Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Native American Zuni Opal Sterling Silver Ring Size...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Turquoise Zuni Effie Calavaza Silver Snake Hook...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Turquoise Needlepoint Zuni Authentic Sterling Silver...
Regular Price: $143.98
Special Price $71.99
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Turquoise Inlay Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Cuff...
Regular Price: $699.98
Special Price $349.99
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Zuni Multicolor Inlay Genuine Sterling Silver...
Regular Price: $129.98
Special Price $64.99
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Native American Snake Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise...
Regular Price: $559.98
Special Price $279.99
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Sterling...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Native American Zuni Opal Sterilng Silver Turtle...
Regular Price: $177.98
Special Price $88.99
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Native American Turquoise And Coral Genuine Sterling...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Zuni Indian Blue Opal And Genuine Sterling Silver...
Regular Price: $239.98
Special Price $119.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Blue Jay Zuni...
Regular Price: $799.98
Special Price $399.99
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Cardinal...
Regular Price: $499.98
Special Price $249.99
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Sterling...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Silver Zuni Multicolor Inlay Sun Ring Size 5-3/4...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Pink Mother of...
Regular Price: $159.98
Special Price $79.99
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor...
Regular Price: $159.98
Special Price $79.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Blue Opal Inlay Zuni Indian...
Regular Price: $899.98
Special Price $449.99
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Eagle Sterling...
Regular Price: $699.98
Special Price $349.99
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Multicolor Road...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Blue And White Opal Inlay Zuni Butterfly Sterling...
Regular Price: $159.98
Special Price $79.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Turquoise Ring Size...
Regular Price: $159.98
Special Price $79.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Butterfly Native American...
Regular Price: $479.98
Special Price $239.99
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Native American Zuni Multicolor Inlay Sterling...
Regular Price: $699.98
Special Price $349.99
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Thunderbird Zuni Multicolor And Sterling Silver Ring...
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Post Hoop Earrings...
Regular Price: $149.98
Special Price $74.99
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring...
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Silver Thunderbird Multicolor Inlay Zuni Indian Cuff...
Regular Price: $647.98
Special Price $323.99
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Zuni Authentic Sterling Silver Multicolor...
Regular Price: $109.98
Special Price $54.99
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Native American Zuni Opal Genuine Sterling Silver...
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Multicolor Parrot Bird Earrings...
Regular Price: $379.98
Special Price $189.99
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Native American Zuni Blue Opal Sterilng Silver...
Regular Price: $177.98
Special Price $88.99
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Multicolor Sterling Silver Butterfly Zuni Cuff...
Regular Price: $399.98
Special Price $199.99
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.