The Spring Antiques & Collectables Sale

The Spring Antiques & Collectables Sale

Catalogue

Lot 356: A Mexican Silver and Abalone Shell Cocktail Ring

This auction ended on March 31, 2026.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £16

A silver cocktail ring featuring a large, oval abalone shell cabochon. The shell displays iridescent colours including green, blue, and pink. The stone is secured in a bezel setting positioned above a decorative castellated gallery. The ring is constructed with a simple band that tapers into flared, split-style shoulders at the head. The interior of the shank is stamped with the mark MEXICO. This piece is characteristic of mid-20th-century Mexican jewellery production.