Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Zuni Thunderbird Cuff...
Regular Price: $647.98
Special Price $323.99
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Zuni Genuine Sterling Silver Jet Post Hoop Earrings...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Multicolor Sterling Silver Zuni Jewelry Ring Size 6...
Regular Price: $69.58
Special Price $34.79
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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 Multicolor Inlay Sterling Silver Butterfly...
Regular Price: $167.98
Special Price $83.99
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Zuni Turquoise Genuine Sterling Silver Feather Ring...
Regular Price: $71.98
Special Price $35.99
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Zuni Genuine Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet TX104579
Regular Price: $815.98
Special Price $407.99
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Multicolor Zuni Sterling Silver Sun Post Earrings...
Regular Price: $47.98
Special Price $23.99
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Authentic Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Indian...
Regular Price: $47.98
Special Price $23.99
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Multicolor Inlay Sterling Silver Zuni Thunderbird...
Regular Price: $239.98
Special Price $119.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Blue Opal Post Earrings RX97390
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Native American Turquoise Needlepoint Silver Ring...
Regular Price: $55.18
Special Price $27.59
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Sterling Silver And Opal Zuni Indian Cuff Bracelet...
Regular Price: $1,295.98
Special Price $647.99
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Zuni Blue Opal Sterling Silver Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Sterling Silver And Turquoise Zuni Ring Size 6-1/2...
Regular Price: $47.98
Special Price $23.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Zuni Butterfly...
Regular Price: $167.98
Special Price $83.99
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Thunderbird Zuni Multicolor And Sterling Silver Ring...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Turquoise Double Hoop Navajo Sterling Silver Post...
Regular Price: $47.98
Special Price $23.99
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Zuni Opal And Sterling Silver Ring Size 6-1/2 RX113360
Regular Price: $64.78
Special Price $32.39
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Multicolor Zuni Inlay Silver Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Multicolor Ring...
Regular Price: $69.58
Special Price $34.79
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Multicolor Genuine Sterling Silver Post Hoop Zuni...
Regular Price: $88.78
Special Price $44.39
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Turquoise Neelepint Zuni Sterling Silver Ring Size...
Regular Price: $143.98
Special Price $71.99
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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 And Turquoise Leaf Zuni Indian Ring...
Regular Price: $83.98
Special Price $41.99
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Zuni Turquoise Needlepoint Sterling Silver Post Hoop...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Native American Jewelry Turquoise Silver Ring Size...
Regular Price: $55.18
Special Price $27.59
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Opal Sterling Silver Zuni Post Dangle Earrings RX112421
Regular Price: $107.98
Special Price $53.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver And Turquoise Leaf Zuni...
Regular Price: $83.98
Special Price $41.99
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Zuni Turquoise Sterling Silver Post Stud Earrings...
Regular Price: $45.58
Special Price $22.79
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Zuni Authentic Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size...
Regular Price: $239.98
Special Price $119.99
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Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Post Hoop Earrings...
Regular Price: $95.98
Special Price $47.99
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.