{"title":"Scarf Rings, Slides \u0026 Bolo Ties","description":"\u003cp\u003eScarf rings, scarf slides and bolo ties are the pieces we are asked about most and the hardest to find made well. Ours are made by hand in .925 sterling silver in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scarf ring holds a silk square or a \u003cem\u003epaliacate\u003c\/em\u003e at the throat without a knot. The Sol Scarf Ring frames a natural stone — malachite, lapis lazuli, black onyx, jade or raw pyrite — in the rays of the sun; the Lengua Scarf Ring is unset. The Tiger Eye \u0026amp; Obsidian Scarf Slide is a bar set with both stones, and the Lapis Flower Bolo Tie is a lapis lazuli flower carved by hand, worn the way a bolo is worn in northern Mexico and the American Southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade to order, four to six weeks from order to delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sol-scarf-ring","title":"Sol Scarf Ring in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sol Scarf Ring is a sculptural .925 sterling silver scarf slide centered on a natural stone, made by hand in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes the sun — one of the oldest symbols there is, and one Mexico has been drawing for millennia — and reduces it to its essentials: clean rays radiating from a single polished stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rays are formed rather than cut. We shape them in \u003cem\u003emedia caña\u003c\/em\u003e — a half-round section drawn to a point, the same technique we use for our Sol earrings and pendant. It gives each ray a rounded, dimensional body instead of a flat profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band is open and adjustable, so it holds silk, cotton or a bandana without forcing the fabric, and keeps its sculptural form while it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your stone: \u003cstrong\u003ejade, lapis lazuli, malachite, black onyx or pyrite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each is natural and hand-selected by us, so no two are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 sterling silver, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: rays formed by hand in media caña, a half-round section drawn to a point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: natural jade, lapis lazuli, malachite, black onyx or pyrite, 2 cm (0.8\") diameter, cut by our lapidary in Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRays: 7 rays, longest 14 mm, shortest 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: 4 mm, open and adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order: 4–6 weeks from order to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: worldwide. US orders ship from Houston, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver is a living material and will develop a patina over time. Polish it with a silver cloth to bring back the shine, or leave it darker — we like it both ways. Keep the stone away from perfume and household cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat scarf widths does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The band is open and adjustable at 4 mm, so it takes everything from a light silk square to a folded bandana. You set the opening; it holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it match the Sol earrings and pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the Sol Scarf Ring, our Sol earrings and the Sol pendant are all formed the same way, in media caña, so the rays read identically across the three. They were made to be worn together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the stones natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Every stone is natural, hand-selected and cut by our lapidary in Mexico. Color and veining vary from one piece to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"carolina spratling","offers":[{"title":"Malachite","offer_id":42959048081504,"sku":"SOL-SC-M-03","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lapis lazuli","offer_id":42959048114272,"sku":"SOL-SC-L-03","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Onyx","offer_id":42959048147040,"sku":"SOL-SC-ON-03","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jade","offer_id":42959048179808,"sku":"SOL-SC-J-03","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pyrite","offer_id":42959048212576,"sku":"SOL-SC-PY-03","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8947\/4400\/files\/Sol_pin_onix_1.jpg?v=1784233326"},{"product_id":"lapis-flower-bolo-tie","title":"Lapis Flower Bolo Tie in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lapis Flower Bolo Tie is a .925 sterling silver bolo with a hand-carved lapis lazuli centerpiece and a braided leather cord, made by hand in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe centerpiece is carved — not set as a plain cabochon — into a blooming flower, so the deep blue of the lapis catches light differently across every petal. Lapis is never uniform: the gold flecks of pyrite and the pale veins of calcite make each stone its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's a contemporary reading of a classic bolo. Wear it formally with a collar, or every day with an open shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sterling silver backing is our own: two integrated loops let the braided leather cord slide smoothly for adjustment while holding the centerpiece in place. Each mechanism is fabricated and finished by hand in our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 sterling silver, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: hand-carved natural lapis lazuli \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord: genuine braided leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom sterling silver backing with two integrated adjustment loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size, adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: hand-carved lapis lazuli flower, special cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order: 4–6 weeks from order to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: worldwide. US orders ship from Houston, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSilver is a living material and will develop a patina over time. Polish it with a silver cloth to bring back the shine. Lapis is a softer stone — keep it away from perfume and household cleaners, and store the piece dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs the lapis natural?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes, natural lapis lazuli, carved by hand. The gold flecks are pyrite and the pale veins are calcite — both are natural to the stone and part of how you tell real lapis from dyed substitutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does the cord adjust?\u003c\/em\u003e Two integrated loops on the silver backing let the braided leather cord slide freely, so you can set the length where you want it and it stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan it be worn casually?