ANTONIO PINEDA MODERNIST AMETHYST NECKLACE
Designer and Maker: , , Mexico
Material: 970 Sterling Silver
Markings / Hallmarks: Pineda crown mark, Taxco, 970, and Mexican Eagle assayer's mark
Dimensions: 14 1/2" long (choker for smaller neck) and 5/8" wide
Weight: 140 grams
This exquisite necklace exemplifies why Taxco master Antonio Pineda set the standard for Mid-Century Modernism. Pineda is also known for his clasps and hinges, which are wonderfully engineered and integrated into the piece. This necklace is marked 970, indicating it has higher silver content than 925 sterling commonly seen today.