Stylish Mother-of-Pearl Alpaca Hecho En Mexico Brooch/Pendant. blue inlaid, 1.5"

Description

Offered is a very attractive brooch made in Mexico of alpaca "silver" which is actually a nickel alloy, common in Mexican jewelry.  It is inlaid with mother-of-pearl to create a unique piece, since each one has a different design and pattern based upon the particular pieces of abalone shell that are used.  The background is a turquois blue color, which enhances the colors of the mother-of-pearl.  It measures 1 1/2" across, and can be pinned on as a brooch or hung on a chain as a pendant - a versatile piece of jewelry to be admired either way.  It's in very nice aged condition with no chips or scratches, and on very close inspection you can see some slight surface pitting in the metal, but it's not readily apparent.  Marked on the back, "Hecho en Mexico" (made in Mexico) and "Alpaca," which identifies it as the nickel-zinc-copper alloy, the "silver" of Mexico and South America.  You'll enjoy having this unusual piece in your jewelry collection, and find many opportunities to show it off.  From a smoke free, pet free home.  Thanks for looking.                   70