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Is the jewelry in Mexico real silver?

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Is the jewelry in Mexico real silver?
Whether the jewelry in Mexico is real silver varies. All over the world, artisans produce jewelry out of a variety of materials, but silver is one of the most common options due to its beauty and strength. In Mexico, the Taxco area is particularly well known for its silversmiths, who produce handcrafted jewelry, tableware and decorative objects out of sterling silver, a form of genuine silver composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metals. Taxco is so famous for silver that some people refer to it as the silver capital of the world. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Mexican silver wares and jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
Shop for Mexico Silver Jewelry on 1stDibs
Vintage William Spratling Silver Scroll Earrings c. 1945
By William Spratling
Located in Stamford, CT
American Architect who went to Mexico and was responsible for starting the Mexican silver jewelry industry
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver

Wide Mexican Silver Amethyst Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Mexican silver. It is a testament to the quality and artistry of early Mexican silver jewelry. Period
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Carmen Beckmann Amethyst Sterling Silver 1970s Vintage Mexico Silver Bracelet
Located in North Attleboro, MA
. Her works have been featured in noted Mexican silver jewelry design reference books such as "Mexico
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Brooche Aztec Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican 950 Silver Gold Tone Pendant Vintage
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
handmade pieces like this have strong appeal among collectors of Mexican silver jewelry, Ethnic or tribal
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Late 20th Century Mexican Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Mexican Amethyst Bangle Bracelet, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
adding a luxurious touch to any ensemble, this Mexican silver jewelry makes an excellent gift for any
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Blue Glass Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
Mexican silver jewelry from the postwar design boom. Perfect for lovers of modernist, Taxco, or studio
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Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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