These vintage turquoise sterling silver shadowbox earrings were created by Navajo silversmiths, Gene and Martha Jackson. The Jacksons are known for their shadowbox work.
The earrings measures about 1-1/8 inch long by 3/4 inch wide and weigh 6.3 grams each. They are clip-on style earrings for non-pierced ears.
Circa 1980's. Gift Box and Certificate of Authenticity included. Hallmarked by the artists.
About Gene & Martha Jackson: Martha and Gene Jackson are Navajo silversmiths from Arizona. They have been making beautiful handcrafted sterling silver jewelry since the 1980s. They are featured in many Native American jewelry books and have won many awards. Gene can trace jewelry making back at least one generation, and forward two more, as he learned from his father and has passed it on to his sons, who have also taught their children. Martha just recently passed away in January 2019.