Reveri Castillo (attr) modernist Mexican silver Necklace
Attributions are a difficult issue in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry - they are almost never accepted. If a piece is not signed, it’s just not signed! In this case, however, I will put my years of experience behind my suggestion that the necklace I am presenting here is the work of Reveriano Castillo. When I acquired it, it had no clasp and since the specific Reveri design is usually marked exactly there, the connection to its maker was lost. I had my jeweler craft a fold-over clasp similar to what the necklace would have originally come with and based on the quality of materials, the level of craftsmanship and the weight of the piece, I am quite convinced that my attribution has merit. I will end by saying that this is a gorgeous, substantial, unusually long beauty that can be easily enjoyed alone or combined with your favorite chain necklaces…
Size / Weight: 22” long (wearable) by 1/2” wide; 71.3 grams
Hallmarks / Date: missing all hallmarks (please, see description for attribution) yet tested and guaranteed to be sterling silver; 1950s-60s
Condition: very good vintage with generous length and weight, a silky patina, with a couple of very light, almost indiscernible impressions in the spheres, and no other damage or unsightly repairs - except, of course, for the replaced fold over clasp (see description)
Inv# 15312
Attributions are a difficult issue in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry - they are almost never accepted. If a piece is not signed, it’s just not signed! In this case, however, I will put my years of experience behind my suggestion that the necklace I am presenting here is the work of Reveriano Castillo. When I acquired it, it had no clasp and since the specific Reveri design is usually marked exactly there, the connection to its maker was lost. I had my jeweler craft a fold-over clasp similar to what the necklace would have originally come with and based on the quality of materials, the level of craftsmanship and the weight of the piece, I am quite convinced that my attribution has merit. I will end by saying that this is a gorgeous, substantial, unusually long beauty that can be easily enjoyed alone or combined with your favorite chain necklaces…
Size / Weight: 22” long (wearable) by 1/2” wide; 71.3 grams
Hallmarks / Date: missing all hallmarks (please, see description for attribution) yet tested and guaranteed to be sterling silver; 1950s-60s
Condition: very good vintage with generous length and weight, a silky patina, with a couple of very light, almost indiscernible impressions in the spheres, and no other damage or unsightly repairs - except, of course, for the replaced fold over clasp (see description)
Inv# 15312
Attributions are a difficult issue in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry - they are almost never accepted. If a piece is not signed, it’s just not signed! In this case, however, I will put my years of experience behind my suggestion that the necklace I am presenting here is the work of Reveriano Castillo. When I acquired it, it had no clasp and since the specific Reveri design is usually marked exactly there, the connection to its maker was lost. I had my jeweler craft a fold-over clasp similar to what the necklace would have originally come with and based on the quality of materials, the level of craftsmanship and the weight of the piece, I am quite convinced that my attribution has merit. I will end by saying that this is a gorgeous, substantial, unusually long beauty that can be easily enjoyed alone or combined with your favorite chain necklaces…
Size / Weight: 22” long (wearable) by 1/2” wide; 71.3 grams
Hallmarks / Date: missing all hallmarks (please, see description for attribution) yet tested and guaranteed to be sterling silver; 1950s-60s
Condition: very good vintage with generous length and weight, a silky patina, with a couple of very light, almost indiscernible impressions in the spheres, and no other damage or unsightly repairs - except, of course, for the replaced fold over clasp (see description)
Inv# 15312