A Bunch of Earrings and a Necklace: Jewelry Sale
I’m back in North Carolina for a while and I’m going through my 20+ year treasure collection. The pieces I’m offering for sale today are jewelry from the bygone years, an eclectic mix of “needed for professional life” or an “artistic point-of-view” that no longer fits my lifestyle. I’ll be listing an eclectic mix of […]
Mexican Vintage Gold + Silver Jewelry Pop-Up Sale: Next
Another sweep through my jewelry collection. Getting closer to the essentials. Making some hard decisions about what to sell. Most of these pieces are from Oaxaca and you will recognize traditional designs many reminiscent of Frida Kahlo, with amazing filigree work, and excellent craftsmanship. Several are from visits to Mexico City and Michoacan. I rarely wear […]
Pop-Up Vintage Jewelry Sale: Oaxaca Gold Filigree, Mexican Sterling + More
I’m making another trip to the USA and in the move to edit my collection, I’ve taken inventory and will sell the following jewelry. Most pieces are vintage collectible and some are new and newer. Please make your purchases by June 30, 2016. I will bring what you buy with me and ship from Santa […]
Oaxaca Gold, Silver Filigree Earrings, Plus Woven Tapestry Bags for Sale
After a long day of travel yesterday, by bus from Puebla to the Mexico City airport, then to San Francisco with a connection to Orange County, California, I have settled into my son’s home in Huntington Beach. I’m carrying with me two beautiful hand-woven, tapestry wool bags that with natural dyes, made by my friend Lupe […]
Oaxaca Filigree Gold and Silver, Antique Jewelry, Pawn Shops and Prayer for Rain
Gold filigree earrings are a favorite of traditional indigenous women in villages throughout Oaxaca, Mexico. Mexican gold filigree jewelry, usually 10k or 12k, is gifted at life cycle events and is an important part of engagement and marriage traditions. Antique pieces are usually more costly because of the workmanship. Filigrana, the art of working gold […]