This elegant vintage cross pin / pendant with chain by Miguel Melendez is a fabulous example of the silver jewelry produced in Taxco during the golden age. Miguel Melendez produced silver jewelry for many well known designers in Taxco including William Spratling, Los Castillo and Margot de Taxco. The workmanship on this piece is simply fantastic!
Details:
Cross is 2 3/8 inches by 2 3/8 inches square. Weight for the cross and chain is 1.5 ounces. Markings are "Eagle 2" "Hecho En Mexico Sterling Taxco Stylized C surrounding an M". The cross pin / pendant is composed of sterling silver and natural azurite. The cross may be worn as either a pin / brooch or a pendant. The sterling silver chain is included with the pendant and is sterling silver. The chain is 24 inches in length. The hook clasp is marked "Sterling with a sytlized C surrounding an M".
