Vintage Santo Domingo Pueblo Turquoise Thunderbird Statement Earrings

$ 118.8

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Base Metal: Unknown Theme: Beauty, Birds Tribal Affiliation: Santo Domingo Item Length: 2 1/4 in Handmade: Yes Secondary Stone: Turquoise Color: Multicolor Main Stone Color: Turquoise UPC: Does not apply Main Stone Shape: Square Closure: Screw Back Brand: Unbranded Wholesale: No Main Stone: Turquoise gtin13: Does not apply Era: Retro (1935-1950) Customized: No Type: Earrings Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American Style: Dangle/Drop Ear Area: Lobe Department: Women Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Metal Purity: Unknown Seller Notes: “Very good vintage condition.” Material: Gemstone Shape: Bird Vintage: Yes Setting Style: Bezel Main Stone Creation: Natural Metal: Silver Tone Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Description

Hello and Welcome! Incredible pair of vintage Santo Domingo Pueblo thunderbird screw back earrings in beautiful, bright orange, turquoise blue, and a creamy white. Add a splash of color to your wardrobe! The buyer could swap out the screw backs for post earrings if they wished. This is an early to mid 20th century pair of Santo Domingo Depression Era Thunderbird earrings. Typical of this time period, the earrings are made with turquoise, various plastic materials, likely taken from things like battery casings, comb teeth, plastic utensils, or toothbrush handles, inlaid on a solid creamy white backing. The screw backs are in silver tone metal. The estimated time period that these were made was most likely during the Depression Era, c. 1930s. Size: 2-1/4 inches Long x a little over 1 inches Wide. The drop length is almost 1-1/2 inches. Condition: Very good vintage condition. Please see photos for details. Please review the item description and photos carefully, prior to purchasing as most of our items are vintage or gently pre-owned. Please note that colors may appear differently on each computer screen. We do utilize the zoom feature in our photography in order for the buyer to see the item in all aspects as clearly as possible. Therefore items may appear larger. We always note item sizes in the listing. We test all precious metals and gemstones. If you are unsure about anything or have questions, please ask them prior to purchasing. We ship quickly and carefully. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Thank you for visiting!