Fresh, feminine and glamorous – Marcela Castillo’s fashion forward jewelry, Urban Embellishments.

As designer and silversmith, Marcela crafts each piece individually, selecting from vintage and antique elements, semi-precious stones, beads, and custom-made silver pieces. She creates her distinctive style by contrasting old and new.

Marcela’s design sensibility springs from a variety of sources. Inspired by her older brother, a talented silversmith, she designed her first piece of jewelry as a teenager. She draws on her appreciation for fashion designers past and present – the exquisite detail of Yves Saint Laurent and the romanticism of John Galliano. French history and old Hollywood movies play an influential role as well. Best of all is her collection of vintage and antique jewelry elements, textiles, and notions, especially selected for their delicate femininity, brilliant sparkle, and unusual characteristics.

Her jewelry collection is a compelling mix of bold color combinations, pure decoration, contrast, texture, and sparkle. Marcela delights in creating jewelry with an “everyday glam” aesthetic and detailed craftsmanship. Urban Embellishments appeals to women with an appreciation for distinctive style.

10 things I love

The fashions of Yves Saint Laurent and John Galliano
French History
Old Hollywood movies – the costumes & jewelry design – inspiring!!
Antique and Vintage jewelry
Making a statement
Creed perfume
The Barefoot Contessa
Shopping in Nolita
Having dinner with my niece
Curling up with a great biography