Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry (562)

Bold, sculptural, industrial design sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. These links are hinged together with pins and there is movement to this bracelet.The center cut outs let your skin show through. Suitable for a woman or man, this bracelet has a wearable length of 7", is 1 1/16th" wide and weighs 117 grams. The push in clasp is secure, the safety chain intact. It is in beautiful original condition. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo...

An exceptionally fine sterling and turquoise necklace by Frank Patania. The stones are beautiful and set in saw toothed bezels. Measuring 14" end to end, the center square is 1/1/2" long and 1 3/8" wide. An extender can easily be added to the chain in the back so that this piece can fit a larger neck. Fine original condition and signed as shown. These pieces are highly collectible and heirloom quality.

A spectacular sterling and multi color enamel bracelet by the Norwegian company Balle. This is a heavy hinged cuff with a pin closure and safety chain. The enamel is in fine condition and the colors are vibrant. Measuring 7 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 1/4" wide and weighs 104 grams. Signed as shown. Magnificent.

A spectacular and unusual sterling necklace by Los Castillo. It is bold and makes a statement on the neck. Measures approximately 15 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide in the front. Beautiful original condition.Weighs 81 grams. Signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown. Great design.

Charming 940 silver Aztec design necklace by Hector Aguilar, c. 1940. Very intricate and ornamental, this piece measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1" wide. It weighs 88 grams and looks superb on. It is in excellent original condition, has a secure push in clasp and is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. I have never seen this Hector Aguilar necklace offered before and not found it pictured in any book so believe it to be quite rare. A remarkable Hector Aguilar necklace!

Classic Hector Aguilar 940 silver ring with oval black onyx. A beautiful setting. This is a large ring, currently size 13, but is actually adjustable and was made this way. Fine original condition, weighs 14 grams and is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo. A great ring.

Fabulous 970 silver necklace and bracelet set by Antonio PIneda.It is featured on page 128 of the catalogue from the Antonio Pineda exhibit titled SILVER SEDUCTION:THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA. The statement in the catalogue about these pieces reads "The ensemble made solely of silver evidences Pineda's love of pure form...

This is a spectacular sterling and rose quartz necklace by Felipe Martinez. His workshop , Piedra Y Plata, opened in 1950, and was considered by his peers to be one of the best silver shops in Taxco. This necklace measures approximately 16-16 1/2" end to end ( it is curved so cannot measure exactly ) and is 5/8" wide at the center. It weighs 94 grams and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the stones which are a soft, lovely pink. Signed as shown...

A fabulous sterling ring featuring a large center sugarloaf moonstone set in a wide oval mount designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This ring is a size 6 and the stone sits a full inch above the finger. The setting is also 1" wide. Beautiful stone, free of chips or cracks.Signed as shown. This is a great find and sure to make a statement.

Stunning and rare sterling ring with intricately carved black onyx by Brazilian landscape architect and jeweler Burle Marx in the "forma livre" (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than being faceted, a technique he invented in 1948. This ring is a size 7 3/4 and may have been sized up at one time but could be sized again. The face measures 1" long and 3/4" wide...

A rare, stunning bracelet by Modernist Joachim S'Paliu of Cordorba, Spain. Born in 1944, he produced a significant line of jewelry during the 1960's and 70's. The bracelet measures 6" around in the inside with a 7/8" opening. It is 2 5/8" wide at the enormous amethyst stone and surrounding silver cast frame front. The stones are just beautiful. Hallmarked "Pat. Spain 925 S'Paliu" on the inside band. Bold and massive at 143 grams, fine original condition...

Impeccable silver and inlaid amethyst bracelet and screw back earrings by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. Measuring 7 1/8" end to end, the bracelet is 1" wide and weighs 63 grams. The earrings are 1" long. All pieces are in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones which are a vibrant purple. Signed as shown...

A terrific abstract mid-century modern sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Sigi Pineda. It is hinged in the back and pulls open in the front at the horizontal lines, most ingenious! The bezel set aventurine stone is a nice touch. These are the kind of designs for which Sigi is most celebrated. The bracelet is 6 3/4" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide at the front.It weighs 60 grams.Signed for vintage Sigi Pineda as shown. A really special bracelet from this great designer.

A very rare and spectacular Ming's of Honolulu red ivory torch- ginger pin and earrings set with sterling leaves. It is just magnificent in every way and in excellent original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the ivory. The color is awesome.The pin measures 2 5/8" by 1 3/4" and the screwback earrings measure 1" long and 1" wide. The pin is signed Ming's Honolulu Ivory Torch- Ginger. The earrings are signed Ming's Sterling. An unbelievably beautiful and highly collectible set.

Museum quality sterling and Burnham turquoise nugget belt buckle by Frank Patania Sr., c. 1940. Frank Patania Sr.(1899-1964)was born in Italy. This silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This beautiful belt buckle measures 3" by 1" and is in fine original condition.It weighs 42 grams. Signed for Frank Patania Sr. as shown. Spectacular craftsmanship and materials.

Rare and unique sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Salvador Teran. His work is difficult to come by and very recognizable. The rectangular links of the bracelet have silver figures that sit in a back round of black oxidation. The links are hinged together and end in a plain silver panel link that houses a secure push in clasp with an intact safety chain. this bracelet measures 7" in the inside and is 1/2" wide...

This is a really special and beautiful sterling and rock crystal cuff bracelet by American Arts & Crafts period silversmith Mary Gage. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside and has a 1" opening. It is 1 3/8" wide in the front and narrows to 1" in the back. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks to the crystals. Signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very fine and rare piece.

This is a very early and unusual 990 silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this piece before and have not found it pictured in any of the Mexican silver books so believe it to be quite rare. There are 6 bezel set cabachon turquoise stones framed with vertical lines that alternate with a pattern of incised wavy horizontal lines.The stones are beautiful and appear to be all original. They vary in color from a greenish color turquoise to a more blue color...