\u003c\/em\u003e That's how we wear it. It reads formal with a collared shirt and relaxed with an open one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"carolina spratling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959098609760,"sku":"OTH-BO-LF-01","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8947\/4400\/files\/Bolotielapisflower1.jpg?v=1784242701"},{"product_id":"bar-scarf-slide","title":"Tiger Eye \u0026 Obsidian Scarf Slide in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiger Eye \u0026amp; Obsidian Scarf Slide is an architectural .925 sterling silver slide set with natural tiger eye and obsidian, made by hand in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo stones, two temperatures: the warm golden banding of tiger eye against the depth of black obsidian — volcanic glass, and one of the oldest worked materials in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe back carries a simple integrated silver loop, so a scarf slides through cleanly and drapes without slipping. We designed it to complement what you're wearing rather than take it over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 sterling silver, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: natural tiger eye and natural obsidian, cut by our lapidary in Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated silver loop backing for scarves, bandanas and neckerchiefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 12 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: 6 x 1.5 cm combined tiger eye and obsidian, set in a 4 mm sterling bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarf ring: oval, 2 x 1.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order: 4–6 weeks from order to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: worldwide. US orders ship from Houston, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSilver is a living material and will develop a patina over time. Polish it with a silver cloth to bring back the shine. Keep the stones away from perfume and household cleaners, and store the piece dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre the stones natural?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — natural tiger eye and natural obsidian, cut by hand by our lapidary in Mexico. Every stone is different, so color and banding vary from one piece to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is obsidian?\u003c\/em\u003e Volcanic glass. It forms when lava cools too fast to crystallize, and it has been worked in Mexico since long before the Spanish arrived — for mirrors, blades and ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill it slip off a silk scarf?\u003c\/em\u003e No. The integrated loop grips the fabric while letting it drape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"carolina spratling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959116763232,"sku":"OTH-SC-TO-01","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8947\/4400\/files\/Barscarfring.jpg?v=1784244734"},{"product_id":"lengua-belt-buckle","title":"Lengua Scarf Ring in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lengua Scarf Ring is a sculptural .925 sterling silver slide that works as both a scarf ring and a belt buckle, made by hand in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt takes the fluid forms of our Lengua Collection and turns a functional accessory into a piece of jewelry. The integrated center bar holds fabric or a belt strap securely while keeping the profile clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe designed it to move: wear it on a leather belt, a silk scarf, or a bandana. It works the same at a dinner and on a Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur silversmiths build it using cartoneado, a technique Taxco has practiced for generations — sheets of .925 sterling are die-stamped and soldered by hand into a hollow form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 sterling silver throughout, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: hollow-formed by hand using cartoneado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: none — sterling silver throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWears as: scarf ring, scarf slide, or belt buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated center bar for belts, scarves and bandanas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: three die-stamped tongues, hollow-formed by hand in cartoneado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order: 4–6 weeks from order to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: worldwide. US orders ship from Houston, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSilver is a living material and will develop a patina over time. Polish it with a silver cloth to bring back the shine, or leave it darker — we like it both ways. Every piece is made by hand, so slight variations are part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I really use it as a belt buckle?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes. The integrated center bar takes a belt strap as easily as a scarf. It's the same piece, worn two ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat width of belt does it fit?\u003c\/em\u003e  Is 1.3 Inches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs the piece solid or hollow?\u003c\/em\u003e Hollow. We build it with cartoneado, a traditional Taxco technique: sheets of .925 sterling silver are die-stamped and hand-soldered into a hollow form. The silver is .925 throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"carolina spratling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959148843104,"sku":"LEN-SC-00","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8947\/4400\/files\/Lenguasilverbeltbuckle.jpg?v=1784247321"},{"product_id":"lengua-cruz-scarf-ring-in-sterling-silver","title":"Lengua Cruz Scarf Ring in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lengua Cruz Scarf Ring is a sculptural .925 sterling silver slide formed by four tongues arranged in a cross, made by hand in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to our Lengua Collection, inspired by the universal language of communication. Here the tongue motif — drawn from pre-Hispanic codices, where it stands for speech, knowledge and human connection — meets itself four times, rotated into a cross that frames an open center. Four voices facing four directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur silversmiths build it using \u003cem\u003ecartoneado\u003c\/em\u003e, a technique Taxco has practiced for generations: sheets of .925 sterling are die-stamped, then soldered one by one into a hollow form. The result is dimensional and sculptural, yet light enough to sit on fabric all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA silver ring on the reverse holds the scarf, bandana or silk square in place while the front reads clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 sterling silver throughout, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: hollow-formed by hand using cartoneado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: four die-stamped tongues soldered into a cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: sterling silver ring on reverse for scarf or bandana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order: 4–6 weeks from order to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: worldwide. US orders ship from Houston, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver is a living material and will develop a patina over time. Polish it with a silver cloth to bring back the shine, or leave it darker — we like it both ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Lengua Scarf Ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape. The Lengua Scarf Ring uses three tongues in a flowing form; the Cruz arranges four in a cross, so it reads more graphic and symmetrical on fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the piece solid or hollow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow. We build it with cartoneado, a traditional Taxco technique: sheets of .925 sterling silver are die-stamped and hand-soldered into a hollow form. The silver is .925 throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina Spratling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154530762848,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8947\/4400\/files\/lenguacruzscarfring.png?v=1789650190"}],"url":"https:\/\/carolinasstudio.com\/collections\/scarf-rings-and-bolo.oembed","provider":"Carolina S Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}