Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Channel Inlay Half Hoop Earrings Native American Zuni

These are Native American Zuni channel inlay half-hoop earrings, handcrafted from sterling silver and genuine turquoise stones.The Zuni Pueblo artists are globally renowned for their precise, intricate lapidary work. In pieces like these, hand-cut geometric turquoise segments are meticulously flush-set into silver channels to form continuous decorative patterns, such as the triangle and zigzag motifs visible here. This specific design is a signature style popularized by notable Zuni jewelry artisans, including Claudine Haloo and Joann Peina.

These vintage sterling silver half hoop earrings feature a striking turquoise inlay with geometric designs. A timeless piece of craftsmanship and elegance.

• Sterling silver material with turquoise inlay
• Geometric pattern design
• Half hoop shape with post-back closures
• Measures approximately 7/8 inch in diameter