About Mexicali Rose
Gloria Marks made her mark in the boutique industry from an early age. She was born and raised on the island of Bermuda. She knows the importance of smart buying and smart business.
As early as high school, she was working and learning her craft from a Bermuda company which dealt only in high-end imports. Ms. Marks was one of the first boutique owners in Hamilton, Bermuda, at a time when boutiques were just beginning and there were few women in their own business.
She has always prided herself in choosing fine classical design and the unusual unique pieces, when selecting items to sell in her boutique. When she retired and moved to Mexico, she had no expectations of continuing in the business. Her initial perception of Mexican jewelry was that of low quality, border city markets and “sterling silver” that was anything but sterling.
On a trip to Taxco she was overwhelmed at the beauty and quality of the silver jewelry being crafted there. She immediately hired a guide to introduce her to local artisans and silver factories. The guide had 40 years of experience to guide her to just where she needed to go. She experienced firsthand, the meticulous, tedious and highly skilled work that goes into the making of this fine jewelry.
The Mexican families have spent generations honing their craft. The factories have greatly improved the production end of the business, which certainly brings down the cost of these handmade items. When researching the Web for availability of beautiful Mexican silver, she found it almost nonexistent. Then came the ah-ha moment! Why not shop directly from the artisans and pass it along via her website to boutique owners across the world.
She ran into buyers from as far away from Mexico as Australia, buying silver. People from all over the world come to Taxco for silver, but in this time of expensive airfares and hotels, why not provide that service for the small business owner.
The experience of traveling to London, Paris and New York to buy for her boutique gives her empathy with the small business owners who just cannot afford to buy that way. If you want an easy, affordable way to buy your high end quality silver jewelry, then this is your site! We only sell .925-.95 sterling silver. As Gloria travels around Mexico, she foresees expanding Mexicali Rose to include even more beautiful Mexican crafts, such as leather, pottery, shoes, clothing and more. So, be sure to check the site often for new items to be added as well as updated jewelry offerings.