A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch designed by Erling Christoffersen for Norway Designs Plus. Looks like a stylized butterfly. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 1/4" high. Has an earlier 'C' clasp. Marked with ND, 925S, Sterling and the Plus sign. Has a dark patina but could be polished up if you choose. Some minor surface scratches. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

Vintage set of Mexican fine silver concave cufflinks signed by Antonio Pineda, this pair is wrought in the renowned Taxco modernist's .970 alloy. I love the sculptural lusciousness of the flat-bottomed ovoid body and the wave-like motion by which its edges rise and drop around the central hollow. In a slick mid-century design that can be easily enjoyed by just about everybody the cufflinks are 1 3/16" long by 7/8" wide and weigh 23.4 grams (for the set)...

Modernist cufflinks made up of eight little geometrically arranged cylinders. Made by Isaac Cohen, Stockholm and marked ICO, S:t Erik’s head (the hallmark for Stockholm), R9 = year mark for 1967, three crowns and S indicating the Swedish silver standard of the time = 830/1000. Width "1 / 2.8 cm. Condition: fine.

This is a beautiful ring. Its band is adjustable. It has a convex floral design. The back is marked BEAU STERLING. It is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

A organic, sterling silver modernist ring by Henry Steig.

Measures about a size 7. Almost 1/2" high. Marked Sterling Steig on the inside. Reminds us of flattened chain.

Fine example of his work.

This graceful sterling silver ring is formed as a stylized snake with an impressed band starting at the head and tapering to the tail. The impressed area is nicely oxidized and decorated with contrasting circular elements, one of which serves as the snake's eye. The patina is soft and is nicely enhanced by the oxidation. The inside of the ring bears the partial marks for sterling, Mexico and its maker, the preeminent Taxco workshop of Los Ballesteros. The ring is sized to a 7 scant...

It's been a while since I presented a piece by Gerardo Lopez but he is one of my favorite Taxco maestros, a talented silversmith and designer who excelled in the art of repoussage. I believe Lopez was at his best when he created pectoral necklaces and clamper bracelets and it is an exquisite example of the latter form that I am showing here...

A rare necklace and matching earrings made of alternating Sterling Silver and Rosewood tubes by William Spratling from Taxco. The marks on this set date them to his Third Design Period: 1951 - 1967.

Necklace measures 17 1/4" long. Marked on the back of the box clasp with the script WS and Eagle #30. Earrings measure 1" long. Marked on the back of one earring with the Script WS and with the Eagle #30 on the back of the other.

The clasp on the necklace snaps securely...

A 10k yellow gold purple synthetic spinel cocktail ring from around 1960. This attractive and large size 5-3/4 ring features a claw-set synthetic marquise cut synthetic spinel with a deep and attractive amethyst purple with underlying hints of blue. It measures 7/8 x 5/8" across the setting, it weighs 6.8 grams and it is stamped 10K with an s in G maker's mark. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 1960-s minimalist diamond bracelet is decorated by 12 brilliant cut diamonds. Each diamond is set in a round 14Kt white gold bezel setting, and half round 14Kt yellow gold bars connecting the diamonds complete the design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.50Ct. The length of the bracelet is 7 ¼” and at the widest part it is ¼” wide.

A heavy silver cuff by Otto Bade marked ORB Sterling. The ends show some wear with spotting. Sold as is.

This great 14Kt yellow gold and black (dark gray) freshwater cultured button pearl bracelet is a mid-century modern treasure. Each of the thirteen stylish solid 14Kt yellow setting links is centered by a 6.5 millimeter button pearl. The length of the bracelet is 7 3/8” and the width is 10 millimeters or 7/16”.

This lovely necklace measures just under 17" long. It consists of 10 links of beautiful leaves. It is in the Danish design. DANECRAFT STERLING and is in excellent condition.

