TAXCO MEXICO STERLING SILVER ROPE CHAIN & ABALONE SHELL PENDANT NECKLACE & EARRINGS SET

For sale is a stunning vintage Taxco Mexico sterling silver necklace and earrings set with inlaid abalone shell.

The necklace (including central ring) measures approx. 44 cm in length – a striking pendant of iridescent abalone shell in silver measuring 4 cm in diameter is suspended from the central ring.

The silver rope chain is approx. 0.9 cm wide, with a strong hinged locking clasp.

Total weight of the necklace: 87 grams

 The matching pierced earrings of abalone in sterling silver each measure 2.25 cm in diameter (plus fittings of approx. 1.25 cm).

Total weight of the earrings: 15 grams

MAKERS STAMPS:

 Necklace, back of pendant: 960 / MEXICO / TA-31 ARG

Necklace, inside of clasp: 970 / TA-31 / STERLING

Earrings: 960 / TA-91 / MEXICO / ARG

Necklace and earrings are both in superb vintage condition, with little sign of wear.