Native American Earrings

Kachina House carries Native American earrings handmade by Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, Apache, Cherokee, and Santo Domingo artists, the widest tribal selection of its kind in Arizona. Styles run from sterling silver studs and channel inlay to beaded dangles set with turquoise, coral, lapis, and spiny oyster. Shop authentic Native American earrings online at Kachina House.

Each tribe brings a distinct approach. Hopi overlay earrings use no stones, relying on the contrast between oxidized and polished silver layers. Zuni work features precise stone setting — needlepoint, channel inlay, and petit point styles. Navajo earrings tend toward heavier silver forms, often set with a single statement stone. Cherokee and Choctaw artists work in beadwork traditions distinct from Southwest silversmithing. For a deeper look at the traditions behind these pieces, our guide to Native American jewelry covers the key styles, tribes, and techniques. 

How to Choose Native American Earrings

• Tribe and technique: Knowing the maker's tribe tells you what to expect in materials and construction. Zuni inlay is highly detailed. The Hopi overlay is all silver. Navajo work is bolder in scale.
• Stone type: Turquoise, coral, lapis, and spiny oyster are the most common. Each carries its own regional associations.
• Style: Studs and small drops work for everyday wear. Chandelier and dangle styles are statement pieces.
• Artist attribution: Every piece at Kachina House is identified by tribe and by maker where known. That attribution is part of what you are buying.
• Pairing: Native American earrings pair naturally with Native American rings and necklaces from the same tribal tradition.

Common Questions

• What makes Native American earrings authentic?
  Authentic pieces are made by enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. The Native American Arts and Crafts Act prohibits selling imitation work as authentic. Every piece at Kachina House is sourced directly from Native artists.
• What is the difference between Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni earring styles?
  Hopi earrings use silver overlay with no stones. Navajo earrings are heavier in silver, typically set with one dominant stone. Zuni earrings feature intricate multi-stone inlay with more stone surface than silver visible.
• What stones are used in Native American earrings?
  Turquoise is the most common, followed by coral, lapis, and spiny oyster shells. Stone choice varies by tribe and artist.

Kachina House is the largest distributor of Native American arts and crafts in Arizona.  If you have questions, we urge you to call us toll free at 800-304-3290 or drop us an email.