Navajo Revival - Vintage Sterling Silver Crushed Turquoise Inlay Dangly Earrings (VE408)

Navajo Revival - Vintage Sterling Silver Crushed Turquoise Inlay Dangly Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver, and Mexico. The earrings feature natural turquoise, Navajo revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. These wonderful earrings are made in the form of an arrow head, and are inlayed with beautiful bluish/green turquoise. The earrings are solid and substantial, and feature solid decorative ear wires for pierced ears. They are made in the style of American Native Navajo jewelry, however they are beautifully hand-crafted in Mexico. These vintage Navajo revival earrings look stunning when, truly perfect for a casual southwestern or boho look. 

Note: High quality craftsmanship. 

History: The word “turquoise” comes from the French pierre tourques for “Turkish stone.” Meanwhile, pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the turquoise stone throughout the present-day southwestern United States. Shamans used it in sacred ceremonies to commune with the spirit of the sky.

Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

The origins of sterling silver can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Silver was first mined in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) around 4000 BCE, and by 2500 BCE, the Egyptians were using silver for decorative objects. The ancient Greeks and Romans also used silver for coins, jewellery, and tableware.

The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

Measurements: Earrings (Including Ear Wires) 50.00 mm x 21.50 mm 

Stone Size: Turquoise (Crushed) Variation of sizes 

Weight: 13.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Mexico 

Date: Circa 1960