Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Turquoise Double Hoop Navajo Sterling Silver Post...
Regular Price: $47.98
Special Price $23.99
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Zuni Turquoise Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size 8-3/4...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Sterling Silver Native American Zuni Turquoise And...
Regular Price: $959.98
Special Price $479.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Multicolor Sun Bead Necklace...
Regular Price: $2,399.98
Special Price $1,199.99
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Turquoise And Sterling Silver Zuni Money Clip SX109352
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Blue Opal Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Cuff Bracelet...
Regular Price: $287.98
Special Price $143.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Sun Hair Band SX113925
Regular Price: $143.98
Special Price $71.99
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Zuni Turquoise Mother Of Pearl Genuine Sterling...
Regular Price: $143.98
Special Price $71.99
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Winding Snake Turquoise Sterling Silver Effie...
Regular Price: $695.98
Special Price $347.99
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Hand Crafted Dragonfly And Deer Zuni Pottery By...
Regular Price: $1,007.98
Special Price $503.99
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Coral Sterling Silver Snake Squash Blossom Effie...
Regular Price: $4,055.98
Special Price $2,027.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Opal Post Hoop Earrings RX111743
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Zuni Coral Genuine Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size...
Regular Price: $83.98
Special Price $41.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Thunderbird Zuni...
Regular Price: $647.98
Special Price $323.99
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Turquoise And Genuine Sterling Silver Snake Zuni...
Regular Price: $239.98
Special Price $119.99
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Snake Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Effie Calavaza...
Regular Price: $647.98
Special Price $323.99
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Zuni Gecko Pot Hand Crafted By Artists Deldrick And...
Regular Price: $2,375.98
Special Price $1,187.99
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Zuni Coral And Authentic Sterling Silver Squash...
Regular Price: $4,319.98
Special Price $2,159.99
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Turquoise Zuni Sterling Silver Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $167.98
Special Price $83.99
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Coral Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Leaf Ring Size...
Regular Price: $83.98
Special Price $41.99
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Multicolor Inlay Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni...
Regular Price: $671.98
Special Price $335.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Sun Pin Pendant SX109763
Regular Price: $215.98
Special Price $107.99
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Turquoise Opal Snake Sterling Silver Effie Calavaza...
Regular Price: $527.98
Special Price $263.99
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Zuni Dragonfly And Deer Hand Crafted Pottery By...
Regular Price: $2,135.98
Special Price $1,067.99
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Multicolor Inlay Sterling Silver Zuni Butterfly Pin...
Regular Price: $143.98
Special Price $71.99
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Zuni Multicolor Inlay Authentic Sterling Silver Post...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Indian...
Regular Price: $47.98
Special Price $23.99
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Zuni Genuine Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet TX104579
Regular Price: $815.98
Special Price $407.99
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Multicolor And Sterling Silver Zuni Parrot Pin...
Regular Price: $167.98
Special Price $83.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Snake Effie Calavaza Turquoise...
Regular Price: $431.98
Special Price $215.99
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Zuni Indian Deer And Dragonfly Hand Crafted Pottery...
Regular Price: $2,375.98
Special Price $1,187.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Sun Multicolor Squash Blossom...
Regular Price: $4,319.98
Special Price $2,159.99
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.