Description: Elegant Vintage Cir. 1970s Native American Artists Ray Nieto Zuni Sterling Silver Blue Turquoise Rattlesnake Earrings This is a striking vintage Zuni hand carved silver rattlesnake turquoise earrings. These superior earrings each consist of an amazing hand carved silver snake that is slithering throughout two turquoise stones. The snakes each contain two inlaid Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones. Situated throughout the snakes are incredible silver raindrops. I love how the snakes contain beautiful and intricay carvings throughout. Sterling silver. Signed by Zuni artist, Nieto. The snake, who is known for shedding its skin, symbolizes healing, regrowth, and rebirth. Ray Neito was a Zuni silversmith famous and acclaimed for his snake eye designs heavily influenced by Effie Calivasa Earrings Weight: 3.29 Grams Turquoise Stone Measures: 4mm Tall x 6mm Wide Each Earrings Measures: 23mm ( 1 1/8” inches) Tall x 14mm ( 3/8” inches) Wide Closure: push back Hallmark: NIETO Cir. 1970' In Good Condition
Price: 229 USD
Location: Hilliard, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-18T00:45:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Number of Diamonds: N/A
Shape: Snake
Closure: Butterfly
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Main Stone Color: Blue
Metal: Sterling Silver
Item Length: 1” inches
Secondary Stone: No Stone
Main Stone: Turquoise
Ear Area: Lobe
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Department: Women
Main Stone Shape: Oval
Style: Dangle/Drop, Stud
Gemstone Clarity Grade: Eye Clean
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Features: Engraved, Nickel-Free, Stackable
Number of Gemstones: 8
Handmade: Yes
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Signed: Yes
Color: Silver
Material: Stone, Metal
Brand: Native American
Setting Style: Bezel
Type: Earrings
Metal Purity: 925
Era: 1970’s
Diamond Color Grade: N/A
Theme: Animals & Insects, Beauty, Bohemian, Ethnic, Luck, Nature, Signs & Symbols, Western
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
Wholesale: No
