Description
c1980 Carlos Diaz Sterling Brutalist turquoise belt buckle, no issues. Weight and measurements in pics.
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 career 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.
