This dramatic necklace is an original creation from the studio of Maria Belen Nilson of Taxco, Mexico. Maria works with some of the top silversmiths in Taxco to create jewelry that is crafted with quality and attention to detail. This necklace has been crafted entirely by hand with the technique of repousse. Repousse is infrequently seen in today’s Taxco jewelry due to the technical training and time requirements to create jewelry with this techique. This necklace is a showpiece and definitely will be noticed when worn.

These whimsical sterling silver earrings celebrate the “Day of the Dead” tradition celebrated throughout Mexico to honor family members and loved ones throughout Mexico in early November. The design is based up the illustrations of Jose Posada who is credited with the creation of the “Catrina” which symbolized the corrupt society in Mexico prior to the revoluction during the reign of Porfirio Diaz. The “Catrina” is currently associated with the customs surrounding the “Day of the Dead”.

This whimsical sterling silver necklace designed by Maria Belen Nilson of Taxco features skeletons celebrating the “Day of the Dead”. This custom is celebrated throughout Mexico to honor loved ones and family members during the first week of November. The design is based up the illustrations of Jose Posada who is credited with the creation of the “Catrina” which symbolized the corrupt society in Mexico prior to the revoluction during the reign of Porfirio Diaz. The “Catrina” is currently associated with the customs surrounding the “Day of the Dead”.

This whimsical sterling silver cuff bracelet was designed by Maria Belen Nilson of Taxco and features skeletons celebrating the “Day of the Dead”. This custom is celebrated throughout Mexico to honor loved ones and family members during the first week of November. The design is based up the illustrations of Jose Posada who is credited with the creation of the “Catrina” which symbolized the corrupt society in Mexico prior to the revoluction during the reign of Porfirio Diaz. The “Catrina” is currently associated with the customs surrounding the “Day of the Dead”.