Listing Description by: Megan E. Age Circa : Mid Century C. Markings : “Mexico Silver” on the inside of the bracelet, tested, and guaranteed. Country of Origin : Mexico. Gram Weight : 33.4 Grams. Main Stone : Black Onyx. Diameter: 10.1 mm. Color: Opaque, with black hues. 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 : Smooth and polished cabochon. Wearable length: 7.00. Wrist gap: 2.29. Chain width: 25.1 mm. Bracelet Type : Link Chain. Closure/Clasp Type : Hook clasp. Link Type : Fancy Links. Handmade during the Mid Century era by a talented Taxco silversmith in Mexico. Consists of curling links, linked at the top and bottom to connect each link, with low relief settings. Each link takes on the shape of a butterfly motif and consists of 925 sterling silver. Lovely black onyx stones adorn the center of each link with a smooth and polished cabochon appearance. A hook completes the bracelet and makes it secure and comfortable for wear. Damage : Age appropriate wear. The sterling silver is fairly tarnished in some areas. The price of this item has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. The Art Deco era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. 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. Onyx is a chalcedony quartz gemstone that is found all over the world. It usually has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays colored bands or ribbons against a black or brown background. Red onyx is quite rare and desirable and is also known as sardonyx. Onyx that has a deep green shade is known as Brazilian green onyx and is very rare. It became a popular stone for sculpture and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. The word onyx comes from the Greek word which can be translated as nail of a finger or claw. In Greco-Roman myth, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, lay sleeping when Eros cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as onyx. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Mid Century Sterling Silver Mexican TAXCO Onyx Bracelet” is in sale since Sunday, May 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Bracelets”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Ethnic Origin: Mexican
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Style: Chain
- Metal Purity: .925
- Main Stone: Onyx
- Brand: Taxco
- Metal: Sterling Silver
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