Mexico is a culturally vibrant and diverse country. Even cities in the same region can be extremely unique with completely different histories and traditions. No two cities in Mexico are ever the same! In this guide, we’ll outline our 7 favorite cities to visit in Mexico and what to see and do when you get […]
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Mexican food is one of the defining characteristics of Mexican culture. But did you know that Mexican food is more than just burritos, tacos, and quesadillas? Mexican cuisine is one of the most culturally vibrant culinary traditions in the world. With the mix of indigenous, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines, some see Mexican food as […]
Fun Mexican Traditions You Can Adopt What’s more fun than integrating new traditions into your life? Better yet, what’s better than practicing a tradition that’s existed for centuries, gaining new experience and knowledge along the way? Mexican culture is a hotbed of tradition dating back millenia. Everything from food, to holidays (both familiar and unfamiliar), […]
Our beautiful city of Taxco, Mexico has so much to love! Our culture, food, and Mexican silver jewelry are some of the best in the world. You could spend a lifetime exploring and never run out of incredible things to do. However, there’s many more incredible places to visit and experience throughout Guerrero! Located southwest […]
Shopping for a gift for a man in your life? Looking to treat yourself to something special? Choosing the right piece of men’s Mexican silver jewelry can be difficult! With so many options to consider and styles to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start! In this month’s post, we’ve taken […]
The Incredible & Beautiful History of Gemstones in Mexican Jewelry
Mexican jewelry has a rich tradition dating back literally thousands of years. In the past, we’ve written about the historical use of silver in Mexican jewelry. Today we’ll talk about how native Mexican artisans have used gemstones to add flair, style, and deep meaning to their incredible works of art. You’ll learn the history of […]
We love sharing details about our favorite gemstones and materials. So far, we’ve looked at opal, copper, onyx and more. This month we are talking about two unique and beautiful gemstones: coral and pearl. Why are we grouping these two gemstones together? Though they both have their own unique history and characteristics, they also share […]
Copper Jewelry Guide
Over the last few years, we’ve enjoyed telling you all about our favorite gemstones. This month, we’re switching gears a little bit to focus on one of our most-loved metals: copper! In this guide, we’ll take a look at the history of this material, show you some of our most popular copper jewelry, and help […]
Taxco, Mexico is traveler’s dream. Filled with history, beauty, and plenty of Mexican silver jewelry, Taxco is a culturally rich city with something for everyone. Taxco is best known for the silver mines that sustained the cultural and commercial development of the city for centuries. The home of interesting museums, churches, and buildings, it is […]
Here at MexicanSilverStore.com, we love gemstones! That’s why over the past few years we’ve been writing in-depth guides to our favorite stones. This month, we’re going to share our top 7 favorite stones and answer a few common questions about the gemstones used in traditional Mexican Silver Jewelry. Let’s get started! Amber Facts […]