Vintage Taxco sterling silver cross pendant necklace featuring five high-dome natural blue Mexican turquoise cabochons with black host matrix, displayed with a polished sterling twisted rope chain on a rustic dark wood grain tabletop surface.
Vintage Taxco sterling silver cross pendant necklace featuring five high-dome natural blue Mexican turquoise cabochons with black host matrix, displayed with a polished sterling twisted rope chain on a rustic dark wood grain tabletop surface next to a ruler
Vintage Taxco sterling silver cross pendant necklace featuring five high-dome natural blue Mexican turquoise cabochons with black host matrix, displayed with a polished sterling twisted rope chain on a rustic dark wood grain tabletop surface next to a ruler.
Vintage Taxco sterling silver cross pendant necklace featuring five high-dome natural blue Mexican turquoise cabochons with black host matrix, displayed with a polished sterling twisted rope chain on a studio workshop table with velvet scraps
Vintage Taxco sterling silver cross pendant back showing the stamp of .925 MWS Mexico on a rustic dark wood grain tabletop surface.
Vintage Taxco sterling silver cross pendant necklace featuring five high-dome natural blue Mexican turquoise cabochons with black host matrix, displayed in a jewelry gift box with velvet background

Vintage Taxco Sterling Silver Mexican Turquoise Cross Necklace

$85.00

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A timeless, deeply soulful piece of vintage North American silversmithing history. Hand-wrought in the historic artisan epicenter of Taxco, Mexico, this exceptional Southwestern-style devotional crucifix necklace is crafted from solid .925 sterling silver. The pendant beautifully showcases five magnificent, high-dome oval cabochons of Natural Mexican Turquoise, hand-selected for their striking, deep cerulean coloration and dramatic webbed charcoal-black host rock matrix lines.

The settings feature fine bead-wire accents nestled gracefully at each corner joint, highlighting a classic shadowbox bezel border. Suspended from an elegant, 18-inch sterling silver twisted rope chain, the reverse backing plate carries a crisp, authentic ".925 MWS MEXICO" workshop signature hallmark. Arriving in exceptional vintage condition with a beautiful, natural aged patina, this ready-to-wear treasure is a spectacular addition to any curated fine silver portfolio.


Item Specifications:

  • Metal Core: Solid .925 Sterling Silver (Hallmarked & Verified)
  • Gemstone Matrix: Natural Mexican High-Dome Turquoise Cabochons
  • Design Motif: Taxco Shadowbox Bezel Bead-Accent Cross
  • Origin: Taxco, Mexico (Artisan Studio MWS)
  • Back Surface: Flat, polished silver backing with maker hallmarks
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, natural aged silver oxidation.
Specs + Details
  • Material: 925 Silver
  • Weight: 13.2 grams
  • Pendant Length (Including Bail): approx. 2.5 Inches
  • Pendant Width: Approx. 1.375 Inches
  • Necklace Length Type: Princess
  • Chain Length: 18 Inches
  • Chain Type: Sterling Silver Twisted Rope Chain
Care Instructions

To preserve the rich color of the natural turquoise and the detailed shadowbox dimensions of this fine Taxco necklace, clean it using only a dry, specialized jewelry polishing cloth along the raised edges. Never submerge this piece in water, ultrasonic jewelry baths, or harsh liquid tarnish removers. Turquoise is a porous organic gemstone; liquid cleaners can alter its natural hue and damage the vintage setting paste. Always remove your necklace before swimming or bathing.
How it's Made

This devotional necklace showcases the traditional bench methods of mid-century Mexican silversmiths. The artisan at studio MWS hand-stamped a solid sterling silver backplate, carefully soldering smooth bezel walls and tiny decorative silver droplet beads into place. Five premium high-dome natural turquoise cabochons were hand-shaped and seated into their bezels, finished with a heavy triangular tapered bail and paired with an 18-inch twisted rope chain.
Why it Matters

Every year, thousands of historic, handmade silver treasures are melted down for their raw metal value or lost to landfills, permanently erasing generations of human artistry. At Stubby Pencil Studio, we mindfully rescue, restore, and preserve these exceptional estate artifacts so they can be cherished for the future. By choosing this vintage piece, you are not just wearing an authentic work of art, you are directly supporting a legacy of creative preservation, honoring a master silversmith's hands, and keeping timeless craftsmanship alive.
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