FEDERICO JIMENEZ Sterling Silver ROYSTON TURQUOISE Drop Dangle EARRINGS Pierced

Description: Like what you see here?... Click here to view my other listings .FEDERICO JIMENEZ TURQUOISE DANGLE EARRINGS DESCRIPTION: This is an exquisite pair of earrings by legendary Oaxacan artisan Federico Jimenez. Federico always utilizes the finest natural turquoise, much of it from old mines and collections long since depleted. FEDERICO JIMENEZ was born in Oaxaca, Mexico in 1941 in a Mixtec Indian Community. He came to the USA in 1967 to study and work. He studied jewelry making and design at the University Community School. In 1970 He and his Wife Ellen Belber Jimenez took a trip to the Southwest and fell in love with the American Indian Culture. He admired the Indian craftsmanship and technique so much that he was inspired to start a collection of Folk Art. He was a prior trustee of the "Millicent Rogers Museum" in Taos, New Mexico and The Southwest Indian Museum in Los Angeles, CA. He is currently a trustee on the board of the "Autry National Center" and "La Plaza De La Cultura" in downtown Los Angeles, CA. In 2023 he was the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Mexican (Mexicanos Distinguidos) Award for his contributions to the elevation of Mexican culture in the US, along with his endless philanthropy and his 24 karat heart of gold. These outstanding earrings will be a valuable addition to your collection of the very finest jewelry from Federico Jimenez, along with your Southwestern and Native American jewelry. Earrings measure 2" x 1/2" WEIGHT: 17.5 grams SIGNED: JF, for Federico JimenezSTERLING: yes, stamped STERLING Returns cheerfully accepted for any reason. Purchase price will be refunded upon return of unaltered, undamaged item. Happy Shopping! International Buyers are willkommen, bienvenue, welcome... :)Trusted Ebay Seller since 1999240411 TUSFJX

Price: 495 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

End Time: 2025-01-11T20:02:56.000Z

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