1940's Taxco- "F. PICHARDO"- Pre Eagle- Onyx Sterling Necklace/ Bracelet/ Earring Set
1940's Taxco- "F. PICHARDO"- Pre Eagle- Onyx Sterling Necklace/ Bracelet/ Earring Set
PROVENANCE:
This set came into my store & actually owned by a lady who purchased in 1959 at the young age of 17..She traveled to Taxco while in school & the set was not new when she purchased it.What I found impressive while I was talking to her was that at such a young age,she saw the same thing in vintage Mexican jewelry as we all do!
Many times you do not see the full set,so it's nice that the set has never been separated since purchasing it.For being about 80 years old,It has been well kept all this time.
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DESCRIPTION:
This is one of F. Pichardo's most recognizable designs & is called the"Corn Husk" design & is made of Black onyx.It has a simplistic dainty feel & the design has a undeniable 1940's Taxco appearance.The set is the same in all 3 pieces.
NECKLACE:
The necklace sits high on the neck & lines the neckline & sits right where the eye of the viewer immediately goes.
LENGTH: 16"
WEIGHT: 43.5 Grams(1.53 Ounces)
METAL: Sterling
FINISH: Warm Patina
MATERIAL: ONYX
ONYX CUTS: Domed Tear Drop
MEASUREMENT OF EACH PANEL : 1-1/4" LONG & 7/8" Range
HALLMARK:"F.Pichardo"-Taxco Mexico-925 (in circle)-Sterling
CONDITION: Used-Very well Kept-All Stamen Stems are there,No cracks,no chips in Stone,Etc..
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BRACELET:
LENGTH: 7-1/2" (Not including tongue clasp)
WEIGHT: 22.4 Grams
METAL: Sterling
FINISH: Warm Patina
MATERIAL: ONYX
ONYX CUTS: Domed Tear Drop
MEASUREMENT OF EACH PANEL : 1-1/4" LONG & 7/8" Range
HALLMARK:"F.Pichardo"-Taxco Mexico-925 (in circle)-Sterling
CONDITION: Used -Very well Kept-One Stamen Stem gone(see photo 13 ),No cracks,no chips in Stone,Strong Click when closed,Etc..
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EARRINGS:
These were originally a screw back earring & the lady who brought this to me,converted the earrings into a post style.On one of the earrings,one has a obvious Obsidian piece in there & you see the hues of a shimmery olive green color when the light hits.It looks black otherwise.(See photos 19,20)
COMBINED WEIGHT: 6.9 Grams
EAR STYLE:Post
METAL: Sterling
FINISH: Warm Patina
MATERIAL: ONYX/OBSIDIAN
ONYX CUTS: Domed Tear Drop
MEASUREMENT: 1-1/4" LONG & 7/8" Range
HALLMARK:None since these were converted.(Pichardo's hallmark is always on the screw back)
CONDITION: Used---Very well Kept-No cracks,no chips in Stone.
Total Weight of all three pieces: 72.8 Grams (2.56 Ounces)
