Cecilia Tono Mexican silver "bead-and-tube" Chain Necklace

Bold, colorful and generously long this vintage Mexican chain necklace is signed by Cecilia and Tono, one of Taxco's most successful duos. The combination of chunky amethyst, slender sterling tubes and lozenge stations embellished with azur-malachite inlay is undoubtedly eye-catching and I love the irregular shape of the stone beads which underscores their hand-cut quality. Wear it alone or combine it with similar pieces, the result will be stunning either way...

Size / Weight: 31 1/4" long; 82.5 grams

Hallmarks / Date: fully signed with both names as shown as well as "HECHO EN MEXICO" albeit partially stamped and bearing des. no T330; pre-1948

Condition: excellent vintage with strong visual presence, gorgeous colors in the beads and inlay, great patina and no damage or repairs noted except for one light impression in one of the small silver beads

Inv# 15909