Federico Jimenez -Finely Detailed - Beautifully Executed Oaxaca Metal Art- "Paloma's & Hearts"- Oxidized Sterling Turquoise Drop Earrings-3" x 2"
Federico Jimenez -Finely Detailed - Beautifully Executed Oaxaca Metal Art- "Paloma's & Hearts"- Oxidized Sterling Turquoise Drop Earrings-3" x 2"
"LOVE IS WHEN 2 HEARTS BEAT AS ONE"
Words can't even begin to describe the overwhelming beauty that these have..Not only are they artistically made & SO breathtakingly beautiful, but the serene beauty of Oaxaca jewelry can be seen throughout.. They have this peaceful,feminine & very romantic aesthetic where you can witness all the time & love the artist put in to create such beautiful works of 'Wearable Metal Art"!
Hanging from a floral ear wire, these lovely earrings are designed in a wide & longer style by conjoining 2 separate Paloma's & 2 separate hearts that are then all connected by solder & the centrally placed floral center. Being the huge fan that I am for excellently made-hand fabricated jewelry, what I love about these is not only the strong "Love" theme that's written all over them,but all the fine detailed circular tooling that was done to the metal to create their heavily detailed design..On the perimeter of the hearts for example,flowers were created by these stamped circular patterns that sit inside the scalloped perimeter.There is even the 'tree of life' in the very center that is framed by a 'heart within a heart' design. (zoom in on each photo) Both the Paloma's & the hearts are domed for a more dimensional feel & a premium oval cut of Sleeping Beauty turquoise dangles between the hearts. The sterling is finished with a darkened oxidation & are given a aged look.
Considered a Mexican wedding earring,these would be a PERFECT bridal earring, where the 2 doves represent eternal love & the 2 hearts that beat as one!
ARTIST: Federico Jimenez
MEASUREMENTS: 3" x 2" (From Curvature of Ear Wire to Bottom of Turquoise)
DESIGN ALONE-WITHOUT EAR WIRE: 2-3/8"
WEIGHT: 25.8 grams or 0.91 ounces
STONE: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
TURQUOISE CUT & SIZE: Oval- 17 mm x 6 mm (About 5/8" x 1/4")
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISH: Oxidized-Vintage
TECHNIQUE: All Hand Fabricated-Tooling Metal-Time & Love!
STYLE: Oaxaca Paloma & Heart Earrings
HALLMARK: JF/Sterling
Comes Gift Boxed.