Gorgeous 970 silver necklace, curved design and 10 cabochon set amethyst stones.
Handcrafted, hinged, with a box closure on the back accented with an amethyst stone.
The drops move very gently with the curved frame of the necklace. 
970 is a higher content of silver than 925/sterling. 
It is a beautiful high-quality piece.
I have seen this piece with moonstones the amethyst version is very rare. 
dated 1953-1979; Taxco, Mexico

Antonio Pineda was a master silversmith who apprenticed with William Spratling. The maestro’s work evolved from an early post-Mexican Revolutionary style influenced by a variety of themes that surrounded him, including everything from pre-Colombian art to Art Deco to the sleek lines of abstraction. Works that were in demand at mid-century are today highly collectible were the subject of an exhibition titled “Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda” on view at the University of California, Los Angeles’ (UCLA) Fowler Museum.

Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh

HALLMARK: Crown mark for Antonio Pineda; Eagle 17; Further stamped: Hecho en Mexico / 970 / Silver

MEASUREMENTS: Length top to bottom: 7 5/8", bib 4 1/2" W x 21/2" H
Interior measurement: approx 14 3/4"

CONDITION: Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Amethysts with typical natural eye-visible inclusions and surface-reaching fractures.

MATERIAL: 970 Sterling Silver, Amethyst.

GRAMS: 99

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