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Vintage Mexican Enamel Brooch with Carved Onyx Face in Silver

Vintage Mexican Enamel Brooch with Carved Onyx Face in Silver

$375.00Price
This striking vintage brooch is a highly collectible work of art. Crafted in sterling silver, this piece features a Mexican (possibly Mayan or Aztec Inspired) Man wearing a vibrant enamel head dress and articulated jewelry including swinging earrings and a colorful collar. His face is beautifully carved from onyx and set on a secure sterling backing. This piece is rich in Mexican folk art tradition and modernist style. This excellent vintage brooch has a loop at the top and can be fixed onto a chain, it also has a pin with safety clasp. The reverse is engraved "Julio" and stamped "Mexico 925" 
 
Details:
• Origin: Mexico 
• Materials: Sterling silver, stamped and tested
• Size: Approx. 4in tall x 2in wide
• Weight: 81.3g
• Closure: Pin back with safety latch, hook at top
• Era: Mid-20th century / Estate / Vintage
 
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear. Some patina/tarnish to the metal. All inlays are intact, some light surface wear on the pink and yellow enamel. Small scratch on headdress right side. Pin mechanism is strong and secure. A unique and well-preserved treasure.
 
CONDITION NOTE:
All our antique and vintage jewelry is pre-loved and may show signs of age-related wear. We provide multiple high-resolution photos to help describe our finds—they are an important part of the description. As part of our commitment to your positive experience, we list any condition issues we see, however minor they may be. As always, feel free to reach out with questions at any time.
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Free Domestic Shipping

We offer free domestic shipping on jewelry orders in the Continental US via USPS. We add complimentary insurance to all packages over $50.00. We also offer UPS international shipping to Canada, Australia & and the United Kingdom. 

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Part of our commitment to making antique jewelry accessible is our flexible layaway plan. Many of our customers use layaway to purchase their pieces. Read more Here or reach out at any time to inquire about layaway.

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Returns

Shop with confidence, knowing we accept returns on all our vintage and antique jewelry. You can read our complete return policy here. At the end of the day, we want you to be over the moon with your new treasures.

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The Condition Report

An item must be 100 years old or older to be considered antique. This means many antiques may have age-related wear. We chalk it up to character and love it, but it is essential that we fully describe any wear, no matter how minor. Each piece is carefully inspected, tested, and fully described before it lands in the shop.

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"A wonderful stick pin, unique in design, and excellent quality. I’m so happy to add it to the collection. Your description and photos fully describe this item, and it exceeds my expectations. Thank you!"

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