Taxco Sterling Silver Abalone Cufflinks Inlayed Mother of Pearl Round Vintage

Taxco Sterling Silver Abalone Cufflinks Inlayed Mother of Pearl Round Vintage Gift for Him This vintage Taxco handmade cuff link pair is a great example of vintage Mexican modernist abalone inlay in sterling silverwork. Abalone shell from the nearby Pacific has long been a popular traditional material for inlay in silver in Mexico’s silver city of Taxco. Each cuff link consists of a slightly domed sterling silver oval, with two inlaid wedges of polished abalone shell in beautiful shades of iridescent green, blue, and pink. Measurements:  1 3/4" w x 7/8" d x 5/8" t ~6.2 g ea Condition:  Very good vintage condition with a few dents on the back and one on one side, which appear to be a result of the hand making process. These have been recently polished to remove most of the patina. Normal wear for age and use. Please see all photos.