Vintage Mexican 950 Silver Natural Turquoise Necklace - Geometric Pendant - 42cm - C3150

Summary

A vintage Mexican 950 silver necklace inlaid with vivid blue natural turquoise, with individually hinged links and a geometric central pendant whose shape recalls a stylised snake's head.

Description

A Mexican silver and natural turquoise necklace, made in 950 grade silver with a fitted, articulated construction.

The necklace consists of individually hinged, gently curved silver links, each inlaid with a shaped section of polished turquoise. The links are connected by small silver hinges rather than conventional jump rings, allowing the necklace to follow the contours of the neck while maintaining its structured form.

At the front, two tapered sections are crossed by fine silver dividing lines. They meet at a triangular turquoise panel, with a separate hinged pendant suspended beneath it. A raised, elongated diamond shaped stone forms the centre of the pendant, surrounded by further turquoise inlay within narrow silver borders. Together, the triangle and pendant suggest the head of a snake.

The turquoise is a vivid blue, with natural dark matrix visible in several of the stones, particularly around the centre. The silver divisions give the colour a precise framework without breaking its flow around the neck. The necklace measures 42cm long and fastens with a concealed box clasp.

The clasp is marked 950, TN-57 and MEXICO. The 950 mark denotes silver containing 95% pure silver, a higher silver content than standard sterling. TN-57 follows the Mexican letter and number registration system introduced in 1979, consistent with the necklace's approximate dating to the 1980s.

Turquoise is a birthstone for December.

Condition

Very good vintage condition, with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The turquoise inlay is in good order, the individual hinges articulate correctly and the box clasp functions as intended.

Approximate Measurements

• Length: 42cm [16.5in]
• Central pendant section: 2cm x 1.7cm [0.79in x 0.67in]
• Weight before packing: 29.4g [1.04oz]
• Material: 950 silver
• Stones: Natural turquoise
• Marks: 950, TN-57 and MEXICO
• Origin: Mexico
• Date: Circa 1980s

Stock Code: C3150 OC26-1

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