Native American Purple Spiney Slab Earrings w/ Turquoise Inlay A

A richly colorful set of earrings, these are Navajo Indian made using purple spiney oyster shell and an inlay of sky-blue turquoise as a base. The backs of these earrings are the reverse side of the spiney oyster shell, as naturally occurring. The turquoise has been cut into the front side, and inlaid. Finished with a sterling silver bead and French wire. Native American made by artist Louise Pete.

shell dimensions: 1 2/8" x 12/16"

overall hang: 2"

width at the widest: 12/16"

all dimensions are approximate

handmade in USA