1940 Vintage Taxco Silver Pin with Carved Agate — Antique Mexican Jewelry violet

1940 Vintage Taxco Silver Pin with Carved Agate — Antique Mexican Jewelry violet1940s Taxco silver the era collectors actually pay for. This authentic 1940 Vintage Taxco pin showcases expert craftsmanship with a carved agate centerpiece that the decades have only improved. The patina of the silver and the depth of the carved stone create a look that is immediately and unmistakably mid century Taxco the period when the town's plateros were operating at the height of their creative ambition and their technical mastery. This piece

Approximately one month of sustained weaving

custom fit

Drape it as an evening wrap over a simple black dress and let the multi-stripe pattern do the work

Closure: Pin back

Why are 1940s Taxco pieces particularly collectible

Artisans: Robert and Nellie Star Tenorio

What do the doves symbolize in Mazahua silverwork

The warm amber and honey tones of the butterscotch agate are selected and cut by hand — each stone chosen for how its natural color variation contributes to the finished piece

you can wear them all day and into the night with ease

the scrolls formed

The turquoise is natural

25 inches wide