Corn Stalk Turquoise Earrings
Zuni
- About The Corn Stalk Turquoise Earrings
These marvelous earrings were converted from screwbacks, employing hand-made button wires. Each stalk hosts 11 leaves on each stalk lending grace compatible with any jaw line.
You, the wearer, will complete this ornamentation created by a talented individual at Zuni. They reflect a post Art Deco influence.
Savvy Price $275.00
Gallery Price $350.00
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| Description | These marvelous earrings were converted from screwbacks, employing hand-made button wires. Each stalk hosts 11 leaves on each stalk lending grace compatible with any jaw line. You, the wearer, will complete this ornamentation created by a talented individual at Zuni. They reflect a post Art Deco influence. |
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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. |
| Medium | Sterling silver and natural deep blue turquoise |
| Troy ounces | .28 troy ounces |
| Size | 1 3/4" length of the stalk independent of silver drop wires. Wires measures 3/4" in length. Width of "stalks" is 1/2". |
| Date of creation | Circa 1940's |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Turquoise | Natural deep blue to teal tapering turquoise stones |
| Provenance | CC |
| Gram weight | 8.6 grams for both earrings together |
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is Corinne Cain, ASA
Phoenix, AZ
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