Victor Jaimez for Emma Mexican silver double-sided Pendant Necklace
I never tire of the double-sided pendant necklaces Victor Jaimez created for Emma Melendez. The perfect blend of Aztec Revival and modernismo Mexicano, they are unfailingly characterized by craftsmanship of the highest level and meticulous finishing. At the same time dramatic and awe-inspiring, the pendant's two sides showcase several techniques as overlay, oxidation and mozaico inlay come together to create the image of Quetzalcoatl and the abstract figure of a Meso-american monkey. The chain that completes the set is hefty, hand-made and in our specific case, signed as well - an extra treat for the lovers of Jaimez / Emma collaborations...
Size / Weight: 20 1/4" long for the chain; pendant is 2 1/8" wide by 1 7/8" tall (without the bail); with the bail it adds a 2 1/2" drop to the chain; 50.6 grams
Hallmarks / Date: Jaimez's initials as shown as well as "EMMA" alongside "HECHO EN MEX TAXCO 925" and "TAXCO STERLING"; 1950s
Condition: very good vintage with great patina, beautiful design, its oxidation in excellent shape and just a couple of very shallow, superficial, small pops in the stone inlay - not offensive to the eye and adding character more than taking away from the necklace's appeal
Inv# 15943
I never tire of the double-sided pendant necklaces Victor Jaimez created for Emma Melendez. The perfect blend of Aztec Revival and modernismo Mexicano, they are unfailingly characterized by craftsmanship of the highest level and meticulous finishing. At the same time dramatic and awe-inspiring, the pendant's two sides showcase several techniques as overlay, oxidation and mozaico inlay come together to create the image of Quetzalcoatl and the abstract figure of a Meso-american monkey. The chain that completes the set is hefty, hand-made and in our specific case, signed as well - an extra treat for the lovers of Jaimez / Emma collaborations...
Size / Weight: 20 1/4" long for the chain; pendant is 2 1/8" wide by 1 7/8" tall (without the bail); with the bail it adds a 2 1/2" drop to the chain; 50.6 grams
Hallmarks / Date: Jaimez's initials as shown as well as "EMMA" alongside "HECHO EN MEX TAXCO 925" and "TAXCO STERLING"; 1950s
Condition: very good vintage with great patina, beautiful design, its oxidation in excellent shape and just a couple of very shallow, superficial, small pops in the stone inlay - not offensive to the eye and adding character more than taking away from the necklace's appeal
Inv# 15943
I never tire of the double-sided pendant necklaces Victor Jaimez created for Emma Melendez. The perfect blend of Aztec Revival and modernismo Mexicano, they are unfailingly characterized by craftsmanship of the highest level and meticulous finishing. At the same time dramatic and awe-inspiring, the pendant's two sides showcase several techniques as overlay, oxidation and mozaico inlay come together to create the image of Quetzalcoatl and the abstract figure of a Meso-american monkey. The chain that completes the set is hefty, hand-made and in our specific case, signed as well - an extra treat for the lovers of Jaimez / Emma collaborations...
Size / Weight: 20 1/4" long for the chain; pendant is 2 1/8" wide by 1 7/8" tall (without the bail); with the bail it adds a 2 1/2" drop to the chain; 50.6 grams
Hallmarks / Date: Jaimez's initials as shown as well as "EMMA" alongside "HECHO EN MEX TAXCO 925" and "TAXCO STERLING"; 1950s
Condition: very good vintage with great patina, beautiful design, its oxidation in excellent shape and just a couple of very shallow, superficial, small pops in the stone inlay - not offensive to the eye and adding character more than taking away from the necklace's appeal
Inv# 15943