Hand-made sawtooth bezels surround each tear drop or round turquoise stone. A silver tear drop frames each spiral-shaped pendant drop.
21 stones were selected for each earring. Their coloration shifts from a light electric blue to a serious saturated teal. Intentional variation in their color guarantees you will not tire of these exceptionally delicate, wearable Zuni earrings.
Description | Hand-made sawtooth bezels surround each tear drop or round turquoise stone. A silver tear drop frames each spiral-shaped pendant drop. 21 stones were selected for each earring. Their coloration shifts from a light electric blue to a serious saturated teal. Intentional variation in their color guarantees you will not tire of these exceptionally delicate, wearable Zuni earrings. |
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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 | Sterling silver and natural turquoise |
Troy ounces | .25 troy ounces (both) |
Size | 1 1/2" height X maximum width of 5/8" |
Signed | No, as is customary for jewelry made this early |
Date of creation | Late 1940's - early 1950's |
Condition | Excellent (converted from original screwbacks) |
Turquoise | Natural blue green turquoise |
Provenance | CC |
Gram weight | 7.9 grams (both) |