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Marco Molina

Marco Molina

Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry in Mexico

"I find inspiration in visiting museums, in observing the work of other jewelers and of sculptors and painters."

"I was born in 1984 in the town of Taxco, home of some of Mexico's richest silver mines. It was natural for me to become a jewelry artisan.

"It all began with my grandfather, who worked in silver. He taught my father, who passed this family art on to me. I was also taught by a master jeweler in town.

"Learning this craft cost me many hours of sleep. The day simply wasn't long enough, so working late became a part of my routine. On the other hand, I found that patience is the key. A lot of patience and also travel, as I learned about the different styles and techniques used throughout Mexico's world of jewelry.

"Like every other person, I've had some tough moments. They included the economic crises in Mexico in 1994 and 2008. After that, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was frustrating and exhausting to coordinate the family morale along with work, design, finances and my own studies.

"Starting to work on my own has been complicated, especially the cost of premium materials and the extensive finishing my designs require.

"Today, there are three family members working in our workshop — an uncle, a brother and my father. Each one looks after different tasks. My uncle does the accounting and my brother is the administrator, while my father and I do the designing. I especially like doing the finishing by hand and monitoring the quality of each piece from start to finish. I try to come up with new ways of communicating and of structuring the work process.

"What I like best about my art is the possibility of making something unique yet perpetual and expressing my ideas and feelings through it. It's challenging to get everything in syntony — the design, ergonomics, quality, accessibility, beauty and singularity.

"I find inspiration in visiting museums, in observing the work of other jewelers and of sculptors and painters. I use silver, gemstones, modeling paste and paper.

"It's a great feeling to be able to give a formal job to members of the community and offer flexible hours to single moms. My workshop also supports sports teams and encourages physical activity."

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45 items by Marco Molina

Skull of LifeSterling Silver Skull Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 8,9,10

5.0

$79.99
Catrina CrownSterling Silver Catrina Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 2.5" x 1.4" W x 0.3" D

5.0

$69.99
Elegant CatrinaCatrina Skull Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.2" x 0.4" W x 0.4" D

5.0

$37.99
Catrina FlowersCatrina Skull Sterling Silver Drop Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1" x 0.7" W x 0.3" D

$54.99
Celtic AngelSterling Silver Celtic Angel Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.2"

$39.99
Festive CatrinSterling Silver Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.2"

$59.99
Hummingbird and FlowerSterling Silver Hummingbird Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$49.99
Gossamer WingsButterfly Wing Sterling Silver Wrap Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 6,8

5.0

$39.99
Catrina CrownCatrina Skull Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 6,8

$89.99
Skull TangoModern Handcrafted Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Skulls

Size: 5.75" L (end to end) x 0.4" W

$189.99
Smooth LeafSterling Silver Leaf Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0

$47.99
Bamboo CurveBamboo Motif Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Mexico

Size: 5.5" L (end to end) x 0.5" W

$149.99
Horseman CatrinSterling Silver Day of the Dead Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.2" x 0.6" W x 0.4" D

5.0

$34.99
Lavish CatrinaSterling Silver Catrina Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.2"

$54.99
Ring of OwlsSterling Silver Owl Link Bracelet from Mexico

Size: 7.5" L (end to end) x 0.9" W

$149.99
Monarch FlightButterfly Wing Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Mexico

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 1.1" W

$159.99
Beautiful NascenceFloral Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

5.0

$69.99
Crossed SkullMen's Skull-Shaped Sterling Silver Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 9,10,11

$69.99
Pockmarked CrossPockmarked Cross Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Length: 0.2"

$49.99
Single OwlSterling Silver Owl Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.2"

$49.99
Messenger ButterfliesSterling Silver Butterfly Locket Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.3"

$59.99
Alien LandscapeTextured Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

5.0

$99.99
MelancholiaArtisan Crafted Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 2.9" x 0.9" W x 0.1" D

5.0

$67.99
Openwork ButterfliesSterling Silver Openwork Butterfly Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.9" x 1" W x 0.1" D

$39.99
Basket of KittensCat-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.3"

$84.99
Joining HandsSterling Silver Bangle Bracelet from Mexico

Size: 7.5" L (end to end) x 0.6" W

$124.99
RopesMen's Rope Motif Sterling Silver Band Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 9,10,11

$67.99
Smooth LeavesSterling Silver Leaf Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 2.2" x 0.8" W x 0.1" D

$47.99
Elegant PoinsettiaSterling Silver Poinsettia Button Earrings from Mexico

Length: 0.9" x 0.9" W x 0.1" D

$39.99
Angel SwirlsSterling Silver Angel Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.3" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D

$29.99
Magnificent DragonflySterling Silver Dragonfly Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 1.4" x 1.7" W x 0.4" D

$59.99
Little TortoiseSterling Silver Tortoise Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.3"

$79.99
Faithful CrownSterling Silver Crown Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.2"

$39.99
Hummingbird CircleSterling Silver Hummingbird Link Bracelet from Mexico

Size: 7.5" L (end to end) x 0.7" W

$149.99
Openwork ButterflySterling Silver Butterfly Cocktail Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

$39.99
Medieval CrossesMen's Cross Motif Sterling Silver Band Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 9,10

$59.99
Hummingbirds AloftSterling Silver Hummingbird Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.6" x 1" W x 0.1" D

$47.99
Textured CrossTextured Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 0.2"

$79.99
Abstract EleganceAbstract Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 7,8

$59.99
Pretty FrogsFrog-Shaped Sterling Silver Button Earrings from Mexico

Length: 0.6" x 0.7" W x 0.6" D

$39.99
Calavera StyleSterling Silver Skull Cufflinks from Mexico

5.0

$59.99
Zebra GazeSterling Silver Zebra Drop Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.1" x 0.7" W x 0.2" D

~~$79.99~~ $67.99
Frida CatrinaFrida Catrina Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$44.99
Smooth LeafSterling Silver Leaf Pendant Bracelet from Mexico

Size: 5.5" L (end to end) x 0.1" W

1.0

$39.99
Love's VoiceSterling Silver Word of Love Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0

$39.99

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