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How to read the marks, the numbers, and the periods that define Taxco silver.
Featured · April 21, 2026
A 5xxx number on a Margot piece identifies a design, not a specific item. Here's what the stamp actually tells you, and what to watch for when it doesn't.
April 21, 2026
A Golden Age hallmark tells you who made the piece, where, what the silver content is, and — after 1948 — which workshop was registered to the Mexican government. Here's how to read each part.