Modern amoeboid design sterling pin; about 2-1/8" x 1-5/8"; marked "- - - - TRICERE, 0.925, and what looks like TL-SC; fine condition.

$95.00 (item #X628)

Great looking sterling Mexican bangle with scalloped design; about 3/8" wide x 3/8" deep; marked with what looks like "TA-66" and "MEXICO, 925;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Wonderful copper pin; handmade primitive, abstract design; approximately 2" x 2"; fine condition.

$95.00 (item #M1002)

Wonderful Native American charm bracelet; ca. 1940s-50s; tiny charms with turquoise include birds, turtles, arrows, and a dog or coyote; each charm is about 1/2" long, entire bracelet is approximately 6-3/4" long (fits small wrist); marked: "STERLING;" fine condition.

Whimsical, large, handmade aluminum cat pin; about 3-1/2" x 3"; no marks; some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Fun handmade aluminum crocodile pin; about 4-5/8" long by 2-1/2" tall; some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$85.00 (M995)

Handmade aluminum pin in the shape of a man with a hat; great comic book-type character; approximately 3" x 2-1/2"; some surface wear--appears to have some age; fine condition.

$55.00 (item #M973)

Handsome sterling pin by Einar Jorgensen, Copenhagen, Denmark; ca. 1950's-60's; about 3" x 5/8"; marked: "DJH (in circle), STERLING, DENMARK, 925S;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #S577)

Abstract sterling pendant in fish shape; handmade by Florida jeweler in the 1960s (I do no know the name of the artist); about 4-1/4" x 2-1/4"; no marks; 24" chain is not silver.

SOLD (item #M960)

Great looking handmade sterling pendant within a pendant; interior pendant has a substantial drop of silver within a triangular shape; handmade by a Florida jeweler in the 1960s ( I do not know the name of the artist); about 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" ;  22" chain is not silver; fine condition.

SOLD (item #M944)

Abstract sterling pendant with green stone; handmade by Florida jeweler in the 1960s (I do no know the name of the artist); about 2-1/2" x 1-3/4"; no marks; 24" chain is not silver.

SOLD (item #M942)

Sterling and onyx modern design earrings by Erika Hult de Corral; posts for pierced ears; probably ca. 1980s; each is about 1-1/2" x 1"; marked : "Ric" (in script), TAX, MEX, 925," and "TR-26;" fine condition.

Erika Corral studied at the Parsons School of Design in Paris after which she worked with Sigi (Sigfrido Pineda)  and Enrique Ledesma in Taxco. She later opened her own workshop in Taxco and it appears that she now operate shops in Puerto Vallarta. (information from The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks by Bille Hougart, pg. 53.)

SOLD (item #X591)

Artist-made sterling ring with oxidation and blister pearl; top section is about 3/4" x 5/8"; ring is approximately size 5-1/2; marked: "DEAL, 925;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #M994)

Mexican sterling ring with tiger's-eye; top is about 1 5/8" long x 3/4" wide; approximately size 8; marked: "JPG (?), TAXCO MEX, 925," and eagle marked with number "3"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #X608)

Great old Native American sterling ring with oxidized band and picture agate; marked with "A" crossed with an arrow; some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$75.00 (item #N078)

Charming sterling seahorse pin; good weight and quality; about 2-3/4" long; marked: "STERLING;" great old patina; fine condition.

SOLD (item #M985)

Mexican sterling modernist ring with great weight and quality; probably ca. 1950s-60s; top section is approximately 1-1/4" x 7/8"; rings about size 7; marked  with what appears to be "AAE, 925, MEXICO," and early eagle mark; nice patina and surface.

$95.00 (item #X589)

Fun set, most likely from the 1970s; necklace and earrings of cup-shaped beads of silver, copper, and brass; earrings have hoops for pierced ears; necklace is approximately 30" long; earrings are each about 2-1/2" including hoops; I'm unsure of the silver content, though the piece does shine-up with a silver cloth, the white metal may be plate or another metal--very hard to discern; other than a bit of tarnish, the pieces are in fine condition.

