Vintage 18k GOLD and Sterling Silver Mexican /Aztec or Mayan Spiral Brooch / Pin

with Ancient Symbols

Excellent condition

Stamped; 950 and 18k

Measures approx. 2"⅛ tall

Weighs approximately 11.0 grams.

Description

This Wonderful Detailed 18k and 950 Silver Brooch looks to be designed after the ancient Mesoamerica or Pre-Columbian peoples work such as the Maya, Aztec, Mexican cultures. The craftsman used thick 18k GOLD 950 Silver to display Ancient Symbols and design elements characteristic of these influences.

The 18k GOLD  symbols contrasts well against the silver and its natural patina. The geometric (Spirals) shape of the Brooch overall displays various dangle symbols including coral Mayan face with a mix of stones

It has a strong "C" Locking Clasp and the Pin Back is strong and will slide through thick material.  You don’t often find pre-Columbian culture inspired Jewelry with the quality displayed in this Piece!

The Rich Natural Patina of the Aged Silver is a Perfect Complement to the Shiny gold Detail elements. There are no faint Spots or Lapses in the Design of his high quality Brooch displays the skill of the Master Craftsman and Jewelry Artists.  Taxco silver jewelry production boomed during World War II. Because Europe was unavailable as a source of luxury goods during this time, many luxury retailers in the United States, including Marshall Fields, Bonwit Teller, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gump’s, Filene’s, Tiffany & Co. and Neiman Marcus, purchased fine silver jewelry from Taxco designers. Taxco became something like Paris in the 1920’s, with many notable visitors seeking out the town’s colonial charm, including George Gershwin, Mae West, Aldous Huxley, Dorothy Parker, Bette Davis, Paulette Goddard, Jack Palance, John Huston, the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers and others.  Great addition to your collection ❤️