This chunky sterling silver & chrysoprase bracelet has timeless appeal. The bracelet was created with the repousse technique giving the 3 dimensional effect without the weight. Repousse was frequently used in jewelry from the golden age of Taxco jewelry production from the 1930's - 1960's. The green art glass stones accentuate the design perfectly.
Details:
Bracelet has a wearable length of 7 1/2 inches and is 11/16 inches wide. Weight is 1.5 ounces. Markings are "Sterling Mexico". The bracelet was created prior to 1948 when the Eagle marking system went into effect in Mexico. Bracelet is in very good vintage conditon. There are only a few pinpont impressions on some of the barrel links due to an adjoining link. This bracelet has not been abused and looks great. Compostion of the bracelet is sterling silver and green art glass. The art glass is very resistant to chips and breakage. Mexican artisans had a long tradition of utilizing art glass in vintage silver jewelry. The braclet has a secure tongue in box closure.
