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Los Ballesteros Choker Necklace Set with Two Convertible Brooch / Pendants

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A fine group of Mexican silver and gemstone jewelry. By Los Ballesteros. Comprising of a hinged neckpiece that is slightly scalloped (or wavy) and shaped to sit on the collarbone. Together with 2 handmade convertible pendants / brooches. The larger is center-set with a faceted blue topaz and has raised reticulated decoration including a ring with pierced feet and Pre-Colombian figures around the circumference. The smaller is prong-set with a pear cut lab created Alexandrite gemstone and framed by an egg shaped openwork setting. Each is fixed with a hook bail to the reverse and a hinged pin and clasp. Each fully hallmarked for Los Ballesteros. Simply a wonderful Mexican jewelry group! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, light bends, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked 925 for sterling silver fineness. Marks: Marked to all of the pieces with Los Ballesteros maker's mark / Sterling / 925 / Hecho en Mexico. Gemstone Measurements: 1 Blue Topaz: ca. 16mm diameter 1 Lab-created Alexandrite: ca. 26mm x 14mm x 9mm Measurements: Necklace: Length: ca. 18 in. Width: ca. 11mm Depth: ca. 10mm Round Pendant/Brooch: Height: ca. 73mm Width: ca. 68mm Depth: ca. 26mm Teardrop Pendant/Brooch: Height: ca. 51mm Width: ca. 40mm Depth: ca. 17mm Weight (overall): ca. 140 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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  • Weight:
    140 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.88 in (73 mm)Width: 2.68 in (68 mm)Depth: 1.03 in (26 mm)Length: 18 in (457 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
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    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1112023155919DSAINVHOFE221stDibs: LU849320976182

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