Navajo Silver and Turquoise Earrings

second half 20th century

lot of 8, includes:

a pair of hoop hook earrings, each set with a teardrop-shaped turquoise cabochon; signed PA and marked STERLING
length 2-1/2 inches x width 1-5/8 inches each, combined weight 12.9 dwt.

pair of chandelier hook earrings; not marked
length 3-4/2 inches x width 1 inch each, combined weight 11.0 dwt.

pair of unmarked hook earrings, set with two turquoise cabochons
length 3 inches x width 1-1/2 inches each, combined weight 22.0 dwt.

pair of hook earrings, each set with a single turquoise cabochon accented with silver appliqué; signed PETERSON JOHNSON NAVAJO and marked STERLING with an arrow hallmark
length 1-3/4 inches x width 7/8 inch each, combined weight 12.4 dwt.

pair of hook earrings, each set with two Royston Turquoise cabochons; not marked
length 1-7/8 inches x 3/4 inch each, combined weight 12.2 dwt.

pair of post earrings, each set with four turquoise cabochons in a shadowbox setting; not marked
length 2-1/8 inches x width 1 inch each, combined weight 12.2 dwt.

pair of hook earrings, each set with a single turquoise cabochon in a shadowbox setting; not marked
length 1-1/2 inches x width 3/4 inch each, combined weight 12.4 dwt.

pair of hook earrings, each set with a single turquoise cabochon accented with three coral cabochons; not marked
length 1-5/8 inches x width 1 inch each, combined weight 12.4 dwt.

Property from the Solon A. Ellison Revocable Trust, Placitas, New Mexico

One pair with a cracked stone; all others in good overall condition

circled image of cracked piece

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Erin Rust is a specialist in the Native American, Prehistoric & Tribal Art department at Hindman.
Ms. Rust began as a specialist in Native American Art and Artifacts at Cowan’s Auctions in 2017, with a focus on Native jewelry and Midwestern prehistoric artifacts. She has also worked on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Ms. Rust holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in History, concentrating in Native Studies, from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Rust also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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