{"product_id":"vintage-zuni-sterling-silver-bird-earrings-inlaid-stones-turquoise-mop-onyx","title":"Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Bird Earrings Inlaid Stones Turquoise MOP Onyx","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sweet pair of vintage Zuni earrings showcases the exquisite small-scale inlay work for which Zuni Pueblo lapidaries are world-renowned, depicting a charming pair of perched birds rendered in colorful gemstone mosaic. Each earring features a post-style turquoise stud at the top, set with a round cabochon of sky-blue turquoise, from which a slender sterling silver bar drops to suspend the figural bird below for a graceful bit of movement. The little birds are crafted as open silverwork silhouettes, each one perched on a delicate silver ring or branch, their bodies filled with precisely cut and fitted inlay. The breast and head glow with creamy, golden-hued mother-of-pearl whose iridescence shifts in the light, accented by a tiny turquoise dot marking the eye. A small wedge of orange-red coral or spiny oyster forms the pointed beak, adding a warm flash of color, while the lower body and tail incorporate further inlay of turquoise and dark onyx, the black stone providing crisp contrast against the lighter shell. The tail feathers angle downward in classic bird-on-a-perch fashion, and the slender silver legs grip the perching ring with lifelike detail. The matched pair is beautifully symmetrical, a testament to the patient precision of Zuni handwork at miniature scale. Condition appears very good and gently worn, the inlay tight and complete, the stones retaining their bright color and luster, and the sterling silver showing only a soft patina. Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear, these dangle earrings carry genuine Southwestern charm and craftsmanship. They will appeal to collectors of Zuni and Native American inlay jewelry, bird and figural motif lovers, and anyone seeking an authentic, delicately detailed pair of artisan silver earrings with timeless appeal and a touch of desert whimsy, a delightful and collectible find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55225673941283,"sku":"vintage-zuni-sterling-silver-bird-earrings-inlaid-stones-turquoise-mop-onyx","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/vintage-zuni-sterling-silver-bird-earrings-inlaid-stones-turquoise-mop-onyx_01.jpg?v=1781302377","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/vintage-zuni-sterling-silver-bird-earrings-inlaid-stones-turquoise-mop-onyx","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}