Valentin Vidaurreta (Attributed) - Vintage Taxco Sterling and Amethyst Tulip Brooch, c. 1930-40s Peridot Rare to find Kachina pendants/brooches

Rare to find Kachina pendants/brooches with stands

The pendant is by LeRoy Thomas while the clip-on earrings are by John G

and plastics

and other shells by Santo Domingo artisan Joe Reano

Valentin Vidaurreta (Attributed) - Vintage Taxco Sterling and Amethyst Tulip Brooch, c. 1930-40s Peridot Rare to find Kachina pendants/broochesSculptured sterling silver tulip brooch with purple Amethyst, attributed to the highly collectible artist and silversmith Valentin Vidaurreta. A photo of a nearly identical piece with the attribution can be seen in Penny C. Morrill's reference book "Silver Masters of Mexico". Markings: Mexico Silver Taxco