Vintage Los Ballesteros Choker Necklace Set With Two Convertible Brooch / Pendants - 3 Pieces

Description

A fine group of Mexican silver and gemstone jewelry.

By Los Ballesteros.

Comprising of a hinged neckpiece that is slightly … more A fine group of Mexican silver and gemstone jewelry.

By Los Ballesteros.

Comprising of a hinged neckpiece that is slightly scalloped (or wavy) and shaped to sit on the collarbone.

Together with 2 handmade convertible pendants / brooches.

The larger is center-set with a faceted blue topaz and has raised reticulated decoration including a ring with pierced feet and Pre-Colombian figures around the circumference.

The smaller is prong-set with a pear cut lab created Alexandrite gemstone and framed by an egg shaped openwork setting.

Each is fixed with a hook bail to the reverse and a hinged pin and clasp.

Each fully hallmarked for Los Ballesteros.

Simply a wonderful Mexican jewelry group!

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, light bends, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
Marked 925 for sterling silver fineness.

Marks:
Marked to all of the pieces with Los Ballesteros maker's mark / Sterling / 925 / Hecho en Mexico.

Gemstone Measurements:
1 Blue Topaz: ca. 16mm diameter
1 Lab-created Alexandrite: ca. 26mm x 14mm x 9mm

Measurements:
Necklace:
Length: ca. 18 in.
Width: ca. 11mm
Depth: ca. 10mm

Round Pendant/Brooch:
Height: ca. 73mm
Width: ca. 68mm
Depth: ca. 26mm

Teardrop Pendant/Brooch:
Height: ca. 51mm
Width: ca. 40mm
Depth: ca. 17mm

Weight (overall): ca. 140 g less