1950s Native American Earrings Spiderweb Burnham Turquoise Sterling Silver .925

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These gorgeous earrings were clip earrings when I bought them and I had them converted to pierced with nice strong posts. I don't like those weak posts that bend or break so I always ask for heavy ones, even though they cost more. The work was done so perfectly that you cannot see that there ever were clips attached. There are no marks. These are terrific old earrings made in the 1950s with natural spiderweb turquoise from the Burnham mine (later called Godber). It's really fine quality and the color of the stones is wonderful. The design is classic and very flattering to the face, classic 1950s. It's a design I personally prefer.
They are a nice solid sterling silver. Not marked, which is typical of those times, but test for sterling silver. They weigh a solid 11.2 grams the pair which is not too heavy on the ears. They measure over 1-1/4" long and over 5/8" wide at the widest point. Elegant and so hard to find. The design is similar to those I've owned by Frank Patania; very classic shape and clean design. Lovely small raindrops are used decoratively and the stones are inset in a lovely silver frame in a shadowbox look. There is some hand incised carving on the frame for decorative purposes. There are three great stones in each earring, bezel set in a plain bezel setting. The graceful raindrop shape of these earrings is just beautiful. The turquoise is a fine quality rare Burnham; nothing of this quality is currently available. They are unsigned and not marked for silver content which is usual for those times. The condition is excellent vintage, wearable and collectible.
These are very striking earrings. The turquoise is knockout! This is a lovely find for your collection and beautiful and comfortable to wear. Classic and rare.
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