{"product_id":"taxco-amethyst-flower-pin-vintage-sterling-silver-mid-century-mexican-silver-brooch","title":"SOLD OUT: Taxco Amethyst Flower Pin | Vintage Sterling Silver | Mid-Century Mexican Silver Brooch","description":"Taxco Amethyst Flower Pin | Vintage Sterling Silver | Mid-Century Mexican Silver Brooch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a super pin from the Taxco artist Serafin Moctezuma.  The petals surrounding the cabochon amethyst are wonderfully alive and detailed.  It is a nice size and, as it is solid, it has a nice weight.  Just a great pin.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis lovely vintage pin is marked Hecho en Mexico, Taxco, 925, and SM for the artist.  The pin weighs 12.3 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis brooch was made in Taxco de Alarcon, often just called Taxco.  Taxco is a city located in the Mexican state of Guerrero; it is about 100 miles southwest of Mexico City.  Taxco is a very old and beautiful city that pre-dates the arrival of the Spanish. Taxco has a long history with silver, as it was mined there at the time of the Aztec and used even then to create beautiful jewelry with exceptional craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the 1700s, the local silver mine prospered and contributed to the development of a thriving economy and a vibrant city with exceptional architecture. Many exceptional silver designers and silversmiths have made Taxco their homes.  Their designs reflect a mixture of Aztec and other native motifs mixed with mid-20th century modernism.  Among the notables are William Spratling, who is recognized as starting the Mexican silver renaissance, Antonio Pineda, Frederick Davis, Hector Aguilar, Los Castillo, Margot de Taxco and Ysidro Garcia Pina (Maricela).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nVintage jewelry has been worn and may show signs of wear.  Please review the included pictures to examine the piece's condition and dimensions.  Unless noted otherwise, all clasps and fasteners are in good working order.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAT CARMELVINTAGEJEWELRY.COM AND CARMELVINTAGEJEWELRY.ETSY.COM, ALL ORDERS SHIP WITH A COMPLIMENTARY STORAGE POUCH.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCarmel Vintage Jewelry offers free shipping on US orders $35 or larger. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nINTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS: At Carmel Vintage Jewelry (CarmelVintageJewelry.com and CarmelVintageJewelry.Etsy.com), we are pleased to ship internationally. Please remember that international orders may be subject to duties, which are paid by the purchaser.  Shipments may occasionally be delayed clearing customs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIMPORTANT -- THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS DURING SHIPMENT ONCE THE PACKAGE IS DELIVERED TO THE SHIPPING CARRIER.  ETSY PROVIDES BUYER PROTECTION ON PURCHASES UP TO $250.  PLEASE CONSIDER PURCHASING INSURANCE AND REQUIRING A SIGNATURE AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY WHEN PLACING ORDER ABOVE THAT AMOUNT.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUS ORDERS: ALL ORDERS VALUED AT $500 OR GREATER WILL BE SHIPPED WITH INSURANCE AT CARMEL VINTAGE JEWELRY'S EXPENSE AND REQUIRE SIGNATURE UPON DELIVERY.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nINTERNATIONAL: IF USPS IS SELECTED FOR SHIPMENT TO A COUNTRY WHERE USPS DOES NOT PERMIT THE SHIPPING OF SILVER, THE ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED UPS OR FEDEX USING A SIMILAR CLASS OF SERVICE.  IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE PURCHASER INCLUDE SHIPPING INSURANCE.  CARMEL VINTAGE JEWELRY WILL INCLUDE INSURANCE FREE OF CHARGE ON ORDERS AT OR ABOVE $500 USD.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Taxco Artisan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45644400656539,"sku":"2020-603","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/9680\/7323\/files\/taxco-amethyst-flower-pin-or-vintage-sterling-silver-or-mid-century-mexican-silver-brooch-1.jpg?v=1771290061","url":"https:\/\/carmelsilver.com\/de\/products\/taxco-amethyst-flower-pin-vintage-sterling-silver-mid-century-mexican-silver-brooch","provider":"Carmel Fine Silver Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}