ZUNI NATIVE AMERICAN PENDANT

Native American Pendants and Pins
ZUNI INLAY PENDANT
Zuni inlay pendant is inlaid with turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and jet. Native American handmade pendant measures approximately 1 3/8" long x 5/8" wide.

Signed by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Sterling silver chain not included.

Zuni inlay jewelry describes a technique by which pieces of stone or shell are cut to fit into channels in the silver (also referred to as channel work). Each stone is cut, then ground to its final shape and set into the channels in the sterling silver. Some Zuni silversmiths also create their inlay jewelry absent the channels, preferring to inlay the stones directly next to another stone. Many stories have been told describing the reasons why an artist makes a certain piece of Native American jewelry and the mystical significance a particular piece holds, however, the vast majority of Zuni Indian jewelry is made because the silversmith desires to express an artistic design using sterling silver and genuine stones. Put simply, it is the artist’s way of making a living.
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$38.00

Item #:	0446zmstri
Price:	$46.00
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Zuni inlay pendant is inlaid with turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and jet. Native American handmade pendant measures approximately 1 3/8" long x 5/8" wide.

Signed by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Sterling silver chain not included.

Most Zuni Indian jewelry made with turquoise is absent any matrix, the dark veins found in most turquoise as the artist meticulously cuts around the matrix found in genuine turquoise. Zuni silversmiths spend years developing their own distinctive design. The earliest recorded Zuni silversmith learned the art from a Navajo who came to the Zuni Pueblo in 1872. Some designs are passed down from generation to generation, but most Zuni silversmiths strive to originate their own design. Zuni jewelry is most noted for two different styles of jewelry. Zuni inlay jewelry is created by designing the silver piece, usually with sterling silver channels inside the outline of the design. Each stone is then cut and ground and set into the channels in the silver. Zuni needle point jewelry is created by designing the sterling silver piece, and then cutting the stones to slender, pointed ends. Silver bezels are then made for each stone and soldered to the design before each stone is set. Petit point is very similar to Needle Point Indian Jewelry, however the stones are only pointed on one end and rounded on the other. redrocktrading.com offers a wonderful selection of Zuni Indian Jewelry. Our collection of sterling silver Zuni earrings, Zuni bracelets, Zuni pendants and Zuni necklaces are set with genuine turquoise, coral, black jet, mother of pearl, and other semi-precious gemstones and shells. We feature renowned Zuni silversmiths such as Effie Calavaza (Effie C.), Don Dewa, Amy Quandelacy, Robert Leekya, Bobby and Corrine Shack, Dishta, Edaakie, Hustito, Leekity, Booqua, Wyaco, Etsate, Iule, Leekity, Gaurdian, Haloo and various other Zuni artists.