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Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Earring Lot

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Head - Earrings Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 100.00 USD
Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Earring Lot
Item/Description: Two pair of Southwestern Native American pierced earrings hand-set with turquoise, coral and amethyst semi precious stones. Each hand-crafted in Sterling Silver. The circular turquoise cluster pair, showcase a traditional Navajo style, and resemble a birds nest. Worn at the lobe, they are adorned with seven azure blue turquoise stones nestled in sawtooth, serrated settings. Ball accents, braiding and feathers reflect beautiful craftmanship. Straight back posts. Plastic disc butterfly backs. Hallmarked: Sterling.

Material: Sterling, turquoise

Dimensions: Length: 1"; Width: 1"; approximately 9 grams

Condition: Very Good. All stones present and intact, free of chips or cracks. Secure in settings. Posts are straight. Backs fit snugly. Signs of age, use and wear including scratches, patina.

Age: 1990s

Provenance: Private Estate

The second pair, are dangle/ drop style and, while unsigned, are very similar to pieces by iconic silversmith, Matilde Poulat Matl of Taxco, Mexico. Crafted from Sterling Silver. Articulated. Disc-like stations, showcasing turquoise, coral and amethyst gemstones. Larger disc at earlobe set with azure blue turquoise stones. Dangle drop portion are set with genuine turquoise and amethyst stones and coral chips. Each disc framed with a textured border. Exquisite studio artisan craftsmanship. Straight back posts, silver plated butterfly backs. Unsigned.

Material: Sterling, turquoise, amethyst, coral, silver plate

Dimensions: Length: 2 1/2" ( total); 1 3/4" (dangle); Width: 1/2"; approximately 13 grams

Condition: Good. Mountings are free of damage or repair. All stones are secure in settings. The corals are stone chips. Signs of age, use and wear include chips, scuffs, irregularity to mountings around stones believed to be original to manufacturing process, surface debris, bends to posts, butterfly backs are plated and are not a matched pair but fit snugly onto posts. Earrings have not been cleaned or polished

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