Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 9-1/4 JX124074
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 9-1/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Owl Sterling Silver Zuni Multicolor Multistone Ring Size 7-1/4 JX124023
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Jet, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring size is 7-1/4, it measures approximately 1-1/8" long and 1" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 7-3/4 JX123972
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Yellow Mother of Pearl, and White Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-3/4, it measures approximately 1/2" long and 3/4" wide.
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Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Turquoise Ring Size 5-1/4 AX128293
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise (matrix in stones may vary slightly).
Measurements: Ring is size 5-1/4, it measures approximately 1/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Sterling Silver Ring Size 6 AX125774
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Pink Shell, Brown Shell, and White and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 6, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Multicolor Inlay Cubic Zirconia Zuni Sterling Silver Ring Size 5-3/4 RX111823
Materials: Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 5-3/4, it measures approximately 1/2" long and 5/8" wide.
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Native American Zuni Opal Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 5 JX122604
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 5, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 1/4" wide.
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Blue Opal Inlay Zuni Sterling Silver Ring Size 8 AX124940
Materials: Sterling silver and Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 8, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Multistone Sterling Silver Corn Ring Size 7-1/2 AX125840
Materials: Sterling silver, Turquoise, Coral, Lapis, Malachite, and White Shell.
Measurements: Ring size is 7-1/2, it measures approximately 7/8" long and 3/4" at widest point.
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Purple Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 6-1/4 AX127186
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Purple Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 6-1/4 AX126465
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 6-1/2 AX126461
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/2, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Zuni Coral Genuine Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size 9-3/4 AX124926
Materials: Sterling silver and real Coral.
Measurements: Ring is size 9-3/4, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Turquoise Inlay Zuni Sterling Silver Ring Size 7-1/4 AX124934
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Needlepoint Ring Size 8 AX125738
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Malachite, Pink Shell, and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 8, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Opal Sterilng Silver Turtle Ring Size 7-1/4 AX128470
Materials: Sterling Silver and man made Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 6-1/2 JX123991
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Yellow and White Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/2, it measures approximately 1/2" long and 3/4" wide.
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Blue Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 6 AX127154
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 6, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Opal Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Ring Size 7-1/2 AX127718
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/2, it measures approximately 1/4 long and 5/8" wide.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Road Runner Pin Pendant JX124478
Materials: Sterling silver, Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Brown Shell, along with Pink and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Pin measures approximately 1-1/4" long and 1-3/8" at widest point.
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Blue Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 8-1/2 AX127178
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 8-1/2, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Multicolor Inlay Native American Sterling Silver Ring Size 4-3/4 AX125201
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 4-3/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Opal Inlay Butterfly Ring Size 10 AX129661
Materials: Sterling silver, Blue Opal, Purple Opal, Pink Opal, and Yellow Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 10, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Genuine Sterling Silver And Turquoise Leaf Zuni Indian Ring Size 8-1/4 SX106297
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 8-1/4, it measures approximately 5/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Blue Opal Inlay Ring Size 13 JX122425
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 13, it measures approximately 7/8" long and 1/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Blue Opal Sterilng Silver Turtle Ring Size 7-1/4 AX128475
Materials: Sterling Silver and man made Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 7 JX123992
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Yellow and White Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 7, it measures approximately 1/2" long and 3/4" wide.
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Zuni Turquoise Authentic Sterling Silver Snake Ring Size 8-1/2 JX122501
Materials: Sterling Silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 8-1/2, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Road Runner Pin Pendant JX124463
Materials: Sterling silver, Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Brown Shell, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Pin measures approximately 1-1/4" long and 1-3/8" at widest point.
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Pink Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 6-1/4 AX127208
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Pink Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Coral Zuni Indian Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size 7-1/4 RX113389
Materials: Sterling silver and real Coral.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 5/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Purple Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 6 AX127184
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Purple Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 6, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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The Zuni of western New Mexico have been known for their expert stonework for hundreds of years. The earliest known pieces include animal pendants and wooden combs. Much of the early Zuni artistry feature small pieces of decorative turquoise gems and jet stones.
Stonework was the basis for the beginning of Zuni jewelry. Using stone, antler tools, cactus spines, and other wooden and stone tools, the Zuni would create jewelry and other art to trade with Native and Non-Native groups.
Much of the Zuni jewelry and art is influenced by the patterns and styles of basketry and traditional pottery. The most reflective practice from this is their “cluster” work within jewelry. This includes using precise techniques to arrange shells, wood, gems, and silver into close-knit patterns.
In addition to their historical contribution to stonework, the Zuni were the second Native American group to learn and adopt Mexican silver-smithing techniques for artistry. Since working with silver, it has become the primary basis in Zuni jewelry.
Combining the working of silver-smithing, today the Zuni are best known for their inlay style jewelry. This encompasses the technique of using multiple stones to form an image, and using the silver as a “soldering” technique to craft the image into place. Most commonly, the Zuni artistry features animal and traditional symbols in turquoise, coral, onyx, and opal gems.
On NativeAmericanJewelry, you will see a variety of inlay Zuni pieces that range from earrings to money clips. Each piece is representative of the Zuni culture history with the delicate molding and fitting of precious gems into sterling silver.
Truly, Zuni jewelry is a beautiful combination of historical art creation and traditional symbolism for anyone to enjoy. We encourage all visitors to browse the unique and imaginative art from the Zuni tribe.