Vintage Sterling Silver Taxco Ta-119 Made In Mexico Wave Swirl Necklace 62 Gram
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER TAXCO TA-119 MADE IN MEXICO WAVE SWIRL NECKLACE 62 GRAMS BOX AND TONGUE CLASP. The people who lived in the area now known as Taxco were using silver long before the Spanish arrived in the Americas. They mined silver and used it to make gifts for Aztec gods and for other ceremonial purposes. The Aztecs used silver for jewelry too, and Aztec jewelers were incredible craftsmen. Unfortunately, not much Aztec jewelry survived the Spanish conquest, but the few pieces that are still around are incredible. Its hard to think of a place in the world more famous for its beautiful silver jewelry than Taxco, Mexico. Silver has a long and rich history in the city whose history extends back to well before Spanish colonization. Taxco artisans are still considered some of the best in the world. Taxco de Alarcón is located in the state of Guerrero in the southern half of Mexico. Taxco itself is about 100 miles southwest of the nations capital, Mexico City.
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- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Style: LINK NECKLACE
- Length (inches): 18 INCHES
- Length: 18 INCHES
- Main Stone: No Stone
- Features: BOX CLASP
- Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Brand: TAXCO TA-119