Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine - Spry Grasshopper jul23new bezel set within sterling silver

bezel set within sterling silver

with over seven carats of citrine stones alongside blue composite turquoise

his beloved

Calcite reveals rings of jasper seemingly buried deep within the stone

Sterling silver calla lilies bloom proudly in dangle earrings by Balinese artisan Rupadana

Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine - Spry Grasshopper jul23new bezel set within sterling silverThis delightful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the grasshopper by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with a psychedelic medley of colorful motifs. The grasshopper's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams