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MIGUEL MELENDEZ - Sapphire & Sterling Silver Necklace - Mexico - Circa 1970's

$3,500
£2,657.14
€3,039.20
CA$4,890.01
A$5,438.76
CHF 2,839.95
MX$66,183.87
NOK 36,270.49
SEK 34,015.32
DKK 22,682.73
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MIGUEL MELENDEZ - Modernist sapphire and sterling silver statement necklace - featuring 17 purple prong set oval cut sapphires (approximately 41.31 total carats - each 9.0 x 8.0 x 4.5 mm.) - original tongue and groove closure with button release - signed on the back - Mexico (Taxco) - circa 1970's. Excellent vintage condition - all original - minor surface scratches to the silver - tarnishing - no loss - no damage - no repairs - minor signs of age and use - ready to wear. Size / Dimensions - Large - 7/8" (2.5 cm.) Wide x 15 1/2" (39.4 cm.) Long x 3/8" (1.0 cm.) Deep (Over-all). Weight - 92.00 Grams.
  • Creator:
    Miguel Melendez
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    92 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)Length: 15.5 in (393.7 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970-1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3276221568562

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