Best Etsy Shops for Vintage Mexican Jewelry

 If you are wanting to get your hands on some vintage Mexican jewelry, you have come to the right place. We have done the research and found the best Etsy shops for vintage Mexican jewelry.

Vintage Mexican jewelry is highly collectible because of its versatility. Mexican silver jewelry can be modest enough to be worn with a casual t-shirt and jeans, or sophisticated enough to go with a business suit or formal dress.

Mexican jewelry encompasses diverse themes ranging from Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, and Aztec influenced designs. The intrinsic beauty of silver is timeless, with its subtle luster that becomes reflective when shined, and the gorgeous patina it develops with age.

What to Look For When Shopping for Vintage Mexican Silver Jewelry

• Make sure the clasp on the jewelry opens and closes properly.
• Examine the back of the piece for hallmarks.
• Familiarize yourself with hallmarks used on Mexican silver jewelry. A great book is The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, Hecho en Mexico by Billie Hougart.
• Many pieces made before 1948 only include stamps saying “Mexico” and “Silver.”
• The Mexican government introduced the Eagle stamping mark after 1948 to ensure that silver content was at least 925 parts out of 1000. 
• Signed pieces included the name or initials of the designer or crafter, and usually note the place of production: D.F., indicating Mexico City; “Hecho en Mexico” for “Made in Mexico;” or “Taxco” for the city where it was made. Such designations as “Sterling,” “Silver” or “925” usually occur in a circle. Some jewelry also carries design numbers.

Famous Designers of Mexican Silver Jewelry

 Some big names in vintage Mexican silver jewelry are:

• William Spratling 
• Hector Aguilar
• Fred Davis
• Matilde Poulat
• Margot de Taxco

All of my favorite shops meet these requirements:

• Over 500 sales
• Over  100 5-star reviews
• Over 250 people have them as a favorite shop

The Best Etsy Shops for Vintage Mexican Jewelry

Silver Starrs 925 - Illinois, United States

Over 2400 sales and 900 reviews

Silver Starrs 925 adds new items to their shop daily. They sell an assortment of Native American, Navajo, Southwest, and Mexican silver jewelry, from rings, to bracelets, and charms. 

Refund Policy

• Accepts returns and exchanges. Contact within 14 days of delivery and send item back within 30 days of delivery. 
• Request cancellation within 1 hour of purchase. 
• Buyer is responsible for return shipping cost. 

Shipping

• Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply.
• Estimated delivery times
  • Canada: 5-10 business days
  • United States: 3-5 business days
  • Europe: 3-5 weeks
  • Asia Pacific: 3-5 weeks

Additional Policies

• Offers ring re-sizing for a fee. 

Examples of the Jewelry

Old Mexico Silver Shop - Colorado, United States

Over 2000 sales and 850 reviews

Old Mexico Silver Shop, as the name suggests, carries primarily vintage Mexican sterling silver jewelry. Most of the items found here will be from the 1930's - 1960's.

Refund Policy

• Does not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations, but if you have a problem with your order, you are advised to contact the shop owner. 
• Returns will be accepted if the item has been damaged, lost or has been described poorly. Buyer will be responsible for return shipping. 

Shipping

• Items will be wrapped in bubble wrap or in an appropriate sized boxed with additional packaging material to insure a safe arrival. 
• Currently ships to: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
• All import taxes will be the buyers responsibility.

Examples of the Jewelry

Taxco and More - Arizona, United States

Over 2500 sales and 1200 reviews

Taxco and More offers unique and unusual vintage and handcrafted jewelry. The great majority of the pieces are made of sterling silver, and they're from Mexico, the southwest, and a variety of other places. Taxco and More curates jewelry that is unique, original, and high-quality.

Refund Policy

• Accepts returns and exchanges, contact within 3 days of delivery and ship item back within 14 days of delivery. 
• Does not accept cancellations, but please contact if there is a problem with your order. 
• Returned items must be shipped with insurance. Return shipping cost is the buyer's responsibility. 

Shipping

• Tries to ship items within 24 hours. 
• Most items are shipped USPS First Class mail.
• The buyer is responsible for any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery.

