Philadelphia, PA
Details
- Styles
- Contemporary
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Gemstone
- Sterling Silver
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface … moreThey are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. less
- Description
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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
Philadelphia, PA
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