All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1411703 (stock #191112)
Circa 1940-1945, this stunning and iconic belt from Hector Aguilar is known as the "Georgia O'Keefe" belt. A photo of O'Keefe wearing this belt is shown on page 108 of "Silver Masters of Mexico". Page 107 , bookplate III-24, shows this belt as "Large X's with One Button Belt".

There are different versions of this belt. This one is the largest, with a width of a full 2" for the leather, 2 3/8" at the buckle. Four "X's" measure 3 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" tall...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #1412054
A large 18K yellow gold Sputnik pendant by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, garnets, green tourmalines, and most unusually, a very rare blue indicolite tourmaline and an even rarer neon green tourmaline with paraiba-like coloring. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950s to showcase the variety of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian ines...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1412057
An Art Nouveau 14K gold ring featuring an oval carnelian cabochon set in a marquise-shaped surround decorated with a stylized foliage pattern. The 6x8mm carnelian has very nice coloring and good translucency. Originally a stickpin, a 14K gold shank has been added.
  • Origin: America, ca 1900
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: crown 5/8” wide
  • Finger Size: 6 1/2
  • Weight: 1.6 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1412058
A delightful pair of Art Nouveau daisy stud earrings, the petals formed from Mississippi River pearls arranged around a textured gold disc representing the flower's seed head. The freshwater pearls have attractive luster that contrasts nicely with the brightness of the gold. Tested and guaranteed 14K...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1800 item #1412060
A wonderful Georgian 18K gold ring featuring a bold royal blue enamel plaque enhanced with a gold and seed pearl applique of a pansy. The blossom is set with a rose cut diamond at the center. The entire plaque is enclosed within a rococo floral border. The shank is decorated with complimentary floral elements. In Georgian jewelry, the pansy was used in jewelry given to loved ones with the sentiment "thinking of you"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1412097 (stock #nj101)
This beautiful bracelet, marked 14K, features blue guilloche work, a gold filigree area with 2 small moonstones and a large central one surrounded by 11 sapphires and 2 garnets. A stunning piece with beautiful craftsmanship.

The inside of the bracelet measures 2 1/4" across and 1 7/8" high. Excellent condition with no issues.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1412154 (stock #191119)
Circa mid-century, these are fabulous earrings from Margot de Taxco.

These koi fish with teardrop amethyst dangles measure 1 3/4" tall, and they are stunning. The detailing is amazing. Amethysts match perfectly in color, and screw backs work perfectly.

Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco 5207" on one, "Sterling Made in Mexico" on the other. No eagle assay.

Weight is 10 grams.

In excellent vintage condition, collector quality.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1412156 (stock #19111902)
Circa mid-century, here is an iconic book-piece design from Margot van Voorhies Carr, who shop and work is known as Margot de Taxco.

Margot's design # 5554 is an exquisite and intricately detailed hand wrought serpent bracelet. Melange enamel sits within tiny scales in the segmented articulated links...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1412346 (stock #191121)
It's very rare to see the work of Valentin Vidaurreta, and this piece is a beautiful example of his work. It's a book-piece design, with photos of both the front and back shown in Silver Masters of Mexico, p. 90. Circa 1945-1955. Exquisite repoussé silver work showcases two flowers with curling tendrils rising above. The pin closes with a "C" clasp and safety lock...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1412510 (stock #191123)
Circa mid-century, this pair of amethyst bar earrings are stunning in every way. While I've seen this design by Antonio in a ring, I've not seen another pair of earrings quite like these, and believe them to be quite rare. You can also wear each earring as a ring. They look amazing either way.

A fabulous example of Mexican modernist design, these huggie earrings are hinged on one side and fit snugly and securely, yet quite comfortably, on the ear...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1412576
A delightfully fun 14K yellow gold ring featuring a perky bunny rabbit standing on his hind legs. The ring was created from a vintage lapel pin with the addition of a 14K gold shank. The back of the rabbit is marked "14K."
  • Origin: America, ca. 1970
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: rabbit, 7/8" x 1/2"
  • Finger Size: 6 1/2
  • Weight: 4.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1412577
A pretty 14K yellow gold created from an Art Nouveau stickpin. The front of the ring depicts a young maiden with a large flower tucked into her flowing hair. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca 1900
  • Condition: excellent, sharp detail
  • Dimensions: crown, 1/2" diameter
  • Finger Size: 6 1/2
  • Weight: 1.7 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1412578
A gorgeous enameled pansy, worked in several shades of bluish-purple is featured in this ring converted from a Victorian pin. The enamel has a soft velvety appearance and is accented at the center with a small pearl. The pansy is set on a sturdy 14K gold split shank...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1412579
A gorgeous enameled pansy, worked in several shades of bluish-purple is featured in this pendant converted from a Victorian pin. The enamel has a soft velvety appearance and is accented at the center with a pearl. The conversion was accomplished with the addition of a hidden bail the back of the flower...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1412583
A nice Art Deco 14K white gold bar link chain. The bars alternate with groups of three round links. The bars reflect light, so the chain has a pleasant shimmer. The clasp is marked "14K".
  • Origin: America, ca. 1925
  • Condition: excellent
  • Length: 21-3/4"
  • Weight: 3.1 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1412897
A delightful vintage 18K yellow gold bird pin, the body formed from a oval cabochon turquoise, and the head and wings from textured gold. The eye set with a cabochon sapphire surrounded by small single-cut diamonds. The tail feathers are accented diamonds set in white gold feathers. The branch has a single turquoise and diamond flower. The design is clearly a nod to Van Cleef & Arpels' "La Boutique" collection which was inspired by early animated cartoon characters...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1412900
A spectacular 14K gold horsehoe brooch updated as an elegant pendant necklace...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1412903
An elegant pair of drop earrings featuring a cushion cut ruby surrounded by rosecut diamonds and seed pearls. The diamonds are set in platinum. The whole is finished with a pierced gallery. The rubies have nice color that contrasts beautifully with the pearls and glittery diamonds. The earrings were created from a French Victorian bar pin with the addition of new 18K wires. Tested and guaranteed 18K and platinum.
  • Origin: France, ca 1890
  • Condition: excellent; converted from a pin