These lovely contemporary sterling silver overlay bear earrings were created by Navajo artists Everett & Mary Teller. The overlay work is clean, bold and elegant. The bears measure 1 inch long by 5/8 inch tall and weigh 2.3 grams each. Sterling Silver french hooks.
Brand new and in perfect condition! Certificate of Authenticity and gift box included. Hallmarked by the artists, EMT inside a fish symbol.
Mary & Everett Teller work in the Sterling Silver Overlay process. Silver Overlay is a process of soldering one piece of silver, from which a design has been cut, over another piece of silver. The top layer is a handmade, hand cut overlay created from a sheet of sterling that is then bonded to the base layer of sterling. The base layer background is usually oxidized oxidized, which turns the silver surface black. The oxidation brings out a contrast between the two pieces and makes the individual designs more visible.