This German silver (alpaca) pendant was formed with a hammer (hand forged) and soldered with silver. Curves envelope a small rhodocrosite in the center.

Width of pendant, 1 1/4” 

Total length of pendant, 2 1/2"

Length of leather chain, 19”

Created in Buenos Aires, Argentina by artisan couple Karina Firpo and Diego Cano. This duo has been creating art pieces for Cactus Gallery since 2004.

German silver when used in the creating jewelry resembles sterling silver but does not contain silver, rather it is an alloy mixture of copper, zinc and nickel. It is a hard and very durable metal combination that wears exceptionally well. My alpaca jewelry is 20 years old. 

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Gracias to my beautiful mother in law Angelina for modeling it for me.