WILLIAM SPRATLING Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Amethyst Aztec Sun Pendant Necklace ca. 1940s

A gorgeous Vintage William Spratling amethyst sunburst necklace from the 1940s! This beautiful piece is made of sterling silver. At the center of this piece is a large, cabochon amethyst stone and shooting out from the center are 10 sterling silver “rays”. Alternating with these rays are 10 smaller amethyst stones. All 11 stones are bezel set within the sterling sun and have striking purple color. Comes with complimentary black rubber necklace.

Creator:

William Spratling

Metal:

Pendant: Sterling Silver

Necklace: Rubber

Marks:

WS / Spratling / Made in Mexico / Spratling Silver

Stone:

Amethyst

Total Weight:

72g

Measurements:

Pendant: 2.5” Diameter

Stone size: 0.75" in diameter(center)

Necklace: 15”

Place of Origin:

Mexico

Period:

1940-1946

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition: The overall condition of the pendant is good. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the sterling silver and all of the amethyst stones are intact. Some of the stones have natural inclusions. One of them has a chip that isn’t noticeable but it feels rough to the touch

The 2 black smudges on the back seem to be where the pin might’ve been. I don’t know for sure but it’s my only guess