{"product_id":"vintage-1979-miguel-melendez-taxco-sterling-silver-lapis-lazuli-clip-on-earrings","title":"Vintage 1979 Miguel Melendez Taxco Sterling Silver \u0026 Lapis Lazuli Clip-On Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking pair of 1979 Mexican modernist clip-on earrings by celebrated Taxco silversmith Miguel Melendez, crafted in sterling silver and set with deep blue lapis lazuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eEach earring has a bold circular form with an wonderfully organic openwork design, reminiscent of irregular cells, pebbles or natural rock formations. Scattered throughout are free-form sections of richly coloured lapis lazuli, creating a beautiful contrast against the highly reflective silver.  Measuring 25mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eThe earrings have been professionally polished, bringing the sterling silver back to a bright, lustrous finish and allowing the sculptural openwork and rich blue lapis to really stand out. They remain vintage pieces and may retain minor signs of age and previous wear consistent with their history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eFinished with substantial hinged clip fittings for non-pierced ears. The reverse is stamped STERLING together with Miguel Melendez\/Mexican workshop and assay marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eA superb and very wearable example of late-1970s Taxco modernism, combining strong sculptural form with the wonderful craftsmanship for which Mexican silver jewellery of this period is renowned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  This item is not in the centre\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 14","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58116970119550,"sku":"14-TTFF66","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/BVnjPQbhkD.jpg?v=1790608479","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1979-miguel-melendez-taxco-sterling-silver-lapis-lazuli-clip-on-earrings","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}