c.1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Guadalajara Abalone Pendant Necklace 24in Eagle

This necklace dates to the c.1950s–1970s and was artisan-made in Guadalajara, Mexico. It features a large 1.5 by 1 inch oval abalone shell cabochon bezel set in sterling silver with ornate scrollwork framing. The pendant measures 2.5 inches tall by 1.75 inches wide and is suspended from a handmade 24 inch sterling silver chain with hook clasp. The reverse bears a triangular maker’s mark reading HECHO EN MEXICO R.L. 925 GUADALAJARA together with an eagle assay stamp confirming sterling purity. The total necklace weight is 34 grams including the abalone.

– Date: c.1950s–1970s
– Origin: Guadalajara, Mexico
– Metal: Sterling silver (marked 925)
– Stone: Abalone shell cabochon, 1.5 x 1 in
– Pendant size: 2.5 x 1.75 in
– Chain length: 24 in
– Closure: Handmade hook clasp
– Weight: 34 g total including abalone
– Markings: HECHO EN MEXICO R.L. 925 GUADALAJARA with eagle assay mark