We have a bracelet of large dimensions at 2.25in. tall and weighing in at 150.00 grams. Marked only Sterling and then also Taxco with a push pin closure. The diameter of the bracelet is 2.5in. and fits most. The panels are divided up with a decorative motif of a caviar bead wrapped in rope and bead work up and down the height of the bracelet. This looks fantastic with Aguilar and Spratling designs. No damage and a patina that was almost black when received...

Copper and glass pin, c.1940's. Unsigned, it measures 1 3/4" diameter. Interesting design(see photos #2) as glass piece on copper goes over and under the copper braid at center. Very good condition....$* for insured US shipping.

We are offering an early Fred Davis shields bracelet measuring 7.5in. long and 1.25in. tall. No damage to this beauty with a natural glowing patina. Hand made with thick silver and weighs 68 grams heavy. Shown in last photo with the Fred Davis Shields necklace.

Heavy gauge sterling necklace by MARGOT DE TAXCO, Mexico, c.1948. Made of riveted links(see back closeup photo), this beautifully constructed necklace is in excellent condition. Never seen this interesting leaf-type design before. It measures 15" long by 1/2" wide and is signed "MARGOT DE TAXCO A 5612 bellmark".......$20 for insured US shipping.

A vintage Mexican silver and amethyst large brooch reminiscent of the work of Antonio Pineda and Hubert Harmon. Has a large carved amethyst stone as the face and amethyst cabochons at the end of each earring.

Signed Mexico Silver in an oval. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949). Measures 2 1/2" across and 4 3/4" high.

The silver repousse work is in fine condition. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has some minor tarnish...

Early sterling bolo with Mayan design on a brown leather braided thong with the fabulous cactus-design ends, Mexico, c.1942. Hand made of heavy gauge silver, the bolo(1 1/8" long by 1 1/4" wide) shows a framed Mayan figure with a recessed oxydized background highlighting the figure. The two ends are silver cactii(each 1 3/8" long)...

A repousse bracelet worked with great skill and signed JVE. A nice size being 1.25in. wide and approximately 40 grams of heavy repousse. The length is 7.25in. of comfort with no damage. The floral motif is on a thick silver base.

Elegant Retro 18K yellow and white gold brooch in the form of a phoenix--the mythological bird that arises from the ashes. The wings are beautifully formed from ribbons of gold that give the effect of trailing plumage. The body and crested head are fashioned from white gold and are pavé-set with 55 rose-cut diamonds. The white gold not only highlights the diamonds, but also provides a nice contrast with the yellow gold feathers. The eye represented by a brilliant-cut ruby...

A pair of solid, etched silver cufflinks marked 800. Possibly German. The front measures 3/4"; total weight 11.3 grams.

Large and bold eye-design modernist tiger eye cabochon 9 carat pin/pendant, England, c.1950's. Pin shaped as an eye, based on Margaret de Patta and Sam Kramer's designs? It measures 2 5/16" long by 1 7/16" wide by 1/2" high. Signed "9 CT" and is in excellent condition. Can be worn as pin or pendant......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

These Hollycraft pastel earrings are dated 1950. they are 1 1/8" x 1" . Excellent vintage condition.

Pre assay Mexico era. Both Maricela and Los Ballesteros and maybe Rafael Melendez along with other Taxco silversmiths have made this style of bench cut - not cast -2 tier cuff bracelet with applied C shape rope elements and "dot" application...

An elegant Retro 14K yellow gold floral brooch, the flower head set with a ring of blue sapphires surrounding a cabochon moonstone. This classic combination of moonstone and sapphire was very popular in Retro jewelry, probably because the color of sapphires brings out the blue undertones of moonstone. The quality of the stones is very fine. The sapphires are a bright cornflower blue, and the moonstone has very good adularescence. The back is marked “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1940...

