RARE Nestor Star Vintage Sterling Silver Pendant Pin 1980s

Vintage Sterling silver pin  Silver pendant   Vintage Mexico jewelry   Circa, 1980s  Rare  Markings:   Mexico  925  Nestor  7329  The combination of MEXICO 925 and NESTOR on a piece of jewelry indicates that it is a vintage sterling silver item made in Mexico by a lesser-known artist named Nestor.  Meaning of the marks MEXICO: This mark identifies the country of origin, which is Mexico.  925: This is the universal hallmark for sterling silver, confirming that the piece is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals (typically copper). The added metals provide durability, as pure silver is too soft for most jewelry.  NESTOR: This is the signature of the artist who created the piece. Nestor was a silversmith from Taxco, a Mexican city famous for its silver work. He is known to serious collectors of vintage Mexican silver for his unique, original designs.  The numbers 7329 indicate that Nestor was the 7,329th silversmith to register with that specific city and last initial under the Mexican registration system established in the 1980s  Nestor's work Nestor's jewelry is most often associated with the classic Taxco style.  While not as widely known as some of the more famous Taxco workshops, his work is respected by collectors.  Pieces marked with Nestor's signature and the 925 stamp are considered high-quality Mexican silver.