Being offered is a rare circa 1960 handmade .940 silver (better than sterling which is .925) necklace designed by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. Comprising handwrought rectangular panels with incised links; hook closure. Dimensions: 16 1/2 inches long. Each panel measures 1 inch wide. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver necklace by master silversmith Jose Anton of Taxco, Mexico. Anton was one of the earlier prominent silversmiths during the Spratling era. Modernist design featuring incised silver flower motif links with bezel set jade cabachons. Dimensions: 15” long. Great weight. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. EXQUISITE

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.

Being offered is a circa 1960s .970 silver (better than sterling) bib shaped necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, links resembling a crescent moon with bezel set onyx stones; tongue & box closure. Dimensions size 16 necklace wearable . Marked. In excellent condition. Terrific weight, almost 6 ozs.

A pair of vintage sterling silver brooches by the American modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The larger first brooch, which looks like a stylized abstract bird measures about 3" long and 1" across. Signed Pearson, Sterling and with a stylized 'P'. Heavy sterling silver, weighs 20 gr.

The second brooch also reminds us of a stylized bird, but is more streamlined. This brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Weighs 17 gr...

Towering presence and one of the yummiest amethyst quartz spheres you have ever seen make this vintage Joachim S'Paliu ring a must-have addition to every well-dresser's jewelry box. Perched high up on a substantial concave sterling block the stone vibrates with the movement of purple, violet and light lavender waves that swirl around within it and the shank's chunky geometry matches the stone's proportions perfectly...

This is an absolutely gorgeous diamond cocktail ring from the 1960s-70s. Its delicate beauty is eye-catching without being a blatant grab for attention...

A fierce, mythical creature, generally held to be fiercely territorial, is ready to claim his territory on your lapel and guard it--and you! In an era when much jewelry was tiny, this pin has a real presence. The gryphon clings to a golden shield and is sure to be an attention getter! The pin is marked FIX, which is a French process of heavy gold plate or gold fill. Overall size is 1 1/2" X 1 1/2"...

This Victorian pin is a gorgeous Egyptian Revival design executed in plique a jour (translucent) enamel framed in gilded silver. The design is a noble vulture holding feathers with lotus blossoms in his (or her) talons. The vulture’s wings are detailed in both opaque and translucent enamels; the tops of the wings are opaque enamel in yellowish green, and the feathers are detailed in yellow-green plique a jour shading to burnt orange...

A lovely engraved sterling bangle with jasper, montrose and bloodstone agate by Joseph Cook & Son, Birmingham. Marked accordingly and dated 1937. The inner diameter measures 2-1/4" x 2" and the width is 1/4". Weight 16 gr. Safety chain.

A rare modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a ruffled layer by the California jeweler and sculptor, Florence Resnikoff. She was the director of the Jewelry and Metal Arts Program at the California College of the Arts and a founding member of the Metal Arts Guild in San Francisco.

Etched with a cursive Florence behind the ruffle.

Measures approximately 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Probably better for a slim wrist. Can be worn with the ruffled part up or down...

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant necklace designed by Marianne Berg for UNI David Andersen, Norway. Marianne Berg was active in the 1960s-70s.

Measures 2 3/4" high with an elongated link as a bale and 2 1/4" across. Slightly convex. Thick sterling, weighs 17 gr.

Signed UNI D-A 925S INV M. B.

In fine condition, has just a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a tiny nick at the top edge...

A sterling silver modernist bracelet and/or brooch by Helen Scheier Adelman, (1909-1999), American Mid Century jeweler. May purchase these pieces individually or together.

The bracelet is made from a single long piece of sterling that hooks in the front around a mottled reddish-brown bezel set cabochon. It measures about 7 1/2" around and 1/4" wide. The front design measures 3/4" wide. Signed Adelman and Sterling on the inside. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver ring with a blue faceted gemstone. Signed Sterling. Has a classic Arts and Crafts design of flowers intertwined with snakes. Not sure if the stone is a gemstone or art glass.

Measures about a size 4 1/2. Perfect pinky ring. It is a little out of round. The stone has surface wear and scratches.

Interesting Arts and Crafts design.

On sale from $2250. Offered on consignment........... Circa 1948-1953, this Antonio Pineda bracelet is spectacular in every way. It's an early piece, signed with his "Silver by Tono" hallmark, and it's extremely weighty at 151.6 grams. A gorgeous bracelet which can be worn by either a man or woman. Composed of seven thick and solid square panels, each with a highly polished bezel-set onyx stone...

A vintage brooch and matching screw back earrings by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional curled leaf design.

The brooch measures 1 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The rollover clasp holds securely.

The earrings measure 1 3/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The screw backs hold securely.

Signed EA DAY, and Sterling at the back of the brooch and sterling on the screw backs. Have a warm patina.

Nice weight and high q...

Art Smith "Modern" copper and brass cuff bracelet

Smith's large and iconic bracelet c. 1950

4" long x 3" wide

Inner circumference 5 1/2" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2"

Weight - 110 grams

Marked Art Smith - see picture

Excellent vintage condition retaining original patina

Strong and impressive, this sterling silver & obsidian pendant & chain was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling in the late 1940's. The pendant with bail is 3 1/2" high X 2" wide. The heavy, original sterling chain is 18" long. The pendant with chain weighs 82 grams. The carved volcanic arrow beautifully reflects deep, rich colors as it moves & catches the light. Hallmarked on the reverse. This design is pictured on p. 42 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by P...