Hello, I bought these earrings today. The style looks like Dishta, and they have an inscribed/scratched marking. It looks like KI then an unidentified mark that looks like a three legged H. The only other mark is Sterling on the screw back. Does anyone have any information? Thank you!
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@SeekrFindr Hi ~ Those are beautiful earrings! The mark on the back may possibly be a trading post code (for cost). Sorry, I don’t have any other information that would be helpful to you.
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Thank you! I’ll look into that. Appreciate all information!
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Thank you! I will have to look for more information on trader codes. I appreciate the help!
Oh those are GORGEOUS!! Huge congrats! I agree with the comments above that the markings are most likely a traders code and not indicative of the maker. However, I would say with a fairly high degree of confidence that these are Dishta family earrings. Which Dishta is harder to say. Could be Frank, or his son Virgil. The screw backs are consistent with mid-century, maybe 40’s or 50’s, and are right for Frank or Virgil. Will you wear them as screw backs or get them converted? I’m sure you know this, but if you have any work done on them be very careful who you take them to and make sure they are experts at working with Native America jewelry. There are some ideas for converting screw backs in the conversions thread.
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Thank you! I will be keeping them as screw backs, as I will be selling them and want to keep them as original as possible.
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If you’re interested in selling you can DM me with what you would want for them
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Spectacular earrings…I agree with the thoughts voiced here, likely old man Dishta or Virgil. In my book impossible to know. I have a cuff that the knowledgable seller felt was likely Frank Dishta, but I can’t be sure. Regardless, these vintage Dishta pieces are so fabulous. @OrbitOrange, let me know if you end up with these, I’ll be jealous
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@Bmpdvm have you posted your Dishta bracelet? Would love to see it.
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Guess I haven’t shared it yet…but I certainly remember your luscious Dishta necklace
. Here’s mine, can we see yours again?
It’s certainly stylistically similar to the earrings ( floral cluster, etc.).
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This is incredibly beautiful, @Bmpdvm. Thank you for sharing!
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Wow! That’s a stunning bracelet!
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Yes, I agree with @Ravenscry that bracelet is awesome! Those earrings are going to be a must find for you now!
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