Vintage Mexican Malachite Swan Pin
Mexican Vintage Jewellery
in stock
1
1980's
$89.00
Lovely handmade swan brooch, handmade in, Mexico c1980s, sterling silver with malachite chip inlay in resin.
Item Details
Size
4cm x 3.1cm
Weight
7 Grams
Hallmark
Mexico 925
Materials
Malachite, Resin, Sterling Silver
Condition Report
Spectacular vintage condition. Shows mild wear commensurate with age, no dings or chips, will come with some patina, as level of polish is a matter of taste. Has a handcrafted look to it - amazing vintage piece.
About this Piece
Sterling Silver
Sterling is an alloy of silver containing at least 92.5% pure silver (925 parts of 1000 thus the 925 stamp), the remainder is made up of a mix of metals (most commonly copper) used to make the metal workable. Pure silver is generally considered too soft to work with, although you can find silver jewellery at 950 or 980, even the occasional 99.9% fine silver, which can be work-hardened to increase durability.
Chip Inlay
Chip inlay is a jewellery technique whereby cavities are carved into silver and filled with a mixture of crushed natural stone; typically turquoise, coral or lapis and an epoxy resin. Once the resin has cooled and hardened, it is polished smooth. The technique is popular in both Mexican and Native American jewellery - the colour often vibrant and the layers of crushed stone give a nice depth.
