Turquoise Earrings by Peter Nelson
Native American Earrings
PETER NELSON TURQUOISE EARRINGS
Turquoise earrings are handmade by renowned Navajo silversmith Peter Nelson. The Native American earrings design are inspired by the Navajo rug weavings of his grandmother, mother and sisters, Peter incorporates the traditional rug designs into his jewelry. Peter's work is very clean and is made with a medium gauge sterling silver.
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Product Description
Turquoise earrings are handmade by renowned Navajo silversmith Peter Nelson. The Native American earrings design are inspired by the Navajo rug weavings of his grandmother, mother and sisters, Peter incorporates the traditional rug designs into his jewelry. Peter's work is very clean and is made with a medium gauge sterling silver.
Navajo silversmith Peter Nelson was born in 1954. He grew up on the Navajo reservation in White Cone AZ. Peter is a graduate of the Institute of American Indian Art in Santa Fe NM where he first learned to paint and then silversmith. He is the recipient of multiple blue ribbon awards including Santa Fe Indian Market and Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial.Much of Peter’s inspiration for his unique jewelry designs come from his mom and sisters who weave Two Grey Hills and Ganado Navajo rugs. He incorporates the traditional rug designs into his handmade silver bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings, buckles, bolos, money clips and key rings. Peter is married with 3 children and grandchildren. In addition to creating beautiful sterling silver overlay jewelry, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and riding his horses. A Certificate of Authenticity and picture of Peter Nelson is included with each purchase.