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Stars, swirls, scallops and twist wire surround a fine high grade natural Morenci turquoise to create this lovely ring. The gem is sky blue with flexes of pyrite host rock matrix. The ring is attached by a split sterling silver shank with crescent shaped overlay patterns on each side. The ring is large and distinctive on the finger and is signature Terry.
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A gorgeous gem grade natural Royston turquoise is selected by Navajo jeweler Terry Martinez to create this striking pendant. The gem is electric blue green with lovely gold host rock matrix through out. The cabochon is set in a hand made bezel surrounded in twist wire with lovely stars and coils of silverwork as accents. The pendant dangles from a large hand made bale with fine chiseled and stamped lines for effect.
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Sammie Kescoli Begay has created the finest watch bracelet of his career. He has rolled and hammered a heavy shank out of sterling silver ingot. He then cuts out the shape and beads the sides with hundreds of droplets. The watch is held by deeply stamped scallops created by the jeweler. Six gem grade natural Kingman stones are selected and set in hand chiseled bezels. Each gem is separated with hand made stars and glows from the deep oxidation of the piece. The gems are sky blue with complex black spiderweb matrix through out. These are the highest grade found at this classic mine. The finished bracelet is a masterpiece.
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Thomas Jim employs his famous layering technique to create this fine ring. Scallops, fans and arrowheads are pounded out, stars created and overlaid against a heavily textured shank. A fabulous gem grade natural Godber Burnham turquoise is selected to place in a high hand cut bezel signature to the jeweler. The gem is deep sky blue with distinctive dark reddish-brown spiderweb matrix. This grade of Godber is rare and seldom seen on today's market.
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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.
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Beautifully created stars completely surround this fine ring created by Navajo artist Terry Martinez. Heavy twist wire wraps around a hand made bezel that supports a lovely high grade natural Morenci turquoise. The large gem is deep sky blue with hints of iron pyrite throughout. Terry finishes this fine ring by attaching a split shank underneath the ring face with crescent shaped overlay patterns on either side.
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This marvelous row bracelet was created by Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay. Made from labor intensive hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver the piece exhibits the perfect design to compliment the rarity and quality of the turquoise. Seven perfectly matched gem grade natural Apache Blue turquoise cabochons are bordered with dozens of tiny beads and are separated with sterling stars. Deep stampwork and arrowheads are displayed at each end of the piece. The gem stones were found in a pocket of turquoise at this small hat claim in Nevada. The cabochons have a unique look to the mine, deep blue with swirls of dark host rock matrix, they make for an unusual and rare look on the wrist. Row bracelets of this quality are hard to come by. The completed piece is highly collectible and one of a kind.
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Gem grade natural Candelaria spiderweb turquoise is among the worlds finest. Today, finding nine gems of this quality is uncommon to say the least. The cabochons are deep Candelaria blue with electric red and golden-brown webbing. Set in hand made bezels and surrounded by hundreds of tiny beads, the ring glows on the finger. It is finished with Sammie's distinctive heavy gauge hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver shank with deep stampwork that extends the full length of the band.
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Seven large perfectly matched gem grade spiderweb cabochons from the elusive Godber Burnham turquoise mine are used to create this incredible one of a kind row bracelet. The natural gems are deep blue and thick cut with wonderful high domes. Swirls of smokey wispy spiderweb matrix coils through out the stones giving them a mysterious and distinct appeal. They are set on a heavy labor intensive hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver shank with elegant stampwork at the ends. The simplicity of the design compliments the turquoise to perfection. The finished bracelet is one for the ages, distinctly rare and super collectible.
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Solid eighteen karat gold stars, droplets and exceptional turquoise sets this gorgeous ring apart. The accents enhance the beauty of this rare and eye dazzling gem grade natural Godber Burnham turquoise. The gem is deep sky blue with dark reddish-brown spiderweb matrix through out. This is the highest grade found at this rare mine, seldom seen elsewhere. Sammie has surrounded the thick cut cabochon with twist wire and a finely beaded design. This beauty is finished with a heavy hand rolled ingot sterling silver shank signature to this talented jeweler.
