These medicine button earrings by Navajo artist Loren Tsosie embody strength, prosperity, and tradition. Crafted in sterling silver, the earrings feature domed hollow buttons with post-back closures. Each piece is set with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, a gemstone prized for its soft sky-blue tone and rarity.
Loren, from St. Michaels, Arizona, names this design “Medicine Button,” symbolizing prosperity and well-being. The dome shape, carefully formed and polished, enhances the stone’s natural brilliance while offering a tactile, sculptural quality. Sleeping Beauty turquoise, sourced from Arizona, adds both beauty and cultural significance—it is long cherished in Navajo jewelry for its purity of color and connection to the land.
The Medicine Button design not only celebrates tradition but also offers a sense of protection and balance to its wearer. Elegant in size and versatile in design, these earrings bring a meaningful layer of story and symbolism to everyday style. With Loren’s craftsmanship, each pair becomes more than jewelry—it is a personal talisman, crafted with respect for tradition and intention for the future.
Care instructions: To clean a sterling silver earring with stones, use a gentle approach. Warm water and a mild dish soap are usually sufficient, especially for the stones. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that could damage the stones or the silver. For silver, a silver polishing cloth can be used, avoiding direct contact with the stones.
Artist: Loren Tsosie from St. Michaels, Arizona
Post back earrings
Size: 1 in
Materials: Sterling silver
Handcrafted, Native American jewelry
Made in the USA
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