$75.00 (item #X585)

Surrealist handmade sterling pin with blue stone; lightweight; approximately 2-1/2" x 1-3/4"; marked: "SILVER FOREVER, MEXICO, 925;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #X581)

Fascinating sterling charm pin with detailed straw hat, ballet slippers, tragedy and comedy mask, eighth notes and unicorn; about 2" wide by 1-1/2" wide with charms; charms are individually marked; safety catch is missing middle section but works fine as a C-catch, otherwise fine condition.

$45.00  (item #A231)

Great looking large handmade sterling butterfly pin with hammer marks; approximately 3-1/2" x 2-3/4"; no marks, fine condition.

SOLD (item #M958)

Lovely handmade enamel pin with gold foil and red and black enamels; about 2" square; unsigned; fine condition with no chips or cracks; reverse is also beautiful!

$95.00 (item #M959)

Great looking vintage 1930s-40s Mexican silver ring with onyx; reminiscent of the early designs of Hector Aguilar or William Spratling; beautiful patina; onyx has soft surface scratches that show the ring was loved; otherwise fine condition; size 10-3/4; marked "MADE IN MEXICO."

SOLD (item #X535)

Hammered cuff; souvenir of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair; polishes like silver, but is most likely silver plate; inside diameter is approximately 2-1/2"; cuff is about 9/16" wide; in front is a small plaque with "1933, A CENTURY OF PROGRESS, CHICAGO" in silver with blue enamel background; fine condition.

SOLD (item #A227)

Great pair of early Mexican sterling screw-back earrings by Franciso Rivera for Emma Melendez; each approximately 1 & 1/4 inches by 1/2 inch; marked with conjoined "FR" (script) for Franciso Rivera, "EMMA" for Emma Melendez, "MEXICO, STERLING, TAXCO, 519," and eagle mark with number "3"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #X536)

Very pretty blue sterling and turquoise matrix pin/pendant by A. Garcia, Mexico, ca. 1950s; pin/pendant is approximately 1 & 5/8 inches in diameter; marked "A. GARCIA, TAXCO, MEXICO" and eagle mark with number "3"; pin/pendant has several small cracks in the matrix, but it is not unstable; overall fine condition.

$95.00 (item #X537)

Great vintage 1940s-50s multicolored enamel on copper bracelet from the island of Mallorca; about 6-1/2" long (fits small wrist) x 3/4" wide; enamel is in good condition--some very tiny wear on the points of the squares; marked with label: "Mas 'art', ARTESANIA ALFUEGO, MALLORCA, SPAIN."

$65.00 (item #M957)

Fun pair of large white metal clip earrings with carved glass scarabs by Kate Hines; each approximately 2 inches square; marked "KATE HINES;" fine condition.

$75.00 (item #M873)

Charming 3-dimensional sterling silver turtle pin by Orb; approximately 1-1/2" x 1"; marked: "ORB, STERLING;" fine condition.

$85.00 (item #M874)

Beautifully designed and crafted, handmade sterling Zuni butterfly pin/pendant with inlaid turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, abalone, and another brownish-purple stone that I am unsure of; safety catch and bail for chain; about 1-3/4" x 1-1/2"; incised on reverse: "Red & Sara Lasiloo; fine condition.

$95.00 (item #NA70)

Colorful enamel on copper clip earrings, ca. 1950s; wonderful Picasso-style faces; approximately 1-1/8" diameter; some crazing can be seen with a 10X loupe that is probably original to the earrings; one small chip on the edge of one earring; otherwise fine condition.

$75.00 (item #M876)

A great pair of coiled, oxidized copper earrings, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; each approximately 2-1/4" long (not including wires); incised "PRL;" excellent condition.

Patricia Riveron Lee is an accomplished artist and jeweler. Her father, Enrique Riveron was a painter/sculptor and friend of Francisco Rebajes.  Patricia tells the story of her family's relationship with Rebajes in an article for MODERN SILVER magazine titled Uncle Frank.

Patricia Riveron Lee's work will be exhibited in "Fiber  & Jewelry" at the Ormond Museum of Art in Ormond Beach, Florida, January 12, 2007 through February 25, 2007. See:  http://www.ormondartmuseum.org/index.htm

SOLD (item #M847)

Handmade sterling earrings by Patricia Riveron Lee; each is about 1-1/2" long; marked "PRL" and "STERLING;" screwbacks; fine condition.

