Mexican Silver & Vintage Silver Jewelry

We offer a broad spectrum of collectible silver jewelry. Being based in Texas we always have a good supply of Taxco, Mexican silver jewelry, as well as Native American silver jewelry. The southwest style of jewelry remains very popular in our area and its popularity has increased all over the country. Considerable efforts are made to research each piece and describe it as best we can. These beautiful pieces are all vintage, and have not been polished. Many collectors want the original dark patina, so we leave that choice and duty up to you.

Wonderful abstract sterling silver pendant and earring set. When I found the set the pendant was hanging on an old piece of leather. There isn't a hole in the pendant, the cord or necklace can run through the top section. The matching earrings are on sterling posts. Marked 925 - See the earrings, back.

Size: 2 inches (pendant)
         ¾ inches (earrings)

Fabulous Native American necklace in a traditional design that includes three beautifully detailed feathers. The central pendant has a vibrant piece of blue turquoise set in a silver domed shadow box. There are 2 inch long feathers on each side of the pendant. The Navajo craftsmen are masters at creating the most beautiful Turquoise Jewelry. The necklace is in perfect condition and is signed Sterling W. See a close up, See the back.

Length: 21 inches + pendant adds 2¾ inches

Long Silver Chain with a Taxco Ankh pendant. The Ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life (actually an Hieroglyphic sign). It has a spring ring closure. It is signed Taxco Mexico 925 on the bail of the pendant. See a close up of the pendant and see the signature.

Length: Chain -25 inches & Pendant 2 " inches

Handmade Mexican sterling link bracelet in an Aztec design. There are small pieces of malachite gemstones inlaid into the design. Very nice silversmith work, has a secure push clasp. Signed Mexico 925 TM-275.

Size: 7 ¾ inches

Wonderful antique Taxco sterling cuff links with a turquoise inlay. They have a T-Bar mechanism that works well, and they are in excellent condition, they have not been polished and have a great old patina. They are simply marked Taxco, Sterling in a circle. Pre-1948

Size: ¾" inch

Vintage Georg Jensen jewelry is always in high demand, making this pair of dove earrings a great find. Jensen is Denmark's most famous silversmith and this is one of his best known designs. They are sterling silver with clip on backs. ~ Signed with Jensen logo Sterling Denmark 66. See the backs, See another view. They have a nice original, untouched patina and are in excellent condition.

Size: 1 inch     Weight: 11.4 g

Handmade sterling silver pin with a cut out flower in an oval frame. This is in the Danecraft style, but the pin is not signed. It has a dark patina and looks like it has a lot of age to it. Pin closure works very well ~ See the back.

Size: 2 x 1 ¼ inches

This charming sterling silver brooch was hand crafted into a bow design. It was made in Taxco, Mexico, home of many famous silversmiths. It has a pin back and a large bail on the back so it could slip on a neck wire or chain. It is in very good condition and weighs 11.5 grams. Signed Mexico, TC-168, 925. See the back

Size: 2 inches

Handmade Taxco Mexican sterling silver brooch in the shape of a fish. It is inlaid with colorful abalone shell. This piece can be worn as a pendant or vertically as a pin. It has a clip on bail on the back as well as a c-clasp pin. It can easily slip over a chain or leather. Signed STERLING 925 TAXCO MEX POD with the Eagle 3 assay mark. See the back. Circa 1940's

Size: 2½ x ½ inches

Sterling silver earrings that were hand made to look like old worn cowboy hats, these will be perfect for the country and western fan. They are pierced earrings and they are signed 925 Mexico, TB-48. See the back. (The earring backs are included)

Size: 1 ½ inches

Handmade Native American sterling silver pin with inlaid lapis in the shape of a feather. This is a traditional design used by several Native American Tribes. It has an older style trombone or tube clasp which was used from 1890-1930's. Signed with a partial stamp that I can not read. Circa 1920's ~ See the back.

Size: 1 ½ x 2 inches

Vintage Native American coral and sterling screw back earrings. These large handcrafted earrings have a leaf and berry design with natural red coral cabochons. They have a dark oxidized background which makes the red coral really stand out. Marked Sterling - circa 1930's. See the backs.

Size: 1¼ inches

Weigh: 19.1 grams

Here are an adorable pair of Dutch Children in sterling silver. The boy is carrying a potted tulip and the young girl has a watering can. The children are wearing traditional clothing and shoes. The pins are in excellent condition. They are marked Sterling on the backs. - See the backs

Size: 1¾ inches

Mexican earrings with traditional tribal face masks carved in black obsidian. There is sterling silver bead work surrounding the masks. Screw back earrings signed Hecho En Mexico 925 and Initials~Circa 1930's

Size: 1 inch

Handmade sterling silver pendant or pin with inlaid chrysocolla in a channel design. There are matching inlaid spears dangling below the pendant. It has a large circle bail on the back as well as a pin. It can easily slip over a chain, leather or neck wire. Signed 33, 925, Mexico, TS-33 and a double tree logo. See the back.

