✓ Item added to cart
View Cart
Chandelier Earrings in 24k Gold Plate - Catacaos Cascade
Sourced
Guarantee
The expertise of decades is evident in these beautiful chandelier earrings from Peru's Alfredo Inga. The earrings are crafted from 24k gold-plated sterling silver filigree, with delicate pendants that sway with your every step.
- 24k gold-plated 925 sterling silver
- 0.13 oz
- 2.5 inches L x 0.8 inches W x 0.1 inches D
THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT
Artisan Organization: Alfredo Inga
Country: Andes
Alfredo Inga was born on July 18, 1960, in Catacaos in northern Peru, considered the "City of Filigree." At the age of eleven, he began to learn the art with friends who taught him little by little.
"I enjoyed it because a jeweler's work is a delicate art, and I was able to create beautiful pieces for women," the artist recalls. "My inspiration comes from nature, especially from flowers. First I design a piece, then I carefully craft it."
After winning a prize for his jewelry, Sr. Inga was awarded a scholarship to study with a professor from Israel.
"I really enjoyed the course because I learned new and different techniques. I was one of the best students, and they offered me the chance to teach the art of filigree in Israel. But I love Peru too much to leave. I decided to stay here, near my family, and carry on the craft." "
Top Rated
