Earring, Slab, Turquoise, Tabs, Contemporary, 1333

A BRIGHT POP OF COLOR

Bring a bright pop of color to any outfit with these fun slab earrings. The contemporary creations boast chic slabs of turquoise with a range of matrix hues affixed to dainty French wire dangles. Complete any look with these bright and beautiful earrings.

Note: size and shapes vary slightly due to nature of stones

Melvin Francis(Navajo). Lapidary; channel inlay; cobblestone; shadow box; textured surfaces and edges.  Collaborates with Eugene Chee (inlay).

Mark:FRANCIS

Navajo silversmith Melvin Francis comes from a long line of artists: his uncle Fred Francis is a silversmith, as well as his sisters Myrtle and Marlynn, and his mom Erma and sister Melvina are celebrated weavers.  But it was from his father, Ted Francis, that he learned his craft.  

Melvin is a contemporary jeweler known for his bold use of colorful stones. He does many kinds of silverwork including, overlay, and traditional stamp work.

• artist: Melvin Francis
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• dimensions: 1 1/2"
• weight: 4 grams
• french wire
• contemporary
  
• style: JE1333