Antonio Pineda 970 Silver Amethyst Pea Pod Brooch, Taxco Mexico Silver, 1960s

Bring home a standout piece of mid-century Taxco design with this striking Antonio Pineda 970 silver and amethyst pea pod brooch, crafted in Mexico in the 1960s. This collectible brooch is made in premium 970 purity silver and set with three vibrant amethyst cabochons that give the pod its sculptural, modernist look. It is a bold, artful accessory that delivers serious style and even more personality.

Pineda is one of Taxco’s most celebrated silversmiths, known for his architectural lines, exceptional silverwork, and inventive gemstone settings. This brooch captures all of that in one compact powerhouse of design. The piece is fully hallmarked with Pineda’s crown mark, the Eagle 17 assay, and complete silver and workshop stamps.

Wear it on a jacket or sweater for instant impact. Display-worthy when it is not worn, and a must for collectors of Mexican silver or mid-century modern jewelry.

Details
• Maker: Antonio Pineda, Taxco, Mexico
• Era: circa 1960s
• Materials: 970 high purity silver and amethyst cabochons
• Marks: Crown mark, Eagle 17, Silver, Hecho en Mexico, 970, PR 571
• Size: approx. 3.5 in by 1.5 in
• Weight: 28g total

Condition
Excellent vintage condition with expected light surface wear. The amethyst cabochons show natural inclusions and surface-reaching fractures typical of Pineda’s workshop materials. Secure and ready to wear.

A rare piece of wearable art for anyone who loves modernist jewelry, collectible Taxco silver, or Pineda’s iconic sculptural forms.