Yazzie Johnson and Gail Bird Earrings of Star Ruby and 18k Gold

About the Piece:

These earrings by Yazzie Johnson & Gail Bird were stars of the 2025 catalog because of their rare and striking pinkish color. The gorgeous earrings are set with star ruby and rhodonite in 18k gold for an exquisite color combination that you don't usually see in Southwestern Native American jewelry.

The earrings are equally impressive whether you wear them to a black tie gala or a girls' night out. 

They measure 1 5/8" long x 1/2" wide and are signed on the reverse. They're posts for pierced ears.

We're so fortunate to have them back at Turquoise & Tufa! They were immediately purchased out of the 2025 catalog by a long-time (and wonderful) client/friend. Lucky for us, she's not someone who holds onto her jewelry with a tight fist. Instead, she enjoys it for a while, and puts it back into circulation so someone new can experience it. Wouldn't we all be better if we were able to practice this more?!

Summary:

Item: Contemporary Navajo/Pueblo earrings by Yazzie Johnson & Gail Bird of 18k gold, star ruby and rhodonite.

Attribution: Yazzie Johnson & Gail Bird, Navajo and Pueblo

Materials: 18k gold, star ruby, rhodonite

Dimensions: 1 5/8" x 1/2"

Signature: Yes

Provenance: Appeared in Turquoise & Tufa's 2025 Native American jewelry catalog