These are another impressive pair of Zuni Pueblo earrings that have impeccable workmanship!! (See "Hugh/Agnes Bowakaty" Lapis Needlepoint Earrings in my listings)

Back in the day when I was a jeweler, one thing that was literally pounded into me, was having to produce pieces that had the "cleanest workmanship' & this is the main thing that has stuck with me through the years & at the top of the list, when buying. And if you have ever been a jeweler then you know & will see the steps that are taken & those 'little touches' that sets a artist apart from the rest.You can see who is a beginner & who has been at it awhile & have perfected their art..Rose & Darrell are those artists. You can see how they went above & beyond to make these perfectly made earrings!

Made in a traditional classic Zuni style,these are designed in a sexy 4-tier chandelier style earring.Each tiny piece of turquoise is cut by the hands of these artists. Instead of using just a plain jump ring to connect the tiers,they chose to use a little round bead with twisted wire wrapped around it,that gives each a nice finished touch.(See especially photo 8) The dangles are long with a serrated bezel set piece of turquoise soldered to them.The dangles are soldered shut at their backside closure & not just 'wrapped" around!!

If you love well made,lengthy style Native American jewelry,then I have no doubt that you can't help but fall in love with these!!

The length may may be on the longer side,but have a lighter weight..

**With Zuni Work,you are paying for time,rather than the amount of materials**