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. With the price of silver rising to record highs, its getting more valuable all the time. 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

This is an antique Navajo hand made chain necklace. This sterling chain was expertly made by a Navajo craftsman, these chains are very time consuming so they are rarely made today. This long chain has a soft dark patina and could be for a man or woman. The necklace has a handmade slide clasp. ~It is in excellent condition and It is marked 925 with an arrow and a partial mark, See the clasp, See view A, B.

Length: 27 inches
Weight: 28.8 grams

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

Handmade Native American Sterling Silver link bracelet. Probably Navajo, because they made the majority of chains. This is a dying art form, it is so time consuming to make that they are rare. Very nice silversmith work, has a secure push clasp. See the clasp, see the signature- Signed with Arrow 925 some numbers (hard to read).

Size: 7 ½ inches

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

Handmade Taxco Mexican sterling silver pin in the shape of a winged insect. It is beautifully crafted and is a heavy sterling piece of jewelry. It weighs 11.5 grams. Signed 925 TM-180 Mexico. See the back and signature. See another view.

Size: 2½ x 1½ inches

This is a wonderful handcrafted Mexican sterling silver cross with a purple amethyst gemstone in the center. The cross is decorated with beads and stampings around the flared edges. It has a large bail that will accommodate a heavy chain, cord or ribbon. Vintage- marked Mexico 925 on the bail.

Size: 2 inches (bail adds extra ½ inch)

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

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

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

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

Vintage pretty Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings that hang down 2 inches from french hoops. They are large ovals with x's or bows decorating the bottoms. They are in excellent shape. Marked 925 Mexico and T. See the back. See another view.

Size: 2 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

Beautiful hand made cuff bracelet with an intricate woven design. It is outlined with a double rope pattern. In excellent condition.. It weighs 21 grams and is signed 925, FAS See View A View B

Size: ½ inch wide

Wonderful and exotic hand made sterling silver bracelet with five elephants encircling the cuff. It has stamped circles along the edges and an interesting leaf design in the background. This design is often called Elephants on Parade, and they all have their trunks up for good luck. Signed 925. It weighs 43.8 grams, See View A, B, C, D

Size: 1½ inches wide

Beautiful hand made cuff bracelet with a twisted wire design. It has a hand crafted hook and eye. It has a wonderful unisex design, that opens and easily and is in excellent condition. Unsigned but tests as sterling See View A View B

Size: ¼ inch wide - 3 inches across

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. It weighs 18.7 grams. See the back.

Size: 1 ¾ inch

Spectacular Zuni hand made ring with a lovely inlaid design. This ring has a Cardinal mosaic design in a mother of pearl background. The beautiful red coral bird is perched on a branch with turquoise leaves and red berries. The design is expertly made and is very smooth to the touch. The oval mosaic is framed in a lovely sterling bezel with a flower on top and a feather running down the side, the bezel is outlined in a rope design. The ring is unsigned, which is common for older Native American jewelry. The Cardinal mosaic motif was used mainly by the Zuni artisans. See some other views 1, 2.

Size: 5 - The face is 1 inch

Weighs: 4 grams

This sterling silver ring has a large mahogany obsidian oval cabochon set in the middle of the ring. This gemstone is 10x 14mm and is mahogany brown in color with black inclusions. The heavy sterling ring was made in Mexico and has a high polish, it is in perfect condition. See some other views 1, 2, 3. It is marked 925 and has a partial Mexico stamp. See the back,.

Size: 6 ½

Weighs: 14.4 grams

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

We love this wonderful Southwestern style sterling silver brooch. It has tones of stamped designs that look hand made. There is a domed center and with arrows and other southwestern design elements. ~  See the back. It is unmarked, but tests to be sterling silver. It weighs 12.7 grams. Possibly Native American Made. See another view.

Size: 2 ½ x 2 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

Vintage sterling silver pierced earrings inlaid with lapis, mother of pearl and black onyx. They are in a linear and modernistic design made by New Mexico artist, Alice Royer. Signed on the backs with the Royer logo and Sterling. See the back

Size: ½ inch

This is a wonderful modernist design made in Taxco, Mexico. It is very versatile and can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. It has a large bail on the back and a pin. It is well made and in excellent condition, with some light scratches that can be polished out. Signed Mexico 925 TG-89 or 85. See the back.

Size: 1 x 2 ¼ inches

This is a beautiful marcasite sterling silver cross pendant with black onyx stone in the center. It has a bail on the top. It is in perfect condition and is Signed 925 NF. See the back and see another view.

Size: 1 ¾ inches

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

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