980 silver is the purity of the silver (98%). 980 silver has a higher silver content than sterling, and was often used in older silver pieces from Taxco, Mexico. This necklace was handmade, silver scrolling with inlaid pieces of matrix turquoise. Hook and loop closure. It has 4 teardrop drop charms handing from Bob ornament, needs 1. Necklace 12 in. Bib ornament, 3 in. Wide. This is aOne of a kind piece of jewelry, 2.38 ozt Inlaid Turquoise Sterling Necklace, Signed Necklace, Marked ‘980 TAXCO’ , Sterling silver necklace, luxury bib necklace, cocktail necklace, Mexican silver, vintage luxury jewelry , estate jewelry, Collectible jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Hand crafted artisanal Bib necklace, Semi precious stone, mosaic turquoise, luxury jewelry, 3