Ronald Yazzie Coral Teardrop Dangle Earrings

Celebrate the renowned Navajo history of silversmithing with these traditional coral earrings handcrafted by Navajo artist Ronald Yazzie.

A coral gemstones are set in sterling silver with a sawtooth bezel and accented by delicate rope work. Sterling silver beads highlight half of the oval silhouette and bold color of the coral gemstone. For centuries, Native people had been fashioning beads from shells like coral and spiny oyster. The deep red Mediterranean coral quickly became a prized material. Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo artists used the gem for adornment and in necklaces worn in ceremonial dances. Coral was first set in silver in the late 19th century after the Navajo, Zuni, and Pueblo people learned silversmithing.

Earrings measures 1-5/8" long and 1/2" wide, with surgical steel French hooks. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.