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Zuni Sterling Sun Face Earrings With Turquoise Coral & Mother-Of-Pearl

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Artisan Jewelry Start Price:39.75 USD Estimated At:55.00 - 87.00 USD
Zuni Sterling Sun Face Earrings With Turquoise Coral & Mother-Of-Pearl
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.
Sterling Zuni sun face earrings, done in a flower design. Sun face sets in the middle of seven individual turquoise stones, each stone is set individually with sterling. The sun face, is made up of turquoise, coral and mother-of-pearl, each piece separated by jet and/or Onyx. Earrings are 11.5 mm diameter and weigh approximately 1 g each for combined weight of 2 g. Earring back is stamped .925 DF, NOTE: piece is not stamped with sterling mark, but has been tested and is silver