Antique Vintage Mid Century Sterling Silver Mexico TAXCO Malachite Earrings 9.8g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings
: "925 Mexico 925" on the backs of the earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Mexico
Brand
: Taxco
Gram Weight
: 9.8 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Malachite
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
13.03 mm & 13.46 mm
Width
: 8.73 mm & 8.89 mm
Color:
opaque green hue with bands of lighter and darker green hues
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Carved and polished cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Length:
0.75" & 0.76"
Width:
0.53"
Earring Style
: Cluster earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Posts backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
These earrings were handmade in the Mid Century era by a talented Taxco silversmith in Mexico
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring features a single malachite stone with a green hue and lighter and darker green bands
These stones rest in bezel settings, surrounded by broad oval bezel settings
Completed with posts for wear on pierced ears, with the addition of butterfly backings
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. These earrings are missing their butterfly backings, which can be purchased from your local jeweler's or most department stores. The sterling silver is tarnished in some areas, giving the earrings a lovely antique quality. The price of this item has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.
Taxco, Mexico is famous for producing the finest sterling silver jewelry in the world. Taxco has a rich history of silver-making, with the Aztecs being the first to mine and craft sterling silver for adornment and ceremony. In the 1920s, an American artist named William Spratling moved to Taxco. Being inspired by pre-Columbian and Aztec art, Spratling built a successful jewelry business. Many local aspiring artisans started apprenticing under him, and he eventually developed an apprenticeship program, with many famous silversmiths having learned there. The Taxco tradition of silversmithing is still carried on by the local artisan community today.
Malachite is a popular stone which has light and dark green opaque banded areas.  Malachite is a result of weathering copper ores. Many beautiful specimens of malachite contain special combinations with other minerals, such as azurite, cuprite, or chrysocolla. Malachite was used in antiquity until about 1800 for green paints.
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