Zuni coral jewelry showcases the extraordinary lapidary skills of Zuni artisans, who transform natural red coral into intricate petit point, needlepoint, and cluster designs of remarkable beauty. The rich red tones of coral hold special significance in Zuni culture, representing one of the sacred directional colors and symbolizing life and vitality. Our collection features authentic Zuni coral pieces that demonstrate the tribe's signature stone-focused approach to jewelry design, where precisely cut and shaped coral stones take center stage. Zuni coral cluster work arranges multiple small coral cabochons in symmetrical radiating patterns, creating pieces that seem to pulse with warm energy. Petit point designs feature tiny, carefully shaped oval stones set in individual bezels arranged in elaborate patterns. Each piece requires hours of meticulous work as the artisan cuts, shapes, and polishes each coral stone to exact specifications before setting them into hand-fabricated silver frameworks. The result is jewelry of extraordinary detail that celebrates both the natural beauty of coral and the unmatched precision of Zuni craftsmanship.
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Zuni Pueblo
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Zuni inlay is a lapidary technique in which small, precisely cut stones and shell are fitted tightly into silver to form patterns or figures -- either channel inlay (each stone framed in metal) or mosaic inlay (stones set flush against one another). It is a signature of Zuni Pueblo craftsmanship (/answers/what-is-zuni-inlay).
Navajo (Diné) work is defined by bold silverwork and prominent turquoise; Zuni work centers on intricate lapidary -- inlay, needlepoint, and cluster settings of small, precisely cut stones; Hopi work is defined by silver overlay, a two-layer technique creating designs in shadow with little or no stone. Our guide compares all three (/guides/navajo-vs-zuni-vs-hopi).
Yes. The Humiovi is a member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA), founded in 1974 to promote and protect authentic Native American art. Every piece we sell carries a named artist, verified tribal affiliation, and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Yes. Every piece purchased from The Humiovi includes a Certificate of Authenticity detailing the item's origin, the artisan who created it, the materials used, and the tribal tradition it represents.
Yes — complimentary insured standard shipping on jewelry orders within the continental United States, for everyone, with no account, no subscription, and no minimum. On a mixed order the jewelry ships free and the rest is quoted at checkout. Pottery, kachinas, and knives ship at calculated rates, and international orders are quoted live at checkout.
We accept returns for a refund within 30 days of delivery. Refunds are issued less a 20% restocking fee, and return shipping is the customer's responsibility. Should you prefer a different piece, exchanges for an item of equal or greater value are complimentary — no restocking fee applies. All items must be returned in new, unworn condition with their original packaging and Certificate of Authenticity. See our Return Policy (/policies/returns) for complete details.
