Vintage 1980s Navajo Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pear Southwestern Stud Earrings

Handcrafted in the 1980s, these Navajo stud earrings feature blue turquoise pear-cut cabochons set in sawtooth bezels with sterling silver. A fantastic vintage pair, perfect for adding to or starting your collection!

Turquoise originates from the 17th-century French word "turquois," which is derived from the Turkish word for turquoise, the major exporter of the gem to Europe. Turquoise was first mined over 5,000 years ago in the Sinai Peninsula and was used to adorn ancient Egyptian jewelry and clothing. The ancient Persians have been mining turquoise for 2,000 years and used it to cap their palace domes, symbolizing heaven on Earth. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined turquoise from Central Mexico to the southwestern US.

To learn more about the history of Navajo jewelry, read our blog post here. 

The earrings are in very good vintage condition, with only minor signs of wear. The sterling silver has a layer of moderate patina, which can be polished upon request. The earrings are stamped STERLING on the back. 

The earrings measure 5/8" in height and 3/8" in width, weighing 3.28 grams. The box is for display only.