(Santo Domingo, 1925-2018). The favorite apprentice of Frank Patania Sr.--when Patania died in 1964, Lovato received his thunderbird hallmark. His work has a very Danish modern feel to it, due to the time he spent with Patania.
(Santo Domingo, 1925-2018). The favorite apprentice of Frank Patania Sr.--when Patania died in 1964, Lovato received his thunderbird hallmark. His work has a very Danish modern feel to it, due to the time he spent with Patania.
Available works:
R 3503
One of his “stalk” rings, where the setting is raised up off of the band with a stalk. Hallmarked, and set with a beautiful turquoise (probably Indian Mountain). Size 5 1/2 (can be sized), face measures 1 5/16” high, weight 26 grams.
GH 4
Ex-Geraldine Howard Collection. A great coral and gold necklace—gold pieces by Lovato are quite uncommon. Makes a great set with the gold and coral Lovato earrings on the site. Hallmarked. Straight length 26 1/2”, Length of pendant 2 1/4”, total weight 66 grams.
GH 3
Ex-Geraldine Howard Collection. Makes a great set with the gold and coral Lovato necklace on the site. Hallmarked. Currently posts. 1 1/8” x 1 5/16”, weight 24 grams/pair. Matches well with the Julian Lovato gold and coral necklace on this show.
GH/63
We don’t know exactly what kind of turquoise is in this hallmarked pendant, but it is stunningly beautiful, and the silverwork surrounding it is superb, as you would expect from Lovato. Comes with a silver tipped double leather thong. Pendant measures 4” high including bail, total weight 114 grams.
R 3555
One of his hallmarked "stalk" rings, where the turquoise setting is lifted off of the shank with a silver stalk. Nice turquoise, and amazing silverwork. Size 10 (can be sized), face measures 1" high. Weight 26 grams.