Star of David Abalone Menorah Alpaca Mexican Sterling Silver Vintage pendant

Vintage Star of David Menorah Taxco Alpaca pendant This vintage Taxco pendant features a striking Star of David, meticulously inlaid with iridescent abalone shell within a lustrous alpaca silver setting. Handcrafted by Mexican artisans, this pendant captures the spiritual significance of the Star of David with the vibrant beauty of the ocean's abalone. The Star of David, also known as the Magen David ("Shield of David"), is a six-pointed geometric star formed by two interlocking equilateral triangles. It is a powerful symbol of Jewish identity, divine protection, and the balance between heaven and earth. Each segment of the design is inlaid with pieces of abalone shell, a mollusk with a shell interior renowned for its intense and colorful iridescence. The natural shell flashes with a spectrum of greens, blues, purples, and pinks that shift with the light, making every pendant unique. In many traditions, abalone is thought to bring tranquility, harmony, and emotional balance. This piece is from Taxco, Mexico, a city with a centuries-old tradition of silversmithing. Taxco's reputation for quality silver work was revitalized in the 1920s by American artist William Spratling, whose work is highly collected today. This pendant has been cleaned and polished but it is a vintage item and may show some tarnish, which can be gently polished if desired. The abalone inlay is fully intact. Questions? Leave a comment below!