Antonio Pineda Necklace with Obsidian Granulation Growing up he apprenticed with

Growing up he apprenticed with his father and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts from Georgetown University

Mottled agate represents the markings on butterfly wings in this bold

Their elegant shape is enhanced by fanning lines beneath the transparent enamel

the Newark Museum

so I was able to have my bench jeweler reassemble it

Antonio Pineda Necklace with Obsidian Granulation Growing up he apprenticed withThis spectacular necklace by Antonio Pineda features crossed arcs with obsidian drops suspended from the intersections. The obsidian (volcanic glass) is unbacked and has a subtle golden glow. Both the arched segments and the obsidian drops are hinged, allowing the necklace to conform to your neck. Antonio Pineda (1919 2009) was one of the modernist masters of Mexican jewelry. Pineda began his career working for William Spratling and opened his own