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Sterling And Coral Teardrop Shaped Earrings

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Artisan Jewelry Start Price:29.75 USD Estimated At:40.00 - 54.00 USD
Sterling And Coral Teardrop Shaped Earrings
Welcome to 2Sisters Trading Post 281-280-8727
Thomas (Tommy) Singer (born 1940 - May 31, 2014)
He is one of the most regarded silversmiths in Navajo history having created the ‘CHIP INLAY’ an intricate use of turquoise and coral chips integrated in to the silver work. This method made Mr. Singer famous world around in the 60’s. He is known for his overlay work, storyteller pieces, rug patterns and traditional motifs.
12 stone coral cluster earrings are teardrop shaped with a center teardrop shaped coral and 11 round corals surrounding it. Each round stone is approximately 3.2 mm and the center teardrop is approximately 9.9 mm tall by 6.5 mm wide all set in Sterling. Earring has a rope design separating the center teardrop coral from the row of round coral. Earrings weigh approximately 5 g, or stamped sterling but not signed by the artist.