Examples of the Jewelry

Uptown Patina - California, United States

Over 3500 sales and 1100 reviews

At Uptown Patina you will find hundreds of vintage artisan and handmade sterling silver and gold jewelry pieces. Types of jewelry offered includes rings, bracelets, brooches, pendants, necklaces and earrings. Many have turquoise, gemstones and diamonds and are unique one of a kind pieces. 

Return Policy

• Accepts returns and exchanges. Within the US, contact within 3 days of deliver and ship back within 7 days of arrival.  In the EU, Contact within 14 days of delivery and return item within 21 days of delivery. 
• Request a cancellation within 1 hour of purchase. 
• Items must be returned by insured mail and they must be returned in the exact condition that they arrived to you. You will receive a full refund, minus the actual cost of shipping, including the packaging cost.
• Customized or personalized listings are not eligible for a return.
• Returns and exchanges are limited to only one per customer.

Shipping

• Insures all shipments to the USA (50 states and DC only) through the United States Postal Service.
• Ships Signature Required on items over $200 to ensure a safe delivery.
• International shipments are not insured and are at the buyer's risk. If you prefer to upgrade to International shipping via insured FedEx, please request a shipping upgrade quote prior to checkout.
•  International parcels are subject to customs fees and import taxes which are the buyer's responsibility after the sale.

Examples of the Jewelry

Bonnie Clyde Vintage - Toronto, Ontario

Over 650 sales and 240 reviews

Vintage finds from Canada's True North. Bonnie Clyde Vintage specializes in Mexican sterling and vintage costume jewelry. Mid-century up to the 90s, with a special love for 60s and 70s design. New items being listed, so check back often!

Return Policy

• Does not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations.
• A return/refund is handled on a case by case basis. Any approved Returns/Refunds are only considered within 3 days of the delivery date of the order arriving its official destination.
• Shipping fees are non-refundable and buyer pays the return shipping costs. 
• A re-stocking fee of 5% of the item cost is deducted from the total Return Amount.

Shipping

• All items are shipped via Canada Post within 1-3 business days after a purchase transaction has been received.
• International shipping is available upon request. All International orders are shipped with Canada Post.
• International buyers, please be aware that you will be responsible for any VAT, import fees and taxes imposed by your country.

Silver Hillz Estate - Mississauga, Ontario

Over 740 sales and 200 reviews

Silver Hillz Estate carries a variety of vintage jewelry and accessories in silver and gold.

Refund Policy

• Accepts returns and exchanges. Contact within 14 days of delivery, send item back within 30 days of delivery. 
• Doesn't accept cancellations but please contact if you have a problem with your order. 
• Shipping for returning the item(s) will be paid by the buyer. There is a $5 return handling fee. 

Shipping

• ORDER PROCESSING TIME IS 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS
• Ships within Canada, to the USA, and internationally. 
• Buyer will be responsible for any and all customs fees or duty in their country.

Additional Policies

• If you see something you like and would like to put it on hold - message Silver Hillz Estate to reserve it **Reserved listings will be held for 5 business days.

Working 925 Jewelry - Washington, United States

Over 505 sales and 140 reviews

The owner of Working 925 Jewelry is a GIA-educated rock-hoarder who has worked in the jewelry industry since 2009.

Return Policy

• Accepts returns and exchanges. Contact within 5 days of delivery and ship items back within 14 days of delivery. 
• Does not accept cancellations, but please contact the shop owner if you have a problem with your order.
• Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs.

Shipping

• Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply.

Examples of the Jewelry

Thomas and Toto - Washington, United States

Over 700 sales and 180 reviews

Thomas and Toto sources jewelry from the Pacific Northwest to discover wonderful Vintage pieces Worldwide that they love and know you will too. Here you will find items that were crafted with Quality and Character. 

Return Policy

• Accepts returns and exchanges, contact within 30 days of delivery, and ship item back within 45 days of delivery.
• Accepts cancellations within 1 hour of purchase. 
• Buyers are responsible for return postage costs

Examples of the Jewelry

Best Etsy shops for Vintage Mexican jewelry 

There you have it! 8 of THE BEST Etsy shops for vintage Mexican jewelry.

What shop is your favorite? Would you add any to the list? Leave a comment below because we would love to hear it! Remember to share this post on your social media so your friends can benefit, we would appreciate it so much. 

Happy Treasure Hunting,
Andrea