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$55 USD Offers ConsideredPre-eagle Mexico Ornate Sterling & Red Glass Ring
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This bold ring is not for the faint of heart. Showing almost black, the light hits it and then the red pops right out. It is quite massive with the Glass set (tested) being 5/8" by 11/16" and 3/8" tall. Including the ornate setting, the depth is just shy of 1/2". It is a size 7.25, is marked silver and Mexico, partly under the shank and tests sterling. The faceted top is in excellent condition but 3 of the 4 corners have tiny flea bites that are noticeable under magnification. One corner has a ...
$48 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Silver with Turquoise Inlay Mexico Butterfly Brooch Signed Sosa
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This vintage butterfly pin from Mexico is a beauty! The metalwork shows care and skill and the inlay work is well done. It reminds me of the spotted butterflies that appear if the garden this time of year. This is a vintage brooch and there is a wee bit of inlay matrix loss in some of the narrow scallops at the edge that is really only noticeable under magnification. The silver is lovely with no dings or repairs to the sterling. The pinstem does curve to match the back which was done by the ...
$140 USD Offers ConsideredCoro Sterling Gold Wash Orchid Brooch - Aguilar Made in Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
From 1943 until 1950, Coro contracted with Hector Aguilar who owned Taller Borda Silversmiths, to produce sterling jewelry at his workshop in Mexico due to the shortage of metals in the US during war time and the popularity of Mexican silver jewelry. The influence of Aguilar can be seen in this piece as it almost perfectly mirrors his famous orchid design. While not made by the master himself, it was made in his taller under his supervision. This beautiful brooch is in very good condition with a ...
$22 USDVintage Proud Silver Bird Brooch from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
With the breast and posture of a pouter pigeon, this cute Mexican bird brooch is marked silver and Mexico. Little birdie is in excellent condition with a fully functioning rolling safety clasp and straight pin stem. He has tested positive for sterling which is not uncommon for the older Mexican pieces marked silver. It's wearable without being overpowering at 1-1/16" tall and 1-1/16" wide. What a wonderful surprise this will be for your favorite Mexican silver collector!. This proud bird pin ...
$98 USD Offers ConsideredFigural Sterling Mama & Baby Bird Chatelaine Brooch Set - Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Sweet as honey, this mama bird is attached firmly to her baby. Both have beautiful detailing and turquoise eyes. Mama is 2" across, beak to tail and 1-2/3" tall, tail to toe. Her baby was designed with a short tail and is 1-1/2" tall and 1-1/4 " across. They are each marked silver Mexico and test positive for sterling. Each has a rolling safety clasp that functions smoothly and each has an extremely slight curve to the pin stem. These are older Mexican pieces and do not have an eagle mark or a ...
$30 USDVintage Alpaca Bracelet with Green Glass Sets from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This vintage alpaca bracelet with green glass sets is in lovely condition and closes securely. It is marked simple Hecho en Mexico and bears the mark inside the circle commonly used on Alpaca. It tests as having no silver content which is also true of alpaca. It's wearable length is 6-3/4" and it is almost 1" wide. The sets are a lovely shade of dark seafoam and are in very good condition. With its lovely metal work, this bracelet will look great when worn. Perfect for the collector of vintage ...
$88 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Pre-Eagle Necklace Rings & Bars from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This pre-eagle necklace is a different style and in very good condition. It measures 15-1/2" long, making it more of a choker and is light weight for comfort. A few of the bar backs are dented, not effecting their wearability but none of the fronts are damaged in any way and the circles with their balls, each 3/4" across, move freely. I have not polished it, leaving that up to you but it would shine up nicely. This nifty necklace resides in my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 boxer dog ...
$43 USD Offers Considered2 Sterling Leaping Deer with Antlers Vintage Pins from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Although the words aren't 2 deer a leaping, it should be with this darling duo. Although these aren't a true set, they arrived at my shop together and that's how they will leave. One is marked silver Mex and one silver Mexico. They are both pre-eagle and show some wear but no replaced parts and both c-clasps work. The folding stem base on the one was crimped at some point in the past but it works well with no issues.The small is an inch and 1/4 while the larger is an inch and 1/2 long. Worn ...
$27 USD Offers Considered800 Silver Burro Pin - Vintage from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Smaller than the first Mexican burro I am offering, this dainty big-eared burro is also vintage Mexican. From the tip of his ears to the bottom of his dancing hooves is 1 and 1/8 inches and he is 1 and 1/3 of an inch wide. This donkey is marked Mexico and 800 very faintly and does test positive for 800 silver. This brooch has its original c-clasp and a functional pin stem that is not silver as it shows some corrosion and wear. An older piece, he predates 1948 due to the clasp style, no eagle ...
