Silver work in Taxco, also known as «the city of silver», has been practiced since a vein of this material was found there in the 18th century; It is located north of Acapulco, in a privileged place in an unstable area of the Sierra de Guerrero, its uneven cobbled streets expose the roofs of its houses and its humble squares, all wrapped in an atmosphere of old town which has been preserved since its foundation.
Businesswoman with more than 20 years of experience dedicated to the jewelry business, she believes that her experience is reflected in what they manufacture and export, she says that she has been trained as a strong and enterprising woman, where she can offer the best of herself, through of work, design and quality; She states that she has a goal: “That every woman on the face of the earth carries with her a silver design made by women entrepreneurs of taxco origin, and every time they wear it they can shine like stars in the sky, and that it is the perfect setting for their beauty”. Silverware “The Women”. Julia Gomez
Once in Taxco, go to Nacional street, or to Juárez street that takes you to Borda square and after having visited more than 300 businesses that are dedicated to this area, when you get a piece of your interest, do not hesitate to ask the store card and write down on it what you liked and the price you were asked for, because after walking for an hour or two going in and out of stores, you could forget where the one you were interested in was located; also go and get to know the artisan marketjust be aware that the items you buy have «.925» engraving that guarantees the purity of the silver you purchase.
In this varied and huge shopping area, you can get sculptures, vessels, jewelry, vases, vases, table utensils, necklaces, crucifixes, bracelets, chains, earrings, which are sold to national and foreign tourists who find silver a marvel craft; Taxco’s silverware is recognized in the world for its quality and originality, it is nourished by old resources related to the art and culture of Mexico.
His designs are the consequence of colonial baroque and art nouveau, which were revamped with the arrival of William Spratling, by giving him the original seal of the one who already has disciples who have placed Taxco as one of the main centers in this art; You can also get objects with ancient pre-Hispanic motifs and high-quality goldsmithing.
In Taxco, «the city of silver», there is a colonial construction that stands out, which is the Cathedral of Santa Prisca, an important baroque-style temple, which was completed in 1758; Don José de la Borda, who lived in Taxco, ordered its construction to thank God for the fortune he had achieved with the exploitation of silver, but years later, in an economic crisis, De la Borda sold the temple to the Metropolitan Cathedral.