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What is Taxco 980?

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What is Taxco 980?
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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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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Chain Necklaces

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

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Silver

Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Mexican silver & enamel earrings. By Margot de Taxco. In sterling silver with a parcel liver sulfur patina. The original clip backs have been altered to post...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Chandelier Earrings

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Sterling Silver

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...
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Drop Necklaces

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Silver

Margot De Taxco Sterling Silver Leaf Bracelet
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Venice, CA
Margot De Taxco Sterling Silver Leaf Bracelet A beautiful sterling silver hinged clamper bracelet by Margot De Taxco, made in Mexico, in a moder...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Clamper Bracelets

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Sterling 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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Modern Bracelets

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Silver, Enamel

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