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Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry

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Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
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Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Vintage 1950s Jewelry
Wonderful mid-century Zuni turquoise petit point earrings. Teardrop shaped turquoise cabochons are set into saw-tooth mountings in the shape of a Naja. A Naja (Native American word for "crescent") is traditionally found as the "pendant" on a squash blossom necklace. Hand applied raindrops provide texture and interest. These are a beautiful example of excellent Zuni stone cutting and silversmithing. The stones are well matched and the silver skilfully rendered. I have a coordinating brooch available in a separate listing, should you care to make a set...

Measurements: 1" long and 3/4" wide....the stones measure approximately 4mm x 2.5mm.

Condition: The earrings are in excellent vintage condition with all stones present and tight in their settings. The screw backs work perfectly and are comfortable to wear. The silver has earned a gorgeous deeply glowing patina.

Markings: STERLING on the knobs of the screw backs

Circa: 1950s - Purchased from a road-side stand at the the Zuni Pueblo, 150 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico by the previous owner in the 1950s while on vacation in the west.

**Please note...the color of the turquoise in the earrings is actually a bit more blue and less green than the photos would indicate. The actual color is closer to the rich sky blue of Sleeping Beauty turquoise. Please remember that colors will vary from monitor to monitor...


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