Vintage NOS Southwestern Feather Drop Dangle Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver

Description

View Vintage NOS Southwestern Feather Drop Dangle Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Sugilite was highly popular in Southwestern jewelry starting in the late 1970s and 1980s. They are securely held in sawtooth bezels. The display card also reads"Genuine [Indian] Handmade Sterling Silver". These are vintage Navajo-style dangle earrings , featuring classic Southwestern leaf-and-feather silverwork. They are beautifully preserved, complete with their original retail display card. ​1. Design & Material Identification ​ The Metal: The back is stamped "STERLING" (partially cut off near the hinge jump ring), which confirms they are 92.5% pure silver. The display card also reads "Genuine [Indian] Handmade Sterling Silver" . ​ The Stones: These deep purple, smooth, dome-shaped stones are Sugilite (or high-quality purple turquoise/mojave purple stone, though the rich, opaque grape color strongly points toward Sugilite). Sugilite was highly popular in Southwestern jewelry starting in the late 1970s and 1980s. They are securely held in sawtooth bezels. ​ The Style: This is traditional Navajo silverwork. It combines hand-stamped hanging feathers (symbolizing trust, honor, and strength) with applied silver leaves, scrolls (swirls), and rain beads (the tiny silver drops) surrounding the stones. ​ The Backing: These feature paddle clip-on closures . While many modern buyers prefer pierced earrings, vintage clip-ons from this era remain highly collectible for those without pierced ears or those who prefer not to hang heavy dangles from their earlobes. ​2. The Hallmark (Artist Identity) ​Looking closely at the second image just below the "STERLING" stamp, there is a faint, partial mark or texture, but it doesn't clearly reveal a full, stamped artisan signature (like initials or a last name). ​ Shop Pieces: In the mid-to-late 20th century, many Native American silversmiths worked for trading posts or jewelry shops. Often, pieces were stamped "Sterling" and placed on generic display cards like this one without a distinct personal hallmark Condition: New with tags. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Earrings. Brand: Sterling.

Antique

No

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Closure

Clip-On

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Signed

No

Color

Silver

Main Stone Color

Purple

Metal

Sterling Silver

Materials sourced from

United States

Main Stone

Sugilite

Ear Area

Lobe

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Sterling

Department

Women

Type

Earrings

Metal Purity

925

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Style

Dangle/Drop

Theme

Western

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United States