Handmade Yellow Shell Earrings by order Zuni Pueblo Artist Joan Peina

A beautiful earring set from our collection of Native American jewelry from Zuni Pueblo New Mexico. Handmade in sterling silver. They are handmade with natural Yellow Shell by Zuni Artist Joan Peina.

Zuni jewelers are well known for their exacting lapidary work that order 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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Earrings Details:

Height Approximated: 1 inches

Width Approximated: 1/4 inches

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Authentic Native American handmade in Zuni Pueblo New Mexico

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

Lightweight makes earrings easy and comfortable to wear

These are post earrings

Price at MAYA is $149, enjoy the discounted price here