Molecule | Melesio Rodríguez Mexican Sterling Modernist Orb Ring (c. 1960's)
$145.00
Unit price perExpected delivery date: September 13
Somewhere between jewelry and molecular structure.
A cluster of polished sterling silver orbs rises from the hand in Molecule, turning one repeated form into something unexpectedly sculptural. There are no stones, no applied ornament, and very little interest in behaving like a conventional ring. Shape, repetition, reflection, and negative space do all the work.
The ring is signed MR for Mexican silversmith Melesio Rodríguez, whose career included work with Rancho Alegre, Sigi, and, for many years, Margot de Taxco. Its compact constellation of silver spheres feels particularly at home in the experimental language of midcentury Mexican jewelry, where traditional silversmithing increasingly met abstraction and modernist design.
Details
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Era: Midcentury
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Maker: Melesio Rodríguez
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Country: Mexico
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Metal: Sterling silver
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Hallmarks: MR, STERLING, MEXICO, Eagle 3
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Ring Size: Approximately 7; adjustable open double-band construction
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Design: Clustered sterling silver orbs
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Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. Adjustable band remains functional.
Styling Notes: Molecule has the scale of an everyday ring and the personality of something much larger. Wear it alone and let the cluster do its strange little atomic thing.
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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Due to the one-of-a-kind nature of vintage jewelry, all sales are final. Please read descriptions carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing — we’re happy to help!
