Mexican Silver Butterfly Pendant Brooch Abalone Shell 925 Vintage Chain Necklace

Description

View Mexican Silver Butterfly Pendant Brooch Abalone Shell 925 Vintage Chain Necklace with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Condition: EUC. Excellent Used Condition. Gemstone Type: Genuine Natural Iridescent Abalone Shell (Concha Nácar Mosaic Splicing). Type: Pendant Necklace & Brooch Combo. Mexican Silver Butterfly Pendant Brooch Abalone Shell 925 Vintage Chain Necklace This magnificent mid-century transformational jewelry piece showcases an exceptional integration of traditional Mexican silversmithing and organic, geometric mosaic inlay. Bench-made by an unbranded artisan workshop between 1948 and 1979, the sterling silver butterfly silhouette features a polished openwork frame divided into a stained-glass style quadrant layout. Each wing section is hand-fitted with highly chatoyant, vibrant segments of genuine iridescent abalone shell (Concha Nácar), projecting rich shifting matrix lines of peacock teal, indigo purple, seafoam silver nacre. The structural reverse anatomy is engineered with modular, dual-utility hardware: a horizontal safety pin rolling-lock clasp assembly for brooch wear, integrated alongside a hidden suspension bail loop positioned discreetly at the antenna junction to support a neck chain.Optimized for whimsical styling trends, sustainable fashion capsules, and vintage Southwestern coordinates, this convertible statement piece provides outstanding wardrobing utility. The 10-gram weighted butterfly pendant is seamlessly paired with a sleek, premium 18-inch sterling silver Figaro link chain manufactured in Italy, featuring a 2mm profile that drops perfectly along the collarbone line. The dual-hardware matrix allows the wearer to effortlessly adapt the configuration, instantly shifting from a fluid hanging neck pendant to a structured, ornamental brooch accent for tailored blazers, woolen scarves, denim lapels, or evening coats. By balancing raw natural materials with mid-century geometric modernism, this authentic regional find delivers an authoritative historical statement that transitions gracefully across casual, festival, and formal styling applications.Brand: Unbranded (Mid-Century Mexican Artisan Workshop) Type: Pendant Necklace & Brooch Combo Style: Convertible Dual-Utility Openwork Figural Butterfly Insect Charm Metal: Solid .925 Sterling Silver Casing & Italian 2mm Figaro Link Chain Substrate Gemstone Type: Genuine Natural Iridescent Abalone Shell (Concha Nácar Mosaic Splicing) Colorway: Polished High-Purity Silver Ground with Shifting Peacock Teal, Indigo Purple, and Seafoam Silver Matrix Lines Hardware Configuration: Dual-Utility Matrix (Horizontal Safety Pin Rolling-Lock Clasp & Hidden Interior Suspension Bail Loop) Theme: Mid-Century Geometric Modernism, Mexican Heritage Silversmithing, Whimsical Animalia Talisman, Sustainable Fine Estate Jewelry Size: 1.3" x 1.25" Butterfly Unit with an 18-Inch Figaro Strand Profile Origin: Butterfly: Made in Mexico ("HECHO EN MEXICO") | Chain: Made in Italy ("ITALY") Condition: EUC. Excellent Used Condition. The hand-crafted sterling silver components on both the Mexican butterfly frame and the Italian Figaro link chain maintain an exceptionally bright, high-purity luster with only faint, age-appropriate micro-surface polishing marks from previous careful utilization. The four abalone shell mosaic panels are completely flush, crack-free, and brilliantly iridescent, the mechanical rolling-lock pin catch snaps shut firmly, and all hallmarks remain crisp and legible. Measurements: • Butterfly Width (Wing to Wing): 1.3 in • Butterfly Length (Antenna to Lower Wing): 1.25 in • Figaro Chain Length: 18 in • Figaro Chain Width: 2 mm • Total Gross Weight: 10 g • Metal Purity: .925 Sterling Silver (Tested & Hallmarked) • Origin Markings: "CECHO EN MEXICO" / "925" / "ITALY" Mexican Silver Butterfly, Abalone Mosaic Pendant, Convertible Brooch Pin, Sterling Silver 925, Vintage Mexican Jewelry, Stained Glass Insect, Inlaid Shell Totem, Italian Figaro Chain, Mid Century Brooch, Wearable Folk Art, Sustainable Fashion, Iridescent Nacre Wings, Hecho en Mexico, Dual Utility Hardware, 18 Inch Necklace, Geometric Silver Frame, Whimsical Animalia Cuff, Fine Estate Jewelry, Regional Silversmithing, Layering Statement Piece Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Fine Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Artisan.

Pendant Shape

Butterfly

Color

Silver

Main Stone Color

Multicolor

Metal

Sterling Silver

Main Stone

Mother of Pearl/Abalone

Brand

Artisan

Type

Pendant

Metal Purity

925

Style

Pendant, Chain, Charm, Statement

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Seller Warranty

No

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday, Mother's Day

Material

Shell

Materials sourced from

Mexico

Personalize

No

Customized

No

Pendant/Locket Type

Charm

Wholesale

No

Signed

No

Secondary Stone

No Stone

Necklace Length

18 in

Unit Type

Unit

Features

Stackable, Nickel-Free

Unit Quantity

1

Chain Type

Figaro

Setting Style

Bezel

Theme

Art, Butterfly, Colorful, Dopamine Dressing, Boho Chic, Mexican, Sea Life, Rainbow, Bohemian, Boho, Festival, Insect, Folk Art, Nature, MCM, Whimsical, Retro, Southwest, Statement, Summer, Mosaic, Art to Wear, Artisan, Fairycore, Mermaidcore

Closure

Spring Ring

Color 2

Purple

Color 1

Blue

Color 3

Pink

Main Stone Treatment

Unknown

Country of Origin for Chain

Italy

Country of Origin

Mexico

Main Stone Shape

Butterfly