Mexican Jewelry

One of the best places in the world to find quality 925 sterling silver jewelry is Taxco, Mexico. In fact, it is considered by many to be the “silver capital of the world”. Taxco is an enchanting town etched with steep winding cobblestone streets and lined with cliffs. Nestled deep in the Sierra Madre, Taxco is over 6000 feet above sea level. Almost all of the houses are still colonial style, with white stucco walls and red-tiled roofs.

Aside from its charm and natural beauty, Taxco’s biggest attraction, is of course, its sterling silver. Quality handmade silver jewelry is being sold in the streets, in the markets, and in hundreds of specialty shops. Taxco is home to some of the best silver artisans in the world, and Taxco silver jewelry is renowned for its impressive craftsmanship, imagination, and design. And what makes Taxco silver jewelry even more desirable is that many pieces are relatively inexpensive.

Taxco silver is handmade into a limitless number of styles, from ethnic to urban, simple to complex, bold to delicate. There are Mexican silver necklaces and stone and silver bracelets, dangling silver hoop earrings or silver collars to match any personality or mood. Taxco silver jewelry artisans are also open to using other medium in their Mexican silver jewelry, such as leather, beads, gemstones, and dried flowers.

As a buyer for a unique Modern jewelry store, I had the privilege of visiting this amazing city in 2002. If you are adventurous and have a love of handcrafted silver jewelry, consider Taxco for your next vacation. It’s a difficult journey, which keeps away most tourists, but the payoff of visiting is a truly authentic Mexican experience. The town is lovely, and handmade silver jewelry is everywhere!

In this section, you can read about my visit. You may even get a chuckle out of it as it was as trying as it was enjoyable at times. I have also shared some tips on visiting Taxco to buy Mexican jewelry. If you are considering a trip to Taxco, definately take a look at the information I’ve provided. But if you can’t get to Taxco, there are plenty of places to buy Mexican silver jewelry online. I have included a list of links to get you started, and learn more about the Mexican silver arts. And finally, once you have made your purchase, you need to care for your silver to keep it shiny and new. I have some tips on keeping your silver jewelry clean and sparkling for a lifetime.