Vintage Fred Harvey Era Native American SS Snake Eye Turquoise Screw back

Screw back style

4g weight

Stamped

Sterling Silver

1″ length

1/2″ wide

Zuni snake eye needlepoint screw back earrings

The Fred Harvey Company was a prominent hospitality and tourism business that operated hotels, restaurants, and gift shops along the Santa Fe Railway in the American Southwest from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. They played a significant role in popularizing Native American arts and crafts, particularly jewelry, by commissioning and selling pieces made by various tribal artists. This era is characterized by distinctive silverwork and the use of turquoise, often in geometric or nature-inspired designs.

Native American jewelry from the Fred Harvey era is highly collectible, representing a fusion of traditional craftsmanship with evolving aesthetic tastes. The use of sterling silver and natural turquoise stones, such as those seen in these earrings, is a hallmark of this period. These pieces often feature simple yet elegant designs, making them enduring symbols of Southwestern artistry and cultural exchange.