Listing Description by: Angela A. Markings : “Mexico 925″ and an illegible mark on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed. Main Stone : Faux red jasper. Diameter: 11.41 mm. Color: opaque deep red hue with black spiderwebbing. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : Faux jasper is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts : Round cabochon. Wearable length, not including cuff gap: 5.93. Cuff gap measures : 0.94 across. Total wearable length, including cuff gap : 6.87. Band width: 0.24″ to 0.54″. Handmade during the Mid Century era by a talented silversmith in Taxco, Mexico. This heavy cuff showcases a large faux jasper stone with a round cabochon cut. The faux jasper rests in a bezel setting at the center of the band. This band contains a curving, undulating design for geometric style. Polished band is worn over the wrist through the cuff gap. Damage : Age appropriate wear. There are minor scratches and some scuff marks to the band, which does not affect wear. Tarnish on the silver gives this bracelet an antique quality we believe to be quite lovely. Some tarnish can be removed using a polishing cloth. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today. The Mid-Century Modern style became a movement in art and jewelry in the 1940s, right after World War II, and peaked in the 1950s. The use of multi-colored metals became very popular due to wartime restrictions on certain materials; it was not uncommon to have brass, copper or gold-alloy accents with silver backgrounds. Mid-century Modernism is marked by clean lines and bold, abstract geometric shapes. Taxco, Mexico is famous for producing the finest sterling silver jewelry in the world. Taxco has a rich history of silver-making, with the Aztecs being the first to mine and craft sterling silver for adornment and ceremony. In the 1920s, an American artist named William Spratling moved to Taxco. Being inspired by pre-Columbian and Aztec art, Spratling built a successful jewelry business. Many local aspiring artisans started apprenticing under him, and he eventually developed an apprenticeship program, with many famous silversmiths having learned there. The Taxco tradition of silversmithing is still carried on by the local artisan community today. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. 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- Closure: Worn over the wrist through the cuff gap
- Main Stone Color: Red
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Modified Item: No
- Jewelry Department: Fine
- Main Stone: Faux Jasper
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Taxco
- Setting Style: Bezel
- Type: Bracelet
- Department: Unisex Adults
- Metal Purity: 925
- Era: Mid-Century (1935-1965)
- Main Stone Shape: Round
- Style: Cuff
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Handmade: Yes