Doris Silver was a shop in Taxco during the Spratling era. She offered her space to craftsmen to produce quality and stunning jewels. This necklace is very heavy repousse with a wearable 17in. long with it's widest point being 7/8th in. The patina is naturally dark and thick. The design is floral with twisting and turning vines. Hidden within is a drop of 2.5in. across and 2 in. tall. I have never seen another like this one. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This elegant and unusual cameo is carved from coral into a 33 x 44 millimeter oval. It depicts a beautiful woman in profile with roses in her curls. The use of coral results in a delicate light pink background with a nearly white figure. The cameo is set in a simple 14 karat gold frame and can be worn as a pin or pendant.

This is a 14K GOLD FLEUR DE LYS WATCH PIN from a Florida Estate. Made from Heavier GOLD the size is 1 1/4" X 1 1/2". On the back this PIN is clearly marked: 14K. Also see the Curved Gold Bar to hold the Watch. jpgs provide those details

The vining floral from the vessel has great depth with 940 silver and dark natural patina from time. The weight is 66 grams heavy with a drop of 3.5in. tall and 4in. span across. This does not count the additional 2 vining links that are separate at the top so it is more expansive than just the pectoral drop. It lays like a dream with a wearable of a minimum of 17in. The hallmark of MS stylized and 940 is a noted maker in The Mexican Silver Book of Trade by Bille Hougart...

Wiley Sanderson, modernist sterling silver and 14K gold brooch

Cranbrook

3 1/8" x 1 5/8"

Etched Sanderson - 48, sterling, 14k

Very good vintage condition

Pictured in Kenneth Winebrenner - "Jewelry Making" [1955], fig. 61

This Trifari Prancing Horse is made of gold plated base metal with rhinestones.

Hallmark: Trifari with Crown

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 2" x 1.5"

Patent des. 131,368 on Feb. 10, 1942

An Art Deco style sterling silver bracelet from Mexico with four bezel set amethyst carved masks alternating with domes and curved bars. The stones have some inclusions. We have seen the same bracelet with the FD mark for Fred Davis.

Marked Sterling Mexico on the clasp...

Truly a statement piece, this vintage sterling silver bracelet was designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Highly sought after this design is often referred to as the 6 spheres. Bracelet measures 1 3/4" wide with a 6 3/4" wearable interior. 90 grams, 3.2 oz. Slide in clasp and safety chain are tight and secure. Beautiful condition, excellent patina. No dents or dings. Fully signed HA MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. Pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & ...

Pair of Retro 14K gold pins. Each: Open and shaped triangle with strapwork scroll bisected by stepped arch. Fluid and snazzy. United States, ca 1940. Hallmarked. The original Tiffany stamp was lost during conversion. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 1 3/8 x D 1/2 in. Total weight: 15.4 dwt. #896

Spratling Brooch Pendant which bears the first phase marks as shown is an iconic design from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. All the amethyst have the teat shape which is the original cut for the stones. There is no chips or cracks to the stones. It is a 3 inch circumference and has a weight of 71 grams. This is a substancial piece. It can be worn to clasp a shawl and hold considerable weight. Add your own chain and thread it thru the barrels and have a necklace!

This is an UNUSUAL STERLING DENMARK FLORAL BROOCH measuring 1 7/8" X 2 5/8". Standard Crossover and Safety device on the back. Marked on the back: CROWN/ AM/ STERLING DENMARK/ Gengle (in script). Information for you on this piece: Antom Michelsen (the firm who created it) G. Engle (this is the designer of the quot;Grass quot; series of pieces. She also designed a fantastic necklace. The signature is Gengle for G. Engle. ...beautifully made........

This Coro brooch is very talented. It can be worn as seen, or it can be removed from a bracket on the back and worn as two clips. Its flowers tremble (ok, wiggle) when the brooch moves. It is enameled and has lovely pave and channeled rhinestones. Each clip is marked Coro Duette. 3" by 1 5/8". Very chunky.

This pair of estate oval carved jade earrings is set in 14Kt yellow gold settings with none pierced screw backs. The 15 X 12 millimeter oval carved jade pieces are prong set in the center. The overall measurements of the earrings are 19 X 15 millimeters.

