Southwestern-Style Turquoise and Coral Dangle Earrings

This pair of drop-style earrings features a handcrafted metal construction, displaying physical characteristics consistent with sterling silver set with turquoise and red coral stones. Each earring consists of an upper vertical station containing an elongated, bezel-set red coral cabochon with a serrated or saw-tooth edge, positioned directly above a roundish, bezel-set turquoise cabochon featuring dark matrix webbing and a similar saw-tooth bezel mounting. Small decorative silver globules accent the junctions between the stone settings. Dangling from the lower bezel via jump rings are pairs of detailed metal feather drops that sway with movement, enhancing the handcrafted aesthetic. The metal surfaces exhibit a natural dark patina and minor surface wear consistent with age and previous handling. There are no maker's marks or hallmarks directly visible in the provided photograph to indicate the exact silversmith or place of manufacture. The overall design elements—specifically the combination of turquoise, red coral, saw-tooth bezels, and feather motifs—are characteristic of Southwestern Native American jewelry traditions, though this stylistic attribution is unverified by physical inspection or hallmarks. The owner supplies unverified additional context describing the materials as turquoise, red coral, and sterling silver. The item remains unauthenticated and is evaluated strictly from visual evidence in the photograph.

Based on the provided photograph, I have evaluated this pair of drop-style earrings featuring handcrafted metalwork, turquoise, and red coral. Per user submission, the materials are identified as turquoise, red coral, and sterling silver in a Southwestern style. Based on what I can see, the earrings display characteristic saw-tooth bezel settings, decorative silver globules, and dangling feather motifs consistent with traditional Southwestern Native American jewelry aesthetics. However, I can't verify from a photo whether the materials are genuine or if the metal is sterling silver, as physical and chemical testing would be needed. Furthermore, I note the absence of visible maker's marks or hallmarks in the image. The estimate of $150-$300 assumes that the materials are as claimed and that the workmanship aligns with traditional Southwestern artisan production. General market demand for vintage and vintage-style Southwestern silver jewelry remains steady among collectors. To confirm authenticity, material composition, and potential tribal or artisan origins, an in-person examination, hallmark verification, and scientific testing would be required. If physical inspection reveals that the item is a modern reproduction, replica, copy, or produced merely in the style of Southwestern jewelry without precious materials, the value would decrease significantly, likely falling into the $40-$80 range.