{"title":"Earrings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"micro-inlay-earrings","title":"Micro-Fine Inlay Earrings","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAward winning Navajo artists Carl and Irene Clark are known for their Micro-Fine Inlay work. These earrings are inlayed with lapis, mother of pearl, red coral, jet, and turquoise on sterling silver. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl and Irene started making the Rainbow Man motif. Rainbow Man is the protection symbol in sandpaintings. Therefore, they make jewelry of protection. Because of demand for the Yei figure, it has become the mainstay of inlay design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1.25″ Wide, 2.25″ long, each earring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Clark\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Tłʼízí Lání (Many Goat Clan) and Irene Clark of the Edge Water Clan are renowned Navajo silversmiths celebrated for their extraordinary micro-fine inlay jewelry. Carl began teaching himself silversmithing in 1973 while working at a silversmithing supply store in Winslow, Arizona, later sharing the craft with Irene. Together they developed a distinctive style defined by remarkable precision and intricate stonework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir jewelry is created using thinly sliced natural stones such as turquoise, coral, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elapis, sugilite, and jet, which are laminated and carefully hand-cut to form detailed inlay patterns. The Clarks may place as many as 5,000 to 6,000 individual stones into a single bracelet, creating designs that resemble miniature works of art set in sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl typically designs and creates larger pieces such as bracelets, bolos, and buckles, while Irene focuses on more delicate jewelry including earrings, rings, and necklaces. Their award-winning work reflects both exceptional craftsmanship and Navajo cultural heritage, and has been recognized in exhibitions, publications, and collections throughout the United States and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Jewelry Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47660790808730,"sku":"E21","price":5289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4878\/3002\/files\/ccearrings2.jpg?v=1774220181"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.nativejewelrygallery.com\/collections\/earrings.oembed","provider":"Native Jewelry Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}