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Mexican Silver 980

Vintage Lapis Lazuli & Silver Bracelet, 980 Silver, Mexico, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Lapis Lazuli & Silver Bracelet, 980 Silver, Mexico, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Lapis Lazuli & Silver Bracelet, 980 Silver, Mexico, Mid-20th Century

Located in Chatham, CA

Vintage - extraordinary quality and design silver bracelet - set with panels of lapis lazuli - scalloped/hinged links with safety catch and closure - stamped on the back - PLATA 980 ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

MEXICO TAXCO 1930 Art-Deco Geometric Links Necklace In Solid .980 Sterling
MEXICO TAXCO 1930 Art-Deco Geometric Links Necklace In Solid .980 Sterling

MEXICO TAXCO 1930 Art-Deco Geometric Links Necklace In Solid .980 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

The necklace is stamped with Taxco 980, which refers to high-purity jewelry 98% silver, 2% alloy crafted in Taxco, Mexico, often during the 1930s-1950s boom.

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco

By William Spratling

Located in North Attleboro, MA

Each earring and pin stamped Spratling Made in Mexico with WS initials. The pin is further stamped Spratling Silver in an oval cartouche.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Misty Taylor 1970 Taxco Organic Bangle In .980 Sterling Silver With Malachite
Misty Taylor 1970 Taxco Organic Bangle In .980 Sterling Silver With Malachite

Misty Taylor 1970 Taxco Organic Bangle In .980 Sterling Silver With Malachite

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Engraved with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "MISTY TAYLOR .980 TO11". Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Bangles

Materials

Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Vintage 1940's TAXCO hallmarked 980 sterling silver choker, hollow form ducks
Vintage 1940's TAXCO hallmarked 980 sterling silver choker, hollow form ducks

Vintage 1940's TAXCO hallmarked 980 sterling silver choker, hollow form ducks

By Taxco Mexico

Located in Malpas, GB

This is an amazing stylised and beautiful piece of very early TAXCO vintage jewellery. It is hallmarked on the back, AEM, which I have checked in the comprehensive Hougart book of ...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Post-War Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antonio Pineda .980 Silver Modernist Necklace
Antonio Pineda .980 Silver Modernist Necklace

Antonio Pineda .980 Silver Modernist Necklace

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1960s .980 silver necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver (980) Bamboo Link Bracelet
Sterling Silver (980) Bamboo Link Bracelet

Sterling Silver (980) Bamboo Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Tongue-in-box style clasp. Signed "JHP", 980, Sterling, Taxco, Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda .980 Silver Modernist Necklace
Antonio Pineda .980 Silver Modernist Necklace

Antonio Pineda .980 Silver Modernist Necklace

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1960s .980 silver necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Taxco .980 Silver Floral Motif Link Bracelet
Early Taxco .980 Silver Floral Motif Link Bracelet

Early Taxco .980 Silver Floral Motif Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1940s .980 silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Handmade--incredibly chased--three dimensional floral motif links.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Taxco .980 Silver Floral Motif Link Bracelet
Early Taxco .980 Silver Floral Motif Link Bracelet

Early Taxco .980 Silver Floral Motif Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1940s .980 silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Handmade--incredibly chased--three dimensional floral motif links.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navajo Mexico 980 Sterling Silver Turquoise Large Link Necklace #18603
Navajo Mexico 980 Sterling Silver Turquoise Large Link Necklace #18603

Navajo Mexico 980 Sterling Silver Turquoise Large Link Necklace #18603

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This large and substantial piece from Navajo, Mexico is crafted in 980 fine sterling silver and features large bezel set turquoise stones which are surrounded by feather, swirl and s...

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20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Rafael Melendez Taxco Mexico 980 Silver Heavy Gauge Pin
Rafael Melendez Taxco Mexico 980 Silver Heavy Gauge Pin

Rafael Melendez Taxco Mexico 980 Silver Heavy Gauge Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Rafael Melendez 980 silver heavy gauge pin with 3 center domes. Marked: RM conjoined, 980 TAXCO. Dated: 1939-1942. Measures: 2 3/8" x 1 1/4". 5mm thick. Weighs: 21.8g, 14dwt. Ve...

