Hand made earrings by Native American artists
Earl Plummer Double Drop Coral Earrings
$190.00Earl Plummer Double Drop Coral Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created post earrings inlaid with coral. The shorter teardrop faces down, while the longer, dangling drop faces up.Earrings are 1 1/8 in. high x 1/2 in. at their widest
Earl Plummer Double Drop Turquoise Earrings
$190.00Earl Plummer Double Drop Turquoise Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created post earrings inlaid with natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise. The shorter teardrop faces down, while the longer, dangling drop faces up.Earrings are 1 1/8 in. high x 1/2 in. at their widest
Earl Plummer Long Gaspeite Inlaid Earrings
$290.00Earl Plummer Long Gaspeite Inlaid Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created elegant, long earrings, inlaid with gaspeite in sterling silver; sterling silver ear wires.Earrings are 1 3/8 in. high; 2 in. from top of ear wires to bottom of earring; 2 in. at their widest point; 3/16 in. deep.
Earl Plummer Long Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Inlaid Earrings
$290.00Earl Plummer Long Variscite Inlaid Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created elegant, long earrings, inlaid with variscite in sterling silver; sterling silver ear wires.Earrings are 1 3/8 in. high; 2 in. from top of ear wires to bottom of earring; 2 in. at their widest point; 3/16 in. deep.
Earl Plummer Long Variscite Inlaid Earrings
$290.00Earl Plummer Long Variscite Inlaid Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created elegant, long earrings, inlaid with variscite in sterling silver; sterling silver ear wires.Earrings are 1 3/8 in. high; 2 in. from top of ear wires to bottom of earring; 2 in. at their widest point; 3/16 in. deep.
Earl Plummer Round Multi-material Inlaid Earrings
$350.00Earl Plummer Round Multi-material Inlaid Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created round inlaid earrings with natural turquoise, sugillite, variscite, spiny oyster shell, and lapis lazuli, inlaid in sterling silver, with sterling silver ear wires.11/16 in. diameter
Earl Plummer Round Natural Turquoise Earrings
$350.00Earl Plummer Round Natural Turquoise Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created round inlaid earrings with beautiful natural turquoise inlaid in sterling silver, with sterling silver ear wires.11/16 in. diameter
Earl Plummer Round Variscite Earrings
$350.00Earl Plummer Round Variscite Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created round inlaid earrings with beautiful natural variscite set in sterling silver, with sterling silver ear wires.11/16 in. diameter
Heidi BigKnife Hoop Earrings
Heidi BigKnife Hoop EarringsThese large hoop earrings of hammered sterling silver have hand constructed hollow silver beads that can slide on the hoop.Cork on one end of the hoop and post holder on the other end insure silver beads stay on the earrings.2 1/2 in. high x 1 1/8 in. wide$195.00
Heidi BigKnife Rosarita Earrings
Heidi BigKnife Rosarita EarringsThese fascinating heart earrings are set with rosarita cabochons. Rosarita is a hard-to-find type of glass, a by-product of the gold smelting process. The hearts are concave and are engraved with positive messages on the back to help offset some of the negativity of this era.The backs of the silver holding the rosarita are emblazoned with x's and o's, for an additional touch of love.These are post earrings with a clip.2 1/2 in. high x 1 1/8 in. wide$475.00
Althea Cajero Cracy Lace Agate Earrings
$450.00Althea Cajero Cracy Lace Agate Earrings
These earrings are a combination of a cuttlefish bone cast design and crazy lace agate cabochons set in sterling silver with spiral designs on the back and scallop-edged bezels holding the stones. The wavy lines in the cast silver echo the "crazy" waves in the stones. Each stone has a translucent area that shows the polished silver setting below.
These are post earrings, with a clip as well as a sterling silver backing for extra safety.
