Enrique Ledesma Mexican silver and stone modernist Necklace

Sold through Plateria Cortes this Taxco mid-century silver and stone necklace is signed by Enrique Ledesma and indeed considered a classic example of the Mexican modernist. Ledesma excelled in the marriage of sterling and semi-precious or hard stones is sleek, minimalist designs so his jewelry has a timeless appeal and is very much relevant today as it was when it first saw the day of light. It seems that here we have two kinds of stones, both of them in hues of green and brown, set in channels and triangles. The final result is as comfortable as silk to wear, eye-catching without being unnecessarily loud...

Size / Weight: 16 1/4" long (wearable) by 5/8" wide (at center front); 52.8 grams

Hallmarks / Date: fully and appropriately hallmarked with maker's signature as shown as well as "PLATERIA CORTES", "HECHO EN MEXICO", "TAXCO", "925" alongside des. no 218 and a partially stamped Eagle assay mark, most possibly Eagle 3; 1950s-60s

Condition: excellent vintage with great patina, beautiful stones, very comfortable to wear, with no damage and no repairs noted

Inv# 15480