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Maria Belen Nilson

Maria Belen Nilson

5.0

"I love this country, all of my designs are inspired by Mexico and Frida Kahlo. I really enjoy doing what I do, it comes from my deep love for Mexico, and for letting me be who I want to be."

Latest Update"We met in 2007. Over these years, I've been able to promote my jewelry in a different way. And I have met... Latest Update

"We met in 2007. Over these years, I've been able to promote my jewelry in a different way. And I have met with artisans from all over the world.

"I feel a huge passion for Mexican traditions and I really believe in the value of this wonderful art. Supporting it is our responsibility, if we want to preserve it.

"There are now seven families who work with me on this beautiful project. The 'human component must be present in all crafting processes, from the simplest to the most demanding. We never forget to value all aspects of the work our designs require to maintain our precise quality.

"We continue to preserve techniques such as lost wax, embossing and die-cutting. Each of my designs has a source of inspiration in the natural world that surrounds me. Passion, emotion and feeling awaken inside me whenever I think of Mexico and its magical tradition of silver.

"I have focused my collections on themes such as Mexican Drama and Texture and Purity, which for me have come to represent my own expression... my spirit... my identity….

"I want to keep growing and share my designs all over the world. As this project grows, my designs shine through each of the feelings involved in creating it, sharing the patience, care, love, passion and consideration that each piece of jewelry represents."

Original Artisan Story

"Hola! I was born in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, in 1954. I grew up there, and graduated in Educational Studies. When I was 21, I left my country and moved to Mexico.

"I came here on my own and with nothing. I chose Mexico because I have admired this country and its culture ever since I was very young. I fell in love with Mexico the moment I arrived and started teaching literature in Mexico City.

"After some years I moved to the state of Morelos, where I started doing handicrafts. I learned about different crafting techniques, and about working with different materials.

"I met my husband in Morelos. He is a jewelry designer and we moved to Taxco after we got married. After my first daughter was born, we moved around the country, including to San Miguel Allende and Palenque. Eventually, we moved back to Taxco, which is renowned as Mexico's silver city.

"I began working with silver in 1994 by chance. My husband and I had recently divorced and I had to go on by myself to provide for my three daughters. I decided to set up my own workshop and contacted renowned silversmiths in Taxco so I could learn from them.

"I love this country! All my designs are inspired by Mexico and Frida Kahlo. I really enjoy doing what I do, as it comes from my deep love for Mexico, and for letting me be who I want to be.

"I've endured difficult situations in my life, like the death of my second daughter. But here is where I discovered my spiritual strength, and I learned to move ahead by following my heart. If you follow what your heart tells you, you will never be mistaken and you will get what you are looking for.

"Gracias to Mexico, and to all of you."

Sterling silver cocktail ring, 'Skeleton Fish' - Mexico Sterling Silver Ring

Skeleton Fish, Mexico Sterling Silver Ring

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$125.99 ON SALE $139.99

Turquoise chandelier earrings, 'Gypsy Lover' - Rose Motif Turquoise Chandelier Earrings

Gypsy Lover, Rose Motif Turquoise Chandelier Earrings

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$116.99 ON SALE $129.99

Sterling silver link necklace, 'Voices from the Sea' - Sterling Silver Shell Link Necklace

Voices from the Sea, Sterling Silver Shell Link Necklace

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$962.99 ON SALE $1,069.99

Sterling silver brooch pin pendant, 'Bubble Butterfly' - Sterling silver brooch pin pendant

Bubble Butterfly, Sterling silver brooch pin pendant

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$526.49 ON SALE $584.99

Sterling silver dangle earings, 'Eden Birds' - Bird Pattern Taxco Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Eden Birds, Bird Pattern Taxco Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$269.99 ON SALE $299.99

Sterling silver link necklace, 'Olé' - Handcrafted Sterling Silver Sombrero Motif Link Necklace

Olé, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Sombrero Motif Link Necklace

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$1,097.99 ON SALE $1,219.99

Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Doves' Peace' - Silver Dangle Earrings Taxco Sterling 925 Handmade

Doves' Peace, Silver Dangle Earrings Taxco Sterling 925 Handmade

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$161.99 ON SALE $179.99

Sterling silver cross pendant, 'Heavenly' - Handcrafted Christian Cross Sterling Silver Pendant

Heavenly, Handcrafted Christian Cross Sterling Silver Pendant

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$512.99 ON SALE $569.99

Sterling silver brooch pin pendant, 'Gypsy Heart' - Sterling silver brooch pin pendant

Gypsy Heart, Sterling silver brooch pin pendant

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$319.49 ON SALE $354.99

Sterling silver link bracelet, 'Aztec Victory' - Mexican Taxco Silver Link Bracelet

Aztec Victory, Mexican Taxco Silver Link Bracelet

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$616.49 ON SALE $684.99

Sterling silver chandelier earrings, 'Secret Soul' - Chandelier Earrings Mexico Taxco Sterling Silver

Secret Soul, Chandelier Earrings Mexico Taxco Sterling Silver

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$223.19 ON SALE $247.99

Sterling silver flower earrings, 'Spinning Daisies' - Sterling silver flower earrings

Spinning Daisies, Sterling silver flower earrings

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$241.19 ON SALE $267.99

Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Sierra' - Artisan Crafted Taxco Sterling Earrings

Sierra, Artisan Crafted Taxco Sterling Earrings

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$170.99 ON SALE $189.99

Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Solar Frieze' - Sterling silver dangle earrings

Solar Frieze, Sterling silver dangle earrings

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$215.99 ON SALE $239.99

Sterling silver link bracelet, 'Solar Frieze' - Sterling silver link bracelet

Solar Frieze, Sterling silver link bracelet

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$665.99 ON SALE $739.99

Sterling silver link bracelet, 'Wave of Light' - Sterling silver link bracelet

Wave of Light, Sterling silver link bracelet

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$746.99 ON SALE $829.99

Sterling silver dangle earrings, 'Skeleton Fish' - Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings Handmade in Mexico

Skeleton Fish, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings Handmade in Mexico

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$161.99 ON SALE $179.99

Sterling silver chandelier earrings, 'Mystical Vision' - Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Eyes of Enlightenment, Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$116.99 ON SALE $129.99

Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Hand of Hamsa' - Handcrafted Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Hamsa Hand, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$179.99 ON SALE $199.99

Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Seed of Life' - Sterling silver pendant necklace

Seed of Life, Sterling silver pendant necklace

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$295.19 ON SALE $327.99

Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Living Heart' - Unique Romantic Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Living Heart, Unique Romantic Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$197.99 ON SALE $219.99

Sterling silver link bracelet, 'Whispering Wind' - Sterling silver link bracelet

Whispering Wind, Sterling silver link bracelet

Maria Belen Nilson
5.0
$358.19 ON SALE $397.99

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