Theme: Mexican Jewelry

Vintage Taxco Mexican 950 Silver Sodalite Hinged Bangle Bracelet Size S - This is a lovely vintage 1970s-1980s hinged bangle cuff bracelet with natural sodalite slab stones across the top.  More pure and better, than sterling silver it is marked Mexico, 950, TN-50 with the T to represent Taxco origin, the N to represent the first initial of the last name of the maker and the #50 to represent this particular artist silversmith to register with the government assay office as the 50th maker in his town/city. This bracelet is beautifully made with a good, strong locking mechanism and is very thick; almost 4mm. Width across the outside top is 5/16". The inside open space is 2 3/8" across for a small size wrist. Weight is 33.4 grams and feels very substantial in the hand. The lock on this particular bracelet is unusually creative and works well. Rather than a push pull tongue and groove lock it has a lift out, up and over lock. You can see the parts of the hinge and the clasp where it fits together like a jigsaw puzzle. Just pull the non hinged side up and over. Overall condition is excellent. Never altered or modified and completely original. Never repaired. No dents or dings or deep scratches. Light age wear only. No cracks or chips or breaks or flakes. The gemstones are also original with strong mottled blue colors and have natural age inclusions but no damage or repair. This is a lovely hand crafted bracelet for your vintage Mexican and mid century jewelry collection.

Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Mid Century Bracelet Large - This is a vintage 1970s to 1980s Taxco, Mexican Sterling Silver modernist bracelet with spheroid elements and two dimensional (outward curve on both sides). Marked TD-30, 925, Mexico with the T for Taxco origin, the D to indicate the first initial of the last name of the silversmith and the 30 to represent that this artist was the 30th silver maker with a letter D name to register with the government assay office. It is beautifully made with 7 completely circular and rounded spheroid elements. Each one measures 1" across. Between these elements there are thick oval ring connectors. Showy geometric modernist design. It is very strong and well made with fine workmanship. The locking clasp is also strong and secure. The sterling is still very clean and shiny. Hence, the shadows in the images. Condition is excellent, very gently used. No deep scratches, dents, dings, tears or any damage. Light age wear only. Size is just over 8 1/2" long so it should fit up to a size 8" easily or a 7 1/2" with some sway. Weight is 53.7 grams. This is a gorgeous showy statement bracelet for your vintage jewelry and/or mid century modernist collection.