A 10k double opals and red spinels ring from the 1960s. This size 5-1/2 yellow gold ring features two claw-set opals with two red spinels. All stones are claw-set and the opals have nice green and orange flash. The setting measures 7/16 x 3/8" and it is stamped 10K with an obscured maker's mark. This ring weighs 2.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A stunning pair of vintage 18K yellow gold and platinum earclips set with diamonds by Cartier. The clips are worked in heavily textured gold that resembles a flame motif that ascends the earlobe when being worn. The recessed parts of the texture are unpolished, creating a strong contrast with the remaining highly-polished surfaces. Each clip features a irregularly shaped cluster of nine platinum-set round brilliant diamonds, graded as E-VVS2...

An elegant, fashionable double strand of 8 – 7½ millimeter high quality high luster Japanese cultured pearls are enhanced by a 14Kt white gold diamond and cultured pearl clasp. One strand of 44 and another strand of 47 pearls attached to the round 14Kt white gold clasp which is decorated by 12 full-cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.60Ct and six 5½ millimeter matching cultured pearls. The diameter of the masterfully crafted clasp is 20 millimeters...

A charming piece composed of a sterling silver fish pendant on its original chain, this necklace exhibits the fine workmanship typical of mid-century Italian jewelry. The fish’s features are enhanced with cobalt and green enamel, and its tail moves on a hinge. All the pieces are riveted together, and the cable chain features flattened, oval links. The pendant and chain bear the Italian mark for sterling, registered Arezzo, dating 1944-1968...

The fire that this Elsa Schiaparelli bracelet and earrings sends out has to be seen to be believed. Large Gripoix poured glass, lava stones (sometimes called gum drop stones) are surrounded by 12 brilliant aurora borealis rounds. The bracelet is 7 5/8" (19.8 cm) long (not including the tongue) by 1 1/4" ( 3.5 cm). The ear clips a 1 1/4" (3.5cm) in diameter. The bracelet has a guard chain and a tight working clasp. The earring clips have lots of spring...

Twin fish necklace in amethyst and brass signed MAYA MEXICO after a design first introduced by Hubert Harmon (c.1940-50). This necklace will comfortably fit up to a 15 inch neck. The two fish and amethyst drop measure 5 1/2 inches across. Both fish have an amethyst eye and a faceted amethyst stone extending from their tail. A single amethyst cab hangs between the 2 fish. Each brass chain measures 5 1/2 inches.

This geometric openwork pin depicting snakelike creatures is distinguished by its design, which draws from ancient Mexican imagery. The pin is sturdily made and has a secure C-clasp. It is unsigned but stamped on the back Taxco 980, which indicates a higher-than-sterling silver content. It likely dates from the 1940s-50s. The metal exhibits a very strong test for sterling silver and exhibits a nice patina from age. The pin measures a little over 2 ¼ inches long by 1 5/8 inches wide. Weight: 16....

Description: gold tone base metal, givre white & clear rhinestones, green glass leaves on wires that curve over the rhinestones.

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 2"

Sterling BURRO key ring by VICTORIA DE TAXCO, Mexico, c.1955. Signed "VICTORIA DE TAXCO MEXICO STERLING 267 (bellmark there but number is faded from use)". Measures almost 3" long. Lock opens to accept keys by slightly squeezing one end. Silver shows wear but in very good condition......$12 for insured US shipping.

The Swans signed by Antonio Pineda are graceful in design and the super high gold obsidian sheen is truly radiant. The earring and necklace are properly marked as shown and the weight is 121 grams which reflect the quality of this silver. There are no chips or damage of any kind. There is a 16.5 wearable length and the height of the necklace at the largest point is .75in. The earrings are the same size as the swans on the necklace and are also obsidian. A rare treasure for collectors and the ver...

