Vintage abalone shell and mother of pearl shell and Alpaca silver Mexican made floral design brooch . The brooch is formed from alpaca silver in an circular shape set with mother of pearl and abalone shell pieces in a floral design. Secure roll over safety clasp. Circa 1980s - 90's .
Alpaca Silver, is not ' REAL ' Silver, that' s how its commonly referred to and known. It is made from alloy of Zinc, Iron, Copper and Nickel. It has properties like stainless steel and will not tarnish or rust, plus its hypoallergenic.