YeaH Its Antonio

000h how cool is this piece?! Yeah, it has issues but it was a good price so I went ahead and got it.

I had a consult with my jeweler yesterday and he said because of the way its constructed the silver near the 'joints' is weakend. He showed me a couple that were already beginning to show some teeny cracks :(
So he is repairing those and is gonna see if his lapidary guy and recontruct the one missing dangle thingy.

Its Red But What Else??

This bracelet just closed on ebay for $488...Ok so its red, its signed Del Rio - an OK designer - not one of the top or well known. The desciption notes that its in the Billie Hougart book - big woop...So tell me, email me, comment me, explain to me, why, why, why, this went for soooo much $$$. Pls enlighten me...and I understand that yest its red, it may even have been bakelite (not onyx) but really that much?! OK I know - it was a shill bidder, right? Tia

Im Goin'

I've decided to attend the Silver Seduction Exhibit in Santa Fe and go the opening reception. Because I cant wear ALL my jewelry, I think I might take my kid with me since the Antonio necklace I have looks stunning on her....So, pls let me know if you or anyone you know is planning on attending so we can hook up. Tia

Oh My! Its a New Website for Taxco Lovers

Nice Taxco pieces on this website - ck it out:

http://www.trocadero.com/lookatthatnecklace/catalog.html

Antonio Exhibit To Open in New Mexico

How Cool!! I saw this on another website but I'm sure its on the Fowler Museum home page as well...Information about this exhibit is featured in an article in the National Jeweler:
http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/fashion/jewelry-fashion-reports/e3ie935cc06a4035022a2172825a4ae9895

Nearly two hundred examples of Antonio Pineda’s acclaimed silver work will be displayed in Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, a traveling exhibition opening at the Museum of International Folk Art in Sante Fe, N.M. on June 4, 2010.

RECEPTION INFORMATION: Opening Night Reception hosted by the Women’s Board of the Museum of New Mexico from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. FREE

From the Carol Berk Collection?! Really?

OK so this Spratling bracelet is currently listed on eBay - the seller is silverborders. According to the item description, the provenance for this item is the CAROL BERK COLLECTION. So is Carol really selling her items? Has anyone heard any thing about that? I'm surprised cuz if you read her books she definitely has a passion for the good Taxco...How can you part with it?
I just cant imagine - Just today I visited my daughter at work - she was wearing the most amazing sterling Taxco necklace - Of course, it was an Antonio - - and on extended loan to my kid - - but I could never actually permanently part with it...

Here is the link to the CAROLE A. BERK Homepage - she does have wonderful items available - most items are call for prices.
http://www.caroleberk.com/index.htm

Some of My Favorite Web Sites For TAXCO Shopping

OK so I dont usually like to share my favorite shopping haunts - I like to ck em out just to see whats out there and the current prices (kinda like comps when you're buying a home LOL!).

These are in no particular order or preference - its just what I can remember:

SILVER HUNTRESS
Good Selection with exceptional descriptions and appreciation for Silver
http://www.silverhuntress.com/artists.html

MAESTROS DE TAXCO
They do the highend shows across the country - ck their calander as my friend Katina insists they ALWAYS have the BEST stuff.
http://www.maestrosdetaxco.com/

LA JOYERIAYou cant miss Sheila's taste for the good stuff in Taxco jewelry.
http://www.glitterbox.com/joyeria.htm

PATINA
Always a good stop for shopping Taxco.
http://www.trocadero.com/patina/

SASSYS CLASSICS
Great selection and easy layaway - watch the pricing tho - its different from other sites...
http://www.sassyclassics.com/mexico_mexican_sterling.htm

DEJA VOODOO
See my previous posts about this site - super cool sterling from several periods and countries. FYI they LOVE American Modernist Midcentury items.
http://www.deja-voodoo.com/

K BUENO
Kim at K Bueno is great - her prices are good and I have bought stuff from her.
http://www.kbuenovintage.com/

ESTATE 925
They have a Hubert Harmon. How cool is that!?
http://www.trocadero.com/Estate925/catalog/Estate_Jewelry:Silver.html

And of course always ck your own local antique shows, shops, and estate dealers.
I have the sorry luck that the estate dealer I know likes and keeps Taxco stuff - Darn! The search continues...Let me know if you found anything cool.K