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Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Heart Berries Pin Brooch
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Heart Berries Pin Brooch - Marked Mexico, Sterling this is a vintage modernist heart pin with large hand applied berries on top that are attached to a curved stem that is hand applied to the back. The front has strong curvature on one side making it very noticeable. Size is 2" north to south by 1 1/4" wide east to west across the center of the heart. Locking clasp is strong and secure. Other than general age scratches it is in excellent condition. No dents dings, tears or repair. A lovely vintage modernist statement pin for your collection.
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant - This is a well made mid century hand crafted Taxco Mexico sterling silver cross pendant with amethyst and green onyx cabochon stones. It is marked Hecho en Mexico, DF, 925 circle mark with maker MM in the center. It also has a right facing #1 eagle marking. It is beautifully crafted with crimped gemstone settings much in the style of MATL jewelry and has an oxidized background finish. It also had fancy notches around the perimeter as you would see in hand crafted millgraining. Size is 2 3/8" tall north to south by 1 1/2" wide east to west. The oval top loop will hold 3mm chaining. With the top loop the pendant measures 2 1/2" tall. Weight is 10.2 grams. Condition is excellent, minimal age wear. Never altered or repaired. All original, estate found condition. A lovely addition for your vintage mid century and/or Mexican silver jewelry collection.
Large Chunky Mid Century Sterling Silver Plum Color Stone Ring
Large Chunky Mid Century Sterling Silver Plum Color Stone Ring - This is a very large chunky beautifully made 1960s mid century ring. It is solid sterling silver and marked with an old block letter full word sterling marking which is prior to the 1970 assay update laws mandating a 925 mark. This ring has a very big bulky mounting and thick side lugs and 4 large thick prongs to hold the stone in place. the lugs, shanks, and undermount have very strong geometrically juxtaposed mid century design for noticeable contrast. Ring size is 7 1/2. Weight is 17.6 grams. The top holds a beautiful 24mm or almost 1" long emerald cut deep purplish brown plum colored stone with lots of internal metallic flash. Stone is likely 1960s synthetic. It has gorgeous color with lots of fire. Height from top of stone to bottom of mounting, finger line is just over 1/2". The sterling silver is excellent. No dents or dings. No damage or repair. No alterations or resize. No gauges or deep scratches. The stone has a few light age scuffs to the surface that are not eye obvious. No chips or cracks or flakes or deep scratches. Overall condition is completely original and excellent. This is a gorgeous showy ring for your vintage mid century jewelry collection.