Vintage William Spratling Taxco Sterling Silver Amethyst Shell Earrings – Ex-Phyllis Goddard Estate, 1950s Mexican Silver Bracelets With its timeless styling

With its timeless styling

She was fascinated by the Aztec and Mayan archeological discoveries of the time and would often incorporate scrolls or design elements from ancient wall paintings into her designs

hand-engraved

The sweeping design of a ribbon adds a touch of femininity and grace to the piece

Crafted in sterling silver in the 1950s

Vintage William Spratling Taxco Sterling Silver Amethyst Shell Earrings – Ex-Phyllis Goddard Estate, 1950s Mexican Silver Bracelets With its timeless stylingThese vintage William Spratling earrings are a standout example of mid century Taxco silver design. Crafted in sterling silver in the 1950s, the earrings feature sculptural spiral conch shell forms set with deep purple amethyst cabochons. The organic shell motif reflects Spratlings signature blend of Mexican craftsmanship and modernist aesthetics. Exceptional provenance: This pair comes from the estate of Phyllis M. Goddard, the leading scholar of