Federico Jimenez-Contemporary HAND CUT-Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Bangles-Hard to Find Extra Small and Medium Available!
Federico Jimenez-Contemporary HAND CUT-Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Bangles-Hard to Find Extra Small and Medium Available!
SALE FOR ONE BANGLE-CHOOSE FROM THE HARD TO FIND EXTRA SMALL TO SMALL WRIST OR THE MEDIUM!
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What I find impressive with these particular bangles is not just the striking look they offer, but knowing that each of these stones was cut “free hand” without the use of calipers. Many artists take the quicker route and purchase already perfect, uniformly sized cabochons to set into their designs, but with these you can still see the work marks that validate their true hand‑cut character. I personally love witnessing the time and care an artist devotes when every little detail is literally made by hand!!
Made from material from the now‑closed Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine, Federico’s lapidarian cut each stone to approximately the 8 mm range (about 3/8”), so that each round sits beautifully as they fill the 1/2" width of the sterling shank and continue all the way around the bangle’s diameter.
The smaller 2-3/8” interior bangle is made to accommodate a 'hard to find' small or petite boned hand and wrist. It’s less about overall wrist circumference and more about a slim bone structure. Bangles are measured differently than other bracelet styles — they must slip over the widest part of the hand to fit, which is typically at the upper thumb bone and then across the palm. I have a very tiny wrist (about 4-1/2") and when I put this on it is a bit snug as it reaches the knuckles, especially around the thumb bone area, yet it goes on smoothly and feels comfortable and secure without falling to the top of the hand.. The larger 2-5/8” interior size is intended for a medium wrist.
FITTING:
What I suggest is: if you have a bangle on hand that fits you well, lay it flat on top of a paper measuring tape and start at the 1" line (as shown in the last four photos). Then note where it measures from and to (east to west). Pay attention to the interior measurement only — not the outer edge — because the height of the turquoise or setting will give you an inaccurate reading. Finally, compare that interior across measurement to the one I provide.
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PLEASE NOTE WHAT PRICING IS BASED ON :
Factored into the price for these, is the artist’s name and reputation, the number of carats and the cost per carat. Also included is the need to compensate the artisan (And lapidarian) for the time and expertise required to create the these. These are just some of the elements that together explain and contribute to the price of these bangles.
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INFO ON BOTH:
ARTIST:FEDERICO JIMENEZ
METAL: STERLING
WIDTH: ROUGHLY A 1/2”
MATERIAL: SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE
TURQUOISE CUTS: ROUND (ALL HAND CUT!)
STONE SIZE: 8 mm (ABOUT 3/8”)
HALLMARK: JF/STERLING
COMES GIFT BOXED
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XS/SMALL
WEIGHT : 59.2 GRAMS (2.08 OUNCES)
ACROSS MEASURMENT: 2-3/8"(This is measured left to right while bangle is laying flat-(See photos 8 & 9) You can also use this measurement against others that fit you well)
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MEDIUM:
WEIGHT: 60 GRAMS (2.11 OUNCES)
ACROSS MEASURMENT: 2-5/8"(This is measured left to right while bangle is laying flat-(See photos 10 & 11)
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Because of the price,these will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.
