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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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Margot de Taxco Enamel & Sterling Silver Figural Snake Choker or Collar Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Mexican sterling silver & enamel necklace.
In the form of a green-scaled snake or serpent.
By Margot de Taxco (Margot van Voorhies Carr).
Pattern no. 5554.
These coll...
Category
20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 Cloisonne Fish Earrings
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Margot de Taxco "Fish in Waves" pair of rare vintage cloisonne and enamel earrings. Lever back. Earring can also be used as a pendant if looped onto a chain.
Margot van Voorhies mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Silver
Margot de Taxco Enamel and Silver Bracelet and Earring Set
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a splash of color and mid-century flair to your wardrobe with this Margot de Taxco bracelet and earring set. Crafted between 1948 and 1955, this design features a striking blue c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Modern Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelet and Earring Set
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Margot de Taxco sterling silver bracelet and earring set. The bracelet has a hook and eye closure with a safety chain, the earrings are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Modern Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
