Genuine Multicolor Sterling Silver Post Hoop Zuni Earrings X10040

MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver, real Turquoise, Yellow Mother of Pearl, Onyx, Pink Shell, & Coral. 

MEASUREMENTS:

Post hoop earrings measure approximately 1" long and 1/4" at widest point. 

DESCRIPTION:

This pair of earrings are a true treasure! This piece of Native American jewelry is Zuni hand crafted by artist Mike Walela, out of genuine sterling silver and multicolor stones. The stones include: real Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Yellow Mother of Pearl, & Pink Shell. The earrings have a total of TEN stones (FIVE in each earring) that are delicately set in hand cut silver bezel while mini silver beads can be seen accenting and completing the earrings beautifully.

Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is believed that turquoise tends to bring good fortune, strength and helps overcome illness. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since the time of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The natural variations that occur in turquoise are part of their appeal and beauty.

Pearls are known to stabilize and balance emotions. They are believed to help your body in using calcium better. Pearls are full of purity and integrity.

Southwest tribes ascribed spiritual and mythical significance to coral jewelry and believed the held healing powers. Wearing red coral jewelry would create luck, increase fertility, cure illness increase the wearer's lifespan.