Description: Antonio Pineda Taxco Necklace Sterling Silver 970 Silver Mid-Century This is an exquisite and valuable Antonio Pineda choker necklace, It is clear why Antonio Pineda set the standard for the silver mid-century modernist movement. This piece is marked 970, indicating it has a higher silver content than the 925 sterling commonly used in jewelry today. It is a necklace for anyone that wants to set the standard for style and sophistication This Antonio Pineda vintage necklace with a velvet cord is marked Mexico, Sterling, 970, Eagle 3 and has Pineda's crown mark. It weighs 97 grams.Antonio Pineda was born in 1919 in Taxco, Mexico, where he studied fine arts, including sculpture. At the age of 14, he apprenticed in Taller de Las Delicias under the silversmith master, William Spratling. Antonio founded his own business in 1941, having developed his own excellence in design over his 8 years at Taller de Las Delicias. Antonio Pineda became internationally renowned for his large yet simply elegant designs, including his interesting use of stones and the fineness and creativity of his hinges, catch, and closure designs. This brooch was made in Taxco de Alarcon, often just called Taxco. Taxco is a city located in the Mexican state of Guerrero; it is about 100 miles southwest of Mexico City. Taxco is a very old and beautiful city that pre-dates the arrival of the Spanish. Taxco has a long history with silver, as it was mined there at the time of the Aztec and used even then to create beautiful jewelry with exceptional craftsmanship. In the 1700s, the local silver mine prospered and contributed to developing a thriving economy and a vibrant city with exceptional architecture. Many exceptional silver designers and silversmiths have made Taxco their home. Their designs reflect a mixture of Aztec and other native motifs mixed with mid-20th century modernism. Among the notables are William Spratling, who is recognized as starting the Mexican silver renaissance, Antonio Pineda, Frederick Davis, Hector Aguilar, Los Castillo, Margot de Taxco, and Ysidro Garcia Pina (Maricela).
Price: 1600 USD
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-30T03:34:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Antonio Pineda
Type: Necklace
Style: Link
Metal: Silver
