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Native American Sterling Silver Jet, Shell, Coral, Malachite Inlay Zuni-Made Hummingbird Earrings
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| Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) | | Stone(s): Genuine shell, genuine malachite, genuine jet, genuine red coral Check Birthstone | | Overall Dimension of Each (including hooks): 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.1 inches | | Back Type: Stud | | Weight: 7.5 grams | | Stamp/Mark: STERLING RB | | Origin: Zuni |
| | Serial Number: e22094 |
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Genuine handmade Native American piece comes directly from the Southwestern U.S. The use of gemstones for personal adornment by Southwestern Indians dates from prehistoric times, and the use of silver by the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi is almost 100 years old.
The organic gem coral is the skeleton of coral polyps which live in the sea. Dull when harvested, it can be polished to a high shine. Red and pink varieties are generally found in warm Asian and Mediterranean waters. Coral has been carved in China for 2,000 years and was used medicinally and as an amulet in other ancient cultures. Sea bamboo is a vivid red gem from the coral family. Fossilized coral dates from the Ordovician period of prehistory and displays beautiful colors and a gorgeous starburst pattern when polished.Shining black jet is dense lignite, a variety of coal. Malachite is a shining copper ore with swirling islands of rich green color. Used since ancient Egyptian times as pigment for cosmetics, dyes and paints, malachite's primary use today is still ornamental. Popularized in modern times in 19th century Europe, it was worn as protection against the "evil eye." Much of today's fine malachite is mined in the Congo. Shells are mineral structures formed by aquatic creatures and land mollusks. Lustrous shells including mother-of-pearl have been carved into cameos and buttons since antiquity. The beauty and variety of shells make them a sought-after decorative material.
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