SPRATLING Vintage Rose Wood & Sterling Silver Ring Turquoise Italian carvers began to use

Italian carvers began to use shells for their creations in the early 1880's

A simply wonderful pair of onyx earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era

The two side diamonds have a total weight of 0

which is marked "14K" and "CKO

Measurements: The locket hangs approximately 2 1/2" long

SPRATLING Vintage Rose Wood & Sterling Silver Ring Turquoise Italian carvers began to useWilliam Spratling is often referred to the "Father of Contemporary Mexican Silver" which is a title that was well deserved. He was an innovative and talented designer of Mexican silver jewelry and other pieces of artwork made of copper and tin. He dedicated his time and skill to the artistic development and growth of the silver industry in Taxco. Spratling jewelry is extremely collectable and each piece is considered a wonderful work of art. A