{"product_id":"carico-lake-turquoise-earrings-in-14k-gold","title":"Carico Lake Turquoise Earrings in 14K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eWichita artist Dina Huntinghorse handcrafted these earrings \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein solid 14K gold, featuring high-grade Carico Lake turquoise. The overlay design is inspired by Avanyu, the horned water serpent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-grade Carico Lake turquoise displays vivid green color accented by a distinctive matrix. Hand-finished overlay work creates depth and contrast while allowing the vibrant Carico Lake turquoise as the focal point. The intricate hand-sawn gold bezel enhances the stone without overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid \u003cstrong\u003e14k\u003c\/strong\u003e gold and sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: High Grade Carico Lake Turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: \u003cstrong\u003e2″ L x 1\/2 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark DH, 14K, Sterling \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Dina Huntinghorse (Wichita)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDina Huntinghorse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDina Huntinghorse is an award-winning Wichita artist from the Great Plains of southwest Oklahoma. Growing up surrounded by horses, buffalo, wolves, and the natural landscape inspired a lifelong love of wildlife that continues to influence her jewelry today. Horses, in particular, have become one of the signature themes in her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShe first expressed that passion through drawing and painting before learning traditional beadwork from her aunt, creating beautifully crafted deerskin purses. In 1989, Dina began studying jewelry making under her late husband, Herbert Taylor, who taught her the Navajo techniques of inlay and overlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter Herbert’s passing in 1996, Dina dedicated herself to continuing the art they shared while developing a style uniquely her own. Her jewelry reflects the traditions of Native American craftsmanship while celebrating the beauty of the Plains, the Southwest, and the animals that have inspired her throughout her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDina’s work has been recognized with numerous awards, including honors from the \u003cb\u003eSanta Fe Indian Market\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eHeard Museum\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eAutry Museum of the American West\u003c\/b\u003e, and is represented in collections throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Jewelry Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48825319948442,"sku":"E2","price":3689.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4878\/3002\/files\/Photoroom_20260718_152001.jpg?v=1785019742","url":"https:\/\/www.nativejewelrygallery.com\/products\/carico-lake-turquoise-earrings-in-14k-gold","provider":"Native Jewelry Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}