This great pin / brooch, circa 1950's, has a nice mod design. It measures 2" x 1 1/2". It features a mod foliate, floral and leafy motif, with buds. The "buds" are onyx cabochons. The back is marked TAXCO STERLING 925 in a circle with the artist's / silversmith's initials LC in the middle. This piece is in great condition and weighs 14 grams / .5 ounces.

A vintage brooch by William Spratling. Known as his Faceted Obsidian Arrow Brooch from the 1950's. Measures 2 3/8" high and 1 3/8" across. Marked on the back with the WS script square signature and Eagle #3. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Has a little tarnish. A rare piece of Spratling jewelry.

A fabulous and dramatic silver necklace with webbed strands which fall asymmetrically in both the front and the back, longer in the back. Circa 1920. Period illustrations frequently show necklaces designed to highlight a low neckline in both front and back. With brilliant lead crystal unfoiled stones in openback settings. The metal tests positive for sterling silver. With a spring ring clasp without a thumb tab, a common early 20th century clasp. A stunning look...

A vintage sterling silver gilt brooch with green, yellow, teal and orange enamel by David Andersen, in the Seasons series. We believe this is the 'Summer' brooch.

Marked on the back, D-A 925S, Scales, Norway and Sterling.

Measures almost 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover clasp which holds securely.

In fine condition, the enamel is bright and vivid. Classic design.

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...

These earrings are composed of irregularly shaped, concave panels that feature applied abstract figures with outstretched arms. The background is highly oxidized, as are the tops attached to the screw backs. The oxidation is nicely distributed and shows very little wear. The backs of the tops have a mark of Plata/Taxco, as well as partial unidentifiable marks. The earrings measure 1 ¼ inches long by about ¾ inch wide. Weight: 11.1 grams total

This modernist, geo brooch measures just over 1 3/4" x 1" (at widest point). It is concave and incised with 3 line borders. The back is hallmarked GD & Co (for Gustav Dahlgren & Co.), M (city mark for Malmo), then, the Swedish National triple crown hallmark, S (in hexagon, indicating 830 silver or higher) and K9 for 1960. The back is also signed what looks like Gillgren in script. It is in great condition.

This is a spectacular bracelet from Antonio Pineda, one which is rarely seen, and a book-piece design from Silver Seduction.

Eight amethyst cabochons are set with a shadowbox effect with alternating trapezoid panels. The amethysts are gorgeous, perfectly matched in color, and the open-backed settings make them appear to glow from within...

A vintage hand wrought Modernist sterling pendant and neck ring with a large turquoise stone. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Marked sterling on the back. Neck ring measures about 15" around. Hook closure holds securely. Neck ring is also marked sterling. Both pieces have a dark patina. Pendant would also look great on a thick chain. Wonderfully crafted and fine quality.

Fabulous and iconic vintage Mexican silver feather or leaf form clamper by Alfredo Villasana. Early 1940s, pre eagle mark. Marked with the conjoined AV for Villasana, TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO, and STERLING 925. Substantial at 78 grams/2.7 ounces. A stunning collectible piece.

Great size -- 3 1/4 inches wide at center front and 6 1/2 inches inside circumference. Excellent condition. There is oxidation on the hinge on the inside only; this does not show when the piece is worn...

A simply stunning Antonio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Bracelet with an elegant modernist design. The cabochon Moonstones sit between thick sculpted links with an additional Moonstone set above the box clasp. It measures 7" long by 1" wide and weighs 59.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Hecho en Mexico, the eagle 17, Silver. With an attached safely chain, it is In good condition with no damage noted only light age related wear and tarnish...

Erik Dennung modernist sterling necklace and bracelet set for B&D Denmark

Dramatic hand hammered statement jewelry

1970

Necklace should fit a 14 1/2" to 15 1/2" neck, width tapers from 1/2" to 1 3/8" at widest point

Bracelet measures 6" in circumference plus a 1 1/4" rear opening [7 1/4" total], width tapers from 1/2" to 1 1/4" at widest point

Weight - Necklace - 82 grams, Bracelet - 52 grams

Both pieces marked B&D, Erik Dennung, Denmark, sterli...

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...

This is a wonderful brooch in sterling measuring 1 1/2 x 1 1/4" x 1/8". Characteristic of Clam pin with dark pearl in the middle. It has been said George W. Shiebler naturalistic motifs such as insects, animals, leaves and flowers. Scarce on the market and very collectible.

This is a STERLING GEMINI PIN by CINI. The size is 2" X 2" with the Two Twins on the Front and GEMINI across the bottom. Marked on the back: STERLING/ by CINI within the box (10X loupe utilized). Date this Pin ca. third 1/4 of the 20th Century and the Condition is EXCELLENT

A sterling silver modernist ring with an amber ball by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From.

Marked From 925S. Measures about a size 7. In nice condition with some minor scratches and nicks to the edges of the back of the shank. Not very noticeable when worn. It may need a bit of cleaning but we will leave that to the new owner. Looks like it may have been resized by a previous owner. The ball sits 1/2" off the finger.

Fine MCM streamlined design.

SOLD, Art Nouveau Beautiful Large 3 1/2 X 2 5/8" Silver Plated Buckle marked with the E A Bliss Co mark. Beautiful Graceful Art Nouveau foliate flowing leaf motifs with just enough black enamel within the design lines. Hefty. Sold, no price, no info

Impressive vintage sterling silver and amethyst glass bracelet

Mexico

Mid to late 20th century

This substantial and solid bracelet weighs a hefty 174 grams

Interior circumference - 6 7/8"

Stands 1 1/4" tall

Push/pull clasp and safety chain

Hallmarked, Hecho en Mexico, sterling, artist cypher and initials - AAC

Excellent vintage condition