Description: These are extraordinary inlay earrings by legendary inlay artists Sammy and Esther Guardian, Zuni. They used mother of pearl, abalone, brown (multicolor) shell, turquoise, malachite and coral to create the pictorial of a hummingbird with flowers. Exquisitely hand cut stones and shells are laid into the sterling silver. These earrings are obviously old and have slight blemishes on the silver. see photos. Examples of their work are part of the permanent collection in the Museum of Northern Arizona, and are frequently on display there.I have hand polished these earrings with a soft polishing cloth. Sterling will become dark with age and will still polish to a beautiful shine time after time, that is the beauty of sterling silver. Never out of style, Southwest jewelry is an investment in enjoyment to last a lifetime. A.htm#sthash.kgDmqr7x.dpuf Measures 3/4" round Total Weight = 5.40 grams Questions??? Please ask before purchasing to avoid any misunderstandings. You can see more jewelry in my eBay "store". The coin is for display only, not included - not for sale.
Price: 139.99 USD
Location: Brighton, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-10T18:31:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Features: Carving on the brown wings, Mosaic Inlay
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Main Stone Color: Turquoise
Handmade: Yes
Metal: Sterling Silver
Main Stone Shape: Irregular
Item Length: 3/4 in
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Material: Shell, Gemstone
Main Stone: Turquoise
Setting Style: Intarsia Inlay
Ear Area: Lobe
Secondary Stone: Coral, Jet, Malachite, White Mother of Pearl, Gold Lip Mother of Pearl, Brown Shell
Brand: Sammy & Esther Guardian Designs
Style: Post
Country of Origin: Zuni Pueblo USA
Color: Turquoise
Signed: Yes
Closure: Butterfly
Metal Purity: 925
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Item Diameter: 3/4 in
Type: Earrings
