Francisco Sánchez
Unique Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'The Plumed Serpent'
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These Unique Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'The Plumed Serpent' by Independent Artisans are a bold homage to pre-Hispanic codices and Mexican folklore. Designed by Francisco Sánchez, an artist known as Citlali ("Star"), these hoops evoke the sinuous form of Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent. Crafted from sterling silver with Italian alloys, the design is a powerful blend of ancient symbolism and contemporary style, allowing wearers to carry a luminous connection to Mexico’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.
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 sterling silver with a high polish finish, these earrings measure 1.9 inches L x 1.4 inches W and feature endless hoop closures.
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