Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Turquoise Sterling Silver Zuni Earrings ZX116332
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Native American Authentic Sterling Silver And...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise And Coral Snake Belt...
Regular Price: $799.98
Special Price $399.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Multicolor Sun Bead Necklace...
Regular Price: $1,999.98
Special Price $999.99
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Turquoise And Sterling Silver Zuni Money Clip SX109352
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Sterling Silver Red Oyster Shell And Opal Native...
Regular Price: $1,139.98
Special Price $569.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Sun Hair Band RX117429
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Sun Pin Pendant SX109763
Regular Price: $179.98
Special Price $89.99
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Effie Calavaza Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Snake...
Regular Price: $399.98
Special Price $199.99
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Gecko Zuni Pot Hand Crafted By Artist Adam J....
Regular Price: $299.98
Special Price $149.99
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Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Opal Ring Size...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Turquoise And Sterling Silver Zuni Post Hoop...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Multicolor Zuni Indian Ring...
Regular Price: $67.98
Special Price $33.99
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Zuni Multicolor Inlay Sun Genuine Sterling Silver...
Regular Price: $3,799.98
Special Price $1,899.99
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Multicolor Inlay Zuni Sterling Silver Sun 2-Strand...
Regular Price: $1,999.98
Special Price $999.99
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Zuni Turquoise And Coral Sterling Silver Money Clip...
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Multicolor Inlay Zuni Sun Sterling Silver Cuff...
Regular Price: $579.98
Special Price $289.99
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Zuni Genuine Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Sun...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Heart Pendant ZX117033
Regular Price: $49.98
Special Price $24.99
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Zuni Turquoise Effie Calavaza Sterling Silver Snake...
Regular Price: $399.98
Special Price $199.99
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Zuni Indian Deer And Dragonfly Hand Crafted Pottery...
Regular Price: $1,979.98
Special Price $989.99
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Multicolor Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Ring...
Regular Price: $57.98
Special Price $28.99
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Multicolor Zuni Sterling Silver Sun Post Earrings...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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Blue Opal Zuni Indian Sterling Silver Ring Size...
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Native American Turquoise And...
Regular Price: $799.98
Special Price $399.99
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Sterling Silver Opal Inlay Zuni Indian Cuff Bracelet...
Regular Price: $719.98
Special Price $359.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Sun Hair Band SX113925
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Multicolor Inlay Sun Sterling Silver Zuni Pendant...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Snake Effie Calavaza Turquoise...
Regular Price: $359.98
Special Price $179.99
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Zuni Gecko Pot Hand Crafted By Artists Deldrick And...
Regular Price: $1,979.98
Special Price $989.99
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Turquoise And Coral Inlay Authentic Sterling Silver...
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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Zuni Genuine Sterling Silver Ear Cuff SX110709
Regular Price: $33.98
Special Price $16.99
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.