Up for sale is this marvelous vintage Navajo silver pair of earrings. These elongated, teardrop and geometric shaped post pierced earrings are each an intense, lapis lazuli and Azurite stone – simply surrounded with silver rope as they elegantly dangle below! Azurite is a beautiful blue mineral that has been used in Native American jewelry for centuries. It’s known for its deep blue color, often with streaks or patterns of green or lighter blue and its striking appearance makes it a popular choice for jewelry. In Native American culture, Azurite is sometimes associated with wisdom, intuition, and the connection to the spiritual realm. In North America, it has been found in regions where Native American tribes historically lived, such as the southwestern United States. Azurite stones add a unique and captivating element to Native American jewelry, reflecting both the natural beauty of the mineral and the cultural significance it holds. Signed by Navajo artist, VY vera Yazzie Each earring measures 2inches long and 18mm wide. The earrings weigh around 13.1 grams. Brief Life History of Vera. Vera Yazzie was born on 1 January 1953, in Winslow, Navajo, Arizona, United States, her father, Haskie Yazzie, was 25 and her mother, Della Grant, was 22. She died on 4 September 2005, in Flagstaff, Coconino, Arizona, United States, at the age of 52.