1 1/2 in. high x 1 in. wide
Coren Conti Peppermint Jasper Earrings
Coren Conti Peppermint jasper earringsTeardrop shaped peppermint jasper stones, combined with a sterling silver cap and leaf shape ear wires create an elegant pair of earrings. Athabascan artist Coren Conti, transplanted to Arizona for a number of years, favors stones from the southwest in her jewelry designs.Earrings are 2 in. high x 1/4 in. wide; including ear wires, height is 3 3/4 in.$145.00
Coren Conti Zebra jasper earrings
Coren Conti Zebra jasper earringsTeardrop shaped zebra jasper stones, combined with a sterling silver cap and leaf shape ear wires create an elegant pair of earrings. Athabascan artist Coren Conti, transplanted to Arizona for a number of years, favors stones from the southwest in her jewelry designs. These jasper stones are very dark green to the point of looking black in some light, with light horizontal bands.Earrings are 1 1/2 in. high 1/4 in. wide; including ear wires, height is 3 1/8 in.$125.00
George Neptune Flower Earrings
George Neptune Flower EarringsMaster basket maker George Neptune has turned his considerable skills to a fine pair of earrings. Woven from brown ash and sweetgrass, as are all of his baskets, these earrings include a centerpiece of flowers with green petals. Lightweight, of course.1 1/4 in. diameter x 1/2 in. deep$350.00
LaKota Scott Dune Sunflower Basket Earrings
LaKota Scott Dune Sunflower Basket EarringsNavajo artist Lakota Scott honors the Navajo Nation's tradition of basket weaving, with a twist: she weaves copper wire to create colorful basket jewelry.Gold, blue, and brown wires create a stunning, deep color combination.Each earring is approximately 1 1/8 in. diameter x 3/8 in. deep.$120.00
LaKota Scott Desert Lily Basket Earrings
LaKota Scott Desert Lily Basket EarringsNavajo artist Lakota Scott honors her Nation's tradition of basket weaving, with a twist: she weaves copper wire to create colorful basket jewelry.White, red, and black make for a sharp contrast in color, and a strong statement.Each earring is approximately 1 1/4 in. diameter x 3/8 in. deep.$120.00
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of a centerpiece stone with small rectangles of color along one side.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.Earrings are 13/16 in. high x 1/2 in. wide x 1/8 in. thick.$30.00
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of a centerpiece stone with small rectangles of color along one side.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.Earrings are 1 3/16 in. high x 9/16 in. wide x 1/8 in. thick.$55.00
Margaret Jacobs Oval Earrings
Margaret Jacobs Oval EarringsMargaret Jacobs makes boldly colored jewelry with a contemporary flair. These are post earrings with concave colored discs.Powder coated steel disc; sterling silver posts.1" high x 3/4" wide$55.00
Margaret Jacobs Purple Disc Earrings
Margaret Jacobs Purple Disc EarringsMargaret Jacobs makes boldly colored jewelry with a contemporary flair. These are post earrings with concave colored discs.3/4" diameter$55.00
Margaret Jacobs Post Earrings
Margaret Jacobs Post earringsMargaret Jacobs makes boldly colored jewelry with a contemporary flair. These are post earrings with concave colored discs.Diameters 5/16" to 3/8"$35.00
Decontie & Brown Feather Earrings
Decontie & Brown Feather EarringsThese earrings represent feathers: blue jay, white owl, muti-color, and white with hematite beads. They will attract attention as they shimmer and glimmer with the movement of the beads.Glass beads, sterling silver ear wires and findings. Hematite beads on one pair.All except white earrings with hematite beads are approximately 2 1/2 in. high; white earrings with hematite beads are approximately 2 in. high. All are approximately 3/8 in. wide.$80.00
Decontie & Brown Nickel Earrings
Decontie & Brown Flower EarringsPetite post earrings made with copper petals and sterling silver center by the design team of Decontie and Brown.Sterling silver posts; 1/2" diameter.$98.00
Althea Cajero Septarian Earrings
$485.00Althea Cajero Septarian Earrings
These earrings are made from cuttlefish cast sterling silver, which gives them wonderful texture, with alternating shine and shadow. The cabochons are greenish-gray septarian with beautiful veins. The coloration is elegantly understated, so the earrings can be worn with many styles, and for many occasions.
