Empress Isabel Necklace Albuquerque Museum Collection Dia de los Muertos French Hooks or Post backs

French Hooks or Post backs

A true creation from the heart and soul of Santa Fe

domes them into half beads

1 1/4 by 1 1/4 inch

not hollowed underneath the skull on the inside of the ring

Empress Isabel Necklace Albuquerque Museum Collection Dia de los Muertos French Hooks or Post backsEmpress 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