The story of this Mexican Deco silver and turquoise hinged bangle is an interesting one. When it came to me, it had a rather hastily applied gold plating that looked both out of place and, should I say?, garish. I cannot understand why anybody would do such a thing yet many a time, in discussions with older bench jewelers, I have been told that a few decades ago this was indeed a trend of sorts...

We have to offer a design 252 Old Los Castillo with the linear hallmarks. You can see the hand hammering on the back and the top is deeply hand chased. There is no damage or repairs to this cared for treasure. This jewel displays a pectoral which is 4in. across and 2in. at highest point tall. This is a published book piece in Penny Morrills books on Mexican Silver. The weight confirms quality at 104 grams of silver...

Early 1940's sterling silver necklace signed by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Los Castillo. The design features 11 chanel set cabochon globes of cobalt blue glass. 3 globes are framed by abstract silver agave leaves. Necklace measures 15 1/2" wearable inches long. The center pendant is 2" from top to bottom. Hallmarked on the back with the early linear LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MEXICO and pattern # 298. Gorgeous unpolished patina. Beautiful vintage condition with no nicks or cracks to glass...

Simple and elegant, this 14k yellow gold ring is adorned with two Old Mine Cut diamonds. The larger of the two measures approximately .30 ct and grades approximately G color and VS2 on the GIA grading scale. The smaller of the two diamonds measures approximately .20 ct and is well matched to the other at G color and SI1 clarity. The bezel settings around the diamonds are white gold. It is in excellent condition and is currently a size 7.75. The diamonds are bright and sparkle very well...

A sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts Celtic design.

The necklace is not marked, but the clasp is marked 925 for sterling and also has a tiny mark, maybe a stylized 'S' that we can't identify.

Central pendant measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/4" high including the dangle. Necklace measures 17 1/2" long. Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Warm patina, quality piece.

This Miriam Haskell gold-plated peacock brooch has feathers outlined in strands of blue rhinestones. This Haskell pin has the usual characteristics of an antique Russian gold finish, brass wire and stampings, findings wired together, and hand-set stones.

This pin is 2 7/8" wide by 2 1/2" tall.

This 'Penguin' jelly belly pin has an unknown manufacturer and designer. It is gold plated metal brooch, lucite and red cabochon, in the shape of a penguin. It is 7.5 x 3 cm. It is not marked. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

This sterling circus horse pin looks a lot like David Mir's circus horse except that this circus horse is made of sterling vermeil. It is 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/4" wide. It is hallmarked sterling. The only major difference is the lack of enameling. This horse also has very elaborately decorative trimmings. I know that the real one for sure is worth $1600.00 +_ if you can find one.

If any one has more information with regard to this item I would appreciate your sending to me...

Classic early Ed Wiener 14k hand made modernist set including necklace, cuff, and ring, NYC, c.1954. Architectural and minimalist construction, the design exemplifies the modernist era by one of it's great artists. The CUFF is made of heavy gauge gold(weighs 32 grams)and is signed "EW 14K". The inside circumference measures 5" plus a 1 12/"opening(total 6 1/2") and has an 8mm cultured pearl...

Very unusual vintage sautoir necklace in dark goldtone metal with very large double sided green glass faceted glass stones in bezel settings. Circa 1950 or possibly earlier. 55 inches wearable length. The green stone stations are 7/8 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition with some slight losses on the edges and points of a few stones. This is pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Spratling designed this pin in 1942 as part of a series of items depicting continental solidarity. The pin shows clasped hands superimposed over a gold gilded map of the western hemisphere. This pin was made in two sizes, this being the larger at 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". The fastener is a two pronged clip. Both pin and original fastener are in excellent condition. In 1942 Macy's Dept. Store did an entire window dedicated to this design...

Luminous Obsidian stones are at the center of this large and lovely Antonio Pineda Bracelet in a design known as the Swans. Measuring 1 1/4" wide by 7 1/3" long it is a bracelet with a bold modernist style. Very heavy at 108 grams. Secure clasp and attached safety chain. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico, Silver and the eagle 17. The Swan design in the form of a Necklace is featured in the book Silver Seductions. This is a gorgeous bracelet with an impressive style.

Lovely silver and copper pin by Enrique Ledesma, Mexico, c.1947. Unusual design with hand stamped hearts and butterflies with copper overlay. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 3/4" long by 1 3/4" wide. Signed "925 LEDESMA PLATERIA CORTES HECHO EN MEXICO bellmark 3" and is in excellent condition. Made by Ledesma and possibly sold by Plateria Cortes(another shop). Very unique and lovely....$10 for insure USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.

Rebajes sterling silver mask brooch

1940's

2 1/4" x 1 3/4"

Hand crafted

Marked Rebajes, sterling

In very good vintage condition retaining original oxidized finish

Trifari sterling rhinestones dancing woman figure. Measures 1 3/4" tall and is signed "TRIFARI STERLING PATENT NO. 136079". Has gold wash and is in very good condition but has one small clear rhinestone missing at bodice......$9 for insured shipping.

Description: gold plated base metal of woman , enameling and rhinestones.Style resembles Walter Lampl jewelry from the 1940's.

Hallmark: Ciner with copyright

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 3/8"

This Miriam Haskell baroque creamy white pearl necklace is 23 1/2" long. The pearls are 1/4" x 1/4". These pearl necklace is in super fine condition. Definitely ready to wear. No verdigris. Looks like never worn.

This is a Great 14K Hula ULA Girl Charm complete with a Movable Grass Skirt. The size is 1" X 1/2". Perfect for Gold Movable Charm Collectors, Destination Charm Collectors, and Hawaii Collectors. Unmarked: however, tested & guaranteed 14K. Circa 1950- 1975... Hard to Find Gold Charm