Carmen Beckmann Mexican silver Spanish Colonial Ring

Known for her bold modernist designs and her love for big, gem- and stone-studded bracelets Carmen Beckmann was equally creative when allowing the Spanish Colonial tradition to influence her work. That “old way” of doing things manifests itself here in the heart-shaped wire-work appliques that support the luscious tiger’s eye cabochon, bringing to mind the more delicate, ornate filigree jewelry every silversmith in the country knew how to make. Everything else, however, from the oversized hand-wrought prongs keeping the stone in place to the imposing presence of the stone itself provide hints as to the hand that signed this beauty…

Size / Weight: sz 6.5 US (resizable by a good jeweler); face is 1” N-S by 3/4” E-W; approx. 1/2” rise; 12.0 grams

Hallmarks / Date: maker’s signature as shown as well as “MEXICO” and “STERLING”; 1950s-60s

Condition: excellent vintage with a great stone, very carefully crafted, with fantastic patina and no damage or repairs noted

Inv# 15517