends. It weighs 9.2 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, losses, damage or repairs.
Condition issues are noted; all items are vin...
Beautiful large aqua glass pendant with aqua cord that says and is signed "LALIQUE". Signed in script(hard to photograph)"LALIQUE FRANCE" and is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/4" by 1 3/8" by 1/8". The cord(26" long) is the SAME COLOR aqua as the pendant but in a slightly darker shade. Can be worn as a necklace and possibly a brooch. Set in large grey faux alligator fitted LALIQUE box that measures 7" by 4 3/4" by 1 3/4" to keep the pendant safe and secure......$11 for insured USA shipp...
Slick, a modernist dream-come-true, crafted with the highest quality of craftsmanship and studded with the most beautiful tiger's eye you have ever seen, this slick Mexican silver necklace was made in Taxco in the 1950s-60s. It is made up of graduated links in a design that has also been used by maestros like the unsurpassed Felipe Martinez, and the stones glow like melted gold! Classically elegant and a pleasure to wear the necklace measures 14 3/5" long and its width varies between 13/16" and...
This mid-century buckle bracelet is based on a design which originated with Antonio Pineda.
It's a stunning, rarely seen design. Striking, edgy, modernist, gorgeous. Opens wide to easily fit on the wrist. The buckle swings over the notch which fits into the groove on the buckle.
Closed, wearable length is about 6 3/4". Width is 1 11/16" at the buckle.
Weight is 101.6 grams.
Signed and hallmarked "SCH Hecho en Mexico Taxco Sterling", with the eagle assay 1.
In very good con...
An attractive pair of mid-century 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the rectangular faces bezel-set with oval cabochons of black star sapphire. The stones have very good asterism with bright, fully-formed stars and strong movement across the stones. The color is more attractive silvery-brown than some black star sapphires. The faces have engraved decoration at the corners. The toggle backs are marked 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 25/32" x 9/32". Weight: 8.3 ...
A gorgeous vintage sterling cuff bracelet with 5 oval high grade natural turquoise saw tooth bezel set stones by Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it weighs 52 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the vibrant stones. Signed with Patania Sr. oval impressed hallmark as shown. A truly beautiful cuff.
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace⠀
Unique and exceptional statement necklace
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Segmented links with abstract forms attached with lots of kinetic movement⠀⠀
Signed on verso⠀⠀
Length - 21"⠀
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Center element - 3" long⠀⠀
Weight - a substantial 250 grams⠀⠀
Very good vintage condition
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Scottish jewelry pin fashioned in sterling silver in the form of a basket hilt sword set with agates. Marked "sterling". :Early 20th century. Size: 2 5/8" length. Working clasp.
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...
Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure
1970
Argentina
Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams
Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment
Marked Pujia, 925
Excellent vintage condition
An Art Deco 14K diamond solitaire ring in 14k yellow and 18k white gold circa 1920s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 3/16" across the diamond, which is a 20 point round brilliant cut stone of VS-2 clarity and F colour, fair cut. This ring is stamped 14K-18K with a maker's mark, it weighs 2.6 grams. It had an independent gemological appraisal for $1000 (from August 2009). This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. T...
A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet with a prong set faceted sapphire jewel. Heavy sterling abstract design. It could be some sort of creature with a sapphire eye, but not sure.
Hand wrought sterling with a thick overlay. Slightly tapered at the ends.
Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted slightly.
Marked Sterling multiple times on the inside. Weighs 33 grams.
Fine condition with minor scuffs and a litt...
Very big bracelet in sculpted goldtone with large and medium sized poured glass stones, probably by the French maker Gripoix, in two colors of yellow and orange topaz, by Lucien Piccard. 1970s. Marked LUCIEN PICCARD and numbered. Box slide clasp. The center section is slightly curved to conform to the wrist. 7 inches wearable length, 1 5/8 inches wide, and 1 inch deep at center stone. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Antique 14K Yellow Gold French Chain with Murano glass beads circa 1910. Total of 9 Murano glass beads (look to have been added later), each with a diameter of approximately 3/8 inch. Width of the gold links are a little more than 3/16 inch at the widest point. Total length of chain is 29.25 inches. Length of gold part of chain is approx 23 inches. Total weight: 23.7 grams. Fully tested. Excellent condition
Art Smith modernist sterling silver kinetic earrings
1950
3 3/8" long
3" wide
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
Red Coral Bracelet with a Contemporary shaped pattern,
elastic strung . Probably dyed. 1.25" wide .25" thick large size will fit most wrists .70g
An attractive pair of gilt 800 silver double-faced cufflinks. The round faces are simply decorated with concentric rings bordering central gilt reserves. The faces are joined with the hinge bridge connectors more often seen in Scandinavian designs. The connectors are marked “800” and have an unidentified maker’s mark “EP” in a diamond-shaped punch.
Origin: Germany, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, original gilding intact. Size: 9/16” diameter. Weight: 8.7 gr.
Quintessential Art Deco! 104 grams! At ~ 27", longer would be too heavy. 12mm frosted glass or crystal faceted beads resembling camphor glass, while the faceted "French jet" black beads are wafers, bicones, rhondells and 18mm discs for a very, very Art Deco look. These are wired in place; no cord here to break! Old filigree hook box clasp. Teenie flea bites ARE expected for this type of necklace and age. Perhaps this was once a 60" flapper (>200 grams!?) necklace, and the poor girl tiring...
This great, petite engagement ring is another one of our lower priced value items. The approximately 0.27 Ct brilliant cut diamond has I color and SI1 clarity as graded by our in-house gemologist, but it is not certified by GIA or EGL. The diamond is set in a 14Kt white gold classic six prong setting with a half round pinched shank. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
A handsome pair of double-faced cufflinks, the platinum faces engraved in a basketweave pattern bordered with a ring of white champleve enamel. Each face is centered with a 10-point diamond (J color/SI2 clarity) in a mix of old European and modern brilliant cuts. The faces are joined with arched gold connectors. The connectors are stamped for 18K and the platinum parts are tested and guaranteed platinum.
- Origin: likely Switzerland, ca 1955
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: ...
Poul Warmind modernist sterling silver bracelet
Denmark
1950
7 1/2" x 1"
Weight - 65 grams
Marked Warmind, Denmark, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
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...
Very rare & extraordinary sterling silver pendant with a large natural rock crystal sphere designed and produced by Bent & Helga Exner for Hans Hansen in the 1960s. This dramatic, modernist piece is a study in balance and deceptive simplicity. It is large, measuring over 3" tall. The crystal itself is 3/4" in diameter. Very good vintage condition. WIth it's original signed Hans Hansen long sterling chain. The pendant hallmarked "Hans Hansen" in script, "925S, Denmark." The chain marked HaH fo...
Sterling pin with cultured pearl by ED WIENER, c.1948. Unsigned. Measures 2 1/8" tall by 2" wide with original finish. Excellent condition......$13 for insured US shipping.
Here is a lovely necklace of openwork panels, each with a center marcasite, and three prong-set carved carnelians. All are suspended by a white metal chain decorated with embossed links. The beveled carnelians are decorated with carved stylized leaves and stems. The necklace measures 17 1/2 inches; the spring ring clasp appears to be original.