{"product_id":"oaxacan-filigree-turquoise-hoop-earrings-copy-3","title":"Oaxacan Filigree Sterling Silver Earrings with Turquoise — Traditional Handmade Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFiligrana oaxaqueña\u003c\/em\u003e has lived in Oaxaca for nearly five centuries, taught from silversmith to silversmith, never written down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Oaxaca using time-honored filigree techniques, these sterling silver earrings showcase intricate metalwork paired with vibrant turquoise accents. Each piece reflects the artisan's mastery of delicate wirework — hair-thin silver coiled and soldered into lace-like structures that hold a single piece of turquoise at their center. The cool turquoise stones provide a striking contrast against the lustrous silver, making these earrings a versatile statement piece for both everyday wear and special occasions. These are not merely beautiful; they are a continuation of a five-century craft lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Oaxacan filigree\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFiligrana oaxaqueña\u003c\/em\u003e arrived via Spanish silversmiths in the 1500s and was so thoroughly absorbed into local Oaxacan tradition that it became one of the city's defining art forms. Today, only a handful of family workshops in Oaxaca's historic jewelry quarter still practice it at this level — building each piece wire by wire, soldering by hand, never from a cast mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-twisted Oaxacan filigree (\u003cem\u003efiligrana oaxaqueña\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional drop earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hook back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 2.75 inches (7.0 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9 g \/ 0.32 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiligree at 2.75 inches long has enough visual presence for a formal occasion and enough delicacy for daily wear. The turquoise works against white, navy, black, and earth tones equally well. At 9 grams, these are light enough to wear all day without fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolish with a soft silver cloth. Store in an airtight pouch or anti-tarnish bag. Avoid perfume, lotion, chlorine, and water. Never use abrasive cleaners on turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Oaxacan filigree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA traditional Mexican silversmithing technique in which hair-thin silver wires are hand-twisted and soldered into intricate lace-like patterns. It has been practiced in Oaxaca for nearly 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the turquoise natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — genuine natural turquoise, not stabilized or reconstituted. Each stone has its own natural variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these .925 sterling silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — .925 sterling silver throughout, including the hook backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the filigree bend if handled roughly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiligree is delicate by nature. Treat these the way you would treat fine lace — with respect. 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