Earrings

NOTE: all earrings measurements exclude the earring wires.

Recent earrings by Jack Tom. From left to right: The hummingbird earrings are 2 3/8 inches long and $400. (SANTA FE) The earrings set with green turquoise from Cananea are just over 3 1/4 inches long and SOLD. (SANTA FE) Post dangles set with a square cut onyx, 2.5 inches long and $300. (TUCSON) The ones with coral are in TUCSON, 3 2/4 inches long and $400.

The long inlay triangles are by Robert Naktewa. 2.25 inches long and $105. (TUCSON). The second in the row are swirl sandast earrings by Mildred Parkhurst. 0.75 inches and $80. (TUCSON) Mildred Ukestine made these phenomenal delicate, elegant needlepoint earrings. 1 5/8 inches long. $260. (SANTA FE)

The first pair are made by Tracy Bowekaty from Zuni. With three cascading ears of corn, they are 2.75 inches long and $280. In the center are a beautiful pair of drop dangles on chain by Adrian Standing-Elk Pinnecoose. 2 5/8 inches long and $160. Next are a pair of black onyx ear wires with stamp work dangles by Karl “Kee” Nataani. They are 2 1/8 inches long and $76. (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 third pair in the row with the “journey” design are 3/4 of an inch long and $66. (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).\ Another pair of saguaro earrings by Tonono O’odham artist Rick Manuel. These are done in his signature overlay style. 1 inch long and $225. (TUCSON) On the right are man in the maze dangles by Stacy Gash (Navajo). 1 inch in diameter and $60. (TUCSON)

These two pair of Blackjack turquoise earrings are by Wayne Haloo, Zuni. The first pair at left are just over 1 1/8 inch long and $225. The secon pair are just under 1 inch long and SOLD. On the right are overly turtle earrings by Sonny Gene (Navajo). 1.25 inches and $105. (ALL IN TUCSON)

Tim Herrera of Cochiti made this vintage style pair of dangle earrings, 2 inches long and $145. Next is a pair of Hopi overlay dangle earrings with a prayer feather motif. Made by Steward Dacawyma, they are 1.5 inches long and $130. The Zuni needlepoint earrings at right were made by Veronica Yawakia. 1 7/8 inches long and SOLD. (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 SOLD. The last pair at far right are also 1.75 inches long and $220. (ALL in SANTA FE)

The turquoise post dangles in the photo at left were made by Dakota Willie. They are 1 7/8 inches long and SOLD. The next pair in the row were made by Andrew Lovato. The blue turquoise chip inlay with stamped bottoms are 1 1/8 inches long from the post down and $130. (THESE FIRST TWO ARE in SANTA FE) The last pair in the row are by Jessica Lovato, Andrew’s wife. Also chip inlay, these are 1.25 inches long and $120. (TUCSON)

The first two pairs were made by Jimmie Harrison (Navajo). Each pair is 1.25 inches long and $240. The inlayed saguaros were made by Evelyn Mahkee. 1 inch and $105. The inlayed horses and mountains were made by Andrew Lovato of Kewa Pueblo. .75 inches and $130. (ALL 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 of the above are screwback earrings

The ones at left, set with natural turquoise are just under one inch long and $120. The Zuni sunface with headdress are 1 inch across and 0.75 high. $240. This pair of Hopi sunface earrings carry the hallmark of the Hopi Guild, 3/4 of an inch across and $125. (ALL in SANTA FE)

All of the earrings above are clips. The natural turquoise swirl earrings (now popularly called a ‘double hummingbird’ pattern) are by Annie Quam Gasper. 0.75 inch across. $300. (SANTA FE) The Navajo clip dangle earrings are 2 inches long and $75. (SANTA FE) A dramatic pair of stabilized turquoise earrings (Kingman Mine) 1.25 by 1 inch. $150. (TUCSON)

The turquoise and coral post earrings 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)

Two pairs of Bernadette Eustace’s Journey earrings. They measure 1/2 inch in diameter, the first two pair are posts while the last pair are french ear wires. Each pair is $60 and are in Santa Fe.

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. A beautiful pair of channel inlay by Janelle Shebola. They are just over 2 inches long from the post down and $115. Mosaic overlay earrings by Nick & MeWe Rosetta, Santo Domingo Pueblo. This pair is a mosaic of wood and turquoise, 2 3/8 inches long and 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. (ALL in TUCSON)

The three pairs of earrings above are all made by Nick & MeWee Rosetta. The first pair at left are a mosaic of various materials including turquoise and wood, they are backed on cedar wood. 1 5/8 inches long and $65. The pair in the middle are shell and Australian bloodwood, 2.75 inches long and $125. The last pair in the row are red abalone shell, 2.25 inches long $75. (All in SANTA FE)

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. Angel Bailon of Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) made these earrings. 1.25 inches long and $30. A pair of rainbow yeis by Arthur J. Williams, they are 3/4 of an inch long and $40. The nazha earrings were made by Frieda Thompson. They measure 7/8 inches long and are $40. (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) (The blue pair at right has SOLD)

Left to right: The first pair are shell corn maidens by Cheryl Beyuka. 1.25 inches and $75. Sandcast earrings with turquoise by the Kee family, these are 3/4 of an inch long from the ear post down. $100. The third pair in this row are by Janelle Shebola, they measure just under half an inch long from the post down. $115. (FIRST PAIR IN TUCSON, THE 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)

Mosaic dangle earrings from Kewa (Santo Domingo). The first is by Mariano Garcia. 2 inches and $75. Next is a pair by Mary Tafoya. 1 inch and $60. Mariano’s grandparents Nick and Me-Wee Rosetta made the next two pairs. The turquoise and shell dangles are 1 inches and $45. Last is a pair with inlaid wood, shell and various stone on wood. 1 inch and $65. (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)

Two 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 a pair of beaded earrings by Sanford Serapo. (Tohono O’Odham). 2.25 inches and $40. (All in Tucson)

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)