All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1464704
Being offered is a circa 1965 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts silver per 1000 parts) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge modernist piece in a geometric design with a bezel set amethyst cabochon; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions wearable 6 1/4"; 1 1/4" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Nice heavy weight...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1464711
Being offered is a circa 1967 .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising geometric heavy gauge links creating levels of silver with onyx cabochons; tongue & box clasp. Dimensions wearable 16 1/4”. Links are 1 inch wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1464712
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1464713
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1945 sterling silver necklace, bracelet & clip-on earrings set by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, comprising alternating silver & copper links with incised & oxidized detail; hook closure necklace, hook & security chain on bracelet. Size 17” necklace, 7 1/2” bracelet. Links measure 1/2" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1464737 (stock #JJ4413)
A striking modernist sterling silver ring from Spain designed by Joachim S'Paliu. Born in Cordoba in the 1940's he became one of the leading mid century modernist jewelers of Spain.

Has a zig zag and curved band of sterling with a raised tumbled brown and black mottled stone. Not sure of the name for the stone.

The front of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 3/4" across. The band is 3/8" wide.

It is marked behind the stone with S'Paliu for the designer, Spain, and 925...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1464832 (stock #JJ4437)
A modernist bracelet, 'Caravan' designed by Bjorn Weckstroms for Lapponia, Finland in sterling silver. Has Lapponia's signature finish. Made up of 6 curved links.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code L8, and scales mark.

Measures 7 1/8" long and 3/8" at the widest. Has a locking clasp that holds securely. Links are slightly curved so lays nicely on the wrist.

In fine condition...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464895 (stock #JJ4432)
An outstanding sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with a large oval shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". This cuff is rigid and has very little give. Measures 2 1/4" wide.

Signed 925 on the inside.

Fine condition. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. There are 2 tiny nicks to the MOP that don't go all the way through.

Heavy and substantial. Weighs 64 gr.

Good for a larger wrist...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464926 (stock #JJ4329/4376)
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Two pairs of sterling silver modernist abstract dangle earrings by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Can buy each pair individually or both pairs.

The first pair look like stylized commas. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. They measure 1" long and 1/2" at the widest. Have the stylized 'phyllis' hallmarks on the back of both dangles and sterling on the back of the screw backs.

Screw backs hold securely...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1464973 (stock #JJ2327/4440)
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Two sterling silver modernist pieces by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler; one is an abstract layered design and the other her iconic cat brooch. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The abstract layered brooch measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465012 (stock #JJ4402/4426)
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A modernist zig zag bracelet and/or a pair of 'sail' earrings both in lightly hammered sterling silver by Ed Levin. May be purchased separately or together.

The bracelet measures 7" around. It measures about 1" wide. Has a secure hidden clasp. Signed with the script © EL Ed Levin, Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1465103 (stock #JJ4407)
A sterling silver heavy, modernist pendant in a brutalist style possibly designed by Henning Koppel for the Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Have not been able to find any other designer with HK hallmark.

This unusual pendant is made from rough oxidized and smooth polished layers of sterling. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thicker chain or neck ring. Currently strung on a black leather cord.

Marked with the stylized conjoined HK, From and 925S on the back.

Pendant meas...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1465138 (stock #16770552)
Measuring 5 1/4" in length, this Antonio Pineda pin is a very unique piece. I've not come across this design before, and it is an edgy, striking statement piece. Weight is a substantial 22.5 grams. Collector quality. Pin closes with a roller.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1465142 (stock #JJ4389)
A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, reminds us of a large paperclip. Made from a thick curled sterling wire. Signed M. Bowles Sterling and Hand Wrought on the back.

The pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. It is in fine condition with some minor surface scratches. The pendant alone weighs 19 gr.

It is suspended from a silver neck ring, (probably sterling) which measures about 15" around and has a secure hook closure. The neck ring is unmark...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1465186
Being offered is an exquisite circa 1950 sterling silver brooch by William Spratling for Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico; Large silver plaque inset with azurmalachite and highly stylized silver swirl ends. Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction. (For museum illustration, see page 97 of “William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance”, the catalog of the 2002 San Antonio Museum exhibit...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1465195
Being offered is a fine one of a kind and a circa 1960 plateado silver necklace by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, comprising a collar necklace supporting a three tiered pendant with malachite & azurmalachite inset cabochons. Dimensions: 15". The horizontal sections are 1 3/4” deep by 4”, 5” and 6” long. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. To call this necklace a statement piece, denigrates the pure beauty and importance of this exquisite piece of art!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1465271
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1960 sterling silver and spectacular azurite en suite by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Includes a modernist geometric linked (vertical links of silver and cabachon jade) necklace size 16 1/2” x 1/2” wide; bracelet 7” by 1/2 inches wide; screw back earrings 7/8 inches long by 1/2 inches wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1465272
Being offered is a circa 1965 sterling silver bracelet by Los Ballesteros of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge silver hinged bracelet boasting a modern design with a large prong set amethyst cabochon; tongue and box clasp with security latch. Dimensions wearable 6 1/2"; 1 5/8" wide. Great weight. Marked. In excellent condition. As good as Pineda.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1465273
Being offered is an early circa 1940 sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; bracelet features silver and copper (the copper can easily be cleaned and perked up but seller kept original patina intact) elongated beads; hinged clasp. Dimensions: 1 inch wide by 7 inches long. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. This iconic bracelet is often illustrated in many books. Stupendous bracelet.