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Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings by Emilia Castillo, Mexico, Signed TO-85

$950per set
£718.03per set
€839.88per set
CA$1,348.92per set
A$1,372.32per set
CHF 788.55per set
MX$16,502.26per set
NOK 9,206.24per set
SEK 9,261.35per set
DKK 6,278.54per set

About the Item

Charming and finely crafted pair of sterling silver turtle earrings designed and handmade by Emilia Castillo, Taxco, Mexico. Each earring features a sculptural turtle form with hand-hammered silver details and an inlaid turquoise-colored enamel shell, creating a delicate play between texture, color, and craftsmanship. Stamped “Emilia Castillo, Mexico TO-85, .925”, these earrings reflect the distinctive artistry and refinement for which the Castillo family is celebrated. Emilia Castillo, daughter of Emilia and Antonio Castillo, continues the legacy of the renowned Los Castillo silversmithing dynasty of Taxco, whose workshop was among the most influential in 20th-century Mexican design. Her work bridges traditional Mexican silver artistry with contemporary organic motifs, often inspired by nature and rendered in precious metals and semi-precious inlays. These earrings are a fine example of her early work, showing both the influence of her father’s generation and her own design sensibility — elegant, playful, and rooted in the beauty of the natural world. Details: Artist/Designer: Emilia Castillo Origin: Taxco, Mexico Markings: “Emilia Castillo Mexico TO-85 .925” Period: Late 20th century Material: Sterling silver and enamel Dimensions: 1.25 in. high × 1 1/8 in. wide
  • Creator:
    Emilia Castillo (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. The pieces are in vintage condition, one of the pieces has silver loss on the turtle shell.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881747399142

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