Zuni Needlepoint Kingman Turquoise Post Stud Earrings, Zuni

Zuni silversmiths from Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, created these sterling silver needlepoint Kingman turquoise post stud earrings. Needlepoint — also called petitpoint — is a Zuni technique in which turquoise is hand-cut and shaped into elongated pointed oval forms and set in precisely matched pairs. The needlepoint technique is one of the most labor-intensive in Zuni silversmithing and requires exceptional stone-cutting skill. Kingman turquoise from Mohave County, Arizona contributes its classic sky-blue color. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.