Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Multicolor Inlay Zuni Indian Sterling Silver Post Hoop Earrings AX125410
Materials: Sterling Silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Post hoop earrings measure approximately 3/4 and 1/4" at widest point.
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Inlay Turtle Ring Size 5-1/4 AX124889
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 5-1/4, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 5/8" wide.
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Turquoise Sterling Silver Effie Calavaza Zuni Snake Bracelet AX129768
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: The inner bracelet circumference measures approximately 5-3/8", plus a 1-1/4" opening, and 1/4" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Cardinal Sterling Silver Pendant AX129377
Materials: Sterling silver, Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Abalone Shell, and Azurite.
Measurements: Pendant measures approximately 2-3/8" long (including bail) and 1-1/2" at widest point.
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Sterling Silver And Turquoise Zuni Flower Ring Size 6-1/2 AX124991
Materials: Sterling silver and Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/2, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Native American Multicolor Multistone Inlay Post Earrings JX124215
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, and Jet.
Measurements: Post earrings measure approximately 1/2" long and 3/8" widest point.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 7 AX130097
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 7, it measures approximately 1/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Butterfly Native American Zuni Cuff Bracelet AX124812
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Pink Shell, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: The inner bracelet circumference measures approximately 5-1/4", plus a 1-1/4" opening, and 1-1/4" at widest point.
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Snake Effie Calavaza Pendant AX128755
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Pendant measures approximately 2-1/4" long (including bail) and 1-1/4" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Needlepoint Ring Size 7-1/4 AX125735
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Malachite, Pink Shell, and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Authentic Sterling Silver And Turquoise Inlay Zuni Post Hoop Earrings SX110069
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Post hoop earrings measure approximately 5/8" long and 1/8" wide.
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Zuni Coral Genuine Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size 6-3/4 AX124923
Materials: Sterling silver and real Coral.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-3/4, it measures approximately 5/8" long and 3/4" wide.
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Genuine Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Zuni Leaf Cuff Bracelet JX125315
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, and Coral.
Measurements: The inner bracelet circumference measures approximately 5", plus a 1-3/8" opening, and 1/2" at widest point.
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Zuni Wood Pecker Pendant AX127953
Materials: Sterling silver, real Coral, Jet, Abalone Shell, White and Yellow Mother Of Pearl.
Measurements: Pendant measures approximately 1-3/8" long and 7/8" at widest point.
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Zuni Sun and Flower Multicolor Multistone Inlay Ring Size 7-1/2 AX126150
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/2, it measures approximately 7/8" long and 7/8" wide.
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Turquoise Coral Zuni Effie Calavaza Silver Snake Post Earrings JX128913
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, and Coral.
Measurements: Post earrings measure approximately 1/2" long and 3/8" widest point.
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Blue Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 6 JX129998
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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Sterling Silver Zuni Multicolor Sun Cuff Bracelet JX125002
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: The inner bracelet circumference measures approximately 5-1/4", plus a 1-1/8" opening, and 1-1/2" at widest point.
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Multicolor Zuni Sterling Silver Thunderbird Pendant JX126401
Materials: Sterling Silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Pendant measures approximately 1-1/2" long (including bail) and 1" at widest point.
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Yellow Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 6-1/2 AX127125
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Yellow Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/2, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Turquoise Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Effie Calavaza Snake Post Earrings AX98741
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Post earrings measure approximately 3/4" long and 1/2" widest point.
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Blue Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 7-1/4 AX127112
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Blue Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
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Turquoise Sterling Silver Zuni Effie Calavaza Snake Cuff Bracelet BX120202
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: The inner bracelet circumference measures approximately 5-3/8", plus a 1" opening, and 3/8" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Eagle Sterling Silver Pendant JX127058
Materials: Sterling silver, Mother of Pearl, Jet, and Brown Shell.
Measurements: Pendant measures approximately 2-3/8" long (including bail) and 1-1/2" at widest point.
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Zuni Coral Genuine Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size 6-1/4 JX122065
Materials: Sterling silver and real Coral.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-1/4, it measures approximately 5/8" long and 1/2" wide.
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Turquoise Needlepoint Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Post Earrings AX121525
Materials: Sterling Silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Post earrings measure approximately 1" long and 1" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 6-3/4 AX130044
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Ring is size 6-3/4, it measures approximately 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Zuni Thunderbird Cuff Bracelet SX115617
Materials: Sterling Silver, real, Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Brown Shell, along with White and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: The inner bracelet circumference measures approximately 5", plus a 1-1/2" opening, and 1-5/8" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Butterfly Pendant AX128757
Materials: Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Yellow and White Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Pendant measures approximately 1-1/2" long (including bail) and 1-1/2" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Multistone Sterling Silver Corn Ring Size 8-1/4 JX124157
Materials: Sterling silver, Turquoise, Coral, Lapis, Malachite, and Yellow Mother of Pearl.
Measurements: Ring size is 8-1/4, it measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" at widest point.
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Zuni Turquoise Inlay Sterling Silver Post Earrings JX126388
Materials: Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
Measurements: Post earrings measure approximately 7/8" long and 1/2" at widest point.
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Native American Zuni Opal Genuine Sterling Silver Ring Size 7-1/4 JX122610
Materials: Sterling silver and man made Opal.
Measurements: Ring is size 7-1/4, it measures approximately 7/8" long and 1/4" 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.