The "Petroglyph" Southwestern Sterling Hand Pierced Signed KGW Earrings

A narrative centerpiece for the Arroyo: Desert Forms edit, these "Petroglyph" earrings are a study in light and shadow. These are stencil-cut from a single, polished sheet of sterling silver—a process that requires immense precision and a steady hand. The artisan has meticulously hand-cut ancient Southwestern symbols into circular sterling discs.

One earring depicts the legendary Kokopelli and a companion canine beneath a star-filled sky; the other showcases a galloping horse or deer framed by a jagged mountain horizon. The textured background mimicks the ancient rock art found in the canyons of the American West.

The hallmark 'KGW' indicates they were produced by a skilled Southwestern bench artisan. The iconography is a direct tribute to the petroglyphs that O’Keeffe often referenced in her sketches, bridging the gap between ancient communication and Modernist jewelry design.

Technical Specifications

• Origin: Southwestern Artisan (Signed 'KGW')
• Material: Solid Sterling Silver (Hallmarked '925')
• Technique: Hand-Pierced Sterling Sheet
• Era: Circa 1990s
• Dimensions: Approx. 1 inch diameter
• Condition: Excellent vintage silver condition.
• Findings: Non-sterling French wires (likely base metal/surgical steel).

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