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These earrings are the signature of Zuni! These earrings feature traditional southwestern designs made from hand cut stones of natural Turquoise. Zuni Indian jewelry artists often use Sleeping Beauty Turquoise to honor the Father Sky. These Turquoise stones have been set in the brilliance of shimmering Sterling Silver. These gorgeous Zuni post earrings are 2" long.
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ebay_template_052108 Store Search in titles descriptions Jewelry Collections Bolo Ties Bracelets Buckles Concho Belts Earrings Hair Accessories Men s Accessories Necklaces Pins/Pendants Rings Sets Squash Blossom Watches Other Items Dee Dee s Specials Shop by Gemstone Amethyst Black Onyx Coral/Spiny Oyster Crazy Horse Emerald Valley Turquoise Gem Stones Larimar Lapis Mother of Pearl Opal Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Turquoise White Buffalo Top Selling Categories 1. Turquoise 2. Brac
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Zuni pottery, Pueblo Pottery & Indian Jewelry
SIZE: 2 1/8" DIAMETER, 1 3/8" HIGH, 1 1/4" OPENING
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Zuni silver and stone work is done in a variety of styles including Nugget style, Casting, Row Work, Clusterwork, Petitpoint, Needlepoint, Mosaic, Overlay Inlay. In Zuni culture the quality of materials and the level of workmanship are both highly regarded. As a result, Zuni jewlry is greatly appreciated and widely sought after. Women have traditionally done the stone cutting and setting, and men have done the silverwork.
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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. Other Works By Artist:
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The Indians of the Zuni Pueblo are known across the globe for their excellent Lapidary and Inlay skills. We are proud to feature the work of many well known Zuni artists as well as a few of those just starting out in their trade. Zuni Inlay jewelry is among the most coveted hand crafted Jewelry in the world today.
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This squash blossom holds hand cut stones of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and genuine Red Coral. The cool blue hues of the Turquoise is the perfect contrast to the hot red Coral. The Turquoise and Coral stones appear on hand made centerpieces of shimmering Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver serpent images appear between the Turquoise and Coral giving this Zuni Indian Jewelry an additional high shine. The Indian Jewelry artists of Zuni use Turquoise and Coral to honor the Father Sky and Mother...
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This Zuni made watch features watch tips hand cut out of shimmering sheets of Sterling Silver into a traditional design. Each Sterling Silver watch tip showcases an inlaid design with hand cut pieces of lab Rose Opal. A complimentary watch face and an adjustable stretch band are included. These watch tips are each 1/2" wide and 1-1/8" long. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Zuni Indian jewelry artist CB. Certificate of authenticity included. Shipping $4.25.
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The Thunderbird is a cross-cultural symbol of the Southwest, Plains and Pacific Northwest tribes as well as in the non-Native world. Much is written about the origin of the symbol and its significance. It has been suggested by some that the symbol was borrowed by Native American artisans from the white man's medal dies. Others claim the Thunderbird has always lived in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. There, carved totem poles are often topped with a Thunderbird with outstretched wings...
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Zuni Indian Jewelry TURQUOISE CORAL SILVER Mens Watch by Native American artist Simplicio
This Zuni Indian Jewelry Turquoise Coral Silver Mens Watch was hand crafted by Zuni Indian Jewelry artist family, Simplicio. The Simplicio family is acknowledged in the Book of Zuni for their top quality Turquoise jewelry. Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (the Tiffany of Turquoise) and genuine Coral on Sterling Silver for that traditional Southwest look in functional, wearable Indian art. Turquoise and Sterling Silver, you can't go wrong with that. The watch tips are 1-1/4" wide and 1-1/4" long...
