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Chandelier- Vintage 900 Silver Spanish Colonial Cuenca Earrings. These wonderful earrings are crafted from 900 silver. These are impressive 4" long all silver Azuay province ceremonial style earrings with four articulated sections in the Spanish Colonial style. The first section is connected to the French hook, then three chandeliers in graduated widths, the largest at the top and smaller as you move down the earring. Each section contains beautiful fine silver filigree. They display a perfect aged patina, with just a bit of tarnish in all the right places. These gorgeous earrings look stunning when worn, truly a wonderful addition to any jewelry collection. Dramatic and absolutely stunning.
Note: There are a pair of earrings in this style displayed in the Jewelry museum in Oaxaca , Mexico. Write - up included with earrings
Measurements: 4" x 1 5/8"
Weight: 26.6 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Ecuador, Azuay
Date: Circa 1940