Sterling Petite Point Turquoise Hoop Earrings, Zuni

Stunning sterling and turquoise petite point hoop earrings, handmade by the Zuni Tribe in New Mexico.

The Zuni are known for their very intricate stonework and almost never do plain silver jewelry. The most traditional Zuni style of jewelry is called petit point, which can be identified by tiny turquoise stones each supported in its own bezel, or metal "sleeve." It is extremely time-consuming work and is very delicate in appearance. The Zunis are known for using sterling silver and natural turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty Mine.