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.
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.