c1960 c-31 Carlos Diaz Sterling Modernist H bolo tie 37" long cord, no issues.
Carlos Diaz was born in Bogotá, Columbia. At the early age
of 14, he became an apprentice under his uncle who was a Silversmith and
quickly fell in love with what would be his life long carreer and passion.
After finishing his apprenticeship, Carlos learned the Art of Repousse and
Chasing from Parisian Master Silversmith, Gaston Avenel. At 23, Carlos worked
in Ecuador for a few years making chalices for the Catholic church and
hollowware for the Embassy. In 1953, Carlos came to Tucson and began piecework
for local jewelers.
In 1958, Carlos opened his own business and a few years later had become
incorporated. Carlos graduated from the GIA, Gemological Institute of America,
in 1978 and holds a degree in Gemology.
After half a Century, Carlos is still creating his own designs using Silver,
Gold, Turquoise, Diamonds and a variety of other gemstones. He is also noted
for his custom work and along with his silversmiths, produce special hollowware
such as Chalices and baby cups. Other custom items including letter openers,
key chains, money clips, etc. Carlos Diaz Silversmiths also has a unique and
impressive collection of genuine, southwest Native American Jewelry.
All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece
referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I
rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver
or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is
92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a
little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade
jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are
photographed on a 6" women's wrist.