2 3/8" h x 1/2" at widest point
Chris Pruitt Coin Earrings
Chris Pruitt Small Coin EarringsChristopher Pruitt has won a number of awards in his rising career, including Best of Classification for jewelry at the Santa Fe Indian Market.These sterling silver coin shaped earrings have a textured surface that allows them to sparkle, and create shadows at the same time."Coins" are 5/8" in diameter; sterling silver ear wires complete the package.$55.00
Mary Tafoya Side Inlay Earrings
$55.00Mary Tafoya Side Inlay Earrings
Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These are brightly colored earrings that include Tafoya's unique side inlay design.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.1 3/4" from top of sterling silver ear wire to bottom of earring x 1/2" wide x 1/8" thick.
Heidi BigKnife Seahorse Earrings
Heidi BigKnife Seahorse EarringsThese earrings are hammered in such a way that their surface resembles the skin of seahorses. The soft matte finish helps the resemblance to these charming marine animals.The earrings are made from argentium, an alloy that contains 92.5% silver (same as sterling silver) but is highly tarnish resistant, to preempt the need to polish.Seahorses are 1 7/16" high; earrings are approximately 2 1/4" high including the 18K gold ear wires.$415.00
Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Earrings – Elk Teeth
Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Earrings - Elk TeethHeidi BigKnife's genetic memory series has grown out of the connections she feels with the history of the Shawnee and her family. The horsehair signifies both the importance of the horse to the Shawnee and human hair – hair that carries our DNA, our genetic memory. She describes the figurative shapes she uses in this series as “dresses” – having a feminine connotation, but others see them as “tunics” – masculine representations. On these earrings, elk teeth represent an a decorative element of great importance.The earrings are 7/8" wide x 3/4" high. The matte finish gives the sterling silver a soft look, reminiscent of well-worn cloth.$215.00
Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Earrings – Circles
Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Earrings - CirclesHeidi BigKnife's genetic memory series has grown out of the connections she feels with the history of the Shawnee and her family. The horsehair signifies both the importance of the horse to the Shawnee and human hair – hair that carries our DNA, our genetic memory. She describes the figurative shapes she uses in this series as “dresses” – having a feminine connotation, but others see them as “tunics” – masculine representations.The earrings are 7/8" wide x 3/4" high. The matte finish gives the sterling silver a soft look, reminiscent of well-worn cloth.$215.00
Spiral Inlay Earrings
Spiral inlay earrings: Amelia Joe-Chandler combines traditional cultural elements with a contemporary sense of design. She does not use any polish on her silver; as a result, the matte finish of her work is very distinctive and the artist's hand is evident in every piece.This pair of sterling silver earrings are inlaid with dark sandstone in the shape of spirals, a common theme in ancient petroglyphs of the southwest.Read about Amelia Joe-Chandler here.Earrings are 1/2" wide x 7/8" high; 1 3/4" high with handmade ear wires.Each of Amelia Joe-Chandler's pieces comes with an illustrated card that describes the materials and the story depicted.$100.00
Kingman Turquoise Cloud Earrings
Kingman turquoise cloud earrings: Amelia Joe-Chandler combines traditional cultural elements with a contemporary sense of design. She does not use any polish on her silver; as a result, the matte finish of her work is very distinctive and the artist's hand is evident in every piece.This pair of sterling silver cloud earrings include brilliant blue Kingman turquoise cabochons.Read about Amelia Joe-Chandler here.Earrings are 3/4" wide s 1" high; 1 3/4" high with handmade ear wires.Each of Amelia Joe-Chandler's pieces comes with an illustrated card that describes the materials and the story depicted.$240.00
Fossil walrus ivory earrings
Simple earrings, carved from fossil ivory by Nakwesee, who is of Cherokee descent, and whose family has been adopted by the Kwakiutl.Materials: fossil ivory with glass bead and sterling silver ear wires. Note that the brown portions ("bark" of tusk) are lighter than they appear in the photo.1 1/2" x 5/8Because of marine mammal protection laws, this piece cannot be shipped outside of the U.S.A.$68.00
Amelia Joe-Chandler Earrings
Amelia Joe-Chandler combines traditional cultural elements with a contemporary sense of design. She does not use any polish on her silver; as a result, the matte finish of her work is very distinctive and the artist's hand is evident in every piece.Joe-Chandler's window earrings are named after the triangular opening at the top. Beautiful coral cabochons complement the matte silver beautifully.Earrings are 1/2" wide; 1" high (1 1/2" from top of handmade earwires to bottom).$180.00
Medicine Man Earrings
Amelia Joe-Chandler combines traditional cultural elements with a contemporary sense of design. Amelia does not use any polish on her silver; as a result, the soft matte finish of her work is very distinctive and the artist's hand is evident in every piece.These sterling silver earrings are based on old medicine man earrings, which were traditionally made with turquoise. Amelia''s design is an elegant silver version.5/8" wide x 7/8" high; these are post earrings.$68.00
Traditional Hand sculpted wampum earrings
A beautifully colored and shaped pair of wampum earrings by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all by hand to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person.Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes.Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. Perry continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them.Each hexagonal earring is approximately 1" h 7/8" w x 1/8" thick.Materials: quahog shells, sterling silver ear hoops$150.00
Sterling silver earrings with freshwater pearls
These earrings are made from cuttlefish cast sterling silver. They are extremely elegant, with freshwater pearls and silver posts.1 1/2", top to bottom; 3/8" wide at bottom, tapering to 5/16" at top.$325.00
Biclad grass earrings with tsavorite garnet
These grass earrings are made from biclad metal: a layer of gold bonded to a layer of silver. The earrings are folded to resemble a blade of grass; the second image shows a side view, with the silver showing on the inside.A faceted tsavorite garnet adds a beautiful, sparkly touch.1 1/2" tall x 1/4" at the widest point.$275.00
Heidi BigKnife Rhodolite Earrings
Heidi BigKnife Rhodolite EarringsThese sterling silver earrings, in the shape of a dogwood leaf, have a dangling faceted rhodolite garnet set in bezel. The garnet has a lovely pinkish/purple tinge.The "leaves" are concave; the earwire latches on a hook on the reverse side, for added safety. The silver has a silky brushed finish.1 1/2" from top of earwire to bottom of garnets; 5/8" wide.$225.00
Zebra jasper and sterling silver earrings
These earrings have beautiful zebra jasper stones and sinous sterling silver caps and dangles. Coren Conti uses stones found in her adopted home of Arizona to create earrings, necklaces and bracelets.2 3/4" from top of ear wire to bottom of sterling silver$75.00
Zebra jasper teardrop and pearl earrings
Talented Athabascan artist Coren Conti's zebra jasper stones originate in Arizona, where she now lives. The beautiful striped jasper is combined with round coin pearls, smaller baroque pearls, and sterling silver to create a very attractive pair of earrings.2 1/4" h x 1/2" w$100.00
Buffalo horn dragonfly earrings
A beautiful pair of dragonfly earrings inlaid with mother of pearl. Kevin Pourier's meticulously carves buffalo horn surfaces and inlays them with crushed stone and shell. Buffalo horn is so light, these earrings are light as a feather. The earrings are finished beautifully, adding a soft, satin touch to the experience.Materials: buffalo horn, sterling silver, mother of pearlEach dragonfly is approximately 1 3/4" h x 1 1/8" w$345.00
Buffalo horn cube earrings
These buffalo horn earrings are cubic in shape; they illustrate Mr. Pourier's exquisite sense of design, this time with a simple approach. The white "starburst" on each earring adds a great touch to an otherwise black cube.Each earring is approximately 3/4" cubed; gold fill ear wires.$225.00- Sold
