{"product_id":"oblique-strategy-vintage-taxco-sterling-silver-onyx-modernist-brooch-c-1960s-1970s","title":"Oblique Strategy | Vintage Taxco Sterling Silver \u0026 Onyx Modernist Brooch (c. 1960s–1970s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe shortest distance was never the point.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere was usually a cleaner, more obvious route available. She ignored it almost immediately. The angle, the timing, the silhouette of the thing mattered more than arriving quickly ever did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCrafted in Taxco, Mexico and marked TM-72, Mexico, 925, this substantial midcentury modernist brooch pairs sculptural sterling silver with a polished black onyx cabochon in a composition that feels simultaneously architectural and kinetic. The elongated asymmetrical form creates striking movement across a lapel, collar, or structured garment, while the dark onyx anchors the piece with a sharp graphic contrast characteristic of Mexican modernist silverwork from the period. Large enough to command attention without overwhelming, it carries the kind of confident restraint that made Taxco design so enduringly influential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Midcentury Modern, c. 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sterling Silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black onyx cabochon (tested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e TM-72, Mexico, 925\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Approximately 2 x 3 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Modernist sculptural brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Onyx remains beautifully polished and intact. Pin assembly functions securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Striking worn vertically on a blazer lapel, horizontally at the shoulder, or pinned to structured outerwear, scarves, or bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eJewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYour piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCurated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroStarr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66767059943728,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3004\/5488\/files\/ACS_0879.jpg?v=1778635245","url":"https:\/\/retrostarr.com\/products\/oblique-strategy-vintage-taxco-sterling-silver-onyx-modernist-brooch-c-1960s-1970s","provider":"RetroStarr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}