$65.00 (item #M0170)

Handmade sterling earrings by Patricia Riveron Lee; each is about 1-7/8" long; marked "PRL" and "STERLING;" wires for pierced ears; fine condition.

SOLD (item #M0171)

Handmade sterling earrings by Patricia Riveron Lee; each is about 1-3/4" long; marked "PRL" and "STERLING;" wires for pierced ears; fine condition.

$65.00 (item #M0172)

Handmade sterling pendant by Patricia Riveron Lee with neckring; pendant is about 2-1/2" x 2"; neckring is approximately 5" diameter; fine condition; marked "PRL, STERLING."

$75.00 (item #M0173)

Handmade sterling pendant by Patricia Riveron Lee with neckring; pendant is about 2-1/4" x 2"; neckring is approximately 5" diameter; fine condition; marked: "PRL, STERLING."

SOLD (item #M0174)

Oxidized copper ribbon-like earrings, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; clip-backs; each approximately 3-1/8" long; incised "PRL;" excellent condition.

SOLD (item #M848)

Abstract oxidized copper pendant, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; approximately 2-3/4" long x 1-3/4" wide; incised "PRL;" excellent condition. Copper wire neckring or copper chain can be purchased with the pendant or the pendant can be bought separately and a black silk cord substituted at no cost.

SOLD (item #M850)

A great pair of oxidized copper earrings, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; each approximately 1-3/4" long (not including wires); incised "PRL;" excellent condition.

SOLD (item #M851)

Abstract oxidized copper brooch, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; approximately 3-1/8" long x 1-1/2" wide; incised "PRL;" excellent condition. 

SOLD (item #M852)

Coiled, oxidized copper bracelet (cuff-type), handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; band is about 3/4" wide; inside diameter of the cuff is approximately 2-1/2" (metal is springy enough to adjust the cuff either slightly smaller or larger) ; incised "PRL;" excellent condition.

SOLD (item #M853)

Coiled, oxidized copper necklace, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; about 14" long (fits smaller neck); coil is about 3/4" wide; incised "PRL;" excellent condition.

SOLD (item #M854)

A fun pair of twisted copper wire earrings with copper clip-backs by Patricia Riveron Lee; each is approximately 1-1/4" long x 3/4" wide; fine condition.

SOLD (item #C521)

Coiled copper wire bracelet by Patricia Riveron Lee; about 7-1/2" long x 1" wide; marked: "PRL" (on small metal tag); fine condition.

SOLD (item #C522)

Copper spiral ring by Patricia Riveron Lee; about size 6-1/2 (has some give to it); fine condition.

SOLD (item #C523)

Handmade copper neckring and pendant by Patricia Riveron Lee; inside diameter of neckring is approximately 5"; pendant is about 2-1/4" x 1-1/2"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #C524)

Three copper neckrings by Patricia Riveron Lee; two rings on the left have an inside diameter of about 4-1/2" and the round ring on the right about 5"; each fits a fairly small neck size; fine condition.

$27.50 each (item #C520)

Handmade copper necklace by Patricia Riveron Lee; all in one ring and twisted pendant; inside diameter of ring is about 5"; pendant is approximately 2" x 1-1/2"; marked "PRL" on attached small metal tag; fine condition.

SOLD (item #C525)

Handmade, twisted wire pendant by Patricia Riveron Lee; approximately 1-1/2" x 1-1/4"; sold separately from the neckring; (see neckring choices above); fine condition.

SOLD (item #C526)

Handmade, twisted wire pendant by Patricia Riveron Lee; approximately 2" x 2"; sold separately from the neckring (see neckring choices above); fine condition.

SOLD (item #C527)

Handmade, twisted wire pendant by Patricia Riveron Lee; approximately 2" x 1-1/2"; sold separately from the neckring; see neckring choices above; fine condition.

SOLD (item #C528)

Twisted copper wire spiral ring by Patricia Riveron Lee; about size 7-1/4 (has some give to it); fine condition.

SOLD (item #C529)

A great pair of coiled, oxidized copper barrettes, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; one 4" long and the other 3" long; both  incised "PRL;" excellent condition.

