This oblong shaped pin is so simply enhanced with equidistant placement of tear- drop shaped, hand-cut turquoise stones framed with alternating raindrops of silver, soldered in place.
The "eye" of the pin is outlined with a single strand of twisted silver wire, showcasing two additional stones at center separated by a single silver ball.
Description | This oblong shaped pin is so simply enhanced with equidistant placement of tear- drop shaped, hand-cut turquoise stones framed with alternating raindrops of silver, soldered in place. The "eye" of the pin is outlined with a single strand of twisted silver wire, showcasing two additional stones at center separated by a single silver ball. |
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About the Artist | The best book to explain the steps in creating Zuni cluster jewelry is Oscar Branson's Indian Jewelry Making. Volume II. Look at page 48 illustrating each step to create a cluster bracelet. |
Culture | American Indian, Zuni |
Medium | Natural turquoise and sterling silver |
Troy ounces | .19 toy ounces |
Size | 1 5/8" in length X 3/4" maximum width |
Signed | No |
Date of creation | Circa 1950's |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural American varying in shades of blue to blue green, as they do in nature. |
Provenance | Consigned by an astute collector of American Indian jewelry KW |
Gram weight | 5.8 grams |