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Teodoro Melendez and Family
Teodoro Melendez and Family

The Andes Sterling silver & gemstone jewelry

About this Item

Lavish and lovely, these handcrafted earrings radiate the rich blue allure of Andean sodalite. Teodoro Melendez and Family reinterpret the traditional pre-Hispanic designs of Peru to create jewelry of timeless allure. Sterling silver's lustrous glow is the perfect complement to the gemstones.

.925 Sterling silver

Dimensions

  • 7 grams
  • 0.25 oz
  • 5 cm L x 1.7 cm W
  • 2" L x 0.7" W

Key Features

  • Sterling silver and sodalite
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
  • Hook earrings
  • Combination finish
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 200590
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rnj

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Jun 22, 2016

very detailed and great craftsmanship”

I bought this as a gift and recipient loved it. It has lovely intricate details and perfect length. I am planning to buy a pair for myself now

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Gail

From Warminster, PA

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Oct 16, 2020

Love these beautiful earrings”

These are my new go to earrings. They are unique, beautiful and well made. They go with so many things. I love them??

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Laurie

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Feb 19, 2026

Spectacular!!”

I love these earrings. They are the perfect size and very light, which I like. Very well made.

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Teodoro’s eight children are grown and he now has 20 grandchildren. During difficult economic times, he assists with his grandchildren’s education.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Exposed to the unique designs of pre-Hispanic culture by his father, an archeologist and museum curator, Teodoro turned his interest into a livelihood. He learned the hammering, stamping, burning and casting techniques of early craftsmen, using them to create unique jewelry steeped in the culture of ancient Peru. Through his family workshop, he continues to pass these techniques to other artisans. Teodoro has dedicated his life’s work to perpetuating pre-Hispanic jewelry design and production techniques, many of which he was introduced to by Victor Larco, the founder of the Pre-Columbian Museum in Lima.

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

In his ninth decade of life, Teodoro is no longer able to work and often requires assistance with walking and daily activities. His son and daughter now care for him. In spite of his poor health, he continues to spend time at his workshop, inspiring and guiding the creation of the art he has dedicated his life to.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Teodoro Melendez and Family has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $1500. Proceeds were used to purchase materials such as silver for his work.

Elder Master

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

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