Zuni Indian Pink Shell Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace, Bracelet, Ring Jewelry Set.

This Zuni Made Pink Shell Necklace Jewelry Set is a fantastic example of hand made Native American jewelry and art. This set features gorgeous centerpieces that were masterfully hand made from shimmering Sterling Silver. Hand cut tiles of genuine Pink Shell have been inlaid into the channels of Sterling Silver creating beautiful Pink Shell and Silver flower images. These sensational works of wearable Zuni art have been hand made from start to finish. The necklace is made with a box link chain for complete adjustability. The total length of this necklace is 19-1/2". The matching post earrings are 7/8" long. The bracelet is 1-1/4" wide, it'll fit a 6" to a 6-1/2" wrist. The ring is 5/8" wide and can be sized to fit a size 6 to 9. Signed in script by the Zuni Indian Jewelry artist Anselm Wallace.

The Zuni Indians learned to silversmith from the Navajo in the early 1870's. The Zuni, because they had permanent homes unlike the nomadic Navajo, were able to use many tools that the Navajo could not easily carry with them. With the lapidary wheels they began cutting stones and using the silver to hold their stones in patterns. Today, Zuni silversmiths are known for their lapidary skills. Both channel inlay (using precisely cut stones set on silver to form figures and designs) and cluster and needlepoint (setting small, similarly cut stones in geometric patterns) are traditional Zuni styles.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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