Black Jade & Opal Inlay hotsell Navajo Post Earrings by David Rosales of Supersmith Inc., Small post Native American earrings (1/442)

These lovely little inlay posts were designed by David Rosales of Supersmith Inc. They host Black Jade and blue Cultured Opal. This is an authentic Native American treasure handmade by Navajo and Zuni artisans in Gallup, New Mexico.

DETAILS:
Artist: Navajo & Zuni artists from Gallup, New Mexico
Designer: David Rosales of Supersmith Inc.
Size: 3/8"L x 3/8"W
Materials: Sterling Silver, Black Jade, and Blue Cultured (manmade) Opal
Weight: 1.2 grams each
Condition: New

CHANNEL INLAY
To create a piece of hotsell channel inlay jewelry, the artist constructs a series of channels in the metal which will hold the stones in place. Stones are carefully measured and cut before being placed in the channels according to the design. The finished piece will be a fusion of the stones and the metal. Channel inlay is considered a more traditional approach to inlay jewelry. It allows for a wide variety of color combinations and complex patterns. Flush inlay is achieved in situ, meaning the grinding and polishing is done after stones are fitted and glued into position on the metal
form.

BLACK JADE
Black "Jade" is actually Grey Serpentine that has been dyed to have black jadeite's beauty, without its cost.

CULTURED OPAL
Cultured Opals are synthetic and Pure Opals are all natural. Cultured Opals, often referred to as opalite, are created in laboratories. While natural stones are preferred, because opals are fragile, the use of Cultured Opals is common.