Sigi Pineda Modernist sterling and ebony tie bar

1950

Taxco, Mexico

2 1/8" long x 5/16" wide

Weight - 12.35 grams

Marked Sigi, Tasco, sterling

Very good vintage condition

These earrings are small but have a strong design that evokes arts and crafts style. They feature applied silver leaves and beading on domes with an oxidized, darkened surface. There is a central copper bead mounted in a silver bezel. The earrings are marked 925 on the backs with sturdy posts; they may have been converted from screw backs at one time. Each earring measures approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and 3/16 inch in height. Weight: 1.9 grams total.

Six silver panels frame embossed, hand-painted porcelain panels, in a style very popular during the 1950s and early 1960s. They depict four chrysanthemums and two orchids, in shades of pink and purple, white, yellow centers all on black backgrounds. The bracelet was made by the Toshikane company of Japan, as marked on the box clasp. The metal has been tested for silver; the ring links between the panels are secure. The clasp is in good working order and the bracelet still has its original safety...

This sterling silver link bracelet is set with six-sided pieces of green glass. The glass is bezel-mounted and secured with strap work; four leaf-shaped pillows surround the glass on each pane. Save for a small dent in one pillow (see Photo #5, center panel), the bracelet looks hardly worn. It is marked on the tongue with ‘Mexico’ in script and sterling under it. The clasp is very secure. The bracelet measures about 7 inches long (the panels are curved) and a little over 1/2 inch wide. Gross...

Ed Wiener modernist silver, brass and copper abstract pendant

1950

2 1/2" diameter

Very good vintage condition with patina

Signed on verso

This Los Ballesteros bracelet measures 6 3/4" ( inner circumference), 1 1/8" wide and 110.7 grams. (3.2) troy ounces. Excellent condition except for a couple of small dents to the clasp end half moon segment. Clasp closes tightly.

This is a RARE STERLING NECKLACE by N.E. FROM, the well known Denmark Designer. The Hand made chain is 21" long; the Drop measures 1 5/8" X 3"; on the neck that translates to a 14" drop overall, including both Chain and Pendant. The SILVER is Smooth as SILK, medium ~ heavy. GREAT GEOMETRIC DESIGN N.E. FROM Necklace ca. 1965- 1975. jpgs provide MORE data

Elegant and extremely wearable is this set by Miriam Haskell. In the necklace there are chains with tiny links, and a chain with long links that carries the the jade colored glass beads and faceted crystals. The round center of the necklace is very intricately designed with multiple levels and all prong set tiny rhinestones and a gold plated leaf design. On both the necklace and the button clip earrings, the filigree work is gorgeous. The part of the necklace that goes around the neck and supp...

Striking sterling silver and gem stone quality amethyst bracelet designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda. Bracelet measures 3/4" wide with a wearable length of up to 6 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips or dings. His designs are the central focus of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA. Antonio designs are also included in the permanent 20th Century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA.

Fabulous sterling and turquoise flower pin by Frank Patania Sr. The stones are most likely bisbee and the color is deep and vivid. Measuring 2 5/8" by 1 1/2", it weighs 19 grams, is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Please see the matching bracelet to this pin listed separately. They are gorgeous together!

Enrique Ledesma Mexican sterling inlaid pin. A stunning, ultramodern vintage 1950s Mexican sterling silver pin by Enrique Ledesma. This 2-1/8" x 1 1-1/2" modernist pin features what appears to be a rough mixture of azurmalachite inlaid in an undulating silver brooch. It has a rough, naturalistic texture, with small losses revealing malachite below, and it has a safety catch; it is stamped LEDESMA TAXCO 925 with a bell mark. It weighs 15.0 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no ...

Stunning vintage Antonio Pineda Modernist style bracelet featuring thick heavy silver links done in 970 grade silver set with a faceted Blue "stone" on one corner. Measures 6 7/8" long by 3/4" wide and weighing 95.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown Mark, 970, eagle 17, Hecho en Mexico. Light wear and tarnish but no damage noted. Secure decorative claps and safety chain. A timeless and elegant bracelet now on Sale!

Handsome flat 15 1/2" gold plated heavy chain with ornate intricately designed heraldic pendant which is gold plated with pave rhinestones and a simulated turquoise center stone. The back of the pendant is as intricately done as the front. Pendant 2" in diameter.

