Thomas Jim

Over a decade ago a tiny amount of exquisite tight pinpoint spiderweb turquoise was mined at the Kingman copper pit located in northwest Arizona. Representing the top 1%, the fine...

 

A fine natural turquoise was chosen for this exciting ring that was mined over a decade ago. Representing the top 1% from the Kingman mine, this marvelous cabochon exhibits a...

Over a decade ago a small pocket of complex gem grade natural spiderweb turquoise was mined at the Kingman copper mine. The hue and beauty of this turquoise was unique...

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.

Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim creates this marvelous bracelet by cutting out the curved pieces from sterling silver and overlaying them on the outer edges of the shank. He then creates a center row of beautiful stars and outlines them with twist wire. The resulting bracelet is extra heavy gauge, one of a kind and perfect for every day use.

Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim has created this outstanding one of a kind bolo tie by selecting an exceptional rare gem grade natural Candelaria spiderweb turquoise cabochon to set in the center of the piece. The gem is deep blue with striking red webbing characteristic of the finest quality from this famous but now depleted mine. Thomas has created the bolo out of heavy gauge sterling silver using a dazzling array of silver smithing techniques. Stars and leaves and distinctive stamping characterizes the piece. Four beautiful sliders accompany the unusual and unique hand made tips that finishes the bolo to perfection.