Sterling silver brooch with crushed turquoise inlay from Taxco, Mexico

This brooch was crafted in Taxco, Mexico, a region renowned for its silversmithing tradition since the 1930s when American designer William Spratling established workshops there, revitalizing Mexican silver artistry. The piece features a traditional Aztec-inspired geometric design with crushed turquoise inlay and decorative dangling elements. Taxco silver jewelry became highly sought after for its distinctive craftsmanship and cultural significance, combining indigenous Mexican motifs with modern design sensibilities. Collectors of Mexican silver particularly value these pieces for their artistic merit, cultural authenticity, and the skilled handcraftsmanship that represents Mexico's rich silversmithing heritage.