1950's vintage Felipe Martinez (Piedra y Plata) Silver and Amethyst "Cornucopia" Pin

Dimensions: 2-3/4" x 1-5/8"; 20.1 grams

Stones: 2 Amethyst cabochons; stones are in good condition

Marks: Piedra Plata circle mark with the Y in a circle in the center; MARTINEZ; STERLING TAXCO; eagle 3; 773

Condition: excellent condition for its age; pin and clasp in good working order; nice patina.

Price: $325

Item #4320

Felipe Martinez opened Piedra y Plata in 1950 and only worked for himself for a few years. You don't often see his pieces. Prior to opening his shop, he was a stone carver. His carving ability allowed him to design jewelry incorporating the stones and silver as a total vision. This unusual pin design is of 2 joined cornucopias with amethysts at the openings of the horns and is very typical of his virtuosity.