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Vintage Carved AMETHYST & STERLING Mexican Mask Earrings
These vintage sterling silver Mexican earrings depict powerful ancient gods in the carved amethyst gem masks which are set within bezel frames on beaded mountings. Each earring is ¾" high and 5/8" wide. The screw findings allow women with pierced or non-pierced ears to adjust the comfort to suit. The earrings are not marked but test positive as sterling and are in great condition.
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Vintage Sterling Silver Filigree Mexican SOMBRERO Hat Pin
This silver sombrero pin is made of yards and yards of fine sterling wire in coils of triangular mesh topped with a fancy crown that resembles those old Mexican examples adorned fine bullion embroidery. The dimensional hat is 1 ½" wide and 7/8" high. It swings from a bow of filigree curls that measures 1 ½" across and closes with a c-clasp pin. This miniature masterpiece of millinery tests as sterling and is in excellent condition!
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Bold Mid-Century Modernist Sterling & Rosewood Cuff Bracelet
If you like noteworthy modernist silver jewelry, you’ll appreciate this mid-century sterling and rosewood cuff bracelet. The rounded rectangle of polished rosewood is set in a wire-twist frame of entwined smooth and beaded strands. This plaque measures just under 2" high and is 1 ½" wide. The cuff sits securely on the wrist thanks to the heavy gauge of the looping base which is 1 ¼" at its widest and has an inner diameter of 2 1/8". The back of the silver plaque is stamped "Sterling." The cuff has a Mexican feeling to it and would blend wonderfully with any Modernist wood and silver accessories. It is in very fine condition.
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Gorgeous LOS BALLESTEROS Sterling & Abalone Hinged Cuff
This amazing vintage Los Ballesteros sterling silver hinged cuff bracelet is precisely inlaid with scores of tiles of prismatic abalone shell which highlight the intricate scrolled design to perfection. The bracelet is 3 1/8" high at the front and tapers to 1" at the back hinge. The cuff can be worn with a slight overlap of the front panels or with a space between them; it comfortably adjusts to the wearer. With the scrolls at front just touching, the inner diameter is 7". The condition is superb with no missing abalone and no dents. On the hinge are the hallmark of the studio with "Talleres de Los Ballesteros" (the text after that appears to be: Liguala Cro") and the "Hecho en Mexico 925" stamp. The cuff retains some oxidation on the interior; I will let the new owner choose to polish or not. The condition of this vintage Los Ballesteros sterling cuff is superb with no missing abalone and no dents. And the impact is impressive!
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Stunning ALFREDO VILLASANA Mid-Century Mexican Sterling WINGS Necklace & Bracelet
This fabulous mid 20th century sterling demi-parure was made by Alfredo Villasana, one of the most respected of Taxco’s silversmiths. The necklace is centered by an impressive pair of facing wings approximately 4 1/8" wide and 2" deep. Smaller wings form the other eight links and bring the total inner diameter of the necklace to about 15". The look is very substantial yet not overly weighty as the links are hollow. They are also slightly curved upward so they lay on the neck naturally. The necklace is stamped with Alfredo Villasana’s hallmark within a circle and the eagle 31 assay mark (partial) as well as the Villasana name. The clasp is a unique hook with flared ends which very securely grips the adjoining link and forms a nearly invisible closure.
The matching bracelet is 7 3/8" long and alternates the 7/8" wide feathers in opposite directions. It has a simple hook and loop clasp and is signed on the back. I am also including a single earring, similar to one bracelet link—useful should you want to create a brooch or adjust the length of either piece. This set, with the patina as I received it, is in enviable, undented condition and will really catch the eyes of your admirers.
Alfredo Villasana, was a master jeweler who worked with Spratling and Aguilar in their workshops before starting his own. From his own workshop in Taxco, he created gorgeous silver jewelry and is today recognized as one of the silver maestros of Mexico.
This is an estate consignment item.
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Hand-Crafted Sterling Cuff with Geometric Onyx Inlay
I need more arms for all the fabulous cuffs I find! This one is hand-crafted of sterling silver and inlaid with a variety of cut and polished shapes of black onyx. Sort of Southwest Geometric! The cuff measures 11/16" wide at the front and tapers to ½" at the back; the inner diameter is 2 3/8" and the opening is 1 1/8". The onyx gems are set in individual bezels with beaded accents and open spaces that give the design more vitality. The inside is stamped "925" for sterling purity. This goes-with-almost-everything sterling and black beauty is in great condition.
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Large & Lifelike Vintage TAXCO Sterling Silver Double-Tulip Earrings
Ah, spring is eternal when there are tulips near and these vintage Taxco sterling earrings are far heartier than the normal blossoms! Each double-tulip earring is 1 3/8" tall and 1" wide. The fully dimensional stalks, leaves and flowers are ideal for those who like larger-size, conversation" jewels. The earrings have adjustable screw findings stamped "TAXCO 925" indicating sterling silver purity. They are in wonderful condition and a super way to proclaim you love of gardening, flowers, and finely crafted vintage artisan jewelry at once.
