Vintage Native American Sterling Silver & Multi-Stone Inlay Roadrunner Earrings.
Great Vintage Condition.
Total weight: 2 grams
Great earrings with no issues.
Tested and guaranteed sterling silver.
Theme: Birds
Overall Measurements: 1/2'' X 6/8''
Materials: These handcrafted earrings typically include turquoise, red coral, mother of pearl, jet, and sometimes tiger's eye or abalone shell.
Design: The design represents a stylized roadrunner bird, a common motif in Zuni jewelry.
Construction: The stones are set using a traditional inlay technique, often mounted on a sterling silver base.
Era: Many similar items found in searches are dated to the mid-century period, specifically the 1950s to 1980s..
Key Features Materials: Crafted from sterling silver and inlaid with multi-stone materials including turquoise, red coral, mother-of-pearl, shell, and jet.
Design: The roadrunner is a classic motif in Zuni jewelry, often appearing as pins, pendants, or earrings.
Construction: post earrings.
Authenticity: Genuine pieces are handcrafted by skilled artisans on the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico.