These handmade sterling silver overlay earrings were created by award winning Navajo artists, Everett & Mary Teller. The earrings are set with high quality Lapis Lazuli. Perfect for the Native American jewelry lover in your life!
The earrings measure 1-1/4 long by 7/8 wide and weigh 5.9 grams. Brand new and in perfect condition. Gift Box and Certificate of Authenticity included. Purchased directly from and hallmarked by the artists. You can't get a better guarantee of authenticity than that!
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, which turns the silver surface black. The oxidation brings out a contrast between the two pieces and makes the individual designs more visible.
About Everett & Mary Teller: These self-taught silversmiths have been making jewelry for over 20 years. Much of their work is made of sterling silver and 14k gold with simple overlay Navajo rug designs. They carefully design their pieces and select the stones using a wide variety of natural stones -Turquoise, Lapis, Oyster Shell, Coral, Onyx and more. The workmanship is impeccable - you can always depend upon quality when you purchase a piece of Everett & Mary Teller jewelry.