Empress Isabel Necklace Albuquerque Museum Collection Dia de los Muertos Nice double half round wire

Nice double half round wire shank

method of decorating the sterling silver in which parts of the design are raised in relief from the back or the inside of the article by means of hammers and punches

A true creation from the heart and soul of Santa Fe

French Hooks or Post backs

domes them into half beads

Empress Isabel Necklace Albuquerque Museum Collection Dia de los Muertos Nice double half round wireEmpress Isabel My inspiration for this necklace came from The Museo del Prado exhibition displayed over the summer in Santa Fe, where I became enamored with the Titian Renaissance masterpiece of the Empress Isabel of Portugal. My necklace drew inspiration from that historic work. Empress Isabel is substantial piece made with Mediterranean coral, sterling silver, 18k yellow gold and 22k gold vermeil. It was purchased by the Albuquerque Museum to be