Vintage Mexican mid century 35 grams necklace with striated melon color Jasper ball orb pendant on an elongated hand fabricated chain signed:
a stylized MS or SW in a circle with Assay #17 which is associated with Los Ballesteros and Antonio Pineda although looks like another Serafin Moctezuma mark?
The handsome peach color Jasper reminds one of the type of stone favored by Fred Davis
Just under 1" across and 1.75" from top of bail down.
The interesting hand made long box chain ...

An interesting late Retro 14K yellow gold bracelet worked as a series of sextupled cable links that are slightly flattened so they splay out sideways to create a wide bracelet with a sort of optical illusion effect. The clasp is decorated so the bracelet appears seamless when being worn. The open link design makes this a perfect bracelet to wear on its own or with chunky, heavy charms. The interior of the clasp is marked “14K.”

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: excellent

We are offering a necklace marked Silver Mexico and it weighs 60 grams of heavy repousse. There are 12 onyx cabochons and all the bezels are well built which certainly indicates a higher quality workmanship. The height is just under one inch. There are no chips, dents or repairs on this treasure. There is a dark natural patina that I have not touched. The S links are often associated with Matl, Matilde Poulat's work and they do give this necklace a very special appeal. Superb quality, design, a...

This Los Castillo early hallmarked necklace was designed by Margot Van Voorhies when wed to Antonio Castillo. Together they started the shop Los Castillo. This is one of the most stunning designs in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The length is 18 inches long and a fraction over 1.75 inches tall. The weight is 239 grams being hand made balls in the centers and hand chased swirls to the tops. The end piece of the swirl is repousse giving it a unique depth to the design. No damage or repairs very ...

"Like mother like daughter" (and why not? father and son as well) is what came to mind when I saw this sweet Mexican silver and turquoise "baby" cuff bracelet. Beautifully stamped with ornamentation in the Native American / Southwestern style and centered by a rich blue turquoise stone with warm dark brown matrix the cuff is, of course, also ideal for those of us out there with very small wrists. Over the years of my love-affair with vintage Mexican jewelry, I have come upon "baby size" cuffs bu...

American Modernist Copper Antelope Head Brooch

Rebajes

c.1940s

Excellent condition

5 1/8" x 2 1/2"

We are offering a very old, Mexican Silver carved amethyst necklace crafted with heavy repousse. The center stone drop is larger at 2in. x 1.75in. and is also smoother to the touch. The smaller carvings are sharper edged and have a more clear iridescence. All stones are original to this necklace as you can see they were made to fill an exact space and no bezels have been disturbed. The weight is 60 grams heavy and there are no chips or dents to this work of art. The hallmark is shown and it is r...

This impressive Mexican silver link bracelet, probably made for the tourist trade, has a distinctive and quite unusual design. It is composed of gilded silver and green glass cabochons to imitate jade. The four linked panels are large openwork rosettes, applied to embossed floral frames. The links are well soldered; one is slightly separated but still secure. The glass cabochons show no wear. The box for the tongue clasp is impressed with the early Mexico/Silver mark; the bracelet dates from the...

Very rare Hector Aguilar bracelet that measures 1.25 in. tall and 7 in. long. The pyramids have a measurement of 10 mm. in height giving the bracelet great dimension. 87 grams is the weight and the patina is natural and gorgeous. The condition is without repairs and damage. It seriously appears to have hardly been worn. I do not like to use the word rare as all of these treasure made by the top tier Maestros are rare but this one deserves that title. An excellent example and collector quality.

This Reja camel pin is sterling vermeil with a faux ruby crystal. It is hallmarked Reja and sterling.

It is 2 1/16" tall by 1.5" wide.

Ref: Brunialit, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry ( 2008) vol 2, pa 24, dating the series using stones from Oval Mfg Co., advertised by them in Jeweler's Circular Keystone in 1945, mentioning the camel.

