A Once-in-a-Lifetime Collection Comes to Round Top
For the first time, Round Top will host a rare and historic jewelry experience unlike any other. Federico’s Jewelry, founded by legendary designer and ethnic anthropologist Federico Jiménez Caballero, is opening its personal archive and museum holdings to the public. At 84 years old, Federico is closing his private museum in Oaxaca, Mexico and bringing a remarkable portion of that collection to Market Hill this fall.
This is not just any vintage showcase—this is a moment in jewelry history. The centerpiece of the offering includes three extraordinary pieces from the personal collection of Federico’s close friend and Hopi master jeweler Charles Loloma. These include a rare inlay cuff designed to represent a Hopi mask—with groundbreaking interior stonework that marked a radical shift in Native American jewelry design. Another piece was made by Loloma for his wife, and the third, a coral necklace, has been widely published and documented. These works have never been on the open market.
Other museum-caliber offerings include a bold, sculptural necklace by Matilde Poulat once owned by Gloria Vanderbilt, and an iconic Federico butterfly belt designed thirty years ago.
Federico's contemporary pieces, made with 100% American turquoise from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and California, stand alongside these historic works. This is a landmark debut, where each piece tells a story of heritage, friendship, artistry, and cultural preservation.
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