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Large ovals of red spiderweb Kingman are rare and represent the finest gem quality from the mine. This exceptional example is sky blue with complex electric webbing through out. Thomas has set the natural gem in a high hand chiseled bezel unique to this talented jeweler. The bezel is surrounded in twist wire and the ring face and lower design elements of the piece are finely etched creating beautiful texture. A heavy layered shank finishes off this lovely ring with distinctive flares and v shaped designs on either side.
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Hand rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot work is Navajo jeweler Calvin Martinez's signature style. This stunning row bracelet has a heavy rolled shank that is deeply stamped on either side with a corn stalk design, the symbol of prosperity and abundance. Five gem grade perfectly matched natural Godber Burnham turquoise stones are set in hand made bezels encircled with twist wire and separated by silver stars. The gems are deep blue with gorgeous swirls of dusky smokey spiderweb matrix. This is the distinctive look from this mine, rarely seen else where on today's market.
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Yaqui jeweler and actor Michael Horse has created this lovely pendant by selecting a gorgeous rare gem grade natural Indian Mountain spiderweb turquoise cabochon to set in a shadowbox of his creation. The gem is deep blue with dark grey and black webbing. The artist has included deep stamp work and three large droplets at the bottom of the piece. Worn on a heavy sterling silver chain, the pendant glows when placed on the neck.
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In the 1970s some fine natural gem grade Morenci nuggets were still available on the market. Hundreds of these were used to create this fine five strand necklace. Elegant deep blues predominate with some blue green hues as well. The necklace is beautiful and rare. Timeless and striking, it is collectible and comfortable to wear.
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Using design elements from Chaco Canyon and the near by petroglyphs, Kee has created this fine pendant by setting a high grade natural Bisbee turquoise in a hand chiseled bezel. The stone is Bisbee blue with lavender matrix that is the classic look of the mine. An antelope, ancient Anasazi man, star and a swirl representing the migration sit on a rock face design, mimicking the canyon wall.
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Kee Yazzie has created this gorgeous ring by setting a high grade natural Bisbee turquoise in a hand made chisel bezel. The gem is classic Bisbee blue with smokey purple matrix representing the lavender pit of the mine. It is set on a heavy shank with Kee's signature chaco canyon rocks design. Each of the stones are individually overlaid to create the marvelous true to life pattern.
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Created by Navajo artist Steven J. Begay in the 1980s, this fine buckle was designed for executive wear. The buckle is clean and heavy with elegant stamp work atop the individually overlaid design elements signature to the work of this incredibly talented jeweler. Perfect for every day use, it is collectible as well.
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Navajo artist Derrick Gordon has chosen two perfectly matched high grade natural Kingman cabochons to create these beautiful dangle earrings. The turquoise gems are sky blue with tight black spiderweb matrix set in hand chiseled bezels. Freely dangling from the stones are beautiful sterling silver designs imitating those found on old Spanish bridals. Gorgeous reposse patterns and deep stampwork make the earrings extra eye-catching and elegant on the ear. The earrings are not too heavy and are ideal for every day wear or perfect for that special occasion. They are an expression of a talented Native American jeweler.
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Derrick Gordon has created this fine pendant by replicating a beautiful Naja found on squash blossom necklaces. A natural high grade waterweb Kingman turquoise freely dangles in the middle of the piece. The Naja surrounds the dangle with reposse design elements above giving the piece an elegant look. Hand braided wire is displayed in the center and connects to two fan designs deeply stamped at the bottom.
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Innovative and beautiful silver work surrounds this gorgeous high grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise to produce this striking ring. Brilliant reposse designs and intricate coils are displayed on either side of the shank complimenting the stone. The gem is a deep lustrous blue with complex black spiderweb matrix. It is set in a unique pronged bezel signature to the work of Navajo jeweler Derrick Gordon.
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