A cultured pearl lies snug in a nest of sterling silver in these dangle earrings designed and hand crafted by Mexican artisan Alida Madero. About her work, the artisan says: "I love silver and gemstones. I love their delicacy and everything that a gem embodies — its color, brightness, textures, reflections, imperfections or purity. They comprise a fascinating world with their own language."
"I love silver and gemstones and seeing them makes my heart beat faster. I love their delicacy and everything that a gem embodies."
"My mother says that, when I was a girl and we lived on the ranch, I'd go out with a bag to collect stones, singing,... 'gathering little rocks, gathering little rocks' until I'd return with a bag full of pretty pebbles.
"Now that I'm older, I continue collecting them from around the world and save them like a wonderful treasure. I've even thought that life is like my bag of stones — situations all come in different sizes with their own shapes, colors and textures. Some are prettier than others but, together, they are a part of our existence.
"Like everyone, I've had good times and others that have left their mark on me. One was saying no to an upcoming marriage, having the strength to stop everything that the decision implies. This helped me to connect with my roots and regain my strength, to grow and to flourish.
"I began selling gold jewelry when I was in high school and I enjoyed it, not so much for the money, but because it was jewelry. I love silver and gemstones and seeing them makes my heart beat faster. I love their delicacy and everything that a gem embodies — its color, brightness, textures, reflections, imperfections or purity. They comprise a fascinating world with their own language.
"For my university year of social service, I discovered a company where I learned many interesting things that I could apply to own jewelry, like electroplating metals in gold and in rhodium. Later, one of my university projects opened up doors for me to work on designing metal clasps and buckles for shoes and handbags.
"I also took some basic courses in jewelry and silver crafting, and I discovered that inspiration is the key to designing. I'm inspired by what I see every day, like life's little details, which I'm more sensitive to thanks to the meditation I practice daily.
"When I think about how to describe myself, I try to be as honest as possible and can do so in three words — secure, sensitive and responsible. I try to do things as well as I can and pay attention to the smallest details. I strive to be conscious about my actions and I care about how my crafts affect the planet.
"Working on my own has been a both challenge and a great adventure filled sadness and joy, errors and success. I think the most important thing is to take a risk when doing things. In the end, things settle, life goes on and these experiences help you create it.
"My parents are my biggest supporters. My mother is my official cheerleader and encourages me to do what I believe in. My father has helped make all the furniture I needed, and also to set up exhibits. I'm very grateful to them because they've been my loyal partners.
"Designing is a world where I learn and create. To continue creating, you have to trust what you're doing, overcome your fear and challenge yourself to grow. It's also necessary to be constant and patient... very patient because everything has a process and sometimes it's slow.
"I work mainly with silver and, on request, with gold and with rubedo, a gold alloy. Metals can be reused and, like gems, they never lose their value and beauty. I prepare some of my own materials, especially forged or bulky materials. The piteado process, which consists of embroidering by hand on leather, is done by people in a prison workshop where they sign up to learn a useful skill so they can reenter society once they're free.
"I hope to have my own shop one day where I can show my jewelry collections to the world."
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WOMEN
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L
XL
XXL
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
BUST
35 - 36
37 - 38
39 - 41
42 - 44
46 - 48
WAIST
27 - 28
29 - 30
31 - 33
34 - 36
38 - 40
HIPS
37 - 38
39 - 40
42 - 43
45 - 46
49 - 50
MEN
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M
L
XL
XXL
CHEST
36 - 38
39 - 41
42 - 44
46 - 48
50 - 52
WAIST
30 - 32
32 - 34
35 - 37
38 - 41
43 - 45
NECK
14 - 14.5
15 - 15.5
16 - 16.5
17 - 17.5
18 - 18.5
SLEEVE
32.5
33.5
34.5
35.5
36.5
FINDING YOUR SIZE
Take your measurements with the tape measure over your under garments. If your measurements fall between sizes you may prefer the next larger size. Inseam, skirt and dress lengths vary by style and will be listed in the item description. Our sweaters are knit in standard American sizes, however actual measurements vary by style.
BUST / CHEST
Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.
WAIST
Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.
LOW WAIST
Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.
HIPS
Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.
NECK
Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.
SLEEVE
Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.
INSEAM
Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.
Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.
For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.
For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.
See buckle/tie belt size standards below.
WOMEN
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M
L
XL
4
6
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10
12
14
16
18
20
22
inches
26 - 30
28 - 32
31 - 35
34 - 38
38 - 42
cm
76 - 86
81.5 - 91.5
86.5 - 96.5
91.5 - 101.5
96.5 - 106.5
+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm
MEN
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M
L
XL
XXL
inches
30 - 34
32 - 36
35 - 39
39 - 43
43 - 47
cm
81.5 - 91.5
86.5 - 96.5
91.5 - 101.5
96.5 - 106.5
109 - 119
+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm
Sash tie length
Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.
Belt with buckle
Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.
Belt without buckle
Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.
Download our printable ring sizing chart to find the perfect fit!
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