Stamped “BR TAXCO 925” with an eagle assay mark, this necklace is attributed to the BR workshop of Taxco, Mexico — a region celebrated for its vibrant tradition of silversmithing and bold modernist design. The piece reflects the craftsmanship and sculptural precision that defined Taxco silver in the 1960s and 1970s, with its smooth geometric forms and distinctive stone inlay work.
Details:
Origin: Taxco, Mexico
Maker / Markings: BR TAXCO 925 with eagle assay mark
Materials: Sterling silver (925). Inlaid with natural turquoise, sodalite, and jasper (stone identification based on visual characteristics typical of Taxco silverwork).
Measurements: 42 cm in length, width of panels are 2 cm each and weight is approx. 40 grams.
Clasp: Box clasp with safety latch — secure and in excellent working order
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with gentle surface wear and patina consistent with age. Stones are intact and firmly set.
Era: c.1970s
Stamped “BR TAXCO 925” with an eagle assay mark, this necklace is attributed to the BR workshop of Taxco, Mexico — a region celebrated for its vibrant tradition of silversmithing and bold modernist design. The piece reflects the craftsmanship and sculptural precision that defined Taxco silver in the 1960s and 1970s, with its smooth geometric forms and distinctive stone inlay work.
Details:
Origin: Taxco, Mexico
Maker / Markings: BR TAXCO 925 with eagle assay mark
Materials: Sterling silver (925). Inlaid with natural turquoise, sodalite, and jasper (stone identification based on visual characteristics typical of Taxco silverwork).
Measurements: 42 cm in length, width of panels are 2 cm each and weight is approx. 40 grams.
Clasp: Box clasp with safety latch — secure and in excellent working order
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with gentle surface wear and patina consistent with age. Stones are intact and firmly set.
Era: c.1970s
