Thomas Jim

The Brannon Blue mining claim is located in the Pilot Mountains northwest of Tonopah, Nevada. Like many claims it produced little turquoise, mostly float. Five years ago a glory hole...

A marvelous gem grade natural Brannon Blue turquoise was selected to set atop this fine ring hand made by Thomas Jim. The natural gem exhibits gorgeous color combinations of green...

This large and elegant bracelet features Jim’s signature style. The shank is thick and substantial with hand cut edges. It is entirely hand etched and oxidized. Large scallops are overlaid...

This fine bolo features a large natural Brannon Blue turquoise of the finest quality. The mine produced just a small amount of deep sky blue with vibrant burnt red spiderweb...

This superb ring features a beautiful high grade natural Candelaria spiderweb turquoise. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most rare and collectible forms, the turquoise is deep sky blue...

Striking and elaborate best describes these fine earrings by Thomas. The earrings are created with an elegant combination of reposse applique designs, stampwork and twist wire. The four sections are...

A gorgeous and exceptional rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise is selected by Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim to create this superlative bracelet. The cabochon is deep sky blue with electric reddish brown webbing and represents the finest quality from the mine. The gem is set in a distinctive high hand cut bezel signature to the jeweler. Thomas is famous for his layering approach to building a bracelet. He pounds out several reposse scallops and individually overlays them to create the distinctive look. Hand twisted wire, droplets, fan designs and stars all come together to create the eye-dazzling effect of the piece. The ends of the shank are narrowed, textured and stamped in a unique fashion.

Apache Blue turquoise of this gem grade is rarely encountered from this small hat mine found in Northern Nevada. The natural stone has a mysterious smokey look similar to Blue Diamond and the Stormy Mountain mines, but is deeper blue with a deep translucent electric look. Cut into a perfect oval, the cabochon sits in a high hand cut bezel unique to the artist surrounded in thick twist wire. Layers of design that are etched, stamped and deeply oxidized sit next to the gem and are created to add substantial weight and an eye-dazzling effect. The piece is finished with a distinctive shank created only by this innovative jeweler.

It is highly unusual to find a gem grade natural red web Candelaria turquoise available on today's market. This gorgeous specimen is sky blue with complex deep reddish brown spiderweb matrix. The stone is set in Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim's signature bezel amongst twisted wire and a uniquely hand cut outer edge. The ring face is beautifully attached above a heavy textured shank with wonderful flairs and deep stampwork on each side. The finished ring is perfect for every day wear and appropriate for the finest collection.

Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim has created this fine ring with a rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise representing the highest quality found at the mine. The gem is sky blue with complex tight black spiderweb matrix. Thomas has set the gem in a unusual bezel of perfect square bars. The shank is extra heavy with a texture applied by the artist and multiple layers of beautifully overlaid design. An amazing combination of scallops and deep ridges flair out from the underside of the hand braided wire encircling stone. The effect is eye-catching, elegant and is the perfect compliment to turquoise of this high caliber.