Earrings

NOTE: all earrings measurements exclude the earring wires.

The first three earrings in the row above were made by Dakota Willie, Navajo. The first pair are post dangles measuring 2.25 inches long and SOLD. The second pair are also post dangles, 2 3/8 inches long and $120. The third in the row are also post dangles, and are 2.25 inches long and $120. Mildred Ukestine made these phenomenal delicate, elegant needlepoint earrings. 1 5/8 inches long. $260. (First pair in Tucson, the rest in Santa Fe)

The first pair are studs inlaid with turquoise, mother of pearl shell, coral and jet by Corey Laurkie from Zuni, 3/8 inches square and $36. Next are turquoise needlepoint dangles by Kevin Leekity, Zuni. These are 3/4 inches long and $75. The dragonfly dangles are by Ed Abeyta, 1/2 an inch long and $24 (ON HOLD). (ALL in SANTA FE)

Three pairs of earrings by Bernadette Eustace. The squash blossoms at far left are 1.5 inches long and $80. The second pair of squash blossom earrings are 1.25 inches long and $60. The last pair in the row with the “journey” design are 3/4 of an inch long and $60. (All in Santa Fe)

By chance the natural turquoise in a black matrix resemble busts. We’re convinced that the one at the right is Ben Franklin…you decide who the other is, LOL. 1 by 1 inch and $225. (SANTA FE). Something new from Rick Manuel (Tohono O’odham): Plain silver saguaro earrings, 1.5 inches and $160. (TUCSON). A beautiful pair of stamped Navajo post earrings by Edith Kee. Just over 2 inches long and $160. (SANTA FE) Chemamagi and totoni - Horned Lizard and Ant earrings by Tonono O’odham artist Rick Manuel. 1 inch long. $250. (TUCSON and SANTA FE)

This pair of channel inlay earrings were made by husband & wife team, Charleston and Michelle Willie. inlaid with spiny oyster shell, turquoise and lapis. 1.25 inches long and $100. Tim Herrera of Cochiti made this vintage style pair of dangle earrings, 2 inches long and $145. The third pair in the row are by Melanie Booqua from Zuni. 3/4 inches long and $48. The dragonfly post dangles are by Leagus Ahiyite, just over 1.5 inches long and $65. (ALL IN SANTA FE)

The three pairs of earrings in the row above are by Kee Yazzie Jr. and each pair features Kee’s “migration” design. The round pair are 1 1/8 inches in diameter and $180. The next pair are 1.75 inches long and $220. The last pair at far right are also 1.75 inches long and $220. (ALL in SANTA FE)

Two views of a pair of natural Kingman turquoise earrings by Ray. The color is really great - I would not have guessed Kingman, but Ray buys his rough turquoise from a few extremely reliable sources he has been working with for decades, so I trust the attribution 100%. $300. The turquoise post dangles in the photo at far right were made by Dakota Willie. They are 1 7/8 inches long and $130. (ALL in SANTA FE)

These three pair were made by Jimmie Harrison (Navajo). The first pair is 1.25 inches long and $260. (SANTA FE) The next two pairs (both same prices and sizes as the first pair) are both in TUCSON.

A pair of stamped and engraved earrings by Delbert Shirley. It’s been awhile since we’ve had his work so we’re delighted to have been able to purchase a number of them. Our Tucson shop has some of the bounty. They are each 7/8 inch long not including the earring wire. $24. Stylized bird motif (with rain element for the tail feathers) by Anderson Koinva. 1.25 inches long. $165. The turquoise post dangles with squash blossoms are 2 inches long from the post down, $240. (The turquoise tops are not hallmarked while the squash blossoms were made by Bernadette Eustace). (First two pair in SANTA FE, last pair in TUCSON)

We still get asked if we carry any earrings for non-pierced ears and the answer is: YES! - we still do!

The earrings in the four rows below are in our Santa Fe shop. Some of these are contemporary while many (most) are vintage - 1960s and back.

All in the two rows above are screwback earrings

The ones at left, set with natural turquoise are just under one inch long and $120. The sunface earrings are by Morris and Sadie Laahty (d) 0.75 inches wide. SOLD. The Zuni sunface with headdress are 1 inch across and 0.75 high. $240.
The vintage Blue Gem earrings are 0.75 inches across and $220. This pair of Hopi sunface earrings carry the hallmark of the Hopi Guild, 3/4 of an inch across and $125. Oval natural spiderweb turquoise earrings, 1940s. $200.

All of the earrings above are clips. Coral and mother of pearl cluster earrings. 5/8 inch across and SOLD. The natural turquoise swirl earrings (now popularly called a ‘hummingbird pattern) are by Annie Quam Gasper. 0.75 inch across. $300. The dangles at far right are 2 inches long and $75. (ALL IN SANTA FE)

The four pairs of mosaic overlay earrings above were all made by Nick & MeWe Rosetta, Santo Domingo Pueblo. At far left is a pair comprised of wood and turquoise. They are 2 3/8 inches long and $250. Next in the row is a pair of earrings with Australian bloodwood and mixed naturally occurring stones and wood. 2 3/8 inches long and $250. Next is a pair of Australian bloodwood and turquoise earrings, 1 5/8 inches long and $75. The last pair in the row are also Australian bloodwood and turquoise, 1.5 inches long and $65. (All in SANTA FE, though some similar pairs will be on their way to Tucson soon)

The turquoise channel inlay half hoops are by Phil Chavez, 1 inch long and $75. The turquoise and coral post earrings in the third photo are by Cory Quandelacy, these are 5/8 of an inch long and $60. A very lovely pair of turquoise post dangles by Vivianita Booqua and Bryant Othole. 1.75 inches long and $200. Last in the row are a pair of petit point post dangles by Yvette Kaamasee. These are 1.75 inches long from the post down and $120. (ALL IN SANTA FE)

A selection of dot earrings when you need a small gift or just want a tiny splash of color. Left to right:
oval turquoise by Rose Joe, Navajo. $18. Coral dots by Erline James of Zuni. $14. Turquoise dots also by Erline. $14. Turquoise sunface by John Cheama. $21. Tear drop turquoise by Erline. $10. (All are in Tucson)

Four pairs of Berndatte Eustace’s Journey earrings. the measure 1/2 inch in diameter, the first two pair are posts while the next two are both dangles on french ear wires. Each pair is $60 and all are in Santa Fe. The two pairs of post earrings have SOLD.

