These old pawn style Native American handmade turquoise and sterling silver earrings by Navajo silversmiths Everett & Mary Teller are fantastic! Each earring is set with three gorgeous pear-shaped Kingman turquoise stones with subtle reddish-brown matrix. The pear shape of the earrings mirrors the shape of the turquoise stones. The satin oxidized finish complete the old style look.
The earring are lightweight and measure 1-3/4 inches long (not including the earwires) by 1-1/4 inches wide, at the widest point and weigh 6.6 grams each. The earring are intentionally coved slightly (not flat).
Brand new in perfect condition. The stones are in perfect condition - no chips or cracks - only natural matrix - and polished perfectly smooth. They are stamped sterling and have the Teller's hallmark, which is their initials EMT inside inside a fish symbolizing their Christian faith. Certificate of Authenticity and gift box included.
Everett and Mary Teller are Native American Navajo Collaborative Artists, currently living on the Navajo Reservation near the Four Corners (Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona), below the Lukachukai Mountains. They have been doing jewelry full time since 1988. We purchase their jewelry directly from them.