A beautifully weighted sterling silver pendant from mid-century Taxco, crafted in a circular modernist form with an unexpected twist — this elegant piece opens to reveal a hidden compartment designed to hold perfume, essential oil, or elixir.

Likely produced in the 1970s, this pendant reflects the intersection of Mexican silverwork tradition with the early stirrings of mid-century modern design. The seamless donut-like form is pure and sculptural, yet tactile, with a practical purpose: the bale unscrews to allow access to the hollow chamber within.

Marked “925” and bearing a Mexican maker’s hallmark on the bale, this is a rare functional object that blends jewelry, scent ritual, and design history.

Measurements:

• Height (with bale): 1 15/16"

• Width: 1 3/16" (31 mm)

• Weight: 14.65 grams

• Material: Sterling silver

• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

• Hallmarks: “925” + Mexican maker’s mark

• Function: Unscrews at the bail to reveal interior compartment

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with a soft natural patina. Very minor wear consistent with age and previous use.

This piece offers more than ornamentation — it is a wearable vessel, made to hold something personal and fragrant close to the skin. Whether worn as a modernist relic or used in the tradition of scent jewelry, it’s a quiet heirloom from a remarkable era in silverwork.