Antonio Pineda Modernist sterling silver sculptural bracelet

Taxco, Mexico

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a 1" gap in rear

This well crafted and substantial bracelet weighs a hefty 68 grams

Marked with Antonio crown and Los Castillo circular mark, 970, bell cypher and Hecho en Mexico

Very good vintage condition

This very attractive pair of earrings combines hammered and fluted designs. The pear shaped tops have posts and push backs, and the bottom pendulum part moves freely. Despite the size of the earrings, 2” high and ½” wide, they are relatively light weight and are very comfortable to wear.

This beautiful bracelet is 7 1/8" long x 1/2" wide. It is made with turquoise and pearl stones, using fine wire: the signature look of some of Hobe pieces, strung together to a metal, chain-like frame. It is in goldtone and is in excellent condition. It is unsigned.

This mid-century bracelet is the work of Felipe Martinez, whose Taxco shop was called "Piedra y Plata.

Piedra y Plata opened in 1950 and soon gained a reputation as one of the best silver shops in Taxco...

This spectacular sterling silver and shell cuff was designed circa 1950's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The cuff measures 1 1/2" at the widest point in the center front. It has a 1 3/8" gap opening and a wearable length of up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The deep brown and pale golden shell inlay is held in place by silver rivets. Exquisite condition with no cracks or chips. Signed on the reverse WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO with the eagle assay mark #30...

An elegant pair of 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold and pearl earrings are centered by high luster 3.5 millimeter cultured pearls. The six engraved petals on each earring form a 1” diameter flower, and the earrings have wire backs with hook closures.

Elegant pair of 18k yellow and white gold, cultured pearl and diamond pierced earrings, circa 1950's. Centered with one 6.0mm cultured pearl surrounded by fourteen round single cut diamonds set throughout curved milgrained channels. The diamonds are predominately VS in clarity and G-I in color. Attached to the back of each earring is a pierced post with locking, hinged wire back. Measures 3/4" diameter. Weight: 5 grams.

This massive cuff by Antonio Pineda features a design inspired by the French cave of Lascaux. He made several items with this design which can be found in the book "Silver Seductions" on page 141. This bracelet measures 2 1/4" at the front tapering to 1" at the back with an inside measurement of 5" and an opening of 1 3/4". Very heavy at 135.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico, Silver, ZZ 717" and the eagle 17...

A great pair of retro 1950s gold plated clip-on earrings with 7/8" red-orange Murano glass discs. Each disc features clear molded glass with orange-red swirls and gold mica flecks. They are stamped ITALY MADE and they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use...

Large obsidian and sterling brooch constructed so that the two materials marry flawlessly by LEDESMA, Mexico, c.1955. Pin measures 2 3/4" by 1 14/" and is signed "LEDESMA MEXICO TAXCO 925SF 280 (bellmark)3". Obsidian and silver in excellent condition.......$14 for insured US shipping.

The "Silver By Tono" hallmark dates this piece 1948-1953. Collector quality.

This Antonio Pineda pin is a superb early creation, with a repoussé silver upper segment and a large amethyst cabochon dangle...

An 18k birks bow brooch with diamonds from the 1950s. This retro brooch with three claw-set round brilliant cut genuine diamonds circa 1950s is well-made; it measures 2-1/8" x 1-1/4" pin is stamped 18 K and BIRKS. It has a safety catch, and it weighs 9.9 grams. The diamonds measure approximately 6 points in total - they are sparkling clear and white (VS, E-F colour)...

This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This violet brooch is 2 5/8" x 1 5/8" ( 7.0CMx 4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)

This unsigned heart pin is 2 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" wide. It is in excellent vintage condition. The center stone shows some yellowing. All of the other stones are brilliant in color.

An amazing 4 1/4" long 970 silver and amethyst brooch by Taxco artist Antonio Pineda. There are five silver tubes with amethysts suspended from the knot design.They swing freely. Beautiful original condition and hallmarked for Antonio Pineda as shown. A marvelous coat or blazer pin.

Mexican sterling silver and amethyst quartz necklace

Mid 20th century

Should fit a 14 - 14 1/2" neck

Weight - 48+ grams

Marked Sterling, Taxco

Very fine vintage condition

A cool retro 3 x 2" sterling silver and claw-set rhinestone pin with dangling strands c1950s. This signed JayFlex pin features flashy round, marquise, teardrop and baguette stones, and it has a safety catch. It resembles a curled frond, it is signed JAY FLEX STERLING, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

When you find a Hector Aguilar with stones and as exceptional as these colorful stones, you have found a rare treasure. This necklace is a bit over one inch tall and has a length of 18inches. The silver is 940 pure giving it a whiter contrast than most other designers using 925 silver. No damage to this necklace as it has been well loved and the condition shows us that. There is a matching bracelet also listed separately on my site...