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought panels featuring alternating tribal masks and triangular panels with oxidized detail; supported by incised links. Dimensions: 7” size, panels are 3/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

A striking pair of David-Andersen sterling silver double-sided cufflinks, the faces decorated with guilloche enamel in a translucent deep red shade. The underlying engine-turned engraving is in a sunburst pattern. The hinged connectors are marked with appropriate sterling silver hallmarks and the maker’s mark used from 1925.

• Origin: Norway, ca. 1930.
• Face Dimensions: 31/32” x 15/16”.
• Weight: 11.6 grams.
• Condition: excellent; tiny age-appropriate surface wear ...

This vintage Bernice Goodspeed sterling panel bracelet weighs 63.6 grams. It is 6 3/4" inside circumference with a 3 1/2" gap opened. It is hallmarked Taxco Mexico, B,Sterling,

This bracelet is in excellent condition. There are no breaks, bends, cracks, damages or repairs to this item. Polish to your own preference.

Goodspeed was a cultural anthropologist with a keen interest in pre-Columbian archeology. She and her artist husband opened a gallery in Taxo, Mexico in the late 1930s and so...

A rare sterling silver cuff bracelet by Salvador Teran with a shadowbox design.

Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, and Design 165. Pre Eagle. Measures approximately 5 1/4" around, with a 1 1/4" opening and 7/8" at the widest. Made to fit snuggly. There is no give so can not be adjusted.

Has some tarnish, dents and scratches. It is a little bent. See photo.

Lays comfortably on the wrist. Heavy and well constructed. Striking design.

A 9k gold synthetic or lab-created Alexandrite ring circa 1940s. This vintage size 7 retro ring is yellow gold and it has a round facetted claw-set created solitaire Alexandrite stone. This ring weighs 5.6 grams, it measures 3/4" at the widest and 1/2" across the stone. The stone measures 12 mm across and is approximately 7mm deep (measured in setting), so is approximately 7.25 carats in size. It is marked 9CT and has a maker's mark of CJM. No year mark, possibly removal due to a ring sizing. ...

This is a large pair of William Spratling 1st phase shell earrings weighing in at 20 grams heavy. They are 1 3/8th's inches tall and .75in. wide at the widest. These Spratling earrings show great dimension with the repousse and incredible detail in their form. These are a pair of his best in excellent condition with no dents or damage.

A delightful Retro period 14K gold charm or pendant depicting "Thursday's Child" by William Ruser. The charm is finely detailed. According to the poem, Thursday's Child has "far to go" so Ruser depicted the naked child walking along a natural freshwater pearl carrying a traveling sack of belongings. The use of freshwater pearl is a classic Ruser touch. The child's eyes are set with blue sapphires. The back is signed and is marked "14K."

Ruser, the formost Beverly Hills jewelry of his time...

A beautiful 14K yellow gold floral pin by Tiffany & Co. Pointed, swirled petals surround a central diamond and blue sapphire cluster. The prong-set, brilliant-cut stones have excellent bright color and clarity as expected of Tiffany. This brooch is an excellent example of the sort of stylized floral gem-set designed that Tiffany produced for daywear toward the end of the retro period and in the very early 1950s. The back is marked “14K” and “Tiffany & Co.”

Origin: America, ca. 1950...

Modernist enamel boat by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup and designed jewelry for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA. Of good size, this gorgeous modernist domed enamel measures 2 1/8" high by 1 13/16" wide. The enamel colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green, red, tan, and white. Excellent condition. It can be mounted into a metal pin. Unsigned, this collection was purchased from a close family friend. Also see additional Turner enamels at items #104675 & #1...

LARGE HOBE sterling and gold-washed beautiful floral and leaf brooch with blue glass stone PLUS sterling earrings with matching blue glass stones, c1940's. LARGE pin measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/4" and is signed "HOBE STERLNG". Rich design with leaves and flowers, the two colored metals provide contrast. Excellent condition except that the blue glass flower is missing only one of the 10 prongs(see photo 1) - so is not loose at all. PLUS floral screw-back earrings with the same blue glass stone and ar...

