TURQUOISE PROVENANCE:

This is designed with select cuts of Premium Royston turquoise 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.

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THE RING:

There's only one designer who truly elevates the words HUGE — COLOSSAL — MASSIVE — OVER THE TOP to an entirely new level of meaning, and that unmistakable name is Federico. Just when you think you’ve seen his largest creations, along comes a ring like this that will absolutely knock your socks off and make your liver quiver with excitement. Hands down, I have to admit, they keep getting bigger and bolder! This is a ring meant to be both seen and felt — so unmistakably “Federico” — and for most wearers it might practically cover the entire finger, it is that HUGE. Without a doubt, it’s his biggest yet!

Designed with an abstract, very funky figural look, the ring is set with lusciously green Royston turquoise, with each cut on the generous side and most measuring roughly 1-1/2" tall (give or take). Every stone carries a substantial carat weight and showcases its own wonderful Royston fingerprint character and unique matrix detail. (See photo 5.)

The stones are set atop of a hefty amount of sterling & weighs more than many cuffs! (see weight below) The shank is done in a adjustable bypass style that has light stamp work & is presently set at a size 8-1/4 and because of the bypass shank, makes it adjustable. I find that it's easier to go up in size, than to go down in size, so if you need me to go up a few sizes for you,(No more than) please let me know at the time of purchasing!! (Please see last photo) If you need it a size or so smaller, I suggest you take it to a reputable jeweler to do this.

"Dainty" isn't a word when describing Federico's jewelry. We love pieces that speak for themselves and let us express who we are, which is exactly why we gravitate toward anything Federico creates. His work is about making a statement, ensuring you stand out and remain the only true "Star of the Show."

PRICING IS BASED ON:

****Federico’s name, his decades old reputation in the industry, the quality & the limited supply & availability of the turquoise, the number of carats and the cost per carat for this higher quality. Also reflected in price, is the cost to pay a “staff’ to do Federico’s designs & the time involved to make it..***Lastly, 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!

SPECIFICS:

ARTIST:FEDERICO JIMENEZ

TURQUOISE PROVENANCE :LARRY COOLEY COLLECTION

CIRCA MINED: 1950'S -1960'S

WEIGHT: 4 OUNCES ( 115 Grams)

FACE SIZE: 5" X 2-1/4" (Disregard the '2-1/2" in photo 8 -I made a mistake-It is 2-1/4" wide!)

STONE: ROYSTON TURQUOISE

TURQUOISE GRADE:NATURAL-NON TREATED-PREMIUM

STONE SIZE: See photo 4 & 5 (All stones are measured at their longest & widest points)

TURQUOISE CUTS: Free Form

SIZE: 8-1/4

SHANK STYLE: BYPASS

ADJUSTABLE: YES

HALLMARK: JF/STERLING

COMES GIFT BOXED

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Because of the price,this will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.. 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.

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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. When photographing warmer toned pieces (Especially green’s and oranges!) can come up more vibrant & seriously saturated so please take this into consideration. With these 2 colors in particular, I do very little color editing & actually have to bring down the saturation, since I want this to be as true of color in the photos as in person. 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.