Hopi hand made sandcast earrings, created by famous Hopi/Pima artists, Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma. The earrings measure 5/8 long by 1/4 wide. Set with eudilyte - beautiful sand cast silver edges. Eudialite is a stone from Russia. Almandine (also known as Eudialite) is a variety of Garnet. In addition to the generic healing properties of Garnet, Almandine (Eudialite) represents profound love.
<>Brand new and in perfect condition! Certificate of Authenticity and gift box included. Purchased in person directly from the artists, Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma.
About the artists: Bennard & Frances Dallasvuyaoma are Native American Hopi/Pima Artists from New Mexico. They represent a new wave of artists who use new techniques and images in their jewelry. The result is a combination of traditional values with contemporary designs. Their innovative jewelry is a dramatic blend of both ancient and contemporary tradi�tions, techniques and materials.
The stones are encased in sterling silver cast in sandstone from Hotevilla on the Third Mesa. It was important to Bennard and Frances to find rock from their homelands to cast their jewelry. With characteristics different from tufa stone, learning to work with sandstone is one of our secrets, says Bennard. The sandstone creates beautiful settings of textured metal which contrasts with the smooth surfaces of the gems.