The William Spratling croissant has a 17in. wearable length with a drop from the ring to the center is approximately 2.5 in. as it rises in height in the center. The length of the drop is 4in. The silver is thick with a weight of 68 grams. This design shows depth through the folding and wrapping of the silver in a croissant fashion. At the center fold it is 1.5 inches tall. If you look inside the croissant you see a slight gold wash giving it another turn into modernist design that is quite curr...

Margot de Taxco with an early design of 5127 graces the neck with swirls and turns of beautiful, heavy repousse. The drop measures 2.75 by 2.25 inches. With a wearable length of 16 3/8th inches you can count on a comfortable length for most. I love the size of this Mexican silver treasure as it is perfect for all occasions with a stand out presence, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A caged amethyst sterling cuff marked ORB Sterling. There is some spotting and light wear on the silver. The cuff is 1" wide. The inner diameter is 2-1/4" with some give. 43.9gr.

Erika Hult de Corral modernist sterling silver pendant

Taxco/Mexico mid 20th century

1 3/4" x 2 3/8"

This well crafted and substantial pendant weighs 21+ grams

Very good vintage condition

Exquisite 1950s triple strand pearl bracelet completed with generously diamond-set 14K white gold spacers and matching clasp. The 7mm pearls are of fine quality, with thick nacre and a lovely sheen, and are beautifully matched. The body color is ivory with silvery overtones. The quality is estimated at A1. Three swirled spacers and a matching clasp, each worked in 14K white gold complete the bracelet. Each piece is set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The stones are of fine quality, esti...

Vintage sterling sturdy hefty 36 grams cuff bracelet marked Mexico, initials starting with S"them perhaps an MP. Assay 3 was shared by many well known and well collected Taxco silver makers. See image 2.
Three nice golden Tiger Eye cabs one is 14mm long the other 2 are 10mm long.
Mid century styling.
Nice Heft at 1.2 oz or 36 on Postal Scale. Gauge is 1.5mm thick. A lot of bracelet for so little money.
Inside is 6 3/4" which includes the 1" opening. 2 1/2" across. Needs...

This Cini sterling love birds brooch / pin is 2 1/2" x 2 5/8". It is hallmarked Cini, Sterling.

A wonderful, modernist sterling silver link bracelet by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Made up of five curved links with an abstract design and a hook clasp. Marked with ICO for the maker, Crown mark for Sweden, Z8 for 1950, Town mark for Stockholm, and the Silver Standard mark for Sweden. Measures about 7 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Hook clasp holds securely. Fine condition, quality piece.

This ring is a size 11. It is sterling silver with an onyx "center." It has interesting decor on each side (of the band). It is marked STER with a maker's mark of which I am not familiar (maybe an R with a dot in the middle). I believe it is American made: c. 1950's. It is solid with good heft and is in excellent condition.

This rare inlaid sterling silver belt buckle was designed & signed circa 1950's by modernist Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The buckle measures 5 1/4" across X 2 1/4" high & weighs 137 grams. The "eclipse" design is inlaid with black onyx and accented with copper wash. The wearable length of the belt with buckle is 32". The leather strap is 29" inches long, 1" high in front & gradually widens to 2" at the back. It can be adjusted up or down as neither side is sewn in place. Both the belt &...

This unsigned Hattie Carnegie swan brooch has a lucite coral neck and body with black marquise shaped rhinestones. It is 2 1/4" square. this brooch has an open-work goldtone metal backing.

This fine Cini brooch measures 2 1/2" x 2". It is the AQUARIUS pin from Cini's popular Zodiac Series. It displays cupid holding an urn, pouring water, adorned with a leafy motif. It reflects classical and renaissance hints of Italian art, by designer, Guglielmo Cini. All Cini's pieces are high quality with fine workmanship. The back is marked STERLING by Cini in script. It is in excellent condition. Circa 1940'-1960's. It has very good heft too.

