{"product_id":"turquoise-sterling-silver-chandelier-post-earrings-by-mike-platero","title":"Vintage Turquoise Earrings by Mike Platero - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriking and sculptural post earrings handcrafted by Navajo silversmith Mike Platero, stamped \u003cem\u003eMP Sterling\u003c\/em\u003e on the reverse. Mike Platero is a celebrated Navajo artist from the Crownpoint, New Mexico area, widely recognized for his bold, architectural silverwork that blends traditional Navajo techniques with a strong contemporary aesthetic. His pieces are known for their substantial weight, clean lines, and masterful use of oxidized silver — hallmarks that have made him a sought-after name in Native American jewelry collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach earring features a vivid oval turquoise cabochon in a plain bezel post setting, suspending an open teardrop-shaped sterling silver frame with a fan of radiating ridges along the bottom edge. Five hammered flat silver dangle drops hang freely from the base, creating a bold chandelier effect with movement and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Mike Platero (Navajo) — stamped MP Sterling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 16.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7\/8\" wide x 2 3\/4\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost Earrings with Five Silver Dangle Drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50266028671213,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/Vintage_Earrings_by_Mike_Platero.jpg?v=1783625019","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/turquoise-sterling-silver-chandelier-post-earrings-by-mike-platero","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}