Francisco Sánchez
Garnet Prickly Pear Cactus Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring 'Prickly Pear Fruit'
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This Garnet Prickly Pear Cactus Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring 'Prickly Pear Fruit' by Francisco Sánchez is a handsome and detailed cocktail ring that is quintessentially Mexican. Crafted of sterling silver, a prickly pear cactus bears garnet fruit. The design is influenced by pre-Hispanic codices and Mexican folklore, reflecting the artisan's bold and culturally inspired style.
Francisco Sánchez, known artistically as Citlali, meaning “Star” in Náhuatl, is a celebrated Mexican jeweler whose career spans more than five decades. The second generation of a family of jewelers, he founded his workshop in 1968 and continues to design each piece himself. His studies in architecture, painting, and sculpture inform his bold, culturally inspired jewelry, often drawing from pre-Hispanic codices and Mexican folklore. Using silver with Italian alloys and specialized techniques, he creates designs that honor tradition while embracing contemporary style. Over the years, Francisco has exhibited internationally in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and received recognition including the Jalisco Award in Jewelry Design in 2000. Today, his workshop is also home to the third generation, as his daughters have joined the craft. Each signed piece carries the symbolism of a “star,” offering wearers a luminous connection to Mexico’s cultural and artistic heritage.
Handcrafted from 925 sterling silver and garnet with an adjustable, oxidized finish. The ring's band measures 3 mm W. The ring front measures 0.8 inches L x 0.9 inches W x 0.2 inches H. Natural stone variations are to be expected.
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