{"title":"Alton Joe","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sterling-silver-and-turquoise-earrings","title":"Sterling Silver and Turquoise Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate authentic Southwestern artistry with these handcrafted earrings by Alton Joe, a talented Navajo artist in Ganado, Arizona. Each earring features genuine Kingman turquoise—a prized variety known for its vibrant blue-green hues—set in polished sterling silver beads. The design showcases round silver beads interspersed with delicate, blooming bead motifs inspired by the Navajo blossom pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Navajo culture, the blossom design symbolizes fertility, abundance, and protection, reflecting deep cultural values and timeless beauty. While originally embraced by the Navajo, this floral-inspired beadwork spread to neighboring tribes such as the Zuni and Pueblo by the early 1900s, making it a cherished tradition across the Southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings are more than jewelry—they’re a wearable piece of heritage, handcrafted with care and meaningful symbolism by a respected Native artist whose work honors centuries of cultural artistry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Alton Joe, from Ganado, Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishhook dangle earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Kingman turquoise and sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 3\" from top of hook to bottom of earring, 3\/4\" at widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted, Native American jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot eligible for any discounts or promotional offers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ALTON JOE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51097918013716,"sku":"489827","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/1325\/2372\/files\/489827-Navajo-Earrings-Alton-Joe-2.webp?v=1760029878"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.wnpa.org\/collections\/alton-joe.oembed","provider":"Western National Parks Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}