Federico Jimenez-Perfectly Mastered-Artisan Made-Elaborate Paloma Enamoradas Sterling Filigree Oaxaca Wedding Necklace-20"
Federico Jimenez-Perfectly Mastered-Artisan Made-Elaborate Paloma Enamoradas Sterling Filigree Oaxaca Wedding Necklace-20"
A PERSONAL WORD:
Filigree is a real 'art' that's not only tedious & time consuming, but it's a technique that if not done right,it becomes obvious in the over all look. Just a couple of millimeters can make a huge difference in getting the form even & unfortunately not all jewelers can do it. It literally takes years & practically a lifetime to achieve status as being one of the best.. Each wire curvature has to be mathematically even & well thought out & can literally take days,if not weeks to finish depending on how big the piece is. There are many steps to filigree to make it perfect..
In Mexico there are different styles of filigree & with that said,even though this is a Oaxaca necklace,this style of filigree is actually known to come from Chiapas. Normally we see filigree to be very lacy with lots of open space, but with this type, the wires are soldered together & are precisely looped to perfection & sit in what appears to be in a bezel.. The more wire used, means more given to the weight, along with more time.
THE NECKLACE:
This is one of those necklaces where you truly have to appreciate what the hands of an artisan can do.. All through out, each section is beautifully made, with a pouring of love & romance written all over it! Just look at the main star of the show & how elegant these birds are made! What I find unique about this area of the necklace, is the filigree work that sits to the bottom of the birds, that then which acts as their elaborate long feathered tails! (See photos,especially the backside) The center flower coordinates with the same flower design that is in the panels & is made of a triple dimensional layered design. There are 6 floral panels per side, with 2 having the same filigree floral design that's in the centerpiece & 4 hand tooled flowers that graduate down in size that then brings you to the hook closure.
Called a "Mexican Wedding necklace",but don't let that make you feel limited, since you don't have to be getting married to wear it! Any day will be special when you step out with this on!
**There are matching earrings that come in 2 sizes!! (See 4th & last photo ) These can be found by clicking on "Earrings 2* then click on "Federico's" name
ARTIST: Federico Jimenez
WEARABLE "INTERIOR" LENGTH: 20"
WEIGHT: 3.9 Ounces-112 Grams
CENTERPIECE-FROM TOP OF BIRDS TO BOTTOM CENTER DANGLE: 4-1/8" X 2-1/8"
FILIGREE FLOWERS: 1-3/4" & 1-1/2" Round
NON FILIGREE FLOWERS SIZE: From 7/8" down to 5/8"
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISH: Oxidized
CLOSURE: Hook & Eye
HALLMARK:JF/ Sterling (Numerous times)
Comes Gift Boxed.
Please Note: With filigree it isn't the weight or materials that you're paying for, but the artisans time..
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with a high price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured (reflected in shipping price).. If you're not home in the day & need this 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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To give you close up pictures,items can tend to look much more larger & much more more magnified than in actuality. So to get an accurate idea of how big this is,please either check it out being worn to get a rough idea (photo 2 ) or if you have a tape measure,then please compare it to my given measurements.
