Federico Jimenez-Mid Century Mined-Gem Quality -Natural Royston/Sleeping Beauty Turquoise-Sterling-Dangle Earrings
Federico Jimenez-Mid Century Mined-Gem Quality -Natural Royston/Sleeping Beauty Turquoise-Sterling-Dangle Earrings
ABOUT LARRY COOLEY TURQUOISE:
The turquoise that these are made with, come from the late "Larry Cooley's" private collection. Mr. Cooley was one of the most reputably known turquoise vendors in the industry, who artists would go to when they wanted the highest quality turquoise for their own designs.. Since he was very knowledgeable, he knew what separated the junk from the premium grades & was committed to offering only the finest that each mine produced. He was one who wouldn't dare offer turquoise to someone, that he himself, wouldn't want.
One would be right to say that, the turquoise he collected & sold, were qualities that only the finest of the finest "Turquoise Connoisseur's" would buy..He had a vast collection of nothing BUT premium turquoise that were all natural,since his rocks were mined long before they started treating turquoise & had the best that each mine produced.
So these cuts are an excellent grade of natural turquoise, which is getting more & more difficult to find anymore, unless you're willing to pay top dollar per carat. That is if you can find any, since much has gone into private collectors hands & have become very valuable... After Larry's passing, everyone wanted dibs on his whole collection, but because of Federico's long time connection with Larry & Larry's family, he was fortunate to purchase this 'once in a lifetime' limited & very pricy collection(This is reflected in price) So once these stones are used up, they're gone!
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THE EARRINGS:
Anchored from a large oval cut of minty green Royston turquoise, hangs a large pear shaped cut of Royston that's turned downward. Acting as a partial halo for this cut, are vivid blue pear cuts of Sleeping Beauty turquoise that are also turned downward with the points pointing out..5 little round cuts look like dangle droplets..
****Because of the generous amounts of both stone & sterling,these do have some weight, so please know what weight your ears can handle before you purchase! I do want to mention that these can easily be converted to clips by any jeweler, since there's only the one stone to remove in order to solder a clip on!***(This is something you will provide)
A NOTE:
**Anything with Larry's turquoise comes with a higher price tag,due to the quality & rarity*** Please check my listings for more from Larry's collection!!
ARTIST: Federico Jimenez
TURQUOISE PROVENANCE: From Larry Cooley's Limited Turquoise Collection
CIRCA MINED: 1950'S-70'S
COMBINED WEIGHT: 43.6 Grams (1.54 Ounces)
MEASUREMENTS: 2-3/4" x 1-1/2" (To longest dangle & widest point)
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISH: Contemporary-Mirror Polish
MATERIAL: NATURAL Gem Grade Royston & Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
CUTS: Oval-Round-Pear
STONE SIZE: TOPS: 17 mm x 12 mm(About 5/8" x 1/2") CENTER PEAR CUT: 24.3 mm x 18 mm(Just under 1" x just under 3/4") SLEEPING BEAUTY PEAR CUTS: 7 mm x 4 mm-ROUND DANGLES: 5 mm
EAR STYLE: Posts
HALLMARK: JF/STERLING
Comes Gift Boxed..
**Artist, turquoise quality, cost per carat, how many carats, sterling cost & time are reflected in price**
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Because of the price,these will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.. 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..