Name: Vintage Made in Mexico Articulated Alpaca Silver & Turquoise Earrings
Brand: Alpacaware
Price: 19 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Earrings

A pair of striking dangling earrings made from Alpaca ‘silver’ and crushed inlaid turquoise stones. The geometrically designed earrings have 3 articulated linked tiers of the turquoise in alpaca frames. The flexible sections allow for great movement.

Stamped on the back of each, “ MEXICO – ALPACA”. The earrings date to the late 1960s – early 1970s.

Beautiful earrings that are very well crafted.

HISTORIQUE: Alpaca Silver or ‘Alpaca’ is an alloy or mixture of metals that closely resembles sterling silver. Though it has the natural beauty of sterlingn, the alloy does not contain any real silver. Alpaca nois also known as Nickel Silver and or German Silver. The term for this alloy in Mexico, Central America, and South America is Alpaca Silver.
Alpaca was most often used instead of sterling because it is hardier, needs less polishing and was more affordable for silversmiths.

Alpacaware Nickel Earrings for Women

Alpacaware Nickel Earrings for Women

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