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.
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...
Sterling Silver
Hector Aguilar Modernist 990 Silver Cornucopia Brooch Pendant, Mexico
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Queens, NY
Hector Aguilar Taxco 990 Silver Brooch Pendant, designed as a cornucopia motif incised and oxidized with brightly polished finish, worn through fabric with pinstem, joint and catch, ...
Silver
Tiffany & Co Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold flower brooch by Tiffany & Co, with onyx and mother of pearl inlay. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1 15/16". Hallmarked Tiffany & Co, 750. Weight of the piece - 27.7 grams.
Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Sapphire Convertible Clips Pair 1920s
Located in Monaco, MC
This exceptional pair of convertible clips represents the pinnacle of French Art Deco jewelry design, capturing the geometric sophistication, technical innovation, and refined glamou...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver & Enamel Brooch
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mexican silver & enamel brooch. By Margot de Taxco. In sterling silver with turquoise blue enamel. In the form of a coiled leaf or sprig. Fully marked to the revers...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,850
W 2.92 in D 0.2 in L 3 in
William Spratling Mexican Modernist Sterling Silver & Gemstone 'Conch" Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine William Spratling brooch or pin. In the shape of a stylized conch shell supported by a dark green disc. Comprised of sterling silver and a smooth polished dark green gemston...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bunny Rabbit Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bunny Rabbit Brooch is a charming and collectible piece of jewelry, blending traditional craftsmanship with ...
Sterling Silver
$279Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.17 in W 1.19 in
Vintage Aztec Inspired Sterling Silver Brooch/Pendant, Mexico
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare Vintage Aztec-Inspired Sterling Silver Brooch/Pendant. A dual-function piece: can be worn as a brooch (pin) or as a pendant on a chain. Inspired by Aztec art. Crafted in Mexico,...
Silver
Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls ( 1.5mm), approximately 1.00ctw G/Vs diamonds, black onyx and enamel. Brooch measu...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage CHANEL Cornucopia Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Cornucopia Pearl Brooch Symbol of abundance. Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Double cornuco...
Tiffany & Co Italy Vintage Flower 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co "Italy" Flower Brooch Pin Diamond and Blue Sapphire- center flower 18k Yellow Gold approx weight 15 grams Flower Size: approx 1.5' x 1.5' inch Length: approx 2.5...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage silver tone modernist designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch 18k Gold Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Original Tiffany Leaf brooch Pin Detail Leaf design with one Diamond Weight: approx 17 grams 18k Yellow Gold Size: approx 35 x 35 mm Makers mark ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antonio Sterling Orchid Brooch
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Antonio Sterling Orchid Brooch from the 1940's. Hand made in sterling sheet metal with early hallmark. 940 standard silver (higher than sterling). 1940's Mexico. 2.5" x 1.75".
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W 1.32 in L 24.5 in
Rare Vintage Hector Aguilar Silver Chrysocolla Necklace, Taxco Mexico, 1949-1955
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful rare necklace features a most spectacular crysocolla cabochon stone measuring 31mm by 25mm with superb inclusions forming an image one might see looking at the earth's...
Chrysocolla, Silver
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Parrot Brooch
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale sterling silver parrot brooch created by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. Aguilar apprenticed under master jeweler William Spratling. Brooch measures 2.5" by 4.25" and ...
Sterling Silver