$48.00 (large barrette)
(smaller barrette is sold, larger barrette is still available)
(item #M855)

Coiled, oxidized copper barrette, handmade by Patricia Riveron Lee; coil is about 3/8" wide, barrette is about 3" long;  incised "PRL;" excellent condition.

$58.00 (item #M856)

Three great oxidized copper adjustable rings by Patricia Riveron Lee; top section on each is approximately 3/4" wide; each incised: "PRL;" excellent condition.

Ring #1 and #2  (from left) have been sold.

 $48.00 (item #M857)

Three great oxidized copper adjustable rings by Patricia Riveron Lee; top section on each is approximately 3/4" wide; each incised: "PRL;" excellent condition.

SOLD (item #M858)

Whimsical Los Castillo onyx negro earrings with a "foot" motif; sterling and black onyx, ca. 1950s; screwback-type; about 7/8" x 1/2"; marked: "LOS CASTILLO, TAXCO, MADE IN MEXICO," and eagle mark with what appears to be #15; fine condition.

$95.00 (item #X529)

A fun pair of gold plated cufflinks by Krementz with gulf club motif and faux amber; each front is approximately 1" x 1/2"; marked: "KREMENTZ, PATENTED; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$45.00 (item #A218)

Large, striking, handmade belt buckle; brass with silver and copper; approximately 4-1/4" x 3"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #M841)

Modernist design pin and earrings suite by VW. Fammik, Denmark; pin is approximately 1-7/8" x 2"; clip earrings are each about 1" x 1"; marked : "V W. Flammik, Danish Sterling; fine condition.

$77.50 (item #S480)

Sterling handmade ring with an Art Nouveau look; front section is about 3/4" long; about size 7-1/4; no marks; great patina.

SOLD (item #A221)

The maker of this brooch and the frog and donkey which follow this listing, was an expert enamellist who produced many pretty pieces of Mexican jewelry in the 1940s-50s; the young Mexican girl with the eagle on her skirt is a favorite design; she is about 2-1/4" x 1-3/8"; in fine condition with no chips to the enamel; marked: "JF" (conjoined), STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO," and an eagle mark with number "3;" Sheila Pamfilof, of www.glitterbox.com pointed out that there is a photo of a ring by "JF" from 1945 in Mexican Silver by Burk and Morrill on page v, (contents page).

$75.00 (item #X465)

The maker of this brooch and the girl above and the donkey which follow this listing was an expert enamellist who produced many pretty pieces of Mexican jewelry in the 1940s-50s; this frog is about 1-1/2" x 1-1/4"; in fine condition with no chips to the enamel except for one minute dent under his mouth which may be original--does not look like a chip; marked: "JF" (conjoined), STERLING, 925, MEXICO," and an eagle mark with number "3;" Sheila Pamfilof, of www.glitterbox.com pointed out that there is a photo of a ring by "JF" from 1945 in Mexican Silver by Burk and Morrill on page v, (contents page).

SOLD  (item #X466)

The maker of this brooch and the two above this listing, was an expert enamellist who produced many pretty pieces of Mexican jewelry in the 1940s-50s; this donkey is about 2" x 1-1/4"; in fine condition with no chips to the enamel; marked: "JF" (conjoined), STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, 925," and an eagle mark with number "3;" Sheila Pamfilof, of www.glitterbox.com pointed out that there is a photo of a ring by "JF" from 1945 in Mexican Silver by Burk and Morrill on page v, (contents page).

SOLD (item #X467)

A great pair of Mexican sterling, brass, and onyx earrings; screwback-type; probably c. 1950s; each is about 3/4" x 7/8"; marked illegibly in a circle, I can make out "STERLING" but that's about all; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$75.00 (item #X476)

Handmade sterling cast pendant with what appears to be a triangle of rutilated quartz; approximately 2" long x 2-34" wide; no marks; fine condition; 26" thin leather cord.

SOLD (item #M778)

Very cool handmade earrings, most likely American, c. 1950s; screwback-type; each about 1-1/4" x 5/8"; marked: "STERLING" and illegible makers mark.

