A Bit About The Piece:
Vintage sterling silver stone inlay brooch, etched “3” by the unknown Zuni artist. Measures 1.2 inches by 0.9 inches.
Details, details…
The Stones: Turquoise, Jet, Coral, Mother of Pearl
- 4 turquoise pieces
- likely origin: Royston District, Nevada
- color: greenish blue
- natural color
- stabilized
- 6 jet pieces
- color: black
- 6 coral pieces
- color: light reddish orange
- orign: Mediterranean Sea
- 4 mother of pearl pieces
- color: white
The Setting: Handmade Inlay Stone Brooch
- metal: .925 sterling silver, solid with steel pin and safety catch
- height: 29.85mm (1.2″)
- width: 22.07mm (0.9″)
- thickness (excluding pin): 3.63mm
- weight: 4.55 grams
- Zuni Indian-made, circa 1970’s
- back of piece etched with the number “3”