Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Sterling Silver Zuni Turquoise Coral Leaf Design Ring Size 7 AX125031
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, and Coral. (matrix in stones may vary slightly).
Measurements: Ring is size 7, it measures approximately 1-5/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Zuni Turquoise Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size 7-1/2 RX117393
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/2, it measures approximately 1-5/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Multicolor Thunderbird Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 5-1/4 AX101327
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring size is 5-1/4, it measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" at widest point.
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Native American Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Ring Size 7 JX122545
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 7, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 1/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Opal Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 9-1/4 JX122595
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 9-1/4, it measures approximately 7/8" long and 1/4" wide.
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Sterling Silver Zuni Turquoise Coral Leaf Design Ring Size 6 AX125033
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, and Coral. (matrix in stones may vary slightly).
Measurements: Ring is size 6, it measures approximately 1-5/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Turquoise Sterling Silver Leaf Zuni Indian Jewelry Ring Size 7-1/2 AX123944
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/2, it measures approximately 5/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Silver Multicolor Inlay Corn Zuni Necklace Set AX124655
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Oyster Shell, Lapis, Malachite, and White Shell.
Measurements: Necklace measures approximately 18-1/4" inside circumference, allowing each link to measure approximately 1-1/4" long and 7/8" wide (excluding side rings). The center link measures 1-3/4" long and 1-1/8" wide. Post earrings measure approximately 1-1/2" long and 3/4" at widest point.
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Native American Genuine Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Ring Size 6-1/2 TX103114
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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Multicolor Inlay Cubic Zirconia Zuni Sterling Silver Ring Size 8-1/2 AX125817
Materials: Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, along with Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 8-1/2, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 7/8" wide.
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Pink Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 8-1/4 AX127215
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Pink Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 8-1/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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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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Native American Zuni Multicolor Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 9-3/4 JX123978
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Yellow Mother of Pearl, and White Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 9-3/4, it measures approximately 1/2" long and 7/8" wide.
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Blue Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 7-3/4 AX128715
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-3/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Zuni Jewelry Turquoise Coral Needlepoint Ring Size 6-1/4 MW74616
Materials: Sterling silver, Turquoise and Coral.
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 Multicolor Needlepoint Ring Size 7 AX126948
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Malachite, Pink Shell, and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 7, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 6-3/4 AX130096
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-3/4, it measures approximately 1/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Sterling Silver Zuni Turquoise Coral Leaf Design Ring Size 8-1/4 AX125807
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, and Coral. (matrix in stones may vary slightly).
Measurements: Ring is size 8-1/4, it measures approximately 1-5/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Genuine Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Ring Size 5-3/4 AX127228
Materials: Sterling Silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 5-3/4, it measures approximately 7/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Multistone Sterling Silver Corn Ring Size 9 JX124153
Materials: Sterling silver, Turquoise, Coral, Lapis, Malachite, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring size is 9, it measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 9 AX125360
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 9, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Turquoise Native American Zuni Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 8-1/2 JX129706
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 8-1/2, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" 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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Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Bead Pendant Necklace Set AX127308
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Pendant measures approximately 2-5/8" long (including bail) and 2" at widest point. Necklace measures approximately 17-3/8" long.
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Pink Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 8-3/4 AX127217
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Pink Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 8-3/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Authentic Sterling Silver Blue Opal And Cubic Zirconia Zuni Ring Size 6-3/4 TX103268
Materials: Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia, and man made Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-3/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 7/8" wide.
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Native American Zuni Authentic Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 7-1/4 JX122430
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 3/8" wide.
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Authentic Sterling Silver Zun Bird Native American Pin Pendant AX127983
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Abalone Shell, along with Mother Of Pearl.
Measurements: Pin Pendant measures approximately 1" long (including bail) and 1" at widest point.
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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 Multicolor Sterling Silver Sun Pin Pendant JX124431
Materials: Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Coral, Jet, along with White and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Pin Pendant measures approximately 1-3/8" long and 1-3/8" at widest point.
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Zuni Jewelry Turquoise Inlay Sterling Silver Ring Size 6 AX123087
Materials: Sterling Silver and Turquoise. (Matrix in stone may vary slightly.)
Measurements: Ring is size 6, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 1/8" wide.
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Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Coral Ring Size 7 JX129724
Materials: Sterling silver and Coral.
Measurements: Ring is size 7, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 3/4" 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.