Lapidary artists and silversmiths have been making jewelry in the Southwest for over 150 years. This Vintage Oaxacan Artist Federico Jimenez "JF" Signed Coral Squash Blossom Sterling Silver Necklace is in Very Good Condition, with some light scattered nicking to the corals, especially to the largest piece on the front pendant, some light scattered spot patina throughout, and with some light overall age wear evident. Most interestingly, it boasts the classic coral squash blossom design, weighs 150 grams, and is hallmarked "JF / STERLING" at the middle back pendant; the style of hallmark denotes it was made by Oaxacan artist Federico Jimenez. It comes with a copy of the original sales receipt from Gertrude Zachary Jewelry of Albuquerque, New Mexico from December 26, 2003, and also includes a beautiful pair of matching sterling silver and coral earrings, still on the original "GENUINE INDIAN HANDCRAFTED / STERLING SILVER" card. A beautiful example of a very rare, original Vintage Oaxacan Artist Federico Jimenez "JF" Signed Coral Squash Blossom Sterling Silver Necklace.