Outstanding Vintage Native American Zuni C.dishta Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace Signed

We are proud to offer this stunning vintage Zuni silver necklace. Surrounded with silver rope, this is an exquisite, large 2-1/2" x 1-3/8" oval pendant of incredible rug designs - created of inlay stones that include turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and jet! It has a nice bail with a generous 3/16" opening and does come with a pretty 18" silver chain. Charlotte Dishta is a distinguished Zuni artist renowned for her intricate mosaic inlay jewelry, particularly her signature "rug pattern" designs. Since the 1980s, she has been crafting pieces that showcase traditional Zuni techniques and motifs. She employs a meticulous mosaic inlay method, arranging stones such as turquoise, mother of pearl, jet, and coral into geometric patterns reminiscent of Native American rug designs. Charlotte Dishta's jewelry is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of Native American art. Her dedication to preserving and innovating traditional Zuni jewelry techniques has solidified her reputation as a master artisan, with her rug pattern inlays standing as a testament to her artistic vision and cultural heritage. Sterling silver, marked. Cir. 1980's+. Signed by Zuni artist, C. Dishta. Sturdy 22 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! :)