A silver earring set from our collection of Native American jewelry. They are handmade in sterling silver with Spiny Oyster Shell by Zuni Pueblo artist Pauline Armstrong.

Zuni Pueblo jewelers are well known for their exacting lapidary work that celebrates the stones and shells in mosaic designs. Stone setting techniques include cluster work, needlepoint, channel and mosaic inlay. Silver was introduced in their jewelry style around the 1870’s, after silversmith work was learned from Navajos. Turquoise, mother of pearl, spiny oyster shells, lapis, coral, onyx and man-made opal are some of the materials used in the outstanding Zuni jewelry. Zuni Pueblo is located in New Mexico near the Arizona border.

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Earring Details

About these earrings:

Genuine Zuni Pueblo Native American handmade

The mark “Sterling” is the alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper

Lightweight makes earrings easy and comfortable to wear

Length Approximated: 1 3/4 inch

Drop Length Approximated: 2 1/4 inch

Width Approximated: 3/4 inch

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