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SIGI PINEDA TAXCO MEXICAN SILVER OBSIDIAN DECO NECKLACE
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DESCRIPTION : You are bidding on an EXTRAORDINARY sterling silver and obsidian necklace that was handwrought, after 1948, by renowned silver maestro, SIGFRIDO (SIGI) PINEDA (1929-). The long career of award winning Sigfrido Pineda began early in his life when he worked for 3 years for Los Castillo as a teenager. He then worked briefly with Salvador Teran, then with Felipe Martinez at Piedra y Plata. He eventually became the head of the enameling workshop at Margot de Taxco before he opened his own shop, Plateros, in 1952. The name of his shop was later changed to SIGI. SIGI's designs show creative use of dimension and great design flow. According to SIGI, women have always been the most important inspiration for his work. They have been business partners, financial backers, and clients who have appreciated his talent as a designer. Women are drawn to his jewelry because it is simple and dramatic and comfortable to wear. SIGI is one of only two or three major designers working in Taxco today. This gorgeous necklace is masterfully crafted in a modernist design with a wonderful art deco look. It is made of very heavy gauge silver and the front has a 1-3/8" long and 3/4" wide rare, rich, sheen obsidian cabochon that is bezel set in silver ~ at times, the obsidian appears jet black, but in some light and at an angle, the obsidian comes to life with millions of brilliant silver sparkles deep within the stone ~ MAGNIFICENT! The necklace is hinged on both sides and has a tongue and box closure in the back that works perfectly and closes with a crisp 'click' ~ t is an attached safety clasp. This is quite a masterful and bold necklace crafted by one of the most talented Taxco silver maestros, SIGI PINEDA. It is extremely well crafted ~ it is museum/collector/heirloom quality ~ simply the BEST of the BEST ~ very desirable and highly collectible!!! SIZE: Inside circumference when closed is 15-1/4", inside diameter is 4", width in front 1-1/2", width in back is 1/4", and weight is 87 grams.CONDITION : Superior vintage condition ~ no dings/dents to silverwork ~ no chips/cracks/breaks in obsidian cabochon/stone is smooth to the touch and secure in it's setting ~ no damage noted ~ just about PERFECT! HALLMARKS : "SIGI, TASCO, 302 (design number), STERLING" and an illegible Eagle assay mark. SIGI (SIGFRIDO) PINEDA is shown on pages 142-143 of Bille Hougart's highly respected source book, The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks (2006 edition). SHIPPING : Shipping charge includes USPS priority mail cost, delivery confirmation, gift bag, bubble wrap, shipping box, packaging tape and daily trips to my rural post office. Treasures are shipped the day of or the day after cleared payment is received.PL EASE NOTE: Mexican vintage si lver jewelry is hand wrought, and tfore, not perfectly symmetrical ~ each piece will have variances that indicate that the piece is hand made ~ this does not constitute damage. Please READ the description carefully and LOOK at all of the photos provided as they are a part of the description. Vintage pieces will show various signs of wear since they have been pre-loved ~ items are described to the best of my ability and any known damage will be noted. Please email me with any questions and check out my other auctions. I try to list new treasures several times each week. All of my listings begin and end in five minute intervals beginning at 9:00 PM EDST. Thanks for your interest! I am happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases made within a 5 day period, so the more you buy, the more you save! All payments are due within 5 days of auction end. If you are paying by e-check or mailing your payment, your e-check must clear within 5 days of auction end and your mailed payment must be received within 5 days. If you cannot complete your purchase within 5 days, please contact me prior to bidding. "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted."~ AESOP ~ POLICIES: Th... 
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