Airspace | Maricela Sterling Modernist Brooch by Ysidro García Piña (c. 1950s–60s)
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A single sweep of silver curves around an open center, letting air become part of the composition. In the hands of Mexican modernist silversmith Ysidro García Piña, jewelry became an exercise in reduction: line, movement, surface, space.
Made in García Piña's Maricela workshop in Taxco, this brooch turns that idea into something remarkably simple. A textured sterling border traces the curve while the broad interior is left almost entirely open. The result changes depending on what sits behind it: fabric, skin, shadow, nothing at all.
Details
- Era: Midcentury Modern, c. 1950s–60s
- Maker: Ysidro García Piña, Maricela
- Origin: Taxco, Mexico
- Metal: Sterling silver
- Hallmarks: Maricela, Tasco, Hecho En Mexico, Sterling, Eagle 3
- Design: Sculptural open-form / negative-space brooch
- Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Patina has been intentionally preserved to retain the definition and depth of the original surface work. Pin mechanism functions as intended.
- Styling Notes: Pin it somewhere the empty space gets to participate.
Please Note: Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included.
Your piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear.
Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.
This is a vintage fine jewelry piece, made with the quality and character of a bygone era.
Handle with care — she’s decades strong, but not indestructible.
To keep her sparkling into the future:
- Store separately to avoid scratches
- Avoid soaks, dips, or harsh chemicals
- Use a soft cloth for gentle cleaning
She’s lived through fashion eras — and she’s ready for whatever comes next.
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