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Matilde Poulat (“Matl”) Sterling Silver Ring with Turquoise and Amethyst, C1940
$2,850
£2,165.30
€2,488.38
CA$4,003.17
A$4,357.35
CHF 2,308.81
MX$52,403.78
NOK 29,355.88
SEK 26,901.42
DKK 18,588.05
About the Item
A vibrant and unmistakably Matl creation, this handcrafted sterling silver ring by Matilde Poulat of Mexico City showcases her distinctive blend of traditional Mexican artistry and modernist design. The piece centers on a luminous oval amethyst cabochon, framed by hand-cut turquoise mosaic tiles set within intricate repoussé and ropework silver. The result is a masterful balance of color, texture, and form — a small sculpture for the hand.
About the Artist
Matilde Poulat (1893–1960), known professionally as Matl, stands among Mexico’s most celebrated 20th-century silversmiths. Working in Mexico City from the 1930s onward, Poulat was a pioneering woman in a field dominated by men. Her workshop, later continued by her nephew Ricardo Salas, became renowned for blending Baroque Mexican silver traditions with indigenous and pre-Columbian motifs, accented with richly colored gemstones such as turquoise, coral, amethyst, and pearls.
Each Matl jewel was entirely handmade, never mass-produced, and is signed with the distinctive “MATL” hallmark — a mark of artistry and authenticity highly sought by collectors today.
Why Collectors Value “Matl”
Matl’s jewelry bridges art and history: it embodies the Mexican Renaissance period in which artists like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo revived national identity through craftsmanship. Her pieces are displayed in major collections including the Museo Franz Mayer and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and are prized for their sculptural quality, hand fabrication, and vibrant gemstone palettes. Early signed works by Matilde herself, rather than later workshop production, are particularly scarce.
Details
Artist: Matilde Poulat (signed MATL)
Origin: Mexico City, c. 1940s–1950s
Materials: Sterling silver, natural turquoise, amethyst cabochon
Technique: Hand fabricated; repousséd and mosaic-inlaid
Ring Size: [insert size]
Measurements: [insert dimensions]
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, rich patina consistent with age
Signature: MATL stamp (see images)
Collector’s Note
Matilde Poulat’s designs are recognized as national treasures of Mexican jewelry. This ring exemplifies her iconic vocabulary — an opulent use of color and silverwork that feels at once ancient and modern. It is both wearable art and a museum-worthy collectible.
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- Ring Size:5 US, Resizable
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- Weight:8 g
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- Place of Origin:Mexico
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- Date of Manufacture:1940-1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Northampton, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1589127556722
Resizing is available.
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