Style: necklace and bracelet
Material: solid sterling silver and sodalites
Weight: 94.2gr for the lot
Dimensions: necklace is 16 inches long - bracelet is 7 3/4 inches long
Inscriptions: TC-118 MEXICO 925
TC-118 Mexico 925 means the piece is solid sterling silver crafted in Taxco, Mexico, by a specific registered workshop or maker code.
925: Indicates sterling silver, meaning the metal is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper) for durability.
Mexico: Denotes the country of origin.
TC: Stands for Taxco, the famous mountain town in Guerrero, Mexico, renowned worldwide for its historic silver craftsmanship.
118: The maker's or workshop's registration number (often attributed to specific artisan groups or talleres like Car-Isa in vintage Taxco identification systems).
Extra work done: I replaced a jump ring on the necklace
I chose to preserve the original patina, which protects its historical integrity, sharp details, and value for collectors.