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Native American Indian Fetish Necklace - 21 Carved Gem Animals
This Native American Indian necklace combines a fluid strand of tiny turquoise and carved shell heishi beads with 21 carved gemstone "fetish" animal beads. The 24" long necklace, likely Navajo, is strung with miniature representations of many of the creatures traditionally adopted as protectors of Indian families. The centerpiece 1" wide turquoise thunderbird is surrounded by carvings of turquoise, alone, coral, and onyx. The necklace closes with sterling tips and a hand-made hook-and-look clasp. With all these watchful animal spirits looking over you, you can dress yourself safe and stylish!
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Large Mid-Century TAXCO Sterling Silver Feather Earrings
If you like large, you’ll appreciate these mid-century Taxco sterling silver earrings in the form of lush feathers. Each earring is 1 7/8" long and 1" wide! The hand-crafted designs are permanently oxidized to bring out the detail of the feathers. The earrings have adjustable screw backs and one is signed "Sterling, Taxco, 925, MRV" in a circle with the eagle assay purity mark. These impressive earrings have great style and are in superb condition.
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Grand Vintage Mexico Sterling Silhouette Cutwork Cuff Links
These vintage Mexican sterling cuff links have strong, Modernist designs and larger-than-usual size to be sure your good taste is noticed! Each cufflink is just over 1" square and is composed of two layers. The silhouettes of scrolls cut into the top layer is contrasted by the oxidized finish of the under layer. The links have swivel bar findings. Each is stamped "Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, D.F., 0925, VDV" in a circular mark. The cufflinks are in fine condition with only the fine surface wear one expects on flat silver surfaces. These cufflinks are clearly all the adornment a sharp dresser requires!
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Sensuous Native American Indian Sterling Winged Design Long Earrings
These vintage sterling silver hand-crafted Native American earrings take the flattering form of a subtle S-curve with winged cast designs on each end. The earrings are 2 5/16" long and 1" wide. The majority of the bodies are smooth silver while the winged insets have a finely pebbled, oxidized surface for sharp contrast. The earrings have unobtrusive clip backs; one earring is stamped "Sterling" and the other has the hallmark of the maker, a stylized cross. This clever style has the look of a drop yet hugs the face for pure flattery.
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Native American Sterling Butterfly Cuff with Shell Inlay
This striking vintage Native American sterling silver cuff has a large shell-inlaid butterfly on its front. The butterfly is 1 7/8" and 1 ½" wide. The two domed bands of silver are stamped with sunrays; the height at the front is 1" wide at the front and 5/16" at the back. The insets of polished shell are bezel-set with rope-twist edges. This unusual bracelet is not signed but does test as sterling and it is in wonderful condition.
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Outstanding & Large NAVAJO Silver Drum Beads Necklace & Earrings
This outstanding Navajo Native American silver drum bead set includes the massive beaded necklace and the matching loop style pierced earrings. The 28" long hand-crafted necklace is composed of tooled drum beads--the largest is 1 ¼" in diameter and 1 1/8" between the holes; elongated, tapered beads with stamped sunbursts (the longest are 1 ¾"); and chunky, smooth-surfaced disk beads. The beads are strung on a sturdy oval-link chain, finished with cone tips, and secured with a hook and loop clasp. The earrings combine stamped and smooth disks and cones; each loop is 2" long, and 1 ¼" wide (not including the ear wire). The ear wires are stamped "925." The necklace is not marked but is sterling. This is a stunning vintage Navajo set in wonderful, undamaged condition with patina as found. It will get more second-looks that you can count! (Please scroll down to see all images. This set is not eligible for store discount options.)
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1940's Sterling Airmail Bird Pin with Special Delivery Letter
A most delightful little messenger bird delivers an important letter personally by "airmail" in this 1940’s sterling silver pin. The little robin (or is she a passenger pigeon?) is 1 ¾" long and about ¾" wide. The detail of the wings and tiny envelope are quite deep so all will be sure to see. The back of the casting is marked "Silver" and "Mexico" (partial stamp) and the pin has a safety clasp. The bird tests as sterling purity; during WWII, many pieces of jewelry were made in sterling. Often American manufacturers such as Coro had their designs produced in Mexico so American machinery could be put to use for the war. In very fine condition, this feathered letter carrier is a most enduring way to get your message noticed!
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NATIVE AMERICAN Sterling Silver Feather Earrings with Turquoise
These vintage, sterling silver Native American earrings place feathers on stamped rings and top them with bezel-set turquoise cabochons. Each hand-crafted earring is 1 ¼" long. The earring clips are stamped with patent numbers; the leaves are not stamped but they test as sterling. The earrings are in great condition with warm patina and unusual character.
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