Native American Zuni Jewelry
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Genuine Sterling Silver And Turquoise Zuni Snake...
Regular Price: $379.98
Special Price $189.99
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Gecko Zuni Pot Hand Crafted By Artist Adam J....
Regular Price: $299.98
Special Price $149.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Multicolor Ring Size 7...
Regular Price: $57.98
Special Price $28.99
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Sterling Silver Zuni Post Stud Earrings DX117339
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Silver Zuni Turquoise Coral Needlepoint Ring Size...
Regular Price: $41.98
Special Price $20.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Zuni...
Regular Price: $479.98
Special Price $239.99
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Zuni Snake Effie Calavaza...
Regular Price: $169.98
Special Price $84.99
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Hand Crafted Dragonfly And Deer Zuni Pottery By...
Regular Price: $839.98
Special Price $419.99
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Coral Zuni Genuine Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Size 8...
Regular Price: $69.98
Special Price $34.99
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Zuni Sunface Sterling Silver Multicolor Post Stud...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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Genuine Sterling Silver Native American Zuni Opal...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Onyx And Coral Zuni Silver Effie Calavaza Snake...
Regular Price: $319.98
Special Price $159.99
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Turquoise Needlepoint Sterling Silver Zuni Pendant...
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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American Indian Zuni Gecko Pot Hand Crafted By...
Regular Price: $1,119.98
Special Price $559.99
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Opal Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring Size 7-3/4...
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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Sterling Silver And Opal Zini Indian Post Hoop...
Regular Price: $89.98
Special Price $44.99
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Native American Turquoise Needlepoint Silver Ring...
Regular Price: $45.98
Special Price $22.99
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Multicolor Silver Zuni Sun Indian Chief Headdress...
Regular Price: $103.98
Special Price $51.99
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Effie Calavaza Turquoise And Coral Genuine Sterling...
Regular Price: $75.98
Special Price $37.99
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Zuni Gecko Pot Hand Crafted By Artist Lorenda...
Regular Price: $399.98
Special Price $199.99
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Blue Opal Inlay Authentic Sterling Silver Zuni Ring...
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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Sterling Silver Jet Zuni Post Stud Earrings DX117338
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Multicolor Inlay Cubic Zirconia Zuni Sterling Silver...
Regular Price: $149.98
Special Price $74.99
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Zuni Indian Coral Genuine Sterling Silver Leaf Cuff...
Regular Price: $159.98
Special Price $79.99
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Sterling Silver Multicolor Inlay Zuni Tear Drop...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Zuni Dragonfly And Deer Hand Crafted Pottery By...
Regular Price: $1,779.98
Special Price $889.99
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Authentic Sterling Silver Multicolor Sun Zuni Link...
Regular Price: $979.98
Special Price $489.99
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Zuni Multicolor Sterling Silver Post Dangle Earrings...
Regular Price: $139.98
Special Price $69.99
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Effie Calavaza Turquoise Coral Zuni Snake Sterling...
Regular Price: $259.98
Special Price $129.99
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Multicolor Inlay Genuine Sterling Silver Zuni...
Regular Price: $559.98
Special Price $279.99
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Multicolor Sun And Cheif Headress Zuni Sterling...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Zuni Indian Gecko Pottery Hand Crafted By Artist...
Regular Price: $299.98
Special Price $149.99
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.