Impressive Vintage Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings

Description

View Impressive Vintage Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Simply Lovely! This is a wonderful pair of vintage Zuni silver earrings featuring Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones on silver pendants with silver stem borders and handmade silver posts for pierced ears! Simply Lovely! The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise mine is located near Globe, Arizona, and is one of the most well known producers of turquoise in the world. The mine was named after the mountain range where it is located, which resembles a sleeping woman with her arms crossed. The mine was originally a copper and gold mine, but turquoise was a by product of the mining process. Sterling silver, marked. Each earring measures 1"⅞ long and 15mm  wide. Cir Mid Century +. The earrings weigh around 5.7grams. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Jewelry.

Culture

Native American: US

Origin

southwestern

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo

Artisan

zuni

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United States