Pin & Pendant, Cluster, Turquoise, Manta, Ondelacy, Hallmark, Vintage, 919

STUNNING STATEMENT PIN FOR THE TRUE COLLECTOR

This gorgeous and enormous pin is a unique star-burst cluster by the highly sought-after and well-renowned Zuni artisans, Doris & Warren Ondelacy. Dozens of baby blue turquoise stones are set in tiny serrated bezels and accented with miniscule twist wire details and sterling silver drops. A timeless collector, the kind that becomes a family heirloom.

Doris Ondelacy (1902-2000; Zuni). She and her husband Warren Ondelacy were active makers of cluster jewelry from the 1930s to the 1950s. Diane Lonjose is her granddaughter. Daughter is Bernice Leekya.

Marks: D. & W.; D (in 1970s, after the death of her husband)

Warren Ondelacy (1898-1970s; Zuni). Active 1940s-” Cluster work. Governor of Zuni Pueblo in early 1930s. Warren Ondelacy shared stamps with his wife Doris Ondelacy.