{"title":"Hummingbird","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHummingbirds (Ts'uyya) bring beauty and joy to the world. Their jewel-like colors and rapid movements startle us, focusing our attention on this unique moment and the precious wonder of now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHummingbirds migrate incredible distances and must consume great quantities of nectar to support their long journey. Darting from flower to flower, hummingbird tastes the sweet essence and nectar of life. When we experience joy we are more receptive to love. Hummingbird medicine opens our hearts.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birds-blooms-necklace","title":"Birds \u0026 Blooms Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eOmnipresent birds bring joy and contentment through their sweet songs and vibrant plumage. As pollinators, they keep ecosystems running smoothly through seed dispersement, all the while maintaining rodent and insect populations. They also fertilize forests and agricultural land. Zuni Pueblo master jeweler Quintin Quam's sterling silver overlay inlay necklace honors eight unique feathered friends in a museum quality piece. We happily see a lazuli bunting, a cardinal, a hooded oriole, a blue jay, a \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/hummingbird\"\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/a\u003e, a snowy \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/owl\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eOwl\u003c\/a\u003e, an eastern bluebird and a scarlet macaw flocking together, presented with beautiful backdrops of flower and plant foliage including a few lovely \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/butterfly\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuintin is a genius in working the overlay inlay jewelry technique, which requires great experience and patience in both lapidary and silversmithing skills. Each of the eight stations on this collectible necklace started out as sterling silver sheets that were laboriously sawed out to leave a negative space of design. Another piece of silver was annealed to it. Colorful stones and shells such as malachite, red and pink coral, turquoise, lapis, fossilized ivory, Mojave green turquoise, jet, spiny oyster shell, mother-of-pearl, jet and pen shell were meticulously hand cut and inlaid bringing to life this extraordinary work of art. Each bird is etched with amazing detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall length of this incredible necklace is about 29\", which doesn't include the two center drop stations which by themselves measure about 4 3\/8\" long. The individual bird stations are approximately 2\" long and 1 1\/8\" wide. Even the handmade silver chain is gorgeous. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintin Quam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40664399183957,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/QuintinQuam-inlaid-many-birds-necklacev4.jpg?v=1743176521"},{"product_id":"happy-hummingbird-necklace-earrings-set","title":"Happy Hummingbird Necklace \u0026 Earrings Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarrell Shebola's remarkable \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hummingbird\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/a\u003e necklace and earrings set is a flash back to an older style of inlay jewelry that is quickly becoming a rarity. Arranged from iridescent gold lip shell, sky blue turquoise, magical abalone, rich pen shell and bright red coral, this happy set can be worn anytime. The sterling silver beaks and feet are sweetly worked. The stunning necklace with handmade link chain is approximately 27\" long, while the center nectar-sipping bird and flower are about 1 1\/2\" long and 1 3\/4\" wide. The side hummingbird stations are roughly 1 1\/2\" long and 1 1\/4\" wide. The medium-weight earrings dangle delightfully at about 2 1\/4\" long with hooks and 1 3\/8\" wide. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/new-offerings\/products\/figural-designs-in-zuni-jewelry-book\" title=\"here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about traditional inlay jewelry in Toshio Sei's 2013 copyrighted book \"\u003cem\u003eFigural Designs in Zuni Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e\". This wonderful publication is not included with Darrell's hummingbird necklace and earrings set but can be purchased separately, please inquire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darrell Shebola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41071095185493,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DarrellShebola-inlaid-hummingbird-ncklce-earrings-set2_v3.jpg?v=1755791880"},{"product_id":"hovering-hummingbird-inlay-overlay-cuff-bracelet","title":"Hovering Hummingbird Inlay Overlay Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring is in the air! A hovering bejeweled \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hummingbird\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/a\u003e pumps nectar from an obliging flower in Derrick and Nichelle Edaakie's stunning handmade sterling silver cuff bracelet constructed in the overlay inlay jewelry technique. Masterful lapidary and silversmithing skills are must for a successful overlay inlay presentation. The sterling silver started out as a sheet that was laboriously sawed out to leave a negative space of design. Another piece of silver was annealed to it. Colorful gifts from Mother Earth such as turquoise, pen shell, coral, mother-of-pearl and abalone were meticulously hand cut and beautifully inlaid bringing this pollinator to life. Plumage is intricately etched, while tiny talons, bill and floral stems are incised and accented with jet paste. The collectible cuff is about 1 3\/4\" wide. The bracelet's entire inner circumference is approximately 7 1\/8\" which includes the opening of about 1 5\/8\". Signed by the artists. Please click \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/determining-wrist-size\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to determine wrist size and best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derrick \u0026 Nichelle Edaakie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42230479093845,"sku":null,"price":578.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DerrickEdaakie-hummingbird-cuff-bracelet3.jpg?v=1773245625"},{"product_id":"delightful-double-hummingbird-ring","title":"Delightful Double Hummingbird Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eZuni jeweler Amy Wesley continues the tradition of a fabulous double \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hummingbird\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/a\u003e design that originated with the late Ellen Quandelacy and her sister Annie Quam Gasper. Her sterling silver ring is a size 4.25, cleanly inlaid using the channel inlay technique with colorful turquoise set in silver channels. The channel inlaid station is about 5\/8\" in diameter and 1\/8\" tall. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-jewelry\" title=\"here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about wonderful Zuni jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amy Wesley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42499316580437,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AWesley-turq-double-hummingbird-ring4v2.jpg?v=1778796042"},{"product_id":"hummingbird-charm","title":"Hummingbird Charm","description":"Two springtime visitors hover over a single Zuni blossom to share a sweet meal. The charming sight is artfully carved and composed from burnished antler pieces by artist Robert Michael Weahkee. The nectar loaded flower is made from a crown section of shed antler accented with colorful lapis lazuli and turquoise inlays, also matching the spirited eyes of each \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/hummingbird\"\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/a\u003e. They are honored with tiny necklaces from aquamarine and apatite beads. Dimensions in their entirety are approximately 3 3\/4\" tall, 3 3\/4\" wide and 2 1\/2\" deep.","brand":"Robert Michael Weahkee","offers":[{"title":"Hummingbird \/ Antler","offer_id":42520250810453,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/RobertMichaelWeahkee-antler-hummingbirds2v2.jpg?v=1779388046"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/animal-hummingbird\/material-antler.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}