NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO STERLING SILVER & TURQUOISE EARRINGS BY ZEITA BEGAY

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View NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO STERLING SILVER & TURQUOISE EARRINGS BY ZEITA BEGAY with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. NAVAJO STERLING SILVER & TURQUOISE EARRINGS BY ZEITA BEGAY. Gorgeous earrings hand made out of sterling silver and Turquoise by Navajo artist Zeita Begay. Weighs 16 grams. Their silversmithing skills has evolved and changed throughout the years, and in about 1880 Navajo silversmiths started to set turquoise in their silver work. NATIVE AMERICAN  NAVAJO STERLING SILVER & TURQUOISE EARRINGS BY ZEITA BEGAY Gorgeous earrings hand made out of sterling silver and Turquoise by Navajo artist Zeita Begay.  These fabulous earrings will become a versatile accessory in your jewelry collection.  Weighs 16 grams.  Signed   1  3/8" in diameter 2″ long (including ear wires)    Artist card included The Navajos began working with silver in the 19th century, and began making things like buckles, bridles, buttons, rings, canteens, hollow beads, earrings, crescent-shaped pendants (called “najas”), bracelets, crosses, powder chargers, tobacco canteens, and conchos (for belts).  Their silversmithing skills has evolved and changed throughout the years, and in about 1880 Navajo silversmiths started to set turquoise in their silver work.  Traditionally, Navajo artists worked with jewelry techniques like repousee and stamp work, but today they explored in other Native American jewelry making techniques like Zuni inlay work and Hopi overlay work. Native American Jewelry Condition: New without tags. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Earrings. Brand: Native American.

Materials sourced from

United States

Country of Origin

United States

Antique

No

Main Stone Color

Turquoise

Metal

Silver

Vintage

No

Ear Area

Lobe

Main Stone

Turquoise

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Style

Dangle/Drop

Handmade

Yes

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

Yes

Color

Silver

Material

Sterling Silver

Ethnic Origin

Native American

Country//Region of Manufacture

United States

Brand

Native American

Jewelry Type

Earrings

Type

Earrings

Metal Purity

Sterling Silver

Customized

No

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo

Wholesale

No