Oxidized Taxco Silver Doves Brooch-Pendant
Lovely fine artisan work with lots lots of charm! This is a gorgeous silver piece, created with such an artistry and care, unique workmanship and flawlessly finished.
There are so many things I could say about this beauty and I am not sure that my photos, do it any justice because this brooch-pendant is just amazing. First we have a lovely composition with a nature motif, doves, flowers and a heart centerpiece. The whole piece is made with light-grayish oxidized silver, I have to say that I carry lots of pieces that utilize oxidized silver but none has this well thought, strategic use to create shades and contrasts like this pendant does.
The dove's shapes are well defined with these shades of lighter and darker oxidation on the metal and it is done in a very subtle and skillful way. The heart centerpiece not also carries the same work but it also has a nice hammered work, breaking the pattern and making the design composition even more interesting.
And lastly, as I had mentioned before, this piece can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, it has both accessories in the back.
Please take a minute to see the additional photos, for more details on this amazing silver piece.