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As pictured I-11-5-100 Zuni style precise point turquoise, round light greenish blue in color. There is a small amount of golden brown matrix with a slight "Spanish Lace" like appearance. One of the very best quality smaller squash blossom necklaces we have had for sale. About 24'' long, the naja is about 2'' across. American Indian jewelry. $580 $17
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Described as "overlay-inlay," this sounds like double-speak. In some ways it is similar to Hopi overlay work. The jeweler prepares a simple backing of sheet-silver, then prepares a second piece of the same size and shape. The design is cut out of the second piece with a fine jeweler's saw. The second piece, with the designs, is then "sweat" soldered onto the plain piece. In Hopi work, the design within the cutout area is enhanced by making...
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ebay_template_052108 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Customer Service: (832) 622-9961 Jewelry Search in titles descriptions Category: All Products Bracelets Necklaces Rings Earrings Pins/Pendants Concho Belts/Buckles Hair Jewelry Men's Jewelry Jewelry Sets Watches Bolo Ties Key Rings Leather Items Gemstone: Turquoise Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Lapis Sterling Silver Opal Coral/Spiny Oyster Mother of Pearl Black Onyx Multi Gemstone White Buffalo Larimar Crazy Horse Other Double Dee Deals Authentic Nat
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This Zuni Indian Pink Shell Turquoise Silver Necklace, Bracelet, Ring Jewelry Set is a fantastic example of hand made Native American jewelry art. This set features gorgeous centerpieces that were masterfully hand made from shimmering Sterling Silver. Hand cut pieces of genuine Pink Shell (a.k.a. Fresh Water Pearl) have been inlaid into the channels of Sterling Silver creates beautiful Pink Shell and Silver flower images. These sensational works of wearable Zuni Indian art was hand made from start...
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This Genuine American Indian Watch tips comes right from the reservation in northern New Mexico and has genuine Malachite, turquoise,lapis, mother of pearl,red jasper stones all set in sterling-silver. With the designers initials on the back. The watch tip at the largest point are just about 11/8inch from side to side. And from end to end are 1 1/4 inch. The expansion band is a standard size in stainless steel and fit most men. But can be adjusted by any jewelry store. The watch is a Japan quartz with a stainless...
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This beautifully crafted sterling silver, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and onyx inlay pendant necklace is authentic Zuni indian handcrafted and is stamped on the back by the artist.
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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. Other Works By Artist:
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There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight...
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Southwestern Indian Jewelry
A groundbreaking chronicle of jewelry making among tribes of the Southwest. A sequel to the critically acclaimed Southwestern Indian Jewelry , this book features eighty-five jewelers from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblo peoples. Most of the artists presented comprise the "new" generation of jewelers to emerge within the last two decades, carrying Native American jewelry to exciting new heights in originality of design, technique, and use of materials. Personal interviews with artists...
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Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest by Turnbaugh and Turnbaugh has pictures and brief history of jewelry made of the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Rio Grande Pueblo artisans. It has a soft back, 96 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, published in 1988 and is in very good condition. (the pictures has a reflection, as the cover is in good condition.
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Indian Jewelry, A Guide To
A Guide To Indian Jewelry of the SouthwstWestern National Parks AssociationThis best-selling guide to collectible Indian crafts features bright, clear photographs of work by Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Santo Domingo artists. Brief text details the meticulous tasks these artists perform to create a distinctively Southwestern style of wearable art. ^~Author: Georgiana Simpson Kennedy ^~Publisher: Western
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Please visit our other listings for the earrings that match this pendant. Great gift idea! As with all of our fine items you will receive a certificate of authenticity assuring your item is indeed Native American Indian in origin. PLEASE NOTE: All of our jewelry items are shown larger than actual size. Please refer to listing details below for actual size dimensions. Also there will be slight variation in turquoise from that shown in picture due to the unique hand made nature of this item. Ple
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H oel's Indian Shop has always offered the finest in Native American jewelry. We strive to carry handmade sterling silver and 14kt gold jewelry with natural stones. Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and Santo Domingo artists come almost daily to sell their jewelry. We have always been recognized as having the finest quality turquoise in the business and we continue to strive to offer jewelry with the highest quality...
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