Sterling tie bar by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1945. With Mayan design, it measures 2 1/2" long, and is in excellent condition. Tie bar is signed "WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO" & "SPRATLING SILVER".....$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

This Miracle Scottish /Celtic agate pin is 1 7/8" in diameter. The foil backed imitation cairngorm center stone is 3/4" in diameter.

This pin is circa 1920.

Hans Hansen KGH future line brooch

Sterling Silver

1930's

2 3/4" long

Marked HaH 925s

Excellent vintage condition

Ca 1940 A signed, solid gold piece by Preformed Parts, manufacturer of Tiffany and Cartier jewelry. George Schuler design. The piece weighs a substantial 13.2 grams and measures 1-1/4" x 2". Similar designs by both companies may be found on the web.

Beckmann's Mexican silver beads are highly collectible with a wearable length of 16in. The weight is a hefty 65 grams. The filigree is thick and substantial. The large beads are 5/8th's of an inch in diameter. You will feel the quality in your hands and bears no damage or dents just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

From a Florida, U.S.A. Estate this is a MIRIAM HASKELL STICKPIN. 3 1/2" in length; 1" diameter at the top. Ca. 1945- 1965 in EXCELLENT CONDITION

A very fine Retro Moderne brooch in the form of a three-leaf clover, each leaf fashioned from an heart-shaped aquamarine, and centered with a pearl. The aquamarines are simply framed in gold collet settings with halo wirework accented with beading. The stones, 1.33 carats on either side and 1.87 carats at the top, have stunning pure blue coloring without a hint of gray. The 5.5mm pearl has an ivory body color with rosé overtones, and a very nice, lustrous surface. The back of the brooch ret...

Enamel nature scene by Madeline Turner, c.1940's. Unsigned and not mounted but made by the artist and all pieces purchased from the estate by a close friend. Measures 2 1/8" by 1 3/4" and the top is convex. Excellent condition with no enamel chips.....$10 for insured shipping.

A marvelous pair of Retro Moderne 18K yellow gold dress clips formed as a bouquet of diamond-studded platinum flowers, the stems tied with a ribbon set with calibre-cut rubies, all against a scrolled gold background. Buds represented by diamonds set in platinum and rubies set in gold are scattered around the flowers. The design is quite sophisticated and the stones are of very nice quality. The clips are perfectly sized—one worn alone isn’t so small that it gets lost, but the two worn togeth...

Featured on page 28 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by penny Morrill, this is the Hector Aguilar Fertility Bracelet with Dimpled Dots. It is in 940 silver and c.1940. One of his most well known designs, this bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 102 grams. It has a pin closure. One of the dots in one of the domes is punched out. It is visible in the photo. I believe this is original to the making of the bracelet.Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown. A classic HA bracelet.

Lush, large, and finely detailed early floral sterling pin by Victoria(Ana Nunez Brilanti), Mexico, c.1940. The design shows wonderful dimensional flowers and leaves in a heavy gauge silver. Handmade, this beautiful pin MEASURES 4" LONG by 1 5/8" WIDE. It is signed "VICTORIA MEXICO TAXCO STERLING #16" and is in excellent condition. The #16 represents one of her earliest designs. This pin illustrates the exceptional work of this Mexican woman silversmith. Gorgeous.....$10 USA insured shipping pl...

An Art Deco style silver bracelet from Mexico with seven bullet shaped prong set amethyst cabochons. The stones have some inclusions.

Marked Mexico Silver on the back. Probably 980 which is better than sterling and was commonly used at the time. Measures 6 1/2" long, 1/2" wide and 3/4" high. Box clasp holds securely.

The stones are held in place by long hand made prongs. The stones wiggle a little bit. The clasp has a curled hand made button. Has minor surfaces scratches and tarnish....

Sweet hand made silver deer with fawn pin, Mexico, c.1940's. Signed "SILVER MEXICO", it is dimensional and measures 1 5/8" by 1 12/2" and is in excellent condition.....$9 for insured US shipping.

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...