VTG Navajo, ROBERT KELLY sterlingmidnight plum amethyst earring set RARE

This Vintage Navajo, ROBERT KELLY, sterling faceted teardrop shape, dark "Midnight Plum" amethyst earrings a stunning piece of jewelry featuring this teardrop-shaped gemstone in a rich "Midnight Plum" purple color. Crafted with 925 sterling silver, in a typical Native American style is prong set and exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. This is now a collectible as Robert Kelly passed away in 1991 making them approx 40 years old. Robert Kelly (often spelled or registered as Robert Kelley) was an award-winning Navajo silversmith known for his highly collectible, intricate Native American sterling silver jewelry. While biographical documentation regarding his personal life and family history remains sparse in standard references, his legacy is preserved through his distinct, high-quality "Old Pawn" and vintage style jewelry. Records indicate that he passed away in 1991. As a registered Navajo artisan, his roots and primary community were situated within the Navajo Nation, which spans the Four Corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

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