{"product_id":"a-beautifully-matched-pair-of-vintage-sterling-silver-napkin-rings-by-the-highly-sought-after-south-african-silversmith-joe-calafato-working-under-his-renowned-studio-name-candida","title":"A beautifully matched pair of vintage sterling silver napkin rings by the highly sought-after South African silversmith Joe Calafato, working under his renowned studio name Candida.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully matched pair of vintage sterling silver napkin rings by the highly sought-after South African silversmith Joe Calafato, working under his renowned studio name Candida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandida creations are prized for their meticulous hand-work and clean, modernist interpretation of traditional design — and these napkin rings are an exceptionally scarce example. While Calafato is celebrated primarily for his jewellery, non-jewellery Candida pieces are extremely uncommon, making this pair a true collector’s prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ring features raised domed beads framed between two engraved borders decorated with delicate floral scrollwork, creating a bold yet refined sculptural rhythm. Their angular open-form construction gives them a striking architectural presence on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstated, elegant, and highly unusual — a must-have for Candida enthusiasts and collectors of South African studio silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote : The silver value alone works out to just over R1000 at todays silver price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : Each napkin ring measures 4.8cm x 3.5cm x 1.8cm and combined weight of 41grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50564089545010,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251029-120753.jpg?v=1761812826","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-beautifully-matched-pair-of-vintage-sterling-silver-napkin-rings-by-the-highly-sought-after-south-african-silversmith-joe-calafato-working-under-his-renowned-studio-name-candida","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}