Contemporary Inlaid Jet Sterling Silver Earrings Signed.

These earrings have a gorgeous black and white contemporary design. This pair features a beautiful Inlaid design made from hand cut stones of Jet. This Jet has been set against the brilliance of shimmering Sterling Silver. Jet and Silver, what a great combination. These earrings measure 2-1/2". Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist.

Jet has an ancient history of human usage. It was often associated with protection in the afterlife among both the Egyptian and Pueblo people. It also has a long tradition of being carved into prayer beads and religious sculpture. It was shaped into rosary beads in the sixteenth century and is still used for religious purpose by those of several Native American cultures.