Vintage Sterling Silver / Turquoise Earrings; Unworn, Tommy Singer, Navajo

Description

Striking sterling silver pierced (post) earrings by renowned Navajo artist Tommy Singer (1940-2014). They are  2 3/4" x 7/8" and weigh approximately 20.6 grams.  They are stamped sterling and signed by the artist. They are overlay in a geometric rug pattern with a very nice piece of turquoise set in each earring making for a very harmonious design.   We purchased these earrings new for gallery inventory in the 1993 and they have been in our safe, unworn since that time. Please examine carefully and let us know if you have any questions or need further information/photos. Tommy Singer is a recognized silversmith and artist whose work. He is credited for developing the "chip inlay" technique of jewelry making in the 1970's, a technique that is still popular today. He started learning his art on the Navajo reservation at the age of 7 and became and internationally acclaimed artist. Please visit our store for more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations. American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots, leather and suede and apparel. Shipped to Continental US only by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Payment must be received within 5 days of sale or item may be relisted.