JSW212 White Buffalo Earrings

Sterling silver and White Buffalo turquoise earrings by Navajo silversmith Carol Wylie. The 1/2” x 2” dangle earrings are on traditional posts Signed by Carol Wylie who uses the Hallmark “C Wylie”.

Twisted wire metalworking is a very old technique used by many Southwestern tribes. It can be found in both vintage and modern pieces.

Seen frequently throughout Native American jewelry, Sterling Silver "raindrops" are a traditional design element. They can be smooth and high polished or they can be star-like and oxidized. 

White Buffalo Turquoise is fittingly named for the extremely rare and beautiful beast to which many Native American tribes ascribed spiritual significance.  Originating from the Dry Creek mine in Arizona and Nevada, the black and white stone, also known as White Buffalo turquoise, is unique, timeless and bold.

About the Artist: 

Carol Wylie is a Navajo in her 50's. She has been making jewelry for well over 25 years. It is very obvious in her work, how 25 years has paid off. What you get from her is "Perfection & Extremely Precise" work. She lives on the Navajo Reservation in western New Mexico.