We have similar Taxco and Retro items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search for "Taxco" or "Retro" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings: Partial "Mexico" on the inside of the cuff, tested, and guaranteed
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Item Measurements
Wearable length, not including cuff gap: 5.25"
Cuff gap measures an additional: 0.80" across
Total wearable length, including cuff gap: 6.05"
Band width: 0.46"
Link Type: Rounded and polished sterling silver
Notable Features:
handmade during the Retro era by a talented silversmith, likely in Taxco, Mexico based on the design
composed of .925 sterling silver
features a cuff with a unique, wave-like design
polished band for comfortable wear
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is tarnish present in some areas on the sterling silver, which gives the bracelet a lovely antique quality; tarnish can be removed with a buffing, if desired.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
Retro jewelry was produced during the 1940s and 1950s and was representative of the bold and changing world that emerged from the Second World War. Retro jewelry is not only illustrative of the energetic and modernizing styles of the 40s and 50s, but it incorporated the elegance and luxury of jewelry styles past. Retro jewelry can frequently be found composed of bright gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. These designs are vibrant and beautiful and are a gorgeous example of the style of the rapidly evolving world.
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.
Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:
Auction Items: Base shipping + $2.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for Base shipping
BIN Items: Base shipping
Base Shipping:
USPS First Class: $4.90 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days
USPS Priority Mail: $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days
International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for Base shipping. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid.
