Federico Jimenez- Luminous Rectangular Shape Abalone with Coin Pearl Accents-"STARBURST" Sterling Earrings-2-5/8"- 40.8 Grams
Federico Jimenez- Luminous Rectangular Shape Abalone with Coin Pearl Accents-"STARBURST" Sterling Earrings-2-5/8"- 40.8 Grams
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL ABALONE AND PEARL ITEMS SHOWN IN PHOTOS 15 through 23 THAT WOULD COMPLIMENT THESE EARRINGS!! EACH ARE UNDER THEIR APPROPRIATE CATEGORIES!(THERE’S MORE THAT IS NOT SHOWN & WILL BE LISTED ASAP)
THE EARRINGS:
From Federico’s new Abalone & Pearl line, these earrings are precisely made with a very visually balanced look. Contributing to their symmetrical appearance are the evenly sized rectangular cuts of abalone set throughout the design, which together create a precise 2" round “Starburst” presence.
The 2" abalone drop is anchored by an 11.5 mm coin pearl at the top, while another coin pearl is set in the center and tiny pearls alternate delicately between each abalone cut. All of the materials rest on a substantial amount of oxidized sterling silver, and the backs of the earrings feature a contemporary mirror-polished finish for a refined, modern touch.
To help protect the abalone from the elements and to enhance their appearance, each abalone cut appears to have a thin resin-like coating that also adds a subtle extra shine.
The dominant colors in these are mainly the chartreuse limes and periwinkle lavenders. The base tone is a taupe-gray, and when the earrings catch the light and move, those colors come alive; when they lie flat you notice fewer flashes of color and more of the underlying gray. I did not use any features when I edited the pictures that would give you a false color, but rather, what I did do, was turned the abalone toward the light so you can witness all the color that is naturally there. Please go through each photo to see any variation.
Because of the generous amount of materials, I do want to mention that these earrings have some weight to them. I personally feel they’re fine, but for some, they may be a bit heavy. We do carry a product (link below) that is made to take the weight of the earring off the ear & places the weight on the tab they are made with. It always helps when shopping online to know what weight earrings work best for your ears, what the best size is for a cuff, etc. I would take one of your heaviest earrings that you can tolerate wearing & see how much they weigh, then compare that weight to mine. So please read weights below before purchasing
PLEASE NOTE WHAT PRICING IS BASED ON :
Not only have Federico’s prices increased, but the cost of what artists are now having to pay for materials, has gone up as well. (Sterling & Stone) These things are what are reflected in the price for these.
With the cost of sterling going into ‘increase’ mode and literally being out of control, the rising cost is reflected in what artists have to now must pay per gram or ounce for the metal.. Artists are now charging more because of this.
Also factored into the price for these, is the artist’s name and reputation, the number of carats and the cost per carat for the materials used.. Also included is the need to compensate the artisan (And or staff) for their time and expertise required to create these.
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SPECIFICS:
ARTIST: Federico Jimenez
MEASUREMENTS: 2-5/8" X 2" (Width taken at the widest part of the earring)
COMBINED WEIGHT: 1.43 Ounces- 40.8 Grams
METAL: Sterling Silver
FINISH: Contemporary Mirror Polish Backside-Oxidized Front
MATERIAL: Abalone and Pearls
ABALONE SIZE: 14 mmx 6.5 mm (Roughly just over a 1/2” x 1/4”)
EAR STYLE: Post
HALLMARK:JF/925 (Sterling)
Comes Gift Boxed
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Because of the price,these will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement (dictated in shipping price) If you're not home in the day & need these 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 protection & mine..
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PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:
I am not a professional photographer, but I do try to do my best at giving you accuracy in color. In order to give you close up photos so I can provide you with all the detail, photos can tend to make the item look much more larger & everything is more magnified than in actuality. .Please zoom in on the photos to see how they look on the ear, or you can pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements to get an accurate idea of how big these are..
