Private Collection
“Fresh Water Pearl Necklace and Earring Set” by Federico Jimenez
"Fresh Water Pearl Necklace and Earring Set" by Federico Jimenez
The sterling necklace has a total of 26 fresh water pearl rosettes link together with a small link. Closure is a secured pin closure
Total Necklace length is 25", each rosette is approximately 1" to 3/4".
The matching sterling earring is a post with 4 freshwater pearl rosettes, movement and dangling 3 rosettes with one rosette holding the post. total length is 3 1/4 ", rosettes measure 3/4" to 1/2"
Necklace and Earring have the trademark stamp for Federico Jimenez
Federico Jimenez born in "Oaxaca", Mexico in a Mixtec, Indian Community. He came to the USA in 1967 to study and work. He admired native jewelry so much that he started a collection. Donating it later to museums. Living now in Venice, CA. He is a well-known jewelry artist, famous for his quality work, using mostly rare Natural Turquoise.
$3,200.00
About our Private Collection
The Private Collection offers a variety of Southwest Jewelry. Showcasing Museum Quality pieces by artists from the Santo Domingo Pueblo, and Navajo Nation. The jewelry pieces are from around 1960-1970 build with natural turquoise, coral, spiney oystershell and sterling. " One of a Kind" investor pieces.