Harry Melikan, Earring, Multi-Stone, Sterling Silver, Zuni Handmade, 1 1/8"
Description
These bold and intricate earrings by Harry Melikan, a skilled Zuni artist, are a vibrant display of multi-stone inlay mastery. Handcrafted from sterling silver, each piece features a radiant sunburst pattern of hand-cut turquoise needlepoint surrounding a finely detailed Zuni Sunface at the center crafted from turquoise, jet, Kingman Turquoise, and mother of pearl. The Sunface, a sacred symbol of harmony, balance, and life, reflects deep cultural meaning and traditional spiritual significance. The oxidized silver setting enhances the vibrant stones, giving the earrings a rich, dimensional look. Melikan’s precision and respect for Zuni tradition shine through every element of the design. These earrings are not only beautiful but deeply symbolic with a powerful blend of artistry and heritage for the refined collector.
Size - 1 1/8" x 1 1/8"
Sterling Silver Post
Weight - 10 grams
Stones - Kingman Turquoise, Jet, Nevada Turquoise, Mother of Pearl.