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This exceptional bracelet by a master silversmith in the tradition of the early pioneer Navajos is made entirely by hand. The heavy shank is rolled and hammered out of ingot sterling silver. The shape of the shank is cut out using primitive tools. The scallops, buttons and flairs are each filed and deeply stamped. The bezel is hand chiseled and the shank is pounded on an anvil to its perfect shape. An exquisite gem grade natural Pilot Mountain turquoise is set in the center of the piece. The rare eye-dazzling gem is blue green with complex golden spiderweb matrix. The finished product is comfortable on the wrist collectible to own and beautiful to admire.
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A running horse with the mountains in the back ground against a deep blue western sky. Philander Begay continues his innovative carvings in tufa stone. The stone is carved into a one of a kind design. The molten sterling silver is poured yielding a wonderful textured finish that is then deeply oxidized and polished to create the 3D effect. The piece is then precision inlaid with stunning high grade natural Morenci turquoise. The finished buckle is wearable art by a master of this fine quality medium.
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Sterling silver ingot bracelets of this incredible gauge are Navajo jeweler Harry H. Begay's signature style. The shank is rolled into a thick plate and cut out to make the shape. Heavy buttons are filed and stamped and individually overlaid in the center and sides. Twist wire and eye-catching scallops are added to the design. Deep stamping creates a rope effect on the edges. The bracelet is finally pounded into the perfect shape on an iron anvil. The finished piece is of heirloom quality and perfect for everyday wear.
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This fine ring created by Navajo jeweler Ned Nez features a beautiful gem grade natural Bisbee turquoise cabochon. The turquoise exhibits an outstanding opalescent hue of deep Bisbee blue with...
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Sterling silver ingot bracelets of this incredible gauge are Navajo jeweler Harry H. Begay's signature style. The shank is rolled into a thick plate and cut out to make the shape. Heavy buttons are filed and stamped and individually overlaid in the center and sides. Twist wire and eye-catching scallops are added to the design. Deep stamping creates a rope effect on the edges. The bracelet is finally pounded into the perfect shape on an iron anvil. The finished piece is of heirloom quality and perfect for everyday wear.
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This incredible five strand necklace is made of fine gem grade natural Dry Creek turquoise from central Nevada. Each nugget is hand drilled and separated by olive shell heishi. Santo Domingo Pueblo jeweler Charlotte Reano has added touches of gem quality natural coral and lapis to add to the stunning effect. She has inlaid and created several hand made beads that are signature to her jewelry. The beautiful piece is further complimented by matching dangle earrings.
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Five deep green gems cut from the same nugget of turquoise adorn this heavy ten gauge sterling silver row bracelet by Navajo jeweler Herman Smith. The gem grade natural turquoise from the Royston mine exhibits an astonishing high luster with gorgeous golden flecks of matrix through out. Herman has surrounded the cabochons in hand braided wire and separated them with sterling silver balls. A third border of elegant stampwork is added as well. The shank of the bracelet is substantial and deeply stamped at each end. Herman has mirrored the same beautiful design on the inside of the bracelet to add to its beauty.
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Darling Darlene turquoise was mined from a small claim in North central Nevada in the early 1970s. It is seldom encountered today, especially in gem grade. The natural turquoise in...
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These fine sterling silver beads are as creative as elegant when worn by themselves or with your favorite pendant. Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe has created three bead types, fluted, disk and round. The beads are strung together for this distinctive look. Al is the contemporary master of the hand made sterling bead necklace. The beautiful Alfred Joe Godber Burnham turquoise pendant featured with this piece is for display purposes only and can be purchased separately upon request.
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This fine pendant hand made by Navajo artist Alfred Joe features a sunburst shadowbox design deeply stamped on the face which is etched and deeply oxidized. A marvelous high grade natural Godber Burnham turquoise cabochon is set flush with the silverwork of the piece. The stone is sky blue with wispy smokey reddish-brown host rock matrix. This grade of Godber is seldom seen as the mine produces but a hand full of turquoise a year. The finished product is as distinctive as it is beautiful.
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This striking pendant is distinctive and creatively elegant. Navajo jeweler Al Joe has created two gorgeous pendants, one slightly smaller than the next. Each pendant holds a gem grade natural deep red Mediterranean oxblood coral of the highest quality. They are set in an incredible shadowbox design with deep stamping in the interior and a sculpted outer edge. They are then attached together with a unique swivel. The finished product makes a stunning fashion statement.
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These fine sterling silver beads are as creative as elegant when worn by themselves or with your favorite pendant. Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe has created three bead types, fluted, disk and round. The beads are strung together for this distinctive look. Al is the contemporary master of the hand made sterling bead necklace.
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Perfection is the best description for this fine Alfred Joe bolo. He has chosen a beautiful gem grade natural Morenci turquoise cabochon to place in the center of the piece. The gem is deep sky blue with flecks of pyrite host rock matrix. A perfect oval, this is the classic look from this depleted mine. Surrounding the gem is a gorgeous shadowbox design that is deeply stamped on the edges and etched prior to deep oxidization. This is Al's signature look. The tips of the bolo are simple yet distinctive. Delicately stamped, a fluted sterling bead is attached to the end of each tip.
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This is Al Joe's signature ring. The shank is smooth sterling silver with a raised edge. Down the middle is a beautifully stamped Navajo rug pattern design overlaid with granulated sterling silver. The finished product is elegant and perfect for every day wear.
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These fine earrings created by Santo Domingo jeweler Joseph Coriz feature natural Cerrillios turquoise mined by the artist and cut into perfect ovals. They are set off by rectangular pendants dangling below the turquoise. The pendants tell the story of the pueblo with stars in the night amidst and approaching rain storm. Solid 14K gold droplets represent the planets and moon. Beneath the pueblo are water symbols with lightning bolts pointing downwards at the bottom.
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Inspired by the work of master Hopi jewelers the beauty of this one of a kind bracelet is difficult to describe. Vernon Begaye has incorporated a wide variety of fine natural gems including coral, sugilite, snowflake obsidian, Turquoise Mountain and Royston turquoise, onyx, serpentine and several others and layered them atop one another in a cascade of sterling silver. A dot of turquoise sits in iron wood as a small cross is placed on the top. The final product is a masterpiece of lapidary design and clearly a fine collectible.
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This amazing bolo tie was created by Navajo jeweler Vernon Begaye using turquoise from several mines. Morenci, Kingman, Sleeping Beauty, New Lander and calcasiderite are expertly inlaid amongst Mediterranean coral to create the striking effect. The inlay is placed in a heavy tufa cast plate with highly polished and incised edges. The bolo is held by a fine hand woven cