Zuni Medium Multi-Stone Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings - - Native American

Authentic Native American Zuni sterling silver medium-sized hoop earrings featuring a skillful inlay of Sleeping Beauty turquoise, Red Coral, Onyx, and Mother of Pearl, accented with a twist wire border. Handcrafted by Zuni silversmith, Malcolm Chavez.

Measurements

Earring Length: 1"

Earring Width: 1/4"

Weight: 4 g

Stone: Sleeping Beauty turquoise, Red Coral, Onyx, Mother of Pearl

Metal: Sterling silver

Tribe: Zuni

Item #: ER343B

 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

 This stone is truly one of our (and our artists) favorites. It was found in Globe, Arizona, specifically at the Sleeping Beauty Mine, and is revered for sometimes lacking something that makes most other types stand out: it’s webbing or veining. The highest-quality pieces are as pure as a cloudless New Mexico Sky, and at its finest, Sleeping Beauty will make you forget how turquoise got its reputation as sort of a patchwork stone of different colors. The mine is no longer in operation and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is more in demand than ever due to its scarcity and beautiful color.