What is an inlay earring?

An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.

Zuni Inlay Earrings

Turquoise Fine Jewelry

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Navajo Coral Necklace

Carved Lapis Pendant

Late 20th Century American Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Inlay Earrings Sterling

L 0.94 in

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Zuni Inlay 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Turquoise, Coral, Opal, Sugilite, Onyx

Located in Fairfield, CT

These multicolored Zuni inlay drop earrings are meticulously crafted from 14 karat yellow gold

20th Century Unknown Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zuni Inlay 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Turquoise, Coral, Opal, Sugilite, Onyx

L 0.75 in

Zuni Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Onyx Pink Coral Inlay Earrings

Located in San Diego, CA

This unmarked pair of Zuni Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Onyx Pink Coral Inlay Earrings

Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Onyx Pink Coral Inlay Earrings

H 1.18 in W 0.23 in

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Zuni Inlay Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of zuni inlay earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver and sterling silver. Find a collection of 6 vintage versions or 7 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of zuni inlay earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Native American and artisan styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Sherman Jewelry and florence Lahaleon each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 7 turquoise versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many cabochon and mixed cut zuni inlay earrings for sale. Most of our zuni inlay earrings for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Zuni Inlay Earrings?

Prices for zuni inlay earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $102 and can go as high as $3,620, while zuni inlay earrings, on average, fetch $248.

Questions About Zuni Inlay Earrings

What is an inlay earring?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.