Empress Isabel Necklace Albuquerque Museum Collection Dia de los Muertos domes them into half beads

domes them into half beads

1 1/4 by 1 1/4 inch

French Hooks or Post backs

method of decorating the sterling silver in which parts of the design are raised in relief from the back or the inside of the article by means of hammers and punches

Empress Isabel Necklace Albuquerque Museum Collection Dia de los Muertos domes them into half beadsEmpress Isabel My inspiration for this necklace came from The Museo del Prado exhibition displayed over the summer in Santa Fe, where I became enamored with the Titian Renaissance masterpiece of the Empress Isabel of Portugal. My necklace drew inspiration from that historic work. Empress Isabel is substantial piece made with Mediterranean coral, sterling silver, 18k yellow gold and 22k gold vermeil. It was purchased by the Albuquerque Museum to be