Vintage Shell Inlay Earrings
HK Item #E432

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Vintage shell and turquoise inlay wire earrings

Vintage Shell and Turquoise
Inlay Earrings

E432 - $75 plus s/h
(ONLY ONE PAIR AVAILABLE)

Paula says: "Are you wondering why this item is not described as Native American? You can find the answer by clicking here."

size	2 1/2" long including earwire; Shell is 1 3/4" x 1"
materials	orange spiny oyster, turquoise, jet, white shell, Read about stones
hallmarks	none
artist	unknown
condition	vintage, pre-owned, excellent; stone inlay tight with no cracks, chips, or missing pieces

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The jewelry and artifacts in this collection were gathered by a man born in 1933 and who has been collecting for over 60 years. He has a great love of Native American people, their culture and customs and their art. Living and working most of his life in Texas, he has been particularly drawn to Lakota, Comanche, Apache, Pueblo, Navajo and Zuni pieces. We will be listing items from his collection over the next year, so keep an eye on the Newly Listed Items page.

Why isn't this item called Native American?

The US Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and its recent Amendments require that items described as Native American or Indian be made by an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Furthermore, government regulations suggest that all attributions include the Native American Indian's name, tribe and federal tribal enrollment number. Because it is impossible to identify the artist for many vintage items, even if they are authentic Indian made items, we cannot and will not use the words Native American or Indian in association with such pieces.

Read about authenticity of Native American Indian jewelry.

NOTE: Items in our Vintage Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances, estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand new (NOS, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish, scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and shown in photos. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable.

Horsekeeping LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition © 2015 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information
Patina	A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Vintage	30 years or older.
NOS	New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago.
Pre-owned	An item that has been used.

Vintage Shell Inlay Earrings HK Item #E432

Vintage Shell Inlay Earrings
HK Item #E432