Mexico has some of the richest silver deposits in the world so it stands to reason that sterling silver jewelry would be made by artisans there. These deposits have been in there for centuries, however the Mayans and Aztecs cared little for them so it wasn't until Europeans arrived in the 16th century that they were tapped into. Today silver jewelry is one of Mexico's biggest exports.
Mexican silver jewelry designs are influenced by many things. Native religions along with Christian influence abounds in these stylish pieces which often combine semi precious gemstones such as onyx, amethyst, malachite and turquoise as well as shell such as mother of pearl and abalone.
Vintage Mexican jewelry pieces are often just stamped with the eagle assay mark and, if you are lucky, the makers initials. However, there were some craftspeople like Los Castillo, Margot De Taxco and William Spratling whose work is well marked and is highly prized today.
At times, one can get a good deal on an auction web site, also. However, one should be doubly careful while making such purchases online, as the payments have to be made in advance and there are a number of fly-by-night operators that could vanish after accepting the payments without making any deliveries.
Diamonds are usually found in central and southern Africa. Although diamonds have also been found in large quantities in Canada, Russia, and Australia. Diamonds are mined from volcanic shafts deep in the recesses of the earth. They are made when carbon-containing materials are exposed for a long period to high pressure and temperature.
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