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Contemporary Silver & Gold Hoop Earrings

Navajo

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Title: Contemporary Silver & Gold Hoop Earrings
Artist: Navajo
Medium: Sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold
Troy ounces: .42 troy ounces
Size: 2 3/4" diameter (hoops), gold "buttons" are 3/16" in diameter
Signed: No
Date of creation: Late 20th century (from 1970's on)
Condition: Excellent !
Description: Gold button terminals were created by melting pieces of gold until they pool and each forms a "bead" which is then allowed to cool. Silver hoop is made from hammered silver wire. Store them separately in their own box to avoid damage by bending.
Provenance: Consigned by an Arizona collector of fine American Indian vintage jewelry cc
Gram weight: 13.4 grams; Quick Inquiry Email Friend

About The Contemporary Silver & Gold Hoop Earrings

These extreme contemporary interpretations of the traditional naja form are quite unique! Amazing on, these earrings are truly wearable art! Stunning with short hair or long hair pulled back--these balanced beautiful accessories have a classic post-modernist look that translates well into the 21st century. A flawless way to frame a beautiful face !!!

Marked Down from $295 to $250

About Navajo

The Navajo were the first of the Native Americans of the Southwest to learn silversmithing from the Spanish. Most Navajo jewelry emphasizes silver, with turquoise stones used as an accent. Some pieces are cast in sand or tufa molds, while others are hammered, using a male stamp and a female die.

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