THE EARRINGS

Federico is known to have on staff some of the finest lapidarians in the industry and their work shows in each & every piece made, with these being the perfect example!! Inspired by Zuni Puebloan techniques, as well as design, these literally have the word “Quality Made” written all over them! This type of intricate inlay work isn’t the easiest to do, no matter how many years of experience an artist has under their belt. It takes someone with a sharp, mathematical mind who pays meticulous attention to every tiny detail and possesses impeccable skill and exceptional talent. Oh, and did I mention the “time” factor? Yes, they are also incredibly time-consuming to make, and truly deserve appreciation and admiration when they are made correctly!!

Made in a 3 tier dangling design, these are made entirely of vivid Sleeping Beauty turquoise, which is the number one choice for artists seeking a uniform, flawless color throughout the piece, these earrings showcase genuine workmanship. Starting from a larger cut of Sleeping Beauty turquoise, the creation involves two demanding art forms that require years of dedication to master: the first being "Lapidary Art," and the second, the "Art of Inlaying." Each individual cut of turquoise is carefully shaped and sized to fit precisely between the slender sterling silver bars so they then can lay in a channel inlay.. These pieces must fit perfectly, leaving no room for error, and if you zoom in closely on the photos, you can see that the cuts align flawlessly, right up against every delicate edge!

They are traditionally made, but have very contemporary vibe, which allows these to be worn in or out of the southwest!! These will go well with some denim & boots, but will go well with any elegant/up scale wardrobe!

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ARTIST: Federico Jimenez

COMBINED WEIGHT: 31 Grams {Slightly over 1 oz.}

MEASUREMENTS: 3-1/8" x 1-1/4"

MATERIAL: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

METAL: Sterling Silver

METAL FINISH: Contemporary -Mirror Polish Finish

TECHNIQUE: Excellent Lapidarian Work-Mosaic Inlay-Time

HALLMARK: Sterling JF

Comes Gift Boxed

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Anything with a high price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured (reflected in shipping price).. If you're not home in the day & need them shipped where they 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.

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PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:

I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try my hardest to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color,just so you're not shocked, nor disappointed when you get the piece. Realize however that all monitors are different, so the materials can look brighter (or duller) from one computer to the next. If you need more photos, in different areas of lighting, please let me know! *****

To give you close up photos to provide all the detail ,pictures can tend to make the item look much larger & everything is more magnified than in actuality. To get an idea of the size, please zoom in on the 2nd photo or what you can do is, pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements above.