Best Vintage Native American Zuni Blue Gem Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings

Here we have a unique pair of vintage Zuni earrings! They feature handmade silver teardrops with Blue Gem turquoise inlay, silver beads, and silver posts for pierced ears!
The Blue Gem turquoise mine, located near Battle Mountain in Nevada, is one of the most famous and historically significant turquoise mines in the United States. First discovered in the 1930s, it is known for producing turquoise with a stunning range of blues, often featuring a distinctive golden or brown spiderweb matrix. The mine's turquoise is highly prized for its exceptional hardness, which makes it ideal for use in jewelry, as well as its striking color variations, ranging from deep blue to vibrant green. Blue Gem turquoise is particularly valued by jewelers for its durability and natural luster, making it a favorite for fine inlay work and high-quality Native American jewelry. Though the mine is no longer operational, its turquoise remains a cherished material, and pieces featuring Blue Gem turquoise continue to be highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Sterling silver. Each earring measures 7/8" long and 1/2" wide. The earrings weigh around 3 grams.

Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)

How Layaway Works:

Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:  

- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)

- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)

-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)

How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?  

If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)