Caroline's Jewelry with a Past
Naturalistic Los Castillo Leaf Bracelet c. 1955
$235
Fine, wearable, and affordable jewelry from the 18th-20th centuries with classic style
Caroline's Jewelry with a Past has been on the web since 1995
Caroline's Jewelry with a Past is offering a Los Castillo sterling silver bracelet is a stunning vintage piece from mid-century Mexico, showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of the renowned Taxco artisans. Design #853 features a series of gracefully curved, high-relief repoussé leaves, linked seamlessly to create a fluid, organic look. The swirling silver framework accentuates the intricate detailing of each leaf, adding depth and dimension. Marked with the "Los Castillo" signature, "Made in Mexico," "Sterling," and the Eagle 15 mark, this bracelet guarantees authenticity and high-quality Mexican sterling craftsmanship. It measures 6-1/2 inches in length and weighs 29.3 grams, making it a comfortable yet statement-worthy addition to any jewelry collection. Complete with a safety chain for extra security.
Los Castillo jewelry embodies the rich heritage and masterful craftsmanship of mid-century Taxco silver artisans. Founded in 1939, the workshop is renowned for its innovative designs, incorporating pre-Columbian motifs, organic elements, and mixed-metal techniques. Each piece is a testament to exceptional quality, meticulously handcrafted from sterling silver and often adorned with intricate repoussé work, enamel, or inlay accents. Los Castillo creations are timeless investments in artistry and elegance, carrying the legacy of one of Mexico’s most celebrated silversmiths.
The silver content of this piece has been tested using standard accepted testing methods, such as acid testing. The silver is marked "Sterling".
When you own vintage handmade jewelry, you wear a design that is unique and represents the artist's vision. It is made by a skilled craftsman and can have features which are only found in this piece. The jewelry may exhibit the marks of the craftsman. It will not be perfect. The jewelry will show age appropriate tarnish, unless we state otherwise.
Los Castillo jewelry embodies the rich heritage and masterful craftsmanship of mid-century Taxco silver artisans. Founded in 1939, the workshop is renowned for its innovative designs, incorporating pre-Columbian motifs, organic elements, and mixed-metal techniques. Each piece is a testament to exceptional quality, meticulously handcrafted from sterling silver and often adorned with intricate repoussé work, enamel, or inlay accents. Los Castillo creations are timeless investments in artistry and elegance, carrying the legacy of one of Mexico’s most celebrated silversmiths.
The silver content of this piece has been tested using standard accepted testing methods, such as acid testing. The silver is marked "Sterling".
When you own vintage handmade jewelry, you wear a design that is unique and represents the artist's vision. It is made by a skilled craftsman and can have features which are only found in this piece. The jewelry may exhibit the marks of the craftsman. It will not be perfect. The jewelry will show age appropriate tarnish, unless we state otherwise.
Item id: BT00239
Type: Designer, Fine, Signed
Color: Silver
Creator: Los Castillo
Style: Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century, Modernist
Item size: 6-1/2 inches
Item type: Vintage
Material: Silver, Sterling Silver, Mexican Silver
Type: Designer, Fine, Signed
Color: Silver
Creator: Los Castillo
Style: Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century, Modernist
Item size: 6-1/2 inches
Item type: Vintage
Material: Silver, Sterling Silver, Mexican Silver
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We offer longer layaways based on the value of the piece. Layaways are offered on ticketed prices only.
All of our jewelry is packed as though it is shipping to Pluto. If you require any additional packaging, ie gift wrap, just let us know.
Antique or estate jewelry can have repairs or alterations and we make every effort to note them; however, we can not guarantee that alterations have not occurred to the piece. Please inspect the piece when you receive it. We allow returns for 3 days after receipt, except for watches. Since we can not be certain of the conditions of usage by the customer after the receipt of our items, there are no warranties expressed or implied.
Personal checks require 7- 10 business days to clear our bank . We ship after the check has cleared.
We will not charge a credit card transaction that is billed to one address and shipped to a different address due to credit card regulations. Exceptions will be handled on an indivdual basis.
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Layaway Policy
- Maximum Plan Duration:
- 3 months
- Payment Frequency:
- 15 days
- Returns Accepted:
- No
- Cancellation Fee:
- 20%*
- Down Payment:
- Initial payment is due as soon as the request to reserve an order subject to a Layaway Payment Plan has been accepted**
- Order Minimum:
- Layaway payments are subject to a minimum of $25 (or the equivalent thereof if listed in a different currency).The minimum order value must accomodate two or more possible payments.
** The Shop reserves the right to accept or decline requests to reserve purchases subject to a Layaway Payment Plan