The first pair in the row above were made by John and Mary Aguilar from Santo Domingo. Lacrosse sticks measuring 2.25 inches long and $80. Next is a lovely pair of Hopi overlay earrings that were made by Sparks Masawaytewa. Featuring rain clouds and lightning they measure just under 1.75 inches long and are $240. Track earrings by Tom Hawk, popularized by the actress who played ‘Beth‘ in Yellowstone. 2.5 inches long. SOLD. (ALL in SANTA FE)

Three pair of earrings by Hopi artist Anderson Koinva. The first pair are clouds, 1 inch and $158. Next are a pair of blossoms, 1 inch and $158. The last pair are 2 inches and $250. (TUCSON)

The three pairs above were all made Everett and Mary Teller. The first two pairs are 1 inch long and each $185. The last pair are 1.5 inches long and $300. (ALL in Santa Fe)

A pair of sandcast earrings by the Kee family with a single piece of turquoise. 1 1/8 inches in diameter and $130. The next pair was made by Raynard Lalo, featuring gel sugilite beads with a singular silver bead on each side. These are just over 2 inches long and $400. The turquoise and jet post dangles at far right were made by Kyle Yellowhair. They are 1 3/8 inches long from the post down and $185. (ALL in SANTA FE)

The long silver dangles are by Gary Sandoval. 2 inches long and $48. ( SANTA FE). The inlay dangles are by Robert Naktewa. 2 inches and $105. (Tucson). Angel Bailon of Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) made these earrings. 1.25 inches long and $30. (SANTA FE)

A pair of rainbow yeis by Arthur J. Williams, they are 3/4 of an inch long and $40. The nazha earrings measure 7/8 inches long and are $40. The next two pairs in the row are both by Nick & MeWe Rosetta. The Circular ones are a wood and turquoise, 1 1/8 inches long and $75. The rectangular turquoise mosaics are 1.25 inches long and $65. (All in Santa Fe)

All of the earrings in this row are glass and made by Adrian Wall. Each pair are 2 inches long and each $65. (ALL IN SANTA FE)

Left to right: The first pair are spiral dangles by Florence Tahe. 1.5 inches and $36. Sandcast earrings with turquoise by the Kee family, these are 3/4 of an inch long from the ear post down. $100. An attractive pair of inlaid butterfly earrings by Lyndon Ahiyite. 1 inch long from the post down and $105. (FIRST PAIR IN TUCSON, RHE OTHER TWO ARE IN SANTA FE)

A pair of Saguaro overlay post earrings by Rick Manuel (Tohono O’Odham). 1 inch and $180. The large stamped earrings are by Arnold Blackgoat. 3 inches long and $240. A pair of scrolling dangles by Mildred Parkhurst. 2 inches and $160. (ALL IN TUCSON)

Four pair of mosaic Dangles from Kewa (Santo Domingo). The first is by Mariano Garcia. 2 inches and $75. Next is another pair by Mariano. 2.25 inches and $75. Nick and Me-Wee Rosetta made the next two. The turquoise and shell dangles are 2 inches and $100. Last is a long pair with inlayed wood, shell and turquoise on wood. 2.25 inches and $100. (All in Tucson)

The first two pairs of earrings above are all sandcast made by Rosemary Manuelito. The nazha earrings set with turquoise are by the Kee family. 7/8 inch across and $60. The third pair are sandcast buttons made by Mildred Kee Parkhurst. They are a half in in diameter and are $55. (All in Santa Fe)

A pair of sand cast earrings made by Gilbert “Dino” Garcia from Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo), 1 1/8 inches long and $70. ANext is a pair of woven silver earrings made by Alethia Little. They are 1 inch long and 1 3/8 inches wide. $100. The turquoise pair at far right are by Delores Cadman. 7/8 inches long and $95. (All in SANTA FE)

Three pair of earrings by the Thomas sisters. The Thomas family are regarded as some of the best Tohono O’Odham miniature basket weavers. These earrings are woven of beargrass (inner coil), yucca (white wrap) and devil’s claw (black). The first pair is by Flora Thomas. 1.75 inches and $95. Just under 2 inches and $70. In the middle are turtles by Mary Thomas. 1.75 inches and $95. Last are ollas by Flora Thomas. 1 inch tall and SOLD. (All in Tucson)

left to right: A sleek pair of earrings by Karl “Kee” Nataani. The ear wires have jet cabochons inlaid, they are 2 1/8 inches long and $76. Next in the row are a pair of lovely stamped bead earrings by Victoria Anderson (Haley), they are 1.5 inches long and $105. The mosaic overlay dangles are by Nick and MeWee Rosetta, these are 1 1/8 inches long. $90. (All in SANTA FE)

Small turquoise earrings by Fred Cachini. 1 inch and $27. (TUCSON) The stamp work earrings in the center are by the Blackgoat family, 1 1/8 inches long and $60. (SANTA FE) Third in the row are a pair of orange spiny oyster shell post dangles are by Gloria Tucson. They are 1 1/8 inches long and $54. (SANTA FE)