Margot de Taxco, Margot van Voorhies Carr shows off sheer genius in this 5127 design. Rare and 1.25in. wide make you stop and take a longer look. Heavy at approximately 70 grams of repousse swirls and beads which make an abstract image of swans swimming. Anything that looks like a dent is reflection or a spot of tarnish. This is an incredibly clean bracelet.

Paul Williamson modernist enamel brooch.

Seattle - 1953.

3 1/2" x 1 1/8".

Very good vintage condition.

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I am listing another stunning Mexican Silver clamper bracelet produced by Gerardo Lopez who was renown for beautiful vintage repousse in Taxco, Mexico. Made of thick silver weighing 71 grams and having a 3 inch tall presence this bracelet fits most with a 2 3/8th inch inner diameter. Bears a deep natural patina. No dents or damage and also has a strong spring. Definitely a collectors jewel.

This is a vintage Oriental style Hattie Carnegie dragon pendant and pin. This item has a gold plated metal foundation that makes up a circle with an Oriental motif to it. This motif surrounds a center green plastic dragon with a pave set rhinestone eye and carved scales that look so realistic. The back of this item has a gold plated metal ring that serves as a pendant bail. This bail allows the pendant to be the centerpiece of a necklace...

A well crafted hand wrought bracelet with five rectangular links, each with a different floral repousee. Marked B, S & G for Black, Starr & Gorham. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Measures about 6 3/4" around and 1" wide. Hook closure fastens securely. Has a safety chain. Great Arts and Crafts design. Lovely work.

We have an Antonio Pineda Onyx tear drop vintage bracelet that is a wearable length of 7.25in. and a striking 1.75in. tall. These Mexican bracelets were made in relationship to the size of the stones that were obtained and this is one of the tallest tear drops I have found. The weight is 120 grams heavy and is collector and museum quality.

This stunning bracelet has a great geometric design. It is 7" long with each link measuring 3/4" x 1/2". It has a V-spring and Box Clasp, as well as a safety chain. The back is marked BETO TAXCO 925 (and something else I cannot make out), and, STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

A striking vintage Mexican sterling pendant set with a mixture of inlaid lapis and malachite, with a large cabochon cut tiger eye gem in the centre c1950-60. Two of the dangling pendants are also inlaid with lapis and malachite, and the centre dangle is solid silver. The pendant alone measures 3-3/4" x 2-1/8", and weighs 26.2 grams. It is stamped STERLING 925 with the eagle mark with a 2 in the centre, and the initials MR...

This is the matching bracelet to the Enrique Ledesma sterling and azur-malachite necklace and earrings set that I am offering. Although I have priced and listed the earrings with the necklace, the earrings could be priced separately to go with the bracelet if so desired. Better still would be to purchase the entire set as it is rare to find a set like this with all the pieces available. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed and is 1" wide. It weighs a hefty 78 grams and ...

A nice 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the stones. The gems in this ring are particularly brilliant in mid-tone colors surrounding the central aquamarine. Test...

Early famous hand made 14K and ebony modernist screwback earrings by Ed Wiener, NYC, 1955. They measure 1 1/4" long(not including screwback) by 3/4" wide and are unsigned. They are photographed in "JEWELRY BY ED WIENER A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION DECEMBER 1,1988-JANUARY 7, 1989 FIFTY/50 GALLERY, 793 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10003" on page 70. Excellent condition and beautiful.....$25 for insured US shipping.

A fine pair of signed Mexican sterling silver screw-back earrings by Los Ballesteros c1950s. These 1" x 5/8" earrings are stamped HECHO EN MEXICO 925 plus the Ballesteros mark, they weigh 9.2 grams, and they are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. s...

A fine pair of mid-century modern 14K yellow gold and diamond cufflinks by Larter. The heavy gold faces are decorated with parallel lines and the canted edges are bead-set with brilliant round-cut diamonds. The diamonds are of very good quality, estimated at I color, VS clarity. The stones are set in white gold enhanced with milgrain borders. The backs are completed with the older type of toggle mounting. The backs are stamped with Larter’s hallmark.

Origin: America, ca. 1950.

Primitivist sculptural mask ceramic pendant, greyish-blue and brown glazed. Impressed mark Vieux Moulin, Vallauris, from 1954 the studio of ceramist Robert Perot. Height "1 ¾ / 4.7 cm. Condition: fine. Price:

 

This broach is an expertly carved 30 X 40 millimeter oval shell cameo set in a 14Kt yellow gold twisted edged frame. The broach has a fold down swivel which makes it wearable as a pendant as well.

This vintage DeNicola (Castlecliff also made this bracelet) silver-tone plated metal clamper bracelet with a varied sea shell design has an opening wrist measurement of 2 1/8” x 2' when closed tightly, and is in very good vintage condition.

This Barclay bracelet is 7 3/8" x 3/4". It has rhinestone accents.