Los Castillo TAXCO,Mexico Sterling Enamel Necklace #124

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T his is a stunning vintage Los Castillo, Taxco Sterling Necklace. It is marked: "Los Castillo, TAXCO, Sterling, Mexico 124" T he black enamel leafed-shaped links are moveable for comfort and sweep around the neck for a continuous seamless, flow. I n the back t is a very safe hook clasp. It is beautifully done as t is no interruption in the flow. 16 1/2" long 1" wide Excellent condition Nicely weighted sterling silver Black enamel slivers through each leaf-link Looks different from each angle M ake a bold statement with this sturdy, slinky and very sexy necklace! W ould be absolutely gorgeous on black, red or gold! Silver History below: T axco silver is an amazing story of American connoisseurs and Mexican artisans combining their talents to produce some of the finest hand-crafted silver jewelry of the early- to mid-twentieth century. N estled on the eastern flank of the Sierra Madre Occidental, Taxco's "modern" history dates back to the early periods of the Spanish Conquest of Tenochtitlan. Taxco's name is derived from the Nahuatl word "Tlachco" , which means "place with ball-court". L os Castillo is the first family of Taxco. Originally with William Spratling, but soon out on their own, they became innovators of Sterling Design, Mixed Metals and Ceramics with Pure Silver Overlay. Don Antonio Castillo headed his Taller, read more