CLASSIC CLUSTERS Alice Quam is an award-winning artisan who is known for her cluster work, and these post-back cluster earrings are excellent examples of her craftsmanship. Each one features coral stones set in serrated bezels, which are accented with sterling silver twisted rope and drop details. Bold beauties that are true collectors. Alice Quam (?-2003; Zuni). Active since 1940s. Cluster work; petit point. Alice Quam shared a stamp with her husband Duane Quam. Daughter of Doris and Wayne Ondelacy. Mother of Alvina, Elgin, Shirley, and Wayne Quam, Diane Lonjose and Lorraine Waatsa. Sister of Bernice Leeky. Multiple award winner. Started using a hallmark in the 1960s. Marks: A. Q.; A & D Q (with her husband’s initial “D”) Q