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Vintage Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Earrings

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 450.00 USD
Vintage Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Earrings
The lot features two sets of vintage pawn needlepoint turquoise sterling silver earrings from a Zuni artist. These circa 1960-1970's earrings features a classic needlepoint pattern, also referred to as snake eyes, petit point. The first larger set shows a four part dangling post back earrings in sterling silver. The stud and main section show a needlepoint sunburst pattern with center round stone, the larger being a double row. The set shows silver chain links holding a small section of needlepoint turquoise in between the round medallions and at the bottom and seven silver dangles with needlepoint turquoise ends. The other set shows a post back dangle set with tear drop in sterling silver having a burst of thin needlepoint turquoise at the bottom and round petit spot at the stud. These are well kept with no apparent missing stones or damages. The larger set measures approx. 3.25" by 1 1/8" with a total weight of 20.1 grams. The other set is approx. 1.5" by 5/8" with a total weight of 3.1 grams.