Zuni dangle turquoise earrings-Pawn Jewelry

 Zuni needle point dangle earrings. Set in solid sterling silver and genuine  turquoise. 5 stones were hand cut for each earring.They hang on silver wires,  light weight and easy to wear

Style:  Zuni Jewelry :  Needle Point Needle point Jewelry is a very elegant style that emerged in Zuni jewelry in the 1940’s. It is among some of the most labor-intensive jewelry to make. Made by both Navajo and Zuni artist, this style is defined as a small sliver of stone that are pointed on both ends.

It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the Navajo culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current

measurements: approximately 1" x 1/2"  (all measurements are approximate)