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What is Taxco 980?

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What is Taxco 980?
Taxco 980 is a phrase found on some pieces of jewelry. "Taxco" refers to Taxco de Alarcón, a city in Mexico famed for its silver jewelry studios. The number "980" indicates 980 silver, an alloy that is 98 percent silver and 2 percent other metal. Jewelry marked "Taxco 980" originates from the Mexican city and features 980 silver construction. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Taxco silver jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican modernist necklace. By Margot de Taxco. In sterling silver. With bead-set lozenge shaped links supporting a conforming pendant (that also converts to a brooch). Mo...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

The Swirl of Margot de Taxco in Sterling Silver Clip On Earrings
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Stamford, CT
Silver Clip On earrings were designed by Margot de Taxco and show her identifying swirls and early Mexican silver hallmark. The earrings are raised sterling over an incised anodized ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Margot Reticulated Silver and Enamel Serpent Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Margot of Taxco - Margot van Voorhies Carr - Magnificent reticulated Serpent in Turquoise Blue enamel with accented raised enamel joints Earl...
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Drop Necklaces

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Silver

Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Astrological Taurus Pendant Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican Mid-Century astrological necklace. By Margot de Taxco. In sterling silver. Comprising a diamond shaped pendant centered on a leaping bull Taurus astrological sign w...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Margot de Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Leaf & Ribbons Link Bracelet 5346 #19101
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver leaf and ribbons link bracelet by Margot de Taxco of Mexico, pattern # 5346, circa 1950s. Beautiful link bracelet by renowned Taxco artisan Margot Van Voorhies also ...
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20th Century Mexican Link Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Margot De Taxco Sterling Silver Leaf Bracelet
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Venice, CA
Margot De Taxco Sterling Silver Leaf Bracelet A beautiful sterling silver hinged clamper bracelet by Margot De Taxco, made in Mexico, in a moder...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Clamper Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

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