Vintage Mexican Sterling and Gemstone Ring

Vintage Mexican Sterling Ring with gorgeous gemstones including amethyst and tiger eye. This is an estate ring and is a size 6-1/2. The top measures 1-1/4 x 1". The ring is designed to stand up 1/2" from the finger. High quality. No markings. Provenance available.

Mexican jewelry can be date identified by the various marks required by the government. Between 1946 -1979 an eagle (quinto) was used to identify authentic sterling. Each piece had to be weighed and marked as genuine sterling by the assayer's office. In 1979 another method was devised using a two letter and number system to identify the town where the piece was made and the artists name along with a registration number for that particular artist. (TE-15 = made in Taxco by artist with E as (first or last) name and the 15th to register under the letter E.)  I suggest reading more about vintage Mexican jewelry marks and what they mean in "The Little Book Of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks" by Bille Hougart. 

A number of years ago, we purchased the entire inventory of a southwestern jewelry shop estate. Most of the items were pre-1979 and some older. Much of the stock was new still in old inventory wrappings. We have had some beautiful pieces come out of this inventory and still have more to unwrap and offer to those of you who love Mexican jewelry. The designs and styles are endless and all most of the items need is a good polish and somewhere to be displayed and worn.

Rings have been worn almost since the beginning of fascination with adornment of the body. They have been fashioned from materials varying from gold and diamonds to cigar bands each seeking its own importance and place on an owners finger. We hope you will enjoy browsing and find one for your finger here.   Be sure to  Check Our Our Other Rings in the Main Catalog and our Past Traditions Gallery Selections .

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