Vintage Sterling Silver JEWELRY HAUL Jewelry 101 Turquoise Mexico Taxco

Welcome to my vintage sterling silver jewelry haul I got recently at an antique store, along some yard sale and thrift store finds. You will see (and learn about!) some beautiful vintage jewelry pieces including an Egyptian-looking cat ring, dragon's breath earrings, many Taxco pieces, some Native American jewelry, turquoise, abalone shell, marcasites and much MORE. There are bracelets, brooches, necklaces, rings, etc. You'll likely learn a few new things about how to identify old jewelry. Thanks so much for watching, please share and like this video if you're so inclined! I hope you enjoy my jewelry haul! xo
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[@cynguidry0601]

I love, love, love, turquoise jewelry!

[@bevparlee8451]

Sandra, you have the best jewellery videos on the net!! You describe the beautiful pieces very well and I would love to go yard saling with you. Have a wonderful day dear

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you so much! What a wonderful thing to say. Hugs, SANDRA

[@ritasmith481]

Thank you so much dear for sharing this information about siler/ Sterling silver.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

My pleasure 😊

[@charisesumner5034]

Since l used to collect vintage Mexican jewelry in silver/sterling, this video was very special to see! Many beautiful pieces at such great prices!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you very much!

[@micazashop8092]

You always pick the prettiest jewelry I really enjoy watching your show

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh how nice!!!! Thank you kindly!

[@classyvintagetravels6744]

As you can tell I’m binge watching! So glad I found you. Marie

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wow, thank you!

[@jennifergorman7723]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks a million Jennifer!

[@reginaibrahim182]

excellent picks.... love it

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much!!

[@pattianderson4843]

Beautiful treasures. The multiple stone jointed bracelet is beautiful. It all is!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you so much!

[@bjebenstein]

Very nice explanation of silver, especially of Taxco silver. Thank you.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@briansummers1270]

“There might be someone in there!” 🤣🤣🤣 Your sincerity gave me and whoever’s in those angel wings a hearty chuckle! 😂

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

😁 Right? THANKS so much Brian!!!

[@ccya157]

Your so knowledgeable!🤗🥰

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Girlio]

Lovely pieces. My favorites are the cat ring and dragon’s breath earrings.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Mine too! Thanks for watching!!! xo

[@maryclark2808]

❤ critter jewelry too

[@amirwaseem7461]

Thanks for sharing nice videos

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for visiting!

[@ellieventrulli264]

All great pieces at a bargain price... Just lovely! Tfs! Those Dragon breath earrings are fabulous!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching. xo

[@samanthasimental3788]

I always learn with your videos. They make me happy. Thanks.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

What a wonderful thing to say!!! Thanks so much 😊 xo

[@thetreasurefox]

The lion necklace is my favorite. Love the VJA? earrings and the Taxco bracelet at the end.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!!! xo

[@marielfranco1504]

Great things! I love thrift silver too!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!!!!!

[@sharontomlinson9769]

Such great pieces......love them all.....

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Me too!! Thanks for watching my video! xo

[@JohmathanBSwift]

1979 forward. TC.45. The first letter stands for Taxco. The C would stand for the maker's last name first initial. There are 3 other letters that start with the 1979 to date hallmark. M would mean Mexico. The number illustrates the registry of the artists. The Mexican Government introduced the eagle assay in 1948. 3 is for Taxco, 16 for Margot. Mexico Silver predates the Mexican government's assay. It generally denotes the purity of 92.5. Plata means silver in Spanish. Thank you for your upload.

[@donnalynn286]

Hi I love your you tube channel. My land lady rescued a black chuwawa her name is Daisy. She is very protective of those she cares about. My landlady passed away last November so I have been caring for her little friend Daisy. Yes she is a little spoiled but she such a sweet dog. Has a pretty scary growl if she dont like someone. What a character. She is a lot of fun to have around. I love jewelry and am learning so much from your channel. I dont have a large collection but its always fun to see the beautiful pieces you show

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks. Best of luck to you and little Daisy. They're wonderful and loving companions. xo

[@0therun1t21]

Buster Brown! I can't unsee it, 😆

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ahhhh haha!!!

