FEDERICO JIMENEZ-Highly Romantic and Feminine-Traditional Mazahua Mexican-Amethyst Gemstone Earrings-3"-Comes in Posts or Clip!
FEDERICO JIMENEZ-Highly Romantic and Feminine-Traditional Mazahua Mexican-Amethyst Gemstone Earrings-3"-Comes in Posts or Clip!
SALE FOR ONE PAIR- CHOOSE BETWEEN CLIP ON'S OR POST!
ABOUT THE MAZAHUA PEOPLE
The Mazahuas are an Indigenous people of Mexico, primarily inhabiting the northwestern portion of the State of Mexico and small parts of Michoacán and Querétaro. The largest concentration of Mazahua is found in the municipalities of San Felipe del Progreso and San José del Rincón of the State of Mexico. There is also a vast presence in Mexico City, Toluca and the Guadalajara area. The jewelry designs that come from the Mazahua artisans, were deeply influenced by the jewelry that was brought into Mexico by the Spaniards during the 1500's.The Spaniard's brought with them many of their designs, (including filigree) with many such as these earrings, becoming a popular mainstay, where this design continues being produced today.
THE EARRINGS:
These personally, have always been one of my favorite earrings for their delicate beauty & their authentic-undeniable Mexican look. The nice thing about wearing these,is the versatility they give you! I find them to be one of the best 'go to' earrings, not only when I'm wearing my embroidered Mexican clothing, but all my other types as well! They already have such a sweet feminine feel by having the little Palomas, but by adding the amethyst gemstones, really takes this earring over the edge!!!
They are extremely wearable without going over the top & tend to say more, with less! Plus, they are super SEXY on!!! (I know because I own them in every gemstone color!) They are neither too big,nor too small & give you that 'just right' look!
They are totally hand fabricated by skilled Oaxaca artists who create all the detailing you see in the sterling, to the meticulous detailing in the doves that give them their feather separation. Filigree wire follows the outline & is the anchor for the dangles to hold onto.
Paloma's are a very special bird in Oaxaca, as they represent "Eternal Love",which is why they make the perfect wedding earring! They have love & romance written all over them! These would not only be great for brides & weddings, but anytime you want to give a gift of Love!
ARTIST: Federico Jimenez
MEASUREMENT: 3" (To bottom of dangles) x 1-1/2"
MATERIAL: Purple Amethyst
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISH: Lightly Oxidized to Mirror Polished
TECHNIQUE: Entirely Hand Made
STYLE: Mexican Amethyst/Paloma Wedding Earrings
HALLMARK: JF/STERLING
COME GIFT BOXED
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POST EARRINGS (Come with jumbo sterling ear nuts)
COMBINED WEIGHT: 33.6 Grams-( 1.18 Ounces)
MEASUREMENTS: 3" x 1.50"
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CLIP ON EARRINGS: Will come with clip on sleeve covers for extra comfort & also to prevent slippage)
COMBINED WEIGHT: 34.4 Grams-( 1.21 Ounces)
MEASUREMENTS: 3" x 1.50"
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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 to find they are too vibrant or didn't look vibrant enough, when you get them.
To give you close up photos,pictures tend to make the item look much more larger & everything is more magnified than in actuality. So to get an accurate idea of how big these are, please either check them out on the ear to get a rough idea (photos) or you can pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements.
