Large sterling silver brooch weighing 27.7g can be converted to a pendant with addition of a chain hoop. There is a small hole available for the conversion. Brooch is 2.25 inches. There is a small chip on the right edge. The earrings weigh 15.7g and are clip-ons. There is one small chip on one earring otherwise the set is in overall good condition. Mexican silversmith artist Hector Aguilar began his career at age 30 working for William Spratling as his shop manager. After three years as an apprentice, Mr. Aguilar opened his own workshop in 1939. Aguilar profited greatly during World War II, when silver was in short supply in the United States, by making silver jewelry for an American jewelry firm. This continued until 1950, by which time Aguilar was well established financially and artistically. He became one of the premier silver outlets in Taxco, Mexico, for quality jewelry, flatware, and other silver creations. His firm prospered until its closure in 1986.