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 $120. 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. (All in Santa Fe)

Three pairs of nifty Halloween themed earrings by Dakota Willie, each pair is $80. The jack-o-lanterns are 1.25 inches long. The bats are 7/8 inches long and just under 1.5 inches wide. The ghost earrings are just under 1.5 inches long.

Turquoise butterfly post earrings by Vincent Hooee are 3/4 of an inch long and $36. The dragonfly post dangles are by Leagus Ahiyite, just over 1.5 inches long and $65. A pair of cast earrings in the shape of Nata’aska by Tony Chino of Acoma. 7/8 inch long and $70. The next pair is by Flora Willeto, Navajo. 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.

This pair of channel inlay earrings were made by husband & wife team of 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. He also made this classic pair of post earrings set the natural spiderweb turquoise from the Cloud Mountain Mine in Hubei. 1 1/8 inch long. SOLD. (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 two) 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). (All in SANTA FE)

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. $125. 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 $90. The natural turquoise swirl earrings (now popularly called a ‘hummingbird pattern) are by Annie Quam Gasper. 0.75 inch across. $300. The Navaho button earrings are 7/8 inch across and $66. The dangles at far right are 2 inches long and $75. (ALL IN SANTA FE)

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)

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. $185. (ALL in SANTA FE)

Earrings by Delbert Shirley. At two inches long they make a statement, SOLD. At right, a pair of post dangle earrings with coral by Darlene Weebothee, 1.75 inches long and $75. (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. ( SANTA FE). The spiral earrings are from Mildred Parkhurst. 1.25 inches and $120. (Tucson). Angel Bailon of Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) made these earrings. 1.25 inches long and $30. (SANTA FE)

A pair of sandcast earrings by Frieda Thompson, one inch long and $40. Next is 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. (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. By Rochelle Quam, a pair of post dangles 7/8 of an inch long and $50. (FIRST PAIR IN TUCSON, REST ARE IN SANTA FE)

A pair of channel inlay Zuni dangles by Cleo Kallestewa. 1 5/8 inches long and SOLD. (SANTA FE) The long silver dangles are by Caroline Tsosie. 2 inches and $36. (TUCSON) A pair of coral post earrings by Jack Tom. These are 2.75 inches long and SOLD. (SANTA FE)

Two pair of mosaic earrings by Nick & Me-Wee Rosetta, one rectangular and the other round. Both are 1 inch and $90. Nest is a pair by Mary Tafoya with mosaic edges. .75 inches and $70. Last is a pair from Kewa puebl made of jet and mosaic stones along the edges. .75 inches and $69. (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 coral cluster post earrings were made by Margie Kaamasee, 3/4 of an inch in diameter and $60. (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 (the black turtles in the center one). The first pair is by Cheryl Thomas. 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 $70. (All in Tucson)

left to right: A pair of “pillow” bead earrings by Maryetta Dukai Kellywood, these are 1.25 long and $50. Last 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)

The earrings at left were made by Paulson Thomas, 1.25 inches long and $90. The stamp work earrings in the center are by the Blackgoat family, 1 1/8 inches long and $60. Third in the row are a pair of red spiny oyster shell dangles by Gloria Tucson. SOLD. (All in SANTA FE)

From left to right: Turtles made of spiny oyster shell and Turquoise by Lynette Chuyate. 1/2 an inch long and $36. (TUCSON) The fluted buttons at far right are by Karl Nataani, 3/8 inches across and $30. (SANTA FE & TUCSON). The orange spiny oyster shell post dangles are by Gloria Tucson. They are 1 1/8 inches long and $54. (SANTA FE)