31 Inches 138 grams Taxco Graduated Sterling Silver Beads Necklace

Name: 31 Inches 138 grams Taxco Graduated Sterling Silver Beads Necklace
Brand: SakuraAndTheWhale
SKU: 735434299
Price: 425.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (98 reviews)

SakuraAndTheWhale

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Vintage from the 1970s
Ships from West Virginia! Shorter shipping distances are kinder to the planet
Chain style: Bead

We had this necklace spruced up, and oh my has she understood the assignment. Every bead gleams and reflects and beckons in the light, creating whole worlds, much like rock crystal does. This necklace registered as 138 grams of silver on our home scale. We intended to shorten her chain, but the jeweler we work with decided that extra play in the chain spoke to the exquisite condition of the beads even after all this time. If you disagree and wish to have the chain shortened so that less showed in the back, it would be easy to pursue. We’ve left the photos up of a model wearing the necklace with the former lustrous patina, both as a way to see the piece on someone but also to see how the necklace appears if you wish to achieve that look in the future. Frida Kahlo unapologetically adorned herself every day, and her jewelry was part of the spell she wove. This gorgeous vintage Taxco necklace of graduated silver beads with lustrous patina could’ve caught her eye at a party or on the neck of someone she passed on the street. Its’ elegance and 31 inches of craftsmanship make it apparent that it comes from a time she painted and loved. (Please do head over to Instagram to see this loveliness up close, showing the patina and wonderful size of the beads.) In the 1940s Taxco “pearls” graced the collarbone, to both mimic and outshine pearls from the sea – we had one of these hard to find beauties in the shop in a separate listing that sold. Then Taxco went a little bit wild and made their sterling silver “pearls” in a length that demands your attention, as Frida did. The weight of it, the luster – the soft glow of these handcrafted orbs is remarkably sensual. (And if you wish, do search of a similar listing here on Etsy for a 22 inch Taxco graduated beads silver necklace that costs $1,284.) Again, there is a little bit of chain left to either side of the clasp – the jeweler did this so that the beads had some movement and life when worn, as rigidity from a tight fit would ill-suit these liquid pools of light (please see one of the photos where I've zoomed in on this). The necklace was weighed on our scale - it is not a jewelry store scale but was checked against a cuff’s weight that registered exactly as measured by a scale calibrated by a prominent gallery. Scales can be subject to error, but we believe ours to be accurate because the cuff was weighed before the necklace and reached the same reading as the gallery. Clasp is hallmarked “Mexico” and “TM-19” and 925.” 31 inches long end to end.

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98% of mail I’ve sent has gone superbly, flown quickly, minimal delay. The USPS seems herculean! I will get your package mailed as soon as I can. I like to receive packages swiftly, so I have empathy you hope to get your package soon too. But I have no influence over the United States Postal Service once they take control of the package. If you’re worried about unforeseen problems, I encourage you to message me about paying to add insurance. Etsy controls checkout, and if the option to add insurance doesn’t appear, you can always message me. We’ll figure out what the USPS insurance price is and create a small listing. 98% of shipping has been smooth sailing - but no business is financially liable for a package once it is in USPS control.

Our Instagram page is @sakura.and.thewhale 🌸🐳
We’ve been delighted with Instagram as a place to post multiple videos of the jewelry in our shop. It enriches what you’ve seen in the photographs about these pieces, by giving us the chance to show you even more about their beauty. It can be a fun way to be “introduced” to these small works of art, before they fly home.

Malaysia. If you live in Malaysia, please contact me before purchasing to discuss shipping options. The only wild shipping problem the shop has ever had involved a mystery disagreement between US and Malaysian Customs Departments. The package was delivered to its’ destination after 6 months. Obviously I don’t have any insight into the machinations of two sovereign government agencies, but I recommend you message me about the shipping rates - it truly makes a difference, in their treatment of it and if problems arise. Please also note: I’ve no control over, or influence within, or responsibility for the actions of US Customs, Malaysian Customs, or USPS as it moves the package between the two. Once it leaves my hands, the package is yours.

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