Yalalag Sterling Cross, Taxco

This sterling Yalalag cross has an amethyst center and is made in Taxco, Mexico. These particular crosses have been made in Mexico, first in Yalalag, Oaxaca, since at least the sixteenth century. This one is stamped Mexico, Taxco, 925 SCD it also has an eagle imprint with the number 3 which indicates it was made in Taxco. The eagle imprint is an indication that this piece was made sometime between 1955-1970.
Size: pendant- 4 1/4” length, 2 1/8” width
Entire necklace is 13 1/2” long