REBO1495

Style: dangle abalone earrings

Material: solid sterling silver and abalone

Weight: 11.9 gr

Dimensions: pendant is 1 3/4 inches

Inscriptions: 925 MEXICO TM-127

This inscription is the official authenticity hallmark stamped according to the modern Mexican silver marking system introduced in the late 1970s.

Here is the breakdown of what each part means:

925: Guarantees the metal is sterling silver, consisting of 92.5% pure silver.

MEXICO: Confirms the jewelry was handcrafted by artisans in Mexico.

TM-127: This is the artisan's unique registry code:

T stands for the city of Taxco, the historic capital of Mexican silverwork.

M represents the first letter of the silversmith's last name (associated with artisan David Bruno Martinez-Cano).

127 is the specific registration number assigned to them by the assay office.

These vintage teardrop earrings, featuring iridescent abalone shell inlays set in an openwork sterling silver frame, are authentic mid-to-late 20th-century pieces from Taxco.

All jewelry in the Vintage collection has been carefully inspected, cleaned, and polished before being offered for sale.

Some pieces have also been repaired or restored to give them a second life. In certain cases, a stone has been replaced. Any work performed on a piece is clearly noted in its product description.

As vintage items, some pieces may show minor signs of age and wear, which are considered part of their history and unique character.