Herb and Veronica Thompson Small Triangular Inlaid Earrings 2
$85.00Herb and Veronica Thompson Small Triangular Inlaid Earrings 2
Navajo artists Herb and Veroncia Thompson created a beautiful pair of small triangular earrings inlaid with white buffalo, turquoise, and jet.1 1/16 in. high x 1/4 at their widest. - Sold
Herb and Veronica Thompson Small Triangular Inlaid Earrings
$85.00Herb and Veronica Thompson Small Triangular Inlaid Earrings
Navajo artists Herb and Veroncia Thompson created a beautiful pair of small triangular earrings inlaid with white buffalo, sugillite, turquoise, jet, and lapis lazuli.1 1/16 in. high x 1/4 at their widest. - Sold
Herb and Veronica Thompson Triangular Inlaid Earrings 1
$130.00Herb and Veronica Thompson Triangular Inlaid Earrings 1
Navajo artists Herb and Veroncia Thompson created a beautiful pair of triangular earrings inlaid with white buffalo, crazy horse, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and jet.1 1/4 in. high x 7/16 at their widest. - Sold
Earl Plummer Long Inlaid Earrings
$290.00Earl Plummer Inlaid Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created elegant, long earrings, inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, spiny oyster shell, lapis lazuli, coral, and sugillite in sterling silver; sterling silver ear wires.Earrings are 1 3/8 in. high; 2 in. from top of ear wires to bottom of earring; 2 in. at their widest point; 3/16 in. deep. - Sold
Earl Plummer Round Lapis Lazuli Earrings
$350.00Earl Plummer Round Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created round inlaid earrings with beautiful deep blue lapis lazuli set in sterling silver, with sterling silver ear wires.11/16 in. diameter - Sold
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic EarringsMary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. Read more about the artist.This is a colorful and dynamic design. Materials typically include turquoise, catlinite, jet, serpentine, shell, and more; sterling silver ear wires.1" high (1 1/2 in. from top of ear wire to bottom of earring) x 5/8" wide x 1/8" thick$45.00 - Sold
Mary Tafoya Stacked Mosaic Earrings 2
Mary Tafoya Stacked Earrings 2 Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of carved stone stacked vertically. They are backed by dark serpentine stone, another of Tafoya's unique touches.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.1 in. high (1 1/2 in. from top of ear wires to bottom of earrings) x 1/4" wide x 1/4" thick.$35.00 
Bonnie Newsom Birch Bark Earrings 2
Bonnie Newsom Birch Bark EarringsThese earrings are made from thin slices of birch bark with a protective coating. Each earring includes a porcupine quill and beads.Approximately 1 1/8 in. high x 1/2 in. wide. Surgical steel ear wires.$26.00- Sold
Bonnie Newsom Birch Bark Earrings
Bonnie Newsom Birch Bark EarringsThese earrings are made from thin slices of birch bark with a protective coating. They are not just ordinary birch bark, though: they have been bitten to form raised designs on the surface.Note that the earrings are oriented with the lighter side facing out. The photo showing light and dark sides if for illustration only.Approximately 7/8 in. diameter. Surgical steel ear wires.Birch bark biting is an ancient tradition among Native American tribes who lived in areas where birch trees were prominent. Read more about this technique below.$26.00 - Sold
Jennifer Neptune Quill earrings
Jennifer Neptune quill earringsThese charming earrings sport a dark red bead above a small silver disc, hanging from natural porcupine quills.Earrings are 3/4 in. high; 1 1/4 in. from top of ear wire to bottom of earring.$32.00 - Sold
Jennifer Neptune Quill earrings
Jennifer Neptune quill earringsThese charming earrings sport a dark red bead above a small silver disc, hanging from natural porcupine quills.Earrings are 3/4 in. high; 1 1/4 in. from top of ear wire to bottom of earring.$32.00 - Sold
Mary Tafoya Double Side Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya Double Side Mosaic Earrings Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of a centerpiece stone with small rectangles of color along one side.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.Earrings are 1 5/8 in. high x 3/8 in. wide x 1/8 in. thick.$125.00 - Sold