$22 USDSweet Vintage Silver Elephant Brooch from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
The upraised trunk is a symbol of good luck in an elephant or so the story goes. In that case, the elephant brooch from Mexico is super lucky! He is a cute little pachyderm with huge Dumbo ears, measuring 1-1/8” wide by ¾” tall. He is in good condition with a fairly straight pin stem that sits securely in his c-clasp. There are no bends, breaks or repairs and he is marked simply “Silver in Mexico”. This Mexican good luck elephant brooch comes from my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 boxer dog ...
$27 USD Offers ConsideredCheery vintage Sterling Burro Pin from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This darling, big-eared burro is vintage Mexican. From the tip of his long ears to the bottom of his prancing hooves is 1 and 3/8 inches and he is a wee bit over an inch wide. This donkey is marked Mexico and Mexico with no mention of silver content but does test positive for sterling. Happy burro is pre 1948 with his c-clasp and no eagle mark; he has his original c-clasp and a straight and functional pin stem. This charming brooch comes from my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 dog supervising ...
$25 USDVintage Silver Mexico Huarache & Sombrero Souvenir Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
With a hard to see Silver in Mexico mark stamped inside one huarache to indicate silver this brooch tested 900, a tad below sterling. The remains of a 900 mark can just barely be made out on the bottom but somebody scratched it out. This vintage souvenir brooch from Mexico is a 1920’s to 1930’s travelers souvenir. There are 2 huaraches that surround a sombrero and a simple c-clasp on the back. It is a quality cast brooch that is 1-3/4” wide and a snidge under 3/4” tall. It is in good condition ...
$32 USD Offers ConsideredCute Sterling with Inlaid Malachite Hummingbird Brooch from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Pretty in green and perky, this sterling and malachite hummingbird with his copper eye is ready to visit the local flowers. The body is inlaid small pieces of malachite accented with a single copper eye. It is beautiful condition with no dings, dents or repairs; its pin stem with rolling safety clasp is fully functional. This lovely little bird is a snidge less than 1-1/4” wide from the tip of his tail to the farthest flower and a wee bit over an 1-1/8” tall. This happy hummer brooch comes from ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Sterling Clown Brooch By Carlo From Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This smiling clown, with his dotted suit, Is clearly signed 925, Mexico and Carlo with a design number of 49. This cheerful fellow is 2-1/2" tall and 1" wide. There is no damage to be noted and his straight pin stem sits securely in a fully functioning rolling safety clasp. Make a clown collector happy or adopt this sweetie yourself! This Vintage clown brooch comes my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 boxer dog supervising. I will gladly accept Paypal, Google Checkout, money order or cashiers ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Cat Brooch Marked ATI Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This silver cat, with its neck ruff, reminds me of a Persian my friend has. If worn against a rich blue blouse, the cut out eyes will be the same blue as my friends cat. If your cat has green eyes, no problem; just wear green and the eyes will turn green. This kitty is 2 and 1/4 inches tall and 1 and 1/8 inches wide at its widest point. In very nice condition, there is some light scuffing as to be expected from a well loved vintage piece but no repairs, breaks or cracks and the pin closure works ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredSeated Burro - Sterling Brooch from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
As anybody who has ever worked with burros and donkeys knows, when they decide they are not moving another step they do not budge. This seated sterling curmudgeon reminds me of a long ride in the mountains of Colorado many years ago that turned into a much longer walk when my mount assumed this very same position. From the tip of his ears to the bottom of his hooves he is 2" tall and he is 1 and 3/4 inches from nose to rump. There is very light overall scuffing as to be expected with a pre-worn ...
$40 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Modernist Horse Brooch From Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
A horse, a giraffe or a hybrid, this brooch will never tell. Pre-eagle, it is marked silver and mex on a cartouche applied to the back and has its original c-clasp. As was common then, the pin stem is not sterling but the brooch tests positive for sterling. I see no dents, dings or repairs; I don't even see scuffing on the front as is common with older pieces. He is 2 and 2/3 inches tall and 3/4 of an inch wide. This is a great chance to add a different critter to your menagerie. This unusual ...
$33 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Silver Santa Claus Brooch from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Santa Claus, Christmas, Noel - the words just make me smile! This cheery Santa pin will let the whole world know that you love Christmas. He is in lovely vintage condition, with light scuffing but no breaks, dents or repairs. At a touch over 1 and 1/4 inches tall (34mm) Santa will be your pal without being overbearing. So, think snow and think Christmas with this cutie from Mexico. This sweet Santa pin comes from my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 boxer dog supervising. The shipping is $3.50, ...
