This vintage bangle bracelet from Taxco, Mexico, is crafted from sterling silver and features a distinctive brass belt buckle clasp. 33g total weight

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver with brass accents.

• Design: A hinge-style bangle designed to resemble a buckled belt.

• Origin: Taxco, Mexico, often marked with "925" and "Mexico

Breakdown of the Markings

• MEXICO: This explicitly denotes the country of origin where the piece was manufactured. [1]

• 925: This indicates the silver purity standard. It guarantees that the item is genuine sterling silver, meaning it is composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metals (usually copper) to add strength. 

• TO-40: This is an official Mexican silversmith registry mark mandated by the government starting around 1980.

  • T stands for Taxco, the famous historical silver-crafting city in Mexico.

  • O is the first letter of the artisan's first or last name.

  • 40 means this specific maker was the 40th person with that initial to officially register their stamp in Taxco