Mary Tafoya Double Side Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of a centerpiece stone with small rectangles of color along one side.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.Earrings are 2 in. high x 1/2 in. wide x 1/8 in. thick.$145.00 - Sold
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of a centerpiece stone with small rectangles of color along one side.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.Earrings are 7/8 in. high x 1/2 in. wide x 1/8 in. thick.$40.00 - Sold
Mary Tafoya Stacked Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya Stacked Earrings Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of carved stone stacked vertically. They are backed by dark serpentine stone, another of Tafoya's unique touches.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.1 in. high x 1/4" wide x 1/4" thick.$30.00 - Sold
Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings
$30.00Mary Tafoya Side Mosaic Earrings
Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.Each of these beautifully colored earrings consists of a centerpiece stone with small rectangles of color along one side.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.Earrings are 7/8 in. high x 3/8 in. wide x 1/8 in. thick. - Sold
Elizabeth James-Perry wampum earrings
Elizabeth James-Perry wampum earringsA beautifully colored and shaped pair of wampum earrings by Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry. The artist selects her shells carefully and cuts and finishes them all by hand to preserve their attractive contours and colors. The contours are difficult to display in two-dimensional photographs, but they add a lot to the visual aesthetic when seen in person.Wampum has been used by coastal tribes for thousands of years. Items made from quahog shells, commonly called wampum, are culturally significant to New England tribes and are held in great esteem within families and within tribes.Perry hand selects each quahog shell for color and other qualities. Perry continues this traditional work form as a way of honoring her connection to her ancestors, their history, their way of life, and the ocean that sustains them.Shells are approximately 1 3/8" h x 1" w; 1/4" at their thickest.Materials: quahog shells, sterling silver ear wires$175.00 - Sold
Earl Plummer Natural Turquoise Earrings
$140.00Earl Plummer Natural Turquoise Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created inlaid sterling silver earrings with natural turquoise.The clear blue turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine. The deeper turquoise with matrix and silver specks is from the Kingman mine. Choose which you prefer from the drop down box.1 1/2" high from top of earwire to bottom of earring x 1/4" wide - Sold
Earl Plummer Shield Earrings
$230.00Earl Plummer Shield Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created inlaid sterling silver earrings with natural Nevada turquoise with green hues.1 1/2" high from top of earwire to bottom of earring x 1/2" wide - Sold
Earl Plummer Rug Design Earrings
$350.00Earl Plummer Rug Design Earrings
Master designer and silversmith Earl Plummer has created inlaid earrings with an added touch: sterling silver overlay with traditional rug design. Inlay consists of natural materials: turquoise, spiny oyster shell, sugillite.Note that the dark part of the silver, as well as the shiny part are consistent with regard to color and finish; any inconsistencies in the photos are caused by light reflections.1 1/2" high x 1/2" wide; post earrings - Sold
Decontie & Brown Flower Earrings
Decontie & Brown Flower EarringsPetite post earrings made with copper petals and sterling silver center by the design team of Decontie and Brown.Sterling silver posts; 1/2" diameter.$76.00 - Sold
Mary Tafoya Stacked Earrings
$40.00Mary Tafoya Stacked Earrings
Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of carved stone stacked vertically. They are backed by dark serpentine stone, another of Tafoya's unique touches.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.2" from top of sterling silver ear wire to bottom of earring x 1/4" wide x 3/16" thick. - Sold
Mary Tafoya Stacked Earrings
$40.00Mary Tafoya Stacked Earrings
Mary Tafoya creates innovative designs in mosaic which sets her apart from most other Santo Domingo pueblo artists. In addition to design quality, the use of jet in her adhesive creates a wonderful contrast of black with materials. of many colors.These beautifully colored earrings consist of carved stone stacked vertically. They are backed by dark serpentine stone, another of Tafoya's unique touches.In her work, Tafoya uses various kinds of shell, turquoise, alabaster, gaspeite, jet, black jade, pipestone, and more. Various of these materials are represented in these earrings.2" from top of sterling silver ear wire to bottom of earring x 1/4" wide x 3/16" thick. - Sold
Heidi BigKnife Dragonfly Earrings
Heidi BigKnife Dragonfly EarringsHeidi BigKnife is a Shawnee artist who creates distinctive silver and gold jewelry. These sterling silver earrings have etched and darkened dragonfly designs and a soft matte finish on the unadorned surfaces. They make a smart statement in a small area.Earrings are 3/4" high; 1 3/8" including the ear wires. They are 3/8" wide.$55.00 - Sold
Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Earrings – Dragonflies
Heidi BigKnife Genetic Memory Earrings - DragonfliesHeidi BigKnife's genetic memory series has grown out of the connections she feels with the history of the Shawnee and her family. The horsehair signifies both the importance of the horse to the Shawnee and human hair – hair that carries our DNA, our genetic memory. She describes the figurative shapes she uses in this series as “dresses” – having a feminine connotation, but others see them as “tunics” – masculine representations.The earrings are 7/8" wide x 3/4" high. The matte finish gives the sterling silver a soft look, reminiscent of well-worn cloth.$215.00 - Sold
Althea Cajero Turquoise Earrings
$325.00Althea Cajero Turquoise Earrings
These earrings are made from cuttlefish cast sterling silver, which gives them wonderful texture, with alternating shine and shadow.
They are extremely elegant, with a small, natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon set in 18K gold bezel. The posts on the earrings can be modified to fit unpierced ears.
Disk is 3/4" diameter - Sold
Chris Pruitt Small Coin Earrings
Chris Pruitt Small Coin EarringsChristopher Pruitt has won a number of awards in his rising career, including Best of Classification for jewelry at the Santa Fe Indian Market.These sterling silver coin shaped earrings have a textured surface that allows them to sparkle, and create shadows at the same time."Coins" are 1/2" in diameter; a sterling silver ear wire completes the package.$45.00 - Sold
Earl Plummer Inlaid Earrings with Lapis Lazuli and Other Materials
Earl Plummer inlaid earrings.Earl Plummer is an award-winning Navajo silversmith. He won Best of Classification in Jewelry at the Santa Fe Indian Market in 2013. He creates exquisite inlay jewelry. Read about the artist here.These sterling silver earrings are inlaid with natural materials, including Sleeping Beauty turquoise, lapis lazuli, gaspeite, coral, and spiny oyster shell.Earrings are 1 1/2" high; 2" from top of ear wire to bottom of earring; 3/8" wide$190.00 - Sold
Earl Plummer Inlaid Earrings
Earl Plummer inlaid earrings.Earl Plummer is an award-winning Navajo silversmith. He won Best of Classification in Jewelry at the Santa Fe Indian Market in 2013. He creates exquisite inlay jewelry. Read about the artist here.These sterling silver earrings are inlaid with natural materials, including Sleeping Beauty turquoise, heavily matrixed Kingman turquoise, sugillite, gaspeite, and spiny oyster shell.Earrings are 1 1/2" high; 2" from top of ear wire to bottom of earring; 3/8" wide$190.00 - Sold
Decontie & Brown fiddlehead earrings
Read about the artists here.Decontie & Brown: fiddlehead earrings, handcrafted from sterling silver, represent the renewal of Spring in the Maine woods, as indicated by the unfurled fern heads. With their resemblance to the scrolled neck of a violin, these ferns make for a very elegant design, appropriate for everyday use, as well as for special occasions.Fiddlehead ferns have long been a staple among Native Americans across the northern part of what is now the United States. With the thawing of snow and the arrival of warmer weather, they are a welcome sight in any woodland setting.1 3/4" high x 7/8" w$98.00