$27 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Pierced Earrings with Art Glass Centers from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Beautiful and delicate in appearance, these elegant earrings from Mexico are in excellent condition with no damage and great glass sets in the centers. The glass is a mottled combination of blues, greens and white and shows no chips, cracks or pitting. From the top of the silver half round attached to the ear wire to the bottom of the dangle is 1 and 1/2 inches long. This is one of those go anywhere, anytime pieces of jewelry. These lovely earrings come from my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 ...
$43 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Sterling Orchid Brooch Signed AA Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Offered for your wearing pleasure is a vintage, sterling orchid brooch from Mexico. It is 2 and a half inches from the farthest tip to the bottom of the stem and 1 and three quarters wide. It is in overall good condition with just a small ding on 2 of the round accents. The rest of it is in very good condition and it is clearly hallmarked by the silversmith AA, who referenced on page 216 of Bille Hougart's book, THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE AND HALLMARKS, second edition. There is no ...
$55 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Sterling and Obsidian Tribal Mask Brooch from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
I think I love the face on this brooch because it is a bit crooked, just like the muzzle on my sweet Lilly. This gives him the slightest grumpy look, like a curmudgeon deciding what to do. There is the tiniest fleabite chip from the top edge but there are no other issues to report. The clasp is fully functional and the makers mark is clear and easy to read. The mask is 2-1/16" tall and 1-3/4" wide. This classic Mexican brooch comes from my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 dog supervising. I ...
$72 USDSterling and Enamel Flower Pin Marked Mexico and JF Conjoined
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Spring is finally arriving in Maine! This enameled brooch from Mexico by the artist JF, with its green leaves and yellow flowers with blue centers, is just the ticket for Spring and Summer parties. It is in the less common yellow and green combination which is perfect for Spring. It is signed with an eagle 3, conjoined JF, and Sterling made in Mexico. I have not polished it overall but did remove a bit of the patina to clean the area by the marks so they would photograph better. It is a ...
$20 USD Offers ConsideredCute Sombrero Tie Clasp - Mexico Sterling Eagle 15
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This vintage Mexican tie bar with its attached sombrero is clearly marked with an eagle 15. The photo is difficult though because it is hidden in the curve on the back.It is in lovely vintage condition with minimal scuffing but no breaks, bends or repairs. It is 1-1/2 inches long and 5/16 wide. Father's day is coming soon but any day is a good dy to surprise your man! As with all my offerings, this tie clip comes from a smoke free home with no cats but 1 dog supervising. And, of course, I will ...
$77 USDVintage Foiled Art Glass and Sterling Bracelet from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
This stunning Mexican bracelet is made of 8 utterly gorgeous foiled art glass cabs set in lacey sterling bases connected with 2 delicate, handmade wire loops. It is marked Guad, Mex., Ster, circling 925 on the curve of the clasp; on the flat part of the clasp is an eagle mark with the number 198. This bracelet was made some time between 1948 and 1979; the style of the eagle indicates that it was made after 1955. There is average wear to the glass with some very small scratches that are only ...
$78 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Sterling Chain Maille Bracelet from Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Beautifully designed and incredibly flexible, this chain maille bracelet is a very unusual design for Mexican jewelry. Although clearly marked on the clasp the registration number is worn or partially struck and cannot be read with any certainty. It is 7-3/4 inches long and 1/4" wide when fully extended. I see no damage and the clasp closes securely. This stunning bracelet comes from my smoke free shop with no cats but 1 dog supervising. And, of course, I will gladly accept Paypal, Google ...
$60 USDSterling & Onyx Mama with Baby Parrot Brooch - Pre-eagle Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
Polly want a cracker? Maybe, but all these two perky parrots want is a home! Made in Mexico and simply marked 925 to indicate sterling and Mexico, they are pre-eagle designation. Both the Mama and the baby are sterling with green onyx bodies covered with sterling wings. Their perch is not perfectly round and the pin stem is not straight due to previous use. The parrots are almost 1-3/4" tall and 1-1/3" tall. The brooch has a fully functioning rolling safety clasp and is one cute piece especially ...
$26 USD SaleSALE Vintage Modernist Sterling Bird Brooch from Mexico - Eagle 3
Jewelry:Vintage:Mexico
With a turquoise eye and wings spread open in flight, this brooch from Mexico is a fun piece to wear. It is Clearly marked with an eagle 3 and a partially worn A E inside the heart shaped M that is found on so many quality pieces of Mexican jewelry. The bird is darkened niello style and the background is polished silver. I have not cleaned it, leaving that decision up to you. The bird is a bit rubbed but there are no dents, gouges or repairs and the straight pin stem sits easily in the clasp ...| Items 1 - 27 of 27 | Page 1 of 1 |
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