[@angelathomas8002]

Great finds! I sure love your video's ~ so informative

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

So glad! xo

[@definingstyle145]

I've never seen dragon's breath before. I love it! Thank you so much for sharing your pieces and your knowledge

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LoriHakaMyHeartCries]

I adore the taxco and SW sterling jewelry. I sure wish I could find some for a good price like these. .LOVE!!!! The flamingo!!! I live in Florida and collect flamingo vintage!! TFS

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much for watching! xo

[@pickychick777]

Love the Zuni bracelet and matching ring! 😍😍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ahhh yes - those are good ones! Thanks a million for coming to my channel. Hugs.

[@pickychick777]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter 💜💜💜

[@lisaf9712]

Great video! I love every piece you showed. Thank You 😊

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks a million for watching! xo

[@sherrykelley741]

Awesome pieces. Informative too. Thx

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching. xo

[@0therun1t21]

I've never seen tapered, graduated Byzantine links before, wow!

[@catzilla773]

What a great video, Sandra! I loved it from start to finish. I think the Donald Duck stick pin was my favorite. It made me smile! Thank you! ❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you!!!!!!!! Yeah, Donald is coool!!!! xo

[@carolheringer5513]

Great video. I learn soooo much from you!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

How wonderful, so glad! Thanks for watching. xo

[@0therun1t21]

That's a very cool sofa behind you.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks Other. It is a fake background because I didn't feel like cleaning my office. haha.

[@0therun1t21]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter I wondered, lol. It suits you though, I like your taste in backgrounds.

[@reneehuff3782]

I dont usually comment on videos except yours . you have the most beautiful stuff. It almost brings tears to my eyes, it so breathtaking. Would love to go hunting with you. Ur art deco stuff is so fab. Im about to watch sterling silver one but had to stop because of the most fab blue leather couch iv ever laid eyes on. That is so awsome where did u find that beauty?. I learn so much from u and appreciate you so much. Huge fan

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wow thanks for the nice comments!! I’m so glad you like my jewelry! That sofa isn’t mine - I’m just using a fake background thing… I wish I had that whole set up lol. Hugs

[@LoriHakaMyHeartCries]

OMG oodness!!!! I WANT those feather earrings with the green stones!!! LOL

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching! xo

[@maridelcalunod8978]

I loved also the ring with green stone the last one ring.....stay safe

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Nice!!! Thanks for watching! xo

[@puppykisses199]

I love your lizard!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you!

[@carmineauditore1707]

Hi Sweetie, wonderful pieces. I actually keep a jewelry information journal and you have contributed a lot to it! Great video, as always. Till next time, take care, Veronica.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wonderful! I'm so glad. xo

[@ginagaysellsjewerly]

Omg ! Donald given me life !

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Isn't he adorable!?!?!!? Thanks for watching! xo

[@lynnepie25]

Beautiful silver collection! The Dragons breath earrings stunning! Pretty sure the Begay necklace is malachite and guessing he wanted to retain the lines and ridges instead of polishing them out.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

That’s interesting about the malachite... thanks for the input and thanks for watching!!!!! xo

[@ginagaysellsjewerly]

Those first earrings 💃💕

[@dianeriegel839]

Hello 👋 this is my first time watching your video. You have very beautiful 😍 jewelry to show, I'm impressed 👏 great job finding these wonderful peaces. God bless you 🙏 always

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you so much!!!! xo

[@sandraaguirre6241]

Wow beautiful items.i have quite a hoard of sterling too.great video thank you

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nancymanuel8536]

Stick pin with the pearl is either an Iris or an orchid

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ahhh okay. Thanks so much!

[@heididepotter8136]

Stunning art nouveau style ring. Such a cute antilope. I love critters jewlery too Nice turcoise ring. I would definitly ware it. Those modernist clip ons are amasing.😍 I love liquid silver jewlery.😍 grate pieces!!! I think it s a protective bracelet for a baby. Byzantine links for just 2 dollar😮 Beautyfull anglewings😍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kapa464]

Hi , i watch your profram from Greece , love your jewelry choices and love that you get them on the cheap

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much for watching!! xo

[@QuirkyGirl10]

Such an amazing variety of silver jewelry pieces! And yes, those earrings do look like Buster Brown - lol :D

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Right?! I wasn't sure anybody would remember Buster Brown -- Ha! Thanks so much for watching! xo

[@diannacashion2047]

The clear glass perfume bottle w/stopper looks like a miniature Halston perfume bottle.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

How interesting -- I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the info! xo

[@Zenkaz967]

The bargains you get are amazing!❤️ nice to see your channel growing!❤️❤️✌️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you!! 😊 I'm so happy!!!!! Thanks for watching. xo

[@mandyp2320]

Hello Funky Pickle! Do you happen to know how old “Liquid Silver” beads are?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Not sure… that’s a good question. Really don’t have any idea. I do like liquid silver tho. The ones I’ve had in the past are from the 70s or newer, but that’s just me personally. They could be much older???

