Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Turquoise Sterling Silver Naja Hook Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $71.98
Special Price $35.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Zuni Ring Size...
Regular Price: $86.38
Special Price $43.19
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Genuine Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Zuni...
Regular Price: $575.98
Special Price $287.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Sun Pin Pendant SX109763
Regular Price: $215.98
Special Price $107.99
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Hand Crafted Zuni Butterfly Pottery By Artist Tony...
Regular Price: $359.98
Special Price $179.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Coral Inlay Butterfly Pin...
Regular Price: $143.98
Special Price $71.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Zuni Butterfly...
Regular Price: $167.98
Special Price $83.99
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Native American Genuine Sterling Silver Turquoise...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Butterfly Native American...
Regular Price: $719.98
Special Price $359.99
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Multicolor Sterling Silver Zuni Parrot And Flower...
Regular Price: $215.98
Special Price $107.99
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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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Zuni Multicolor Inlay Sterling Silver Caterpillar...
Regular Price: $131.98
Special Price $65.99
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Multicolor Inlay Silver Zuni Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Zuni Turquoise Sterling Silver Jewelry Ring Size...
Regular Price: $47.98
Special Price $23.99
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Turquoise Coral Zuni Effie Calavaza Snake Sterling...
Regular Price: $359.98
Special Price $179.99
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Multicolor Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Bird...
Regular Price: $479.98
Special Price $239.99
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Multicolor Inlay Sterling Silver Zuni Butterfly Pin...
Regular Price: $143.98
Special Price $71.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Multicolor Inlay Thunderbird...
Regular Price: $239.98
Special Price $119.99
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Coral And Sterling Silver Zuni Leaf Ring Size 8-1/4...
Regular Price: $83.98
Special Price $41.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Thunderbird Multicolor Zuni...
Regular Price: $647.98
Special Price $323.99
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Multicolor And Sterling Silver Zuni Parrot Pin...
Regular Price: $167.98
Special Price $83.99
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Zuni Multicolor And Sterling Silver Post Hoop...
Regular Price: $107.98
Special Price $53.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Blue Opal Ring Size...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Multicolor Inlay Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni...
Regular Price: $671.98
Special Price $335.99
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Multicolor Zuni Inlay Silver Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Turquoise Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Ring Size 6-1/2...
Regular Price: $71.98
Special Price $35.99
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Multicolor Inlay Sterling Silver Zuni Thunderbird...
Regular Price: $239.98
Special Price $119.99
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Turquoise Zuni Sterling Silver Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $167.98
Special Price $83.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Turquoise Coral Needlepoint...
Regular Price: $50.38
Special Price $25.19
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Thunderbird Zuni...
Regular Price: $647.98
Special Price $323.99
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Zuni Blue Opal Sterling Silver Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Turquoise Needlepoint Zuni Sterling Silver Ring Size...
Regular Price: $55.18
Special Price $27.59
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.