Old Zuni Dangle Earrings of Blue Gem Turquoise

About the Piece: These are some of the best old Zuni dangle earrings that you'll see.

Earlier Navajo and Pueblo dangle earrings are one of the most sought-after types of Native American jewelry. Collectors have been onto them for some time now - especially after Robert Bauver's incredible book on Navajo and Pueblo earrings dropped about two decades ago. Earrings like you find in Bauver's book have a certain type of magic about them. Part of it is that they're exquisitely handmade in the most beautiful designs. Also, they're worn close to your face, so there's a power in that proximity. How you look on a particular day doesn't matter when you throw on a pair of earrings like these because people are immediately captivated and your earrings are where their eyes go.

This pair of old Zuni dangles is long, elegant and powerful! They're jaw-dropping on. They're handmade channel set inlay of blue gem turquoise. They have a strong price, but you just can't easily find Navajo and Pueblo earrings of this caliber anymore. 

They are from the private collection of a major Zuni collector, and they measure 2 5/8" long x 1 1/8" wide. The earrings are posts for pierced ears, and they're unsigned which is usual for the time period in which they were made.

Watch this video to see them dance on my ears while you hear a story about how I wear my best pairs of old Navajo and Pueblo earrings.

Summary:

Item: Old Zuni Dangle Earrings of Blue Gem Turquoise

Attribution: Zuni

Materials: Blue Gem turquoise and sterling silver

Dimensions: 2 5/8" x 1 1/8"

Signature: unsigned

Provenance: From the private collection of a major Zuni collector