[@robertliggett2990]

I love bell trading post

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I do also! Thanks for watching.

[@melindagandaria5083]

BEST VIDEO YET!!! 👍👍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wow - thanks!!!!

[@maridelcalunod8978]

Hellow Madame...i like the first ring....loved it❤️❤️❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! 🤗 xo

[@heididepotter8136]

Thank you so much for sharing. Beautyfull finds I think that mat stone is an unpolished malachite

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the info!!!! xo

[@nycmermaid3158]

I know this video is long ago, but your glass bottle necklace is definitely Elsa Piretti . Maybe for Halston or even Tiffany’s!!! Check the chain!!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Okay, thanks! I will check it out! Thanks for watching.

[@sherryjohnson4090]

Congrats on reaching 1k subscribers 💚

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks!!!!

[@nancymanuel8536]

Tourqoise ring gorgeous

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!!

[@taracat7723]

Lovely.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you so much for watching. xo

[@lamarak4839]

Your sterling necklace at 19:00 is Carolyn Pollack signature.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

THANKS so much for that!!!!!! I appreciate it! xo

[@MiraclesByAnait]

I live in Albuquerque New Mexico and oddly I have that same Nickle Silver and faux Turquoise

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh wow. Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@alisagall9815]

Beautiful pieces!!! What is the best way to clean liquid silver.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi Alisa. I personally clean by gently wiping with a silver cleaning cloth. I get them on Amazon. Hope this is helpful. Cheers!!!!!!

[@staceyfelts2029]

I LOVE the very first pin you called a Gazel I think. I am thinking Native and possibly a Deer. They made what they those ears cry deer to me. Do you sell ur finds? That piece and the Donald duck maybe😉?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for the info! Likely was a deer, I'm pretty sure I sold that one. And I'm gonna hang on to Donald for now at least -- he's sooo cute, right? Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@staceyfelts2029]

I would too and like you those feet are adorable❣

[@shaunaobaidensma06]

The initials that you couldn’t make out are Carolyn Pollack. 19:12

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@monikamir1]

They RB necklace that has the green stone and it looks dull or matte, It could be because maybe it was “cleaned” using a mixing of hot water, baking soda and vinagre. I did that once to some of my jewelry that has stones, and all the stones lost their luster. The sterling was shinny but I ruined the stones.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Sorry about your piece !!! Thanks for watching!! xo

[@truthseeker8766]

The pieces with the eagle stamp with the number inside are the older Taxco pieces starting in the 1930's to 1969. The Mexican government changed the registration stamp to the way you described at the beginning of your video (ex. TM-275) - that style of marking dates it to sometime post 1969.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh how interesting!!!!! Thank you thank you!!!! And thanks for watching. xo

[@truthseeker8766]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter Thought you might like that tidbit of history though, my dates might be wrong. I just read that the eagle marked started in 1948 and different eagle stamps were used until 1979. Anyway, great collection. Looks like you have some nice old ones:)

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I’ll have to look that up also. I have some silver and turquoise, but being in the northeast, it’s not really my specialty as I don’t find it that much around here. I would like to know how to circa date the marks tho, and will research that. Thanks again for your help!!!! xo

[@csmith1021]

What kind of loupe do you use? I want to get one but not sure? Love the turquoise ring near end of your video!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi! Thanks for watching. I like to use a 30x -- there is one by Kingmas that I like. It's $6 on Amazon I think. Good luck!

[@classyvintagetravels6744]

Nina is a modern co. That makes vintage looking pieces. Quite pricey

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh okay, interesting. Thanks for that!

[@nancymanuel8536]

The pyrite pun says" sterling setting" on the back

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wow good eyes! Thanks so much!

