A conch shell in high-polish sterling silver, rendered with the kind of dimensional fidelity that makes you want to hold it up to your ear. Los Ballesteros has been making exceptional Taxco silver since 1937 and this pendant shows exactly why the workshop commands a collector following — the form is confident, the polish is deep, and the scale is exactly right. Two inches of pure mermaid life.
The conch is one of those forms that never stops being relevant. It works with everything from linen to denim, photographs beautifully, and carries that particular quality of pieces that look like they were made to be worn rather than displayed. The bail is solid and well-proportioned to the pendant weight.
Comes with a cord necklace in your choice of color.
Condition: Estate excellent. No dents or repairs. Natural sterling patina. Bail secure.
Key Features:
Material: Sterling silver, high polish
Design: Dimensional conch shell, naturalistic form
Hallmarks: Los Ballesteros
Dimensions: 2 inches
Era: Vintage Taxco, Los Ballesteros workshop
Style: Figural shell pendant
Includes: Cord necklace in your choice of color
Collector appeal: Los Ballesteros, Taxco silver, mermaid life, shell jewelry