A knockout for your next formal gathering. This is a signed Jay Kel (Jayflex) sterling silver collar necklace c1950s, mounted with flashy white claw-set rhinestones. It measures 16-1/4" x 1-1/2", and it has a snapover catch. It weighs 40.8 grams, and it is in excellent 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 vintage or antique and may have slight...

Strong design and heavy gauge sterling cufflinks by SIGI, Mexico, c.1955. Cufflinks measure 1 1/16" long by 3/4" wide and are signed "SIGI TASCO HECHO EN MEXICO STERLING (bellmark) 36 (#)23". Excellent condition.....$9 for insured US shipping.

An Arts & Crafts style sterling bracelet by Jensen designer, Laurence Foss. Marked with the Foss logo Sterling. It measures 7-1/2" x 1/2" " and weighs 47.5 gr.

Description: Rimmed top & bottom in black, hand enameled. Quite innovative in design. This bracelet features turquoise, coral, emerald and cranberry highlights framed by a continuous cream swirl against a cream background. Original safety chain. Circa. 1955-1970.

In 1973, and again in 1974, the company showed full color ads of their "Artist’s Series". These have no rhinestones, but feature geometric and abstract designs in enamel. According to Harrice Miller’s books (especially her secon...

Being offered is a circa 1958 sterling silver bracelet by Miguel Melendez, of Taxco, Mexico; handcrafted bracelet with superbly pierced square links featuring bezel set square tiger's eye stones; tongue & box clasp with security chain. Melendez worked for Spratling, Los Castillo and Margot before opening his own shop. Dimensions: 7 1/2 inches by 3/4 inch wide . Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

This vintage, finely detailed feathered serpent pin was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies. The brooch is 4" X 2" & weighs 28 grams. The darkened patina emphasizes the hand wrought beauty of the repousse' work. The piece is in beautiful condition. Both the pin back and safety lock are in excellent working order. Fully hallmarked on the back of the pin. Margot de Taxco designs are included in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENNISANCE by Penny Morrill. Margot's designs...

This signed Gerardo Lopez's lotus flower pectoral is one of the most beautiful silver works from the Spratling Era. The repousse is without dents or flaws. With the span of the drop being 5.5in. across and the height at 4in. the presence is spectacular. I calculate a 5in. diameter and approximate 17in. circumference. Gerardo Lopez was You can feel the quality as it is 107 grams heavy. Collector quality and more. Just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Being offered is a circa 1958 sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; cuff bracelet with carved ebony featuring silver discs of various sizes. Dimensions: 1 1/8" opening; size 6 1/2"; 1 3/8 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. A rare piece, in excellent condition.

This Sandor sterling floral spray pin with blue rhinestones is 3 1/4" x 2 1/2". It is hallmarked Sandor & Sterling.

This Juliana set ( D & E or De Lizza & Elster)is a wonderful abstract floral spray with brass petals and corrugated navettes.. The pin measures 2 3/4" in length by 2" in height. The earrings are 1 1/4".

This set is referenced in Juliana Jewelry, A Pictoral feast for your eyes by Nancy J. Zell on page 164 from the Deb Hancock collection at Antique Haven. and in Juliana Jewelry Reverence Identification guide and value guide, by Ann Pitman, Collector Books p. 242

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This bracelet was made as a souvenir for visitors to the Maria Laach Abbey, a Benedictine abbey in northwestern Germany. It has large, curved links of copper and white metal, from which drops a glazed ceramic disc mounted in white metal. The disc is decorated with a geometrical design in red on a yellow and green background, with a black diamond shape in the center. It is marked on the back of the mount with the abbey’s logo. The large spring ring clasp is very secure. There appears to be a fl...

This Barclay gold tone rhinestone bracelet has emerald colored stone in the center and 4 white rhinestone stone in each link of the bracelet. It is hallmarked Barclay on the reverse of the clasp.