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TURQUOISE PROVENANCE:

This is designed with select cuts that came from the renowned Larry Cooley collection. Larry was one of the industry’s most favorable turquoise vendors, so when artists like Federico needed top notch stones for their own designs, this was the vendor everyone would buy from.

When Larry passed away awhile back, Federico had the unique opportunity to purchase Larry’s entire collection, which Larry had been carefully assembling and refining over several decades. Turquoise connoisseurs, designers, vendors, lapidarians—you name it—everyone fiercely coveted his collection. However, thanks to Federico’s close, longstanding relationship with Larry and his family, he was able to acquire the entire collection, albeit at a considerable price. This high cost reflects the superior quality of Larry’s turquoise and the unfortunate reality that most of the mines where this turquoise originated are now depleted.

Larry was known for carrying only THE best turquoise, characterized by its exceptional hardness—a key indicator of “quality” in turquoise—meaning his stones did not require any treatments in order for the lapidarian to cut them.. Nowadays, some of the rarest turquoise cuts he owned simply can’t be found on the market, and when or if they do appear, they command extraordinarily high prices per carat. So when this turquoise supply is finally used up, it will truly be gone forever. Each and every item designed with his turquoise is literally “One of a Kind,” since these stones cannot be replaced & are from a limited stock, which makes each piece a singular treasure with history, provenance, and unmatched natural beauty.

Larry had one of the biggest reputations for his turquoise, and all you had to do in this industry was say the name "Larry Cooley Turquoise" — that alone spoke volumes about his skill, legacy, and unmistakable style.

***Anything you buy that came from Larry’s collection, will always come with a higher price tag***

If you're like many of us who are big fan's of Cooley's turquoise, then please check out my other listings by putting "Larry's" name in the search when you're on the front page of the website.* (Since I have quite a bit, unfortunately only a limited amount will come up* ) We carry necklaces, rings, earrings, etc. So be sure to go through every category & either click on his name or Federico’s name within the category!

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THE NECKLACE:

Renowned designer Federico is praised for his bold, unapologetic aesthetic, and this runway-scale statement necklace is a definitive signature example of his work. His jewelry occupies a category of their own—virtually unmatched in the contemporary jewelry market. Designed with a clear objective to command immediate attention, this piece transforms jewelry into an unforgettable, high-impact presence.

The necklace is designed with an “Sampler” array of non-treated natural cuts of turquoise that is set in a 49 panel layout where the turquoise cuts lay side by side, each one hand-set, each one different. (Can you imagine the time & love it takes to set all these??) The layout exhibits a broad spectrum of aqua, pastel blues, blues and green tonalities(both lighter & darker) with distinct brown matrix patterns. This is the beauty of “Sampler” turquoise pieces is for the fact that you get a little of this and a little of that, without a matching, uniform color.

Sourced predominantly from legendary Nevada mines, the stones showcase the region's highly sought after spectrum of colors. This curated selection includes highly collectible, historical old-mined Blue Gem turquoise alongside a rich assortment of both blue and green Royston turquoise. Connoisseurs will immediately recognize the distinct character of these specific origins. Adding to the entire piece, a mesmerizing, chunk of authentic Blue Gem serves as the necklace's structural and visual closure.

The ‘overall’ tone of the necklace is Aqua.. Its impressive how this lays so well in “Form”, being that it’s made with all non-calibrated, mismatched in sized stones! Nowhere does it lose it’s form & follows up the neckline with fluidity..

This is a piece that truly exudes couture-level quality. It feels remarkably smooth against the skin, engineered with a weight and fluidity that allows it to drape flawlessly along the natural contours of the neckline. A head-turning masterpiece of wearable art, it commands attention in any room and serves as an extraordinary, unforgettable gift for life's most meaningful milestones.

PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH ALL THE PHOTOS TO SEE ALL THE DETAIL!

ARTIST: Federico Jimenez

WEARABLE LENGTH: 20" (Not including slip in tongue closure)

LENGTH WITH PANELS: Approximately 22 “

WEIGHT: 300 Grams~10.6 Ounces

STONE: Natural Vintage Turquoise Sampler

STONE CUTS: Free Form

METAL: Sterling Silver

METAL FINISH: Lightly Oxidized

CLOSURE STYLE: Slide in Tongue Closure (With Blue Gem)

STYLE: Turquoise “Sampler” Cluster Panel Necklace

HALLMARK: JF/Sterling

Comes Gift Boxed.

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement . (Reflected in shipping price) 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.

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. Please realize that all monitors are different, so the materials can look more vivid (or duller) from one computer to the next.

To give you close up photos, pictures tend to make the item look GIGANTIC & everything is more magnified than in actuality. To get an accurate idea of how big this is, please either check it out being worn to get a rough idea (see photos) or you can pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements above.