[@carolhearn8157]

At 12:50 - Those earrings appear to be electroform which I think was first used in jewelry in the 1980s by Jean Duclos. Later, the technique was used in Israel. Pieces are marked 925 but feel almost like plastic to the touch. This must be a difficult or expensive technique because it has never been widely used.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much for that info Carol. I appreciate that. Cheers! SANDRA

[@Rose39M]

How do you look up Taxco Silver makers marks? I have a piece marked TO-67? I'm not sure where to begin. Thank you for sharing your beautiful jewelry with us.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi Rosemary! Not all makers are well documented, so sometimes you can't figure out their name. A good place to start would be a Google search. I would type "TO-67" in quotation marks followed by the word silver -- or Taxco -- or jewelry. Wondering if your mark is actually TD-67? Anyhow, hope this helps. Good luck! xo

[@Rose39M]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter yes I also thought TD. Thank you very much Sandra! I've been binge watching your videos. You find some beautiful jewelry, I must say!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks a million!!!! xo

[@oldhippiegirl2137]

👍😎

[@classyvintagetravels6744]

How do you clean jewelry. What do you think of those electric container cleaners? Man I get tired of cleaning. Marie

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hey Marie, I do have a video I made on cleaning -- give it a watch if you'd like. Thanks!!

[@mrststreasures9628]

Put that kachina pendant on that heavy "broken" chain!!!

[@catherinemaas9757]

The bracelet that is open frame with 3 stones in an oval shape, marked A Joey, and the curlicue earrings, both have A J marked on them. Could they be both made by the same person? Last name Joey?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you for your input, you may be right about that!

[@MiraclesByAnait]

Everything is breathing. I always wanted to own a dragons breath piece

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@vruth23]

Malachite is very soft. It can dull and wear away.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

That’s interesting. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!!!! xo

[@vruth23]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter I have read that the egyptians ground it up into powder and used it for eyeshadow.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Interesting!!!!

[@boomxmilizexpathacks9440]

Turquoise from Taxco probably paired with Red Jasper, not coral.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ok thanks for that info!!!! Cheers

[@Sara-qs2ly]

hey have you sold the dragons breath earrings ?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I have not. If you’re interest, reach out to me At iamthefunkypickle at gmail. Thanks for watching!!!

[@kristynsmith4974]

Do you have any suggestions on where to sell vintage sterling silver?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I sell it on eBay... Thanks and good luck!

[@ritasmith481]

And also plz tell what is elpaca is it also fsome kind of low grade silver?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hey Rita, thanks for watching my video. Alpaca is a metal alloy with zero silver. Some people really enjoy the look of it !!! Hope this helps! Sandra.

[@ritasmith481]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter thank you so so much dear for explaining these terms in detail. Stay safe n blessed

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

If I get a piece of old jewellery I am overcome with the urge to clean it up and dive it back some of its glamour. Is this a terribly wrong thing to do. I love wearing old jewels but need them to look unscruffy.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi Rikki, thanks for watching. I think that you should carefully clean your jewelry if you want!!! I clean mine sometimes a bit. Cheers!

[@classyvintagetravels6744]

Isn’t gold stone made with copper? Can’t remember……

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I think you're right. I love goldstone -- it's so pretty! I just found out it can be in blue also. I have a pretty necklace made of it. Thanks!

[@ritasmith481]

Kindly tell what is liquid silver n why is it called liquid silver.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Liquid silver is a nickname for fine, small oblong silver beads that are strung and feel almost like water or silk in your hands. It has wonderful "feel" to it and people just call that "liquid silver".... Hope I explained that correctly. Thanks for watching! xo

[@nancymanuel8536]

Those sterling earrings Isreal remind me of a tornado

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I see what you mean! Thanks so much for watching. Cheers

[@LoriHakaMyHeartCries]

BTW, what type camera do you use? If you don't mind me asking?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I use my iPhone- it’s an XR. I was thinking about buying a good camera, but I think the iPhone does the trick! Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@robertliggett2990]

Dragons breath looks like fireworks

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Yes! You're right. Thanks for watching.

[@elizabethkjewelryandart]

Your last piece might be marked "Beto". I have one of his pieces in my collection.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oooooh -- thanks for that!!!! I'll look that up. Some marking become so worn away they're difficult to read... CHEERS!!!! xo

[@barbarainguanti2465]

Sandra, Taxco is in the state of Guerrero which is abbreviated GRO.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ahhhhh!!! Thanks for telling me that. Very interesting... hugs.

[@beverlyviscomi2369]

Where are you located?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I get most of my jewelry in New England. I find good things in Rhode Island and Massachusetts! Thanks for watching!!

[@rosavidaurri1757]

Do you sale on line

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi Rosa, yes we do. We have an eBay store called The Funky Pickle Store and you can always reach out to us via email at iamthefunkypickle at gmail. Cheers.

[@TheYellowRose63]

Navaho necklace- amazonite? check clasp for open jump ring

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ok, thanks for the info!