Vintage Zuni Eriacho Sterling Silver Opal Cluster Floral Pendant One of a Kind

Vintage Zuni Eriacho Hand-Made Sterling Silver Opal Cluster Floral Pendant One Owner - Rare  A beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of collectible Southwestern art—this is a vintage Zuni Pueblo cluster pendant handcrafted by famed silversmiths Tony and Ola Eriacho. Dating back over 35 years, this premium, completely hand-made piece showcases the intricate lapidary work and stone-setting traditions for which the Zuni artisans are globally renowned.  The pendant is sculpted into an elegant floral rosette layout using high-grade sterling silver. It features 7 finely shaped teardrop-cut petal opals encircling a round center opal. Each stone is cradled within a traditional hand-set serrated bezel setting bordered by a twisted silver rope accent and delicate silver droplets. The opals radiate a brilliant, multi-faceted play of color, flashing intense hues of fire green, pink, and aqua blue.  The reverse side exhibits a polished finish alongside a distinctive hand-stamped signature hallmark reading Eriacho. It is designed with a durable double-split loop bail at the top, allowing the pendant to sit flat and balanced on a silver chain or liquid silver strand.   * Artisan Provenance: Handcrafted by Zuni silversmiths Tony and Ola Eriacho. A one-of-a-kind, completely hand-made native jewelry piece.  7 teardrop opal petals surrounding 1 circular center opal.  Approximate Measurements: * Width: 2 cm across * Total Weight: 2.85 grams * Metal Purity: Solid Sterling Silver