Hector Aguilar Jewelry
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.
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Creator: Hector Aguilar
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...
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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Hector Aguilar Jewelry
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Hector Aguilar Jewelry
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Pair of Hector Aguilar Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Screwback Earrings
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Mexican sterling silver earrings.
Designed by Hector Aguilar for Talla Borda.
With screw back closures.
Simpl...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Hector Aguilar Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Hector Aguilar Mexican Mid-Century Sterling Silver Screwback Earrings
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage signed Mexican silver earrings.
By Hector Aguilar.
In .940 sterling silver.
With screwback closures.
Marked to the re...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Hector Aguilar Jewelry
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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...
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Hector Aguilar Mexican Modernist Sterling Silver, Gold, and Enamel Belt Buckle
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist silver brooch.
By Hector Aguilar.
In sterling silver.
With black enamel and gilt decoration.
Marked to the reverse for 970 silver fineness / Taxco Mexico / Hecto...
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20th Century Mexican Modernist Hector Aguilar Jewelry
Materials
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Large Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch c. 1940
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Stamford, CT
An enduring leaf that will not change color or season is made by Hector Aguilar, a master jeweler of Mexico, one of the apprentices of William Sprawling. He was manager of the Spratl...
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1930s Mexican Retro Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry
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Hector Aguilar Silver Bracelet
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Darnestown, MD
Hector Aguilar bracelet with five different panels. Fits small/medium wrist. Aguilar did a series of four similar bracelets, each with a different set of panels. A Floral design also...
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Hector Aguilar Large Sterling Silver Armadillo Belt Buckle
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Darnestown, MD
This unusually large Armadillo belt buckle by Hector Aguilar would suit a man or woman equally well. It measures 5 9/16" in width and 2 9/16" in height.
It consists of five sterling ...
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Hector Aguilar Sterling Pie Server
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and most unusual pie server by Hector Aguilar. The server measures 10 1/4 inches in length and 3 1/4" at the widest. The handle is beautifully thre...
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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry
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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...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Hector Aguilar Jewelry
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Sterling Silver
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Hector Aguilar Sterling and Rosewood Flatware Set
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Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Parrot Brooch
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Hector Aguilar Silver Armadillo Necklace
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This Armadillo necklace by Hector Aguilar was one of his most popular, rarely seen designs. Eleven oval silver discs overlap and are connected with ...
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Hector Aguilar “Aztec Symbol” Sterling Cuff Bracelet
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Hector Aguilar “Aztec Flowers” Sterling Cuff Bracelet
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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.