{"product_id":"mexican-sterling-silver-turquoise-brooch","title":"Mexican Sterling Silver \u0026 Turquoise Brooch | Open Oval | Marked Mexico 925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Turquoise Brooch | Open Oval | Marked Mexico 925\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeventeen small stones, set one by one in silver, make a ring that reads at a glance and rewards a closer look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexico has a long tradition of silverwork, with turquoise among the stones used in its jewellery. During the twentieth century, Mexican silver jewellery became widely known for designs combining polished silver with natural stones. This brooch is stamped “MEXICO” and “925”, for its country of origin and silver standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is an open oval of seventeen natural turquoise cabochons, each in its own silver bezel, with clusters of small silver beads between them. The back is plain, with a hinged pin and catch, and a stamped tablet reading “MEXICO” and “925”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, with no dents or repairs. All the stones are secure and the pin works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: “MEXICO” and “925” on a stamped tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sterling silver (925); natural turquoise cabochons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: open oval brooch, seventeen bezel-set stones, hinged pin and catch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3.4 × 3.4 cm; depth 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: excellent; all stones secure; pin in good working order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer profile: collectors of Mexican silver and turquoise jewellery, and anyone looking for a wearable silver brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventeen even turquoise cabochons, separated by clusters of silver beads, make an unbroken oval, so the stones carry the design while the silver frames them. Small and light at 6 g, it sits easily on a lapel, scarf or coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurquoise has been worn for thousands of years; each setting in silver is only its latest chapter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40415558238408,"sku":"","price":895.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_11d1f6f8-b363-4798-b7e5-46f8f072d4ec.png?v=1775924431","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/mexican-sterling-silver-turquoise-brooch","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}