Navajo Dragonfly Earrings

These protective, sterling silver dragonfly earrings were made by Navajo jeweler Lucille Platero. They have a round turquoise stone between the wings and stamp-work on the wings and body.  They dangle from sterling silver wires. More about dragonflies below.

Size: 1.25" H (includes wires) x .5" W

Dragonflies have different, yet similar meanings throughout Native America.  In Zuni, they are messengers between this world and the next and are related to the coming rains and corn.  In other tribes they are strong protectors as dragonflies are one of the very few creatures that can fight while flying backwards.  They are known to watch our backs and offer protection.  Their symbol is a vertical line with two horizontal bars, and can be seen on war shirts, shields and painted on horses going into battle.