Size: 1 x 2 inches

Native American made cuff links with a stamped design. They have an angled T-Bar mechanism that works well. They are marked Sterling on the back. See the backs and the mark.

Size: 1 inch

Fabulous tie bar by a famous Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda, who worked with Wm. Spratling. The tie bar features a simple modernistic design in pure silver. See the other views A, B, C, D and back. The piece has a dark patina and is in excellent condition and the spring works great. It is clearly marked under the mechanism: Sterling Silver 970 Mexico- an Eagle with 17 & Antonio's Crown logo - Circa 1953

Size: 1 ½ Inches

This is a rare sterling silver Native American made pill box. It has an etched design of leaves on the top and it continues down the sides. It has a beautiful piece of green turquoise that has very little matrix in it. It is bezel set with a decorative rope border on the top of the box.The turquoise has been worn smooth and has a nice luster. The silver has a medium dark patina. The box is in excellent condition and opens and closes perfectly. It is unsigned as is the case with a lot of early Native American silver work. See other views A, B, C, and the bottom.

Size: 1¼ inches

Lovely sterling silver earrings that are fashioned into leaves. They have a lot of depth and dimension, really pretty. These heavy sterling silver clip on earrings are marked Mexico, TC 55, 925~ This mark is attributed to Toño - Excellent condition

Size: 1 ½ inches

Antique sterling silver pin in a circular design. This heavy well made piece of jewelry. Has a fabulous dark patina. It is signed 925 Sterling and there is a partial mark that has Tasco written in script. The partial mark and the design appear to belong to Maricela - manufactured by silversmith Isidro Garcia. Circa 1940

Size: 1 ½ inches

Lovely little filigree hoop earrings that are wonderful for everyday wear. They are oxidized a little to show the details of the cut out filigree silver work. They have a fold over earring back that locks in place. Marked 925-Made in the USA

Size: 3/4 inches

This sterling silver ring is a large oval in a shadow box design. In the center is a large shell cabochon, that is a light pink mother of pearl. See some other views 1, 2, 3. It is signed Sterling and a P. The inside of the ring has a nice wear pattern which you like to see on genuine antiques. See the back, and the signature.

Size: 4 ½

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Very cute little smiling mouse made of sterling silver with a honey amber belly. Lovely translucent amber with visible inclusions. It is signed 925 and some initials.

Size: 1 ¾ inches long

Lovely hinged bracelet with brass and silver overlays of aztec designs and warriors. It has very nice engravings and castings with fine and delicate details. It is marked Sterling Mexico 925 and it's in excellent condition - This large bracelet weighs 65.7 grams and has a push clasp. See close-up 1, close-up 2, Pre 1948 - See the back

Size: 7 ½ x 1 ½ inches

Handmade Mexican sterling bracelet with linked hearts. The hearts are inlaid with malachite gemstones. It has a sterling toggle clasp. See the signature - Partial Signature-Mexico 925.

Size: 7 ¾ inches

Handsome figural brooch of an Arabian thief with a turban and scimitar. It is possibly from the "Thief of Bagdad" which was a popular theme in the 40's.It was designed by Goldstein and Lustig under patent # 144,052. It is listed in the Book, American Costume Jewelry: Art & Industry, 1935-1950. It is in excellent condition. - Signed Sterling- Circa 1946 ~See the back

Size: 2 inches

This is a large sterling silver pendant in the shape of a shell. It has nice large bail to slip on a chain, leather cord or a neck wire. It is really pretty and was made in Taxco Mexico, an area known for its beautiful silver work. Signed inside the bail-925 TN-49. See the back.

Size: 1 ¾ inch

This ring was handcrafted in a modern geometric design. It has a higher silver content than sterling. It is nicely made and polished in a unisex style. See some other views 1, 2, 3. It is marked 950.

Size: 7½

This cat is adorable, its made of sterling silver and has a long fluffy tail. It has nice engraved details. The pin in in excellent condition and has some oxidation. It is signed AP and sterling - See the back.

Size: 2¼ inches

Arts and Crafts necklace with a unique pendant made of petrified wood. It dangles from a 17 inch sterling silver chain. It is in a sterling setting that has nice silver craftsmanship around the sides and on the textured back. Probably Native American made. Click here to see the back - Chain and pendant signed Sterling ~Circa 1960

Length: 17" chain- 3 ½ " pendant

Here is an adorable pair of earrings with the design of a mother and her kitten. They are sterling silver and dangling from french wires with blue glass accent beads. They are made by Far Fetched, a company known for its wonderful whimsical animal designs. Signed Mexico, © Far Fetched Sterling.  See the backs.

Size: 1 ¼ inches

Terrific Hans Hansen sterling and black enamel oval cuff links. This Danish silversmith is a highly regarded modernist designer. The ovals are mounted on curved bars marked 925 s Denmark and the older Double H mark and 850. Great collector pieces. Circa 1920's

Size: 1" w x ¾" inches

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