ANTONIO PINEDA: SILVER, OBSIDIAN AND CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE • Seventeen kite shaped obsidians measuring approximately 13.74mm x 5.78mm to 17.31mm x 10.10mm • stamped HECHO EN MEXICO, 970, with maker's mark and assay mark for Antonio Pineda • Length 18 in. • Estimated gross weight: 86.60 grams Footnotes: Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) was a Mexican silversmith and jewelry designer who established his own workshop in Taxco in 1939, having apprenticed under William Spratling. A leading figure of the Mexican Modernist movement, Pineda became known for his sculptural silver designs, innovative gemstone settings, and technically sophisticated construction. In 1953, he received the prestigious International Design Award from the American Institute of Decorators, helping bring international recognition to Mexican modernist silverwork. OVERALL CONDITION: good Metal purity stamped and tested with XRF (x-ray fluorescence) for silver Superficial wear in form of minor to moderate scratches to metal Clasp secure Oxidation present to metal MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: Obsidian Hue: Black CULTURED PEARLS: Round Bodycolor: Cream with yellow overtone Luster: good luster, moderate variations to nacre, pitting, blemishes, and abrasions This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in perfect condition. The dimensions and weights of diamonds and gemstones are approximated using measurements and given as a courtesy, please consider them as an estimation only. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing