Graziella Laffi Peruvian silver bird Earrings

Habitually referred to as the “Spratling of Peru”, Italian-born Graziella Laffi spearheaded Peru’s own Silver Renaissance in the 1950s. Based on ingenious re-interpretations of ancient Inca motifs, her jewelry, decorative objects and holloware are avidly sought after by committed collectors for their impeccable craftsmanship and inspired design. The set of figural earrings presented here, wrought in sterling silver with overlay and hand-etched details, is a small work of wearable art that will never go unnoticed…

Size / Weight: approx. 1” tall by 1 3/8” wide; 13.9 grams (for the set)

Hallmarks / Date: maker’s signature as shown as well as “PERU” and “925”; 1950s

Condition: excellent vintage with warmly glowing patina, beautiful detail and overlay, with no damage and no repairs noted

Inv# 14480