Necklace Pendant with Four Coral Cabochons
Artist
unidentified
Attributed to
Antonio Abeitia
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
unidentified
Dateca. 1890
Mediumgold, coral
Dimensions1 1/2 x 24 in. (3.8 x 61 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1995 General Obligation Bonds
Terms
Object numberPC1998.27.41
DescriptionThis gold and coral filigree necklace and pendant has four pale orange-red coral cabochons that run along the center from top to bottom. This piece was made by Antonio Abeitia and sold in the family store called Abeitia’s Jewelers of Socorro in Socorro, New Mexico. The box that accompanies the piece is labeled by the Abetia family of filigree makers from Socorro, New Mexico. Fancy gold jewelry was rare in the central Rio Grande area until the 19th century. During this period, families added filigree jewelry to dowries in preparation for marriage.
On View
Not on view
1910 to early 1920s
mid-19th century