SOLD (item #M734)

Vintage Mexican mixed metals figural warrior brooch; wonderful 3-dimensional design; copper and silver; approximately 2-5/8" x 1-1/4"; marked: "MPO, TAXCO, STERLING, 925, MEXICO; safety catch on the reverse is missing the "safety" but it works OK as a C-catch, and there are a few scratches on reverse where someone may have silver-tested the piece; otherwise fine condition.

$85.00 (item #X419)

Large cast textured sterling ring; about size 6-3/4; top sits up about 1" from the band; marked: "925" and illegible maker's mark; fine condition.

$65.00  (item #M777)

Artist-made handwrought sterling biomorphic brooch with lapis-like blue bead; about 3-1/8" x 2-1/4"; marked with stylus: "C. Cline, 925;" fine condition.

$85.00 (item #M656)

Sculptural abstract cast sterling ring; front is approximately 1" long; band is about size 6; marked: "SF, 925;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #M785)

Modernist design oxidized sterling and sterling pin with cultured pearl by Delfino, Taxco, c. 1950s-60s; approximately 2" x 7/8"; marked: ""MEXICO, TAXCO, del fino (in script), 0.925," and eagle mark with what looks like number "39"; some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$95.00 (item #X474)

Great mid-century abstract studio ring with beautiful natural topaz crystal; about size 7; front is about 1-1/4" x 1"; I believe the ring is silver, but there are no marks.

$95.00 (item #M260)

Salvador-designed gold tone and faux turquoise brooch by Marbel; 2-1/2" x 1"; marked: "Salvador-10,.Marbel, S.A. Mexico; fine condition.

$65.00 (item #X400)

1940s-50s copper earrings and necklace suite; nice geometric raised design with patination; each section including the clip-back earrings is about 1-1/8" x 1-1/8"; necklace is approximately 18" long; good condition.

$95.00 (item #M659)

Attractive sterling pin with hollow gold ball in the shape of a loose knot; about 2" x 1"; marked with what I believe says "Kreisler;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #M786)

Mexican screwback-type earrings in cutout sterling and what appears to be faux shell (plastic); each approximately 1-1/2" long; marked: "STERLING, 925, TAXCO," and illegible maker's mark; fine condition.

$35.00 (item X401)

Handmade and hammered brass pendant with tumbled agate; 4-1/4" x 1-1/2"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #M660)

Handmade modernist mixed metals pendant in brass, sterling silver, and copper; approximately 3-1/4" x 2-1/4"; no marks, some fine surface scratches, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #M362)

Three sterling bangles linked together to form one bracelet; inside diameter of each is slightly over 2-1/2"; marked: "925, MEXICO, TS-60;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #X381)

Modern design earrings by Mexican designer Francisco Rivera for Emma Melendez; c.1950s; screwbacks; each approximately 1" x 3/4"; marked: "322, EMMA, STERLING TAXCO, HECHO EN MEXICO, FR (in script) and eagle mark with #3"; excellent condition.

SOLD (item #X109)

Unusual handmade sterling silver button with green stone; possibly Tibetan; wonderful patina; approximately 2-1/8" x 1-1/8"; shank on reverse; fine original condition.

$75.00 (item #A072)

A wonderful handmade brooch by contemporary silversmith Cathy Ruland; approximately 1-1/2" long x 1/2" wide; safety catch; excellent condition.

$85.00 (item #C100)

A lovely pair of early Mexican sterling and onyx earrings; each approximately 7/8" x 1/2"; screwbacks; marked "SILVER MEXICO"; fine condition.

$35.00 (item #X355)

Very cool handmade mod sterling ring in a "crushed silver" style by Novak; about size 9, top is 5/8" x 3/4"; marked: "925, NOVAK", and "N" with a line through the center in a square  cartouche; fine condition.

$65.00 (item #M287)

Well made Deco-style bracelet in sterling and copper; 3/4" wide x 7" long; marked: "STERLING"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #A080)

Pair of gold tone wire scatter pins with glass turquoise-colored beads; each is about  2-1/2" x 1-3/4" x 1" thick; fine condition.

$95.00 (item #M408))

Fun, sterling asymmetrical bangle; great shape; about 4-1/8" x 2-3/4"; inside diameter about 2-1/8" x 2-1/4"; marked "925"; some light surface wear; otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #M844)