Exquisite FEDERICO JIMENEZ Sterling Silver BLUE LAPIS LAZULI Clip-On EARRINGS

Description

View Exquisite FEDERICO JIMENEZ Sterling Silver BLUE LAPIS LAZULI Clip-On EARRINGS with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Federico always utilizes the finest natural gemstones, much of it from old mines and collections long since depleted. He studied jewelry making and design at the University Community School. He is currently a trustee on the board of the "Autry National Center" and "La Plaza De La Cultura" in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Like what you see here?... Click here to view my other listings . FEDERICO JIMENEZ EXQUISITE BLUE LAPIS LAZULI CLIP-ON EARRINGS DESCRIPTION:  This is an exquisite pair of earrings  by legendary Oaxacan artisan Federico Jimenez.  Federico always utilizes the finest natural gemstones, 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. Seductive deep blue cabs of Lapis Lazuli set in heavy gauge sterling silver. Clip-on mechanisms are tight and secure. 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 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" WEIGHT:  30.1 grams SIGNED:  JF, for Federico Jimenez STERLING:  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 1999 241002 SFFJX31       Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Jewelry. Brand: FEDERICO JIMENEZ.

Brand

FEDERICO JIMENEZ

Type

Earrings

Style

Dangle/Drop

Material

BLUE LAPIS

Main Stone

Lapis Lazuli