Vintage Native Hopi Pawn Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Chevron Stud Earrings

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Vintage Native Hopi Pawn Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Chevron Stud Earrings:
$60.00

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The Piece

Age Circa: Vintage

Markings: \"Sterling,\" cartouche signature - a rain cloud with the initials \"SC\" inside

Country of Origin: United States, Hopi Nation

Brand: Unknown

Gram Weight: 7.8 Grams

Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver

Material: --

Main Stone: Mother of Pearl

Main Stone Measurements/Color:0.6\" long by 0.4\" wide, Iridescent beige

Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.

Stone Cuts:Inlaid

Earring Style: Stud

Earring Backing Style:Post. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.

For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears: Pierced

Item Measurements: The earrings measure 1\" long by 0.9\" wide

Notable Features: These beautiful earrings were handmade by a Hopi Nation silversmith, and were signed with a rain cloud cartouche boasting the initials \"SC\". They feature beautiful, inlaid inverted kites of Mother of Pearl set in Sterling Silver. The Mother of Pearl is a gorgeous creamy color, with iridescent hints of pink, blue and green. Framing the stones are three layers of Sterling Silver, which use negative space to create a complimentary fan or chevron design. Dressed up or down, these earrings are an elegant statement piece.

Damage: Age appropriate wear.

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The History

This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features hand crafted silversmith work throughout.

Hopi Jewelry is very hard to find, more commonly Navajo and Zuni silver jewelry is found on the open market. Hopi artist are distinctly different with beautiful intricate stamp work and symbology mixed in their silver designs.

Southwest Jewelry from the American Southwest is unique to itself and has a look that has become popular worldwide. Southwest Jewelry is made by Navajo and Zuni Native American Indians, Contemporary and Hispanic Artists and companies throughout the Southwest that employ native Americans of all walks of life to work together in producing their own unique Southwest Jewelry styles.

Mother of Pearl is a beautiful type of Mollusk shell lining that is used in jewelry. It has been prized for thousands of years for its Iridescent beauty and they way it lights up jewelry.

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