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What is Taxco 980?
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Taxco 980 is a phrase found on some pieces of jewelry. "Taxco" refers to Taxco de Alarcón, a city in Mexico famed for its silver jewelry studios. The number "980" indicates 980 silver, an alloy that is 98 percent silver and 2 percent other metal. Jewelry marked "Taxco 980" originates from the Mexican city and features 980 silver construction. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Taxco silver jewelry.
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Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver and Enamel Snake Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver and Enamel Snake Necklace
Margot van Voorhies moved to Mexico in 1937. She eventually found her way to Taxco, at the time a center for artists and b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Margot de Taxco Cloisonne Bracelet and Brooch Set
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Margot de Taxco bracelet and brooch set with enamel c. 1955. The piece is called the "Gathered Swirls" design. The pattern features looped ribbons in black opaque enamel, turquoise b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Modern Bracelets
Materials
Silver
Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver & Enamel Brooch
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mexican silver & enamel brooch.
By Margot de Taxco.
In sterling silver with turquoise blue enamel.
In the form of a coiled leaf or sprig.
Fully marked to the revers...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Margot Reticulated Silver and Enamel Serpent Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Margot of Taxco - Margot van Voorhies Carr - Magnificent reticulated Serpent in Turquoise Blue enamel with accented raised enamel joints Earl...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican modernist necklace.
By Margot de Taxco.
In sterling silver.
With bead-set lozenge shaped links supporting a conforming pendant (that also converts to a brooch).
Mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Margot de Taxco Enamel and Silver Necklace and Two Pair of Earrings
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Margot de Taxco Enamel and SIlver Necklace and Two Pair of Earrings
The design is a stylized heart and ball. Design #5463.
The necklace/earrings are champleve style confetti enamel o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
