These classic earrings were originally created by the William Spratling studio in Taxco, Mexico. William Spratling was the first to create silver jewelry for the tourist trade to Taxco during the 1930’s. His designs frequently incorporated native Mexican stones such as amethyst and obsidian and exotic woods including rosewood and ebony. Spratling felt that the native stones and woods complimented the rustic look of the silver jewelry.

This classic William Spratling bracelet with tubes and disks was originally produced during his third design period from 1951-1967. The bracelet design is representative of Spratling’s third design period when his designs became more modernist in flavor. The bracelet has been created with full attention to detail and quality.

This classic William Spratling design necklace which was originally produced begining in the late 1950’s. This sterling silver necklace has been faithfully reproduced by Miguel Cisneros Arce who worked for Mr. Spratling from 1955 until 1967. Sr. Cisneros then continued to produce Spratling designs for another 13 years for Sucesores de William Spratling at the Spratling ranch.

William Spratling sterling silver pierced earrings are well known pillow design. They have been crafted by Sr. Miguel Cisneros Arce who was a silversmith for William Spratling from 1955 – 1967 and then continued with Sucesores de William Spratling for another 13 years at the ranch.