{"title":"Larry Vasquez","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBorn in Silver City, New Mexico in 1947, Larry Vasquez is of Aztec, Mayan, and Mescalero Apache descent. He comes from a long line of creative people; his great-grandfather was a flute maker, his grandfather harvested silver and gold, and his father was a musician and artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLarry describes himself as a bit of a dreamer, poet, and visionary.  He has a colorful personality.  He is passionate, sensitive, emotional, truthful, impetuous, vivacious, respectful, and intense. He honors life, God, and all children of the universe. He is one with all, encompassing all within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMuch of Larry's inspiration comes through the beauty of nature, hence his love for working with paints and the gems and minerals of our Earth; Our Mother. Not satisfied with the commonplace, Larry reaches for the highest quality in everything he does. It is upon this that he has built his reputation. Larry often blends gold, silver, and platinum to produce vivid, breath-taking colors.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEach painting and piece of jewelry is unique. A reflection of the craftsman. A statement for the client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarry incorporates old Mayan design, Indian lore, and the themes of nature into his own abstract form. In addition to painting and jewelry making Larry is a master beadmaker. His paintings and jewelry have been purchased by enthusiasts all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAwards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e1976 Phoenix Indian Arts and Crafts Show 1st Place award and Honorable Mention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e1977 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Special Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e1979 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Three 1st Place awards, Two 2nd Place awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003eO'odham Tash 1st Place award and 2nd Place award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003eTanner's 8th Annual All Indian Invitational Two 2nd Place awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e1983 Tanner's 12th Annual All Indian Invitational Four 1st Place awards, 2nd Place award\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-maiden-necklace","title":"\"Blue Maiden\" Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree Strand Bead Necklace with Hand Rolled Turquoise and Coral Beads. This stunning necklace features hand rolled, natural high grade turquoise beads from the Bisbee turquoise mine in Arizona and Oxblood Red Mediterranean Coral beads. This necklace also features seven natural high dome Persian turquoise stones set in 22k Gold. Bordering the clasp are 18k Gold hooks set with Rubies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis necklace can be worn a few different ways as seen in the photographs. The first way is as you would expect, to have the bead hanging down the front and the clasp in the back. However, the necklace can also be worn sideways in order to feature the beautiful Persian turquoise and Rubies set in the 22k Gold Clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNecklace Length: 27\"\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Strands: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarry Vasquez titled this necklace, \"Blue Maiden\". Larry Vasquez includes hand written letters with each of his pieces, which will come with the necklace. This necklace includes this poem by Mr. Vasquez:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Breadth, The Width, The Height,\u003cbr\u003eThe Depth, and everything in between.\u003cbr\u003eLove is always just in time.\u003cbr\u003eSo what time is Love?\u003cbr\u003eAn open palm awaiting a kiss.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Larry Vasquez (Lavrio Raul Paton)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials used:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Strands of High Grade Bisbee Turquoise (743cts)\u003cbr\u003e7 High Dome Persian Turquoise Cabochons\u003cbr\u003e2 Rubies (.15cts Each)\u003cbr\u003e18 Oxblood Red Mediterranean Coral Barrel Beads\u003cbr\u003e22k Gold Cups and Spacers\u003cbr\u003e18k Gold Hooks and Linkage\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Larry Vasquez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18501957507,"sku":"6C047","price":58000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/products\/blue-maiden-necklace-by-larry-vasquez-at-garland-s-88432.jpg?v=1747951455"},{"product_id":"burning-love-necklace","title":"\"Burning Love\" Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble Strand Bead Necklace with Hand Rolled Turquoise, Sugilite, and Coral Beads. This stunning necklace features hand rolled, natural high grade turquoise beads from Egypt, Angel Skin Coral from Hawaii, and Sugilite from South Africa. This necklace also features three natural high domed Egyptian turquoise stones set in 22k Gold. Bordering the clasp are 18k Gold hooks set with Rubies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pink coral is antique and was harvested from Hawaii. Coral from Hawaii is no longer being harvested from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis necklace can be worn in several different ways as seen in the photographs. The first way is as you would expect, to have the beads hanging down the front and the clasp in the back. However, the necklace can also be worn sideways in order to feature the beautiful Egyptian turquoise and Rubies set in the 22k Gold Clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNecklace Length: 31\"\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Strands: 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarry Vasquez titled this necklace, \"Burning Love\". Larry Vasquez includes hand written letters with each of his pieces, which will come with the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Folks I'm going to have to quote the man who knows all about the story that brought about Burning Love.\u003cbr\u003eSo if you happen to be in that most indescribable place, it O.K. now Na Na.\u003cbr\u003e'You're just a hunk, a hunk of Burning Love'.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Larry Vasquez (Lavrio Raul Paton)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials used:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Turquoise Trillion Shape Cabochon 69 cts\u003cbr\u003eTear Shape Cabochon 38.35 cts\u003cbr\u003eTear Shape Cabochon 38.75 cts\u003cbr\u003eTotal Weight of Egyptian Turquoise Cabochons 145.10 cts\u003cbr\u003eEgyptian Turquoise Beads Handmade by Larry Vasquez\u003cbr\u003ePink Coral Beads Handmade by Larry Vasquez\u003cbr\u003eSugilite Beads Handmade by Larry Vasquez\u003cbr\u003e22k Gold Cups\u003cbr\u003e22k Gold Spacers Handmade by Larry Vasquez\u003cbr\u003e18k Jumprings and Hooks with 2 Rubies .22 ct each\u003cbr\u003eReplacement Value $75,000.00\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Larry Vasquez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29431346692179,"sku":"NK00056","price":48000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/products\/burning-love-necklace-by-larry-vasquez-at-garland-s-14490.jpg?v=1747953550"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/collections\/larry-vasquez-garland-s_3538eca7-b9bf-47b1-b8b4-22aa1ce44566.png?v=1747950488","url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/en-fr\/collections\/larry-vasquez\/garlands-jewelry+age_contemporary.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}