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20th Century Mexican Brooches

Materials

Silver

Hallmarked 980 Silver Cuff Vintage Bracelet
Hallmarked 980 Silver Cuff Vintage Bracelet

Hallmarked 980 Silver Cuff Vintage Bracelet

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H 2.25 in W 2 in D 2.25 in Dm 2 in L 6.5 in

Hallmarked 980 Silver Cuff Vintage Bracelet

Located in North Miami, FL

There is a slide pin that opens and closed the bracelet to put on. It is Mexican and is marked 980 which is a higher grade than sterling silver.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mexico 1930 Art Deco Early Taxco Bracelet In Solid .980 Silver With Carved Jade
Mexico 1930 Art Deco Early Taxco Bracelet In Solid .980 Silver With Carved Jade

Mexico 1930 Art Deco Early Taxco Bracelet In Solid .980 Silver With Carved Jade

Located in Miami, FL

Silver alloy of .980/.999 is purer than sterling silver and was used by all the early masters in Mexico such as Spratling and Aguilar.

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Vintage 1920s Mexican Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

William Spratling 1933 Taxco Art Deco Geometric Bracelet .980 Silver & Amethyst
William Spratling 1933 Taxco Art Deco Geometric Bracelet .980 Silver & Amethyst

William Spratling 1933 Taxco Art Deco Geometric Bracelet .980 Silver & Amethyst

By William Spratling

Located in Miami, FL

Morrill, William Spratling & The Mexican Silver Renaissance Maestros de Plata, Harry N.

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

William Spratling Earliest Designs 1930s/40s Half Ball Earrings 980 Silver Taxco
William Spratling Earliest Designs 1930s/40s Half Ball Earrings 980 Silver Taxco

William Spratling Earliest Designs 1930s/40s Half Ball Earrings 980 Silver Taxco

By William Spratling

Located in North Attleboro, MA

Simple and timeless, these earrings are quite special as, according to Spratling's biography "File on Spratling", this is one of his earliest designs. The earrings are two half-globe...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

William Spratling 980 Silver River of Life Cuff Bracelet
William Spratling 980 Silver River of Life Cuff Bracelet

William Spratling 980 Silver River of Life Cuff Bracelet

By William Spratling

Located in San Francisco, CA

William Spratling 980 Silver River of Life Cuff This bold, heavy silver cuff bracelet is a wonderful example of Spratling's work: silver balls, silver beads, rope trim, and heavy...

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling 980 Silver Tea Strainer on Stand
William Spratling 980 Silver Tea Strainer on Stand

William Spratling 980 Silver Tea Strainer on Stand

By William Spratling

Located in San Francisco, CA

William Spratling 980 silver tea strainer on stand William Spratling silver and rosewood tea-strainer and drip-catching stand with rosewood handles. 980 hand wrought...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By William Spratling

Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Venice, CA

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By William Spratling

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Silver

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Located in Webster, SD

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By Bernice Goodspeed

Located in North Attleboro, MA

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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Mexican Silver 980 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mexican silver 980 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from silver, sterling silver and brass — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 20 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a mexican silver 980 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A mexican silver 980 from William Spratling, Castillo and Taxco — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A mexican silver 980 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but lapis lazuli rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a mexican silver 980, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Mexican Silver 980?

The price for a mexican silver 980 starts at $48 and tops out at $3,150 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,148.
Questions About Mexican Silver 980
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican silver is sometimes called plata, which is the Spanish word for silver. Pieces produced in the area surrounding the village of Taxco are usually referred to as Taxco silver. You'll find a variety of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Mexican silver is generally considered to be of good quality. Most Mexican silver is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. Sterling silver has a visually appealing color and luster and resists scratching and tarnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Mexican silver jewelry.