Skip to main content

Hector Aguilar

Hector Aguilar was born in 1905, he apprenticed under William Spratling at a young age, and by the age of 30, he was the top shop manager for William Spratling. Inspired by Aztec and Mextex art, Aguilar preferred to work with purer silver (rated at 940 rather than the customary 925 of Sterling Silver). Gifted with a keen business sense as well as his artistic ability, and due to wartime shortages in the US, Aguilar was able to secure a contract with the American costume jewelry company Coro in 1943, to produce silver jewelry, supplying Coro with unique Mexican designs until 1950. In 1948, Aguilar opened the Taller Borda, which quickly became one of the premier retail silver outlets in Taxco, where they offered the highest quality fine silver jewelry, hollowware and flatware that was produced at the Aguilar workshops.

Styles
Modern
Related Creators
Tane Orfebres
Salvador Teran
Juvento Lopez Reyes
Wolmar Castillo
William Spratling
Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Bicycle Chain Link Choker Necklace
Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Bicycle Chain Link Choker Necklace

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Bicycle Chain Link Choker Necklace

$1,850

W 0.67 in D 0.28 in L 17.01 in

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Bicycle Chain Link Choker Necklace

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Mid-Century Modern Mexican sterling silver necklace. By Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. In sterling silver. With links in an alternating pattern centered on a floriform ring that can support a pendant. Marked to the reverse of the box clasp. Simply a wonderful high-level Mexican Mid-Century necklace...

Category

1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Hector Aguilar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord

$950

W 3 in Dm 3 in L 3.5 in

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Orchid Pendant with Cord

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beautiful and commanding sterling silver orchid pendant on a cord chain. Each part of the orchid is individually crafted. Clasp closure. Mexican silversmith artist Hector Aguilar ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Hector Aguilar

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Fertility Bracelet
Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Fertility Bracelet

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Fertility Bracelet

$1,250

W 0.95 in D 0.23 in L 6.76 in

Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Fertility Bracelet

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Mexican silver bracelet. By Hector Aguilar. Known as the 'Fertility Bracelet'. In .940 sterling silver. With alternating links, pin closure, and safety chain. Mar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Hector Aguilar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet
Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet

Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet

$1,950

W 0.6 in L 7 in

Early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet

By Hector Aguilar

Located in New York, NY

Timeless early Hector Aguilar Link Bracelet from the 1940's. High Art Deco styling with ingenious ball link hinges and undulating wavey design moti...

Category

1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Hector Aguilar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Braided Silver Cuff Bracelet
Hector Aguilar Braided Silver Cuff Bracelet

Hector Aguilar Braided Silver Cuff Bracelet

$2,200

Hector Aguilar Braided Silver Cuff Bracelet

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Darnestown, MD

Strong design to this braided cuff bracelet by silver master, Hector Aguilar. The bracelet is 940 silver, higher quality than the sterling standard. Each end has a series of five cir...

Category

1950s Mexican Vintage Hector Aguilar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch
Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch

Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch

$750

W 1 in L 1 in

Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beautiful and stylish butterfly brooch by renowned silversmith Hector Aguilar. This brooch measures 1" x 1" and weighs approximately .5 oz. This brooch is in fair condition with some...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Hector Aguilar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Browse all Jewelry from Hector Aguilar
Shop Now

Creators Similar to Hector Aguilar

Tane Orfebres
Shop All Tane Orfebres
Salvador Teran
Shop All Salvador Teran
Juvento Lopez Reyes
Shop All Juvento Lopez Reyes
Wolmar Castillo
Shop All Wolmar Castillo
William Spratling
Shop All William Spratling
Senal
Shop All Senal
Los Castillo
Shop All Los Castillo

Hector Aguilar jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Hector Aguilar jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using sterling silver. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Hector Aguilar jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Hector Aguilar onyx jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 11 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Modern and Art Deco are among the most popular styles of Hector Aguilar jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by and Taxco. Prices for Hector Aguilar jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $355 and tops out at $3,800, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,950.

More Hector Aguilar Jewelry

Hector Aguilar Link Bracelets
Hector Aguilar Cuff Bracelets
Hector Aguilar Brooches
Hector Aguilar Clip-on Earrings
View All Popular Jewelry Searches