Vintage Navajo Waterweb Turquoise Earrings | Sterling Silver Slab Cut Dangles | 1970s Boho Southwest Jewelry | Statement Earrings | chic

There’s just something about old turquoise. It hums.

These vintage Navajo turquoise earrings carry that hum — the warmth of desert sun baked into each stone. Handmade in the 1970s Southwest tradition, they feature natural slab-cut waterweb turquoise, hand-set in sterling silver with classic Navajo silverwork.

Each teardrop stone is its own little song — vivid sky blue with soft brown and olive matrix, like the desert floor after rain. Cut from solid turquoise slabs, they hold a depth and soul you can feel. They’re bold, balanced, and deeply wearable — lightweight enough to dance in, but with just enough weight to make their presence known.

The hand-wrought sterling settings feature a sawtooth bezel, rope twist detail, and secure French hook ear wires, all aged with a natural patina that only time can write.
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✨ Details:
• Era: Vintage, circa 1970s
• Artisan Style: Navajo handmade
• Hallmark: R Sterling
• Stone: Natural waterweb turquoise
• Cut: Slab-cut teardrops
• Metal: Sterling silver (tested)
• Drop length: ~2 inches
• width: 5/8”
• Total weight: ~8 grams (pair)
• Hooks: French ear wires
• Finish: Natural patina (can be polished on request)

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🎯 Why We Love Them:

These earrings are more than just jewelry — they’re pieces of the past, shaped by hand and worn by time. Whether you’re a collector of authentic Native American vintage, drawn to the bohemian spirit, or love the timeless look of Southwestern silver and turquoise, they hit all the right notes.

The waterweb turquoise is rare and beautifully cut — no two stones are ever the same, and this pair is especially well-matched. With their graceful shape, rich patina, and heirloom feel, they carry a kind of sun-drenched soul you just don’t find in modern pieces.
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🧵 Materials:

Sterling silver, natural turquoise

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📦 Vintage Notes:

Please note: These are authentic vintage earrings with natural age, surface wear, and patina. They’ve lived a life before this one — that’s part of what makes them special.
• Colors may vary slightly due to screen settings
• All photos are part of the item’s description
• All sales are final
* Questions welcome — we’re happy to help with details
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🎁 Packaging + Shipping
• Gift-ready packaging from Trade Wind Vintage
• Shipped with care + tracking
• Jewelry is never over-polished — vintage soul preserved

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