This delicate 18K gold earring is handmade with the filigree artisan technique. It has a pressure butterfly closure that gives it safety and ease of use. It's a jewelry with charm, that combines with everything and can be used as a complement in any occasion. Features of this piece: Name: Charro Button Earrings* Button diameter: 15 mm Button thickness: 8.5 mm Materials: 18K yellow gold Weight: 7,00 g Techniques: Filigree and granulated, handcrafted jewelry Finish: 24K gold plating and engraving * Rates and export taxes are included in the price of this piece. OBS: The manufacturing process of each one of our jewelry requires the exclusive dedication of an expert goldsmith, conferring them, therefore, the character of unique pieces. Conceptual Memory: The most representative piece of popular jewelry of Salamanca is the "Charro"* button. Like all filigree jewelry, it's made from a thread (of silver or gold) that forms the frame in the shape of the flower of the piece. The spirals, made with two thinner and twisted threads, fill the structure creating the surface to which the final embellishments are applied. The button, was used as an accessory on such garments as petticoats, doublets, britches and waistcoats, had its apogee in the 18th century. There is an extensive typology of these buttons. Although the old models of button were a great size, at present, the tastes and the fashion opt for smaller models. They're used as a model in the design of personal jewels such as twins, rings, earrings, bracelets, etc. * "Charro" is a colloquial term that refers to a person from Salamanca. Origin: Luis Méndez Artesanos. Filigree Jewelry since 1928. Salamanca, Spain. http://luismendez.net https://www.facebook.com/luismendezartesanos https://www.instagram.com/luis_mendez_artesanos https://www.pinterest.com/luismendezartesanos https://www.youtube.com/c/LuisMendezArtesanos Photos: 1,2,3 - Luis F. Lorenzo; 4,5,6 - Luis Méndez Artesanos
