Southwestern Sterling Silver and Inlay Turquoise Curved Stud Earrings

This is a pair of contemporary Southwestern-style stud earrings featuring a distinctive curved, vertical bar design. Each earring is crafted from polished sterling silver and features a precisely flush-set inlay of vibrant stabilized turquoise. The turquoise exhibits a bright, uniform robin's-egg blue color with minimal matrix, characteristic of sleeping beauty or similar high-grade stone. The silver setting has a slightly darkened patina, particularly along the side edges, which provides a high-contrast frame for the blue stones. The earrings are designed to follow the natural curve of the earlobe, measuring approximately 15-18mm in length. Each earring is secured with a standard post and a clear plastic disk stabilizer back, which suggests a modern manufacturing date, likely from the late 20th to early 21st century. The craftsmanship is refined, with smooth transitions between the gemstone and the metal, indicating professional lapidary work. While no specific maker's marks are visible on the front, the style is reminiscent of Zuni or Navajo contemporary channel-work. Condition appears excellent with no visible cracks in the stones or significant scratches to the silver surface.