Taxco Brooches

Creator: Taxco

Amethyst and Sterling Taxco Silver Brooch February Birthstone 1945

$650

Amethyst and Sterling Taxco Silver Brooch February Birthstone 1945

By Taxco

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful purple amethyst and sterling silver brooch from Taxco Mexico. The top portion consists of an elaborate ribbon design with raised dots and a circular amethyst followed by...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif

$340

Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif

By Taxco

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif A unique piece, this superb oval 950 sterling silver brooch is represen...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Taxco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swarovski Crystal Glitz Panda Bear Brooch Pin New, Never Worn 1980s

$600

Swarovski Crystal Glitz Panda Bear Brooch Pin New, Never Worn 1980s

By Swarovski

Located in Wallkill, NY

Swarovski encrusted Panda Bear Brooch, New from the 1980s! Purchased and stored away. Measures 1.95 at the top to bottom x 1.32 in at the widest. Th...

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1980s American Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Ciner Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Brooch Pin Never Worn -1980s

$700

Ciner Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Brooch Pin Never Worn -1980s

By Ciner

Located in Wallkill, NY

Multi-Colored Swarovski Crystals set in this massive Ciner Brooch. Measuring 2.89 inches or 73.54 mm wide x 2.27 inches or 57.77 mm top to bottom. We have more Ciner items on our sto...

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1980s American Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin

$1,395

W 0.9 in L 2.5 in

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin from the 1920's. Beautifully enameled jockey figure is set on a rose diamond pave horse in full stride. 14k gold with platinum top. 1920's USA. 2.5...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 1950s Gold Brooch with 1.20 Carat Diamonds

$9,900

Vintage 1950s Gold Brooch with 1.20 Carat Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with 22 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.20 carats. Circa 1950s 2 1/2 x 1 inch

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1950s Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Faux-Pearl Embellished CC Brooch

$1,293

W 0.79 in L 1.97 in

Chanel Faux-Pearl Embellished CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel faux-pearl embellished CC brooch featuring a white-gold signature interlocking “CC” with faux-pearls embellishment, white-gold side stars with faux-pearls embellishment, a ba...

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2010s French Taxco Brooches

Henry Dunay Olympic Torch Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

$5,445

Henry Dunay Olympic Torch Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Henry Dunay

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Olympic Torch Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay. Details: Measurements: 23mm x 91mm Weight: 33.7 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Dunay 18k *Free shippi...

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1980s American Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch Pin Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s

$875

Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch Pin Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s

By Ciner

Located in Wallkill, NY

Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch set with Swarovski Crystals. Large Fabulous Shell Brooch. Has Salmon colored enamel inside the shell with Pave set Swarovski Crystals all over this pi...

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1980s American Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Gold and 4.00 Carat Diamond Leaves Brooch

$11,450

Vintage 1970s Gold and 4.00 Carat Diamond Leaves Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats. Circa 1970s 2 1/2 x 2 inches

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1970s Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1992 Hermes "Skater" Gołd Tonę Enamel Brooch

$495

L 2.5 in

1992 Hermes "Skater" Gołd Tonę Enamel Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1992 Hermès "Skater" Gold Tone Enamel Brooch is an exquisite piece that epitomizes the elegance and whimsy of winter fashion. Crafted by renowned designer Joachim Metz as part of...

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1990s Taxco Brooches

Swarovski Bee Brooch "Jeweler's Collection" Crystal Gold Bumble Bee Pin 1980s

$625

Swarovski Bee Brooch "Jeweler's Collection" Crystal Gold Bumble Bee Pin 1980s

By Swarovski

Located in Wallkill, NY

New, Never Worn Swarovski Amber, Black and Clear Swarovski Crystals are set through out this Big Bumble Bee. She measures 2.33 inches or / 59.39 mm top to bottom 2.63 inches or/ 66.9...

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1980s Austrian Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Large Coral and Adventurine Stickpin, Seaman Schepps

$1,995

W 0.75 in L 3.75 in

Large Coral and Adventurine Stickpin, Seaman Schepps

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Large Coral and Adventurine Stickpin attributed to Seaman Schepps. Likely antique carved stone elements set onto 14k gold. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition. Unsigned. Length 3.75" W...

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1940s American Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Charming Dog Cameo Suite

$2,495

W 1.5 in

Charming Dog Cameo Suite

Located in New York, NY

Charming and super unusual hand carved dog, shell cameo suite from the 1930's. Wonderful subject matter shows a pair of hounds carved into the shell brooch...

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1930s American Vintage Taxco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Previously Available Items

Mexico Taxco Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Amethyst Brooch #20070

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W 2.25 in L 1.5 in

Mexico Taxco Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Amethyst Brooch #20070

By Taxco

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling Silver Mexico Taxco Sigi Pineda Amethyst Brooch This gorgeous Mexico Taxco Sigi Pineda brooch features a stunning amethyst stone set in sterling silver! Size: 1 1/8" X 2 1...

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20th Century Taxco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s

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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in

Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s

By Taxco

Located in Milford, DE

This accessory features an abalone shell inlay in a round sterling silver setting. Excellent Mexican silver craftsmanship. Can be used as either a necklace pendant or a pin/brooch. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Taxco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Taxco brooches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Taxco brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using sterling silver. We have 1 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.

Questions About Taxco Brooches

What is Taxco 980?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What is Taxco silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Taxco silver is the term for silver jewelry and decorative objects produced in a certain part of the world. Specifically, Taxco pieces originate from Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico, which was once home to silver mines. Designer William Spratling relocated to the area in the 1920s and began producing tableware and jewelry out of a studio there. Apprentices traveled to Taxco to learn from him and then remained in the region, eventually making Taxco a major producer of artisan-crafted silver pieces. Find an assortment of Taxco silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
What does Taxco mean on jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
On jewelry, Taxco typically means that a piece was made in Taxco, Mexico. The city serves as a center for sterling silver production due to its proximity to silver mines. You can find a variety of Taxco jewelry on 1stDibs.
Who is Margot de Taxco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Margot de Taxco is a designer born Margot van Voorhies Carr. In 1937, she moved to Mexico City, Mexico, and began producing silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects. Her work draws inspiration from traditional Japanese and Pre-Columbian designs, as well as from the Art Deco movement. You'll find a range of Margot de Taxco jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What is Margot de Taxco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Margot de Taxco is a celebrated silversmith and artist known for pioneering the designs of Mexican jewelry. She is best known for her silver and enamel pieces. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Margot de Taxco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What is Taxco, Mexico, known for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Taxco, Mexico, is known as being home to silversmith shops that produce high-end jewelry, tableware and decorative objects. The tradition of crafting silver in Taxco began in the 1930s after William Spratling relocated there and set up his workshop, eventually encouraging other smiths to do the same. Silver pieces produced in Taxco are commonly referred to as Taxco silver. Find a diverse assortment of Taxco silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Taxco jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
To identify Taxco silver jewelry, first locate the hallmarks. You will typically find them stamped on an inconspicuous area. If you see the letter T or the words "Taxco" or "Hecho en Taxco," the piece is likely Taxco silver. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or experienced dealer for assistance with identification. Shop a variety of Taxco silver ware on 1stDibs.
Is Taxco silver real silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
Yes, Taxco silver is real silver. Pieces bearing the Taxco mark come from silversmith workshops located in Taxco, Mexico. The region has been known as a major center for silver production since the 1920s. Find a diverse assortment of Taxco silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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