Description: We are proud to offer this exquisite vintage taxco mexico silver cross having inlay turquoise malachite onix Azurite geometric designs Truly Exceptional Piece! Sterling silver, marked. Signed by arenas Taxco mexico workshop the cross pendant measures around 3" tall with bale by 1" wide sterling silver rope chain mesures 20"inches long total Weight 31.8grams The famed white metal that has stirred cross-Atlantic frenzies for centuries has been tamed into a gorgeous craft for even longer in the southeastern state of Guerrero, more specifically the silver mining town of Taxco. The regions first inhabitants, olmecas (2500 BCE200 CE) boasted mines and silversmiths, with some towns fabricating silver for Aztec tributes. When Taxco was founded in 1529, locals melded their silverwork with that of the Spaniards in order to produce religious and practical silverwork demanded by colonialism. Taxcos silversmiths continued outdoing themselves in the 19th century, fabricating service sets, plates, jars, and silverware for Mexicos most prominent families. Some of the most notable silver masters, since 1850, were Don Paz Domnguez and his children, and Don Melitn Gmez Rogel. U.S. architect William Spratling propelled silver production to the avant-garde after deciding to settle in Taxco in 1926. His workshop was called Las Delicias, where Mexican masters trained both Spratling and new silversmiths. The enterprise grew from selling silver jewelry to tourists stopping in Taxco on their way to Mexico City or Acapulco, to an internationally-recognized artistic hotspot. Silversmiths use techniques such as repouss (hammering on the reverse of the silver to form convex shapes) or chasing (hammering and shaping to create indentations). Much of the Taxco style so characteristic of the region today is a rich mixture of pre-Columbian Olmec techniques and designs, Spratlings designs, and Guerreros own silver masters. Every unique piece glows with the traditional heft and detailed deftness of expert Mexican silversmithing. From earrings to cuffs, youll be wearing an adornment that is both a statement and a message, a gorgeous addition to day or evening wear as well as an heirloom for future generations to come.
Price: 275 USD
Location: Salinas, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T16:46:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pendant Shape: Asymmetrical
Number of Diamonds: no gemstone
Antique: No
Closure: Lobster
Occasion: Wedding, Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day, Engagement, Confirmation/Communion, Christmas, Christening, Birthday, Anniversary, Valentine's Day
Main Stone Color: Multicolor
Metal: Sterling Silver
Secondary Stone: see pictures
Necklace Length: 20 in
Main Stone: Turquoise
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone Treatment: natural
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone Shape: no gemstone
Pendant/Locket Type: Amulet
Style: Pendant
Base Metal: sterling silver
Gemstone Clarity Grade: Eye Clean
Features: Nickel-Free
Number of Gemstones: mosaic
Handmade: Yes
Chain Type: Rope
Ethnic & Regional Style: Mexican
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Seller Warranty: Yes
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Cut Grade: Ideal
Material: sterling silver
Total Carat Weight: no diamonds
Brand: arenas Taxco Mexico workshop
Setting Style: Solitaire
Diamond Clarity Grade: no diamonds
Type: Necklace
Metal Purity: 925
Customized: No
Era: 1970s
Diamond Color Grade: no diamonds
Theme: Ethnic, Art, Biker
Tribal Affiliation: Mayan
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Country of Origin: Mexico
