GRAEME & PHILIP WATSON
Unique Bracelet "Belt"
925 Sterling Silver
This vintage bracelet resembles a belt that encircles the wrist and was designed by Mexican artisans Graeme and Philip Watson. In the style of Taxco craftsmanship, they produce the bracelet from sterling silver with a highly polished surface. A hinge opens and adjusts to fit the wrist.
From the world-famous silver town of Taxco in Mexico.
"We have managed to create a family workshop where we create designs of the highest quality, with many satisfied buyers in different parts of the world. This is how we make Taxco's silversmithing techniques more and more popular." Graeme Watson
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The Original Craftsman Story
"My process begins with melting the pure silver that we purchase from providers in Taxco, alloying it with copper to give the metal a better consistency to work with. This is why it's called 925 sterling silver. Once the metal is smelted, the silver sheet is passed through a laminator in order to obtain wires, bands, etc. Once we have the metal and we are ready to work with it, the sheet is is trimmed and shaped, and and every part is polished. Bracelets and necklaces are assembled using wires that are half-round, square or triangular. We solder the silver using a gas blowtorch, giving forms to the jewelry. The sizes and product specifications are checked to see if any corrections are necessary. Once made, the jewelry is submerged in nitric acid to clean them and maintain their brilliance. After, if they have any gemstones, they are added according to the design. Finally, the pieces are polished by hand with cotton cloth on a polisher with a small motor and a special paste that smooths the surface and brings out the silver's shine."My collections are based on everything that surrounds me, such as nature and its shapes. Creating elegant and accessible jewelry has always attracted me, and embellishing someone with a personal touch is marvelous. One of the greatest challenges is maintaining the quality of our work, which has taken us many years to perfect.
"Today, I work with my son Philip, who is in charge of the technological and business aspects. We work with artisans from the region who show a great love for what they do every day. In this way, we preserve the traditions of silver in this magical place." Graeme Watson
Handmade from 925 sterling silver (hallmarked).
Size 6 x 4.5 cm (inside)
925 Sterling Silver
Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG. No taxes included. | Differenzbesteuerung nach § 25a UStG. Kunstgegenstände und Sammlungsstücke, Sonderregelung.
