Circa 1870's Cottonwood Earrings Inlaid with Mosaic of Turquoise and Abalone

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The back of each tab is slightly and perfectly finished like a cabochon of turquoise--for stability allowing the perimeter to be thinned to a finer rolled edge.

Ear wires of drawn ingot silver, decorated with Navajo-made antique silver buttons have been added for wearing.  The attachment is knotted cord, covering a soldered silver ring only at the top suspending from the wire.  These can be removed upon request.

1 7/8" height X 1 1/2" width X 3/16" depth (without metal ear wires and button)

15.5 grams, .5 troy ounces (both together)

$3,800.00

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