The ocean has supplied Native American jewelers with some of their most culturally significant materials. Mediterranean red coral, harvested from depths of 30 to 300 meters in the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas, arrived in the Southwest through Spanish colonial trade routes. Spiny oyster shell from the Sea of Cortez has been traded northward for over a thousand years. Mother of pearl, abalone, and other marine shells complete a palette of organic materials whose cultural importance rivals turquoise itself.
Beyond turquoise and coral, Native American jewelers draw upon a remarkable palette of secondary stones — Afghan lapis lazuli traded across 6,000 years of human commerce, spiny oyster shell graded from fiery orange to royal purple, gaspeite, sugilite, charoite, and other rare materials that expand the chromatic possibilities of indigenous jewelry to extraordinary effect.
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Discover this exceptional Native American Earrings, handcrafted by Zuni Pueblo artisans, meticulously crafted in Sterling Silver. This remarkable piece showcases genuine Coral, beautifully complemented by Lapis Lazuli and Mother of Pearl. The Coral featured in this piece carries a rich heritage — Harvested from the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean, red coral has been treasured for centuries. Native American artists have incorporated coral into jewelry since ancient trade routes brought it to the Southwest. Complementing the design, the Lapis Lazuli adds its own story — Mined primarily in the mountains of Afghanistan for over 6,000 years, this deep blue stone flecked with golden pyrite has been prized by cultures worldwide. Its celestial appearance represents wisdom and truth. Rounding out this composition, the Mother of Pearl brings additional character — The iridescent inner lining of mollusk shells, sourced from oceans worldwide. Native American artists, particularly from Zuni Pueblo, have long incorporated this luminous material into intricate inlay designs. Available in size Post. Nestled in the high desert of western New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo has been home to master lapidaries for generations. Zuni artists are world-renowned for their intricate inlay work, petit point, and needlepoint techniques using turquoise, coral, and shell. This piece bears the signature of artist S.C. Edaakie, a mark of authenticity and personal craftsmanship. Every piece at Humiovi is one-of-a-kind — once sold, it can never be replicated. Ships from our gallery in Sedona, Arizona.
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All sales are final. We offer exchanges within 7 days of delivery for items of equal or greater value. Items must be in new, unworn condition with all original packaging. Custom and personalized pieces are not eligible for exchange.
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