Pair of Turquoise Earrings with Eagle Suspended in a Silver Hoop [SOLD]
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- Category: Earrings
- Origin: Diné of the Navajo Nation
- Medium: sterling silver, turquoise
- Size: 1-½” diameter
- Item # C4643.44 SOLD
This pair of Navajo silver and turquoise earrings is charming in its concept of design. Suspended in the center of a silver hoop hangs an eagle of the finest detail of cutting and stamping. On the body of the eagle is a stunning green oval and domed turquoise gemstone.
The silver hoop of each earring is stamped with "new moon" arches. At the top of the ring is a silver attachment with seashell appearance. Each silver hoop is adorned with three beautiful green oval domed turquoise gemstones. The earrings are fitted for pierced ears.
The earrings are stamped with sterling and what appears to be Jamco.
Condition: very good condition
Provenance: this Pair of Turquoise Earrings with Eagle Suspended in a Silver Hoop is from a private collection
Recommended Reading: Navajo and Pueblo Earrings 1850-1945 - Collected by Robert V. Gallegos by Robert Bauver
TAGS: Southwest Indian Jewelry, Diné - Navajo Nation, Earrings
- Category: Earrings
- Origin: Diné of the Navajo Nation
- Medium: sterling silver, turquoise
- Size: 1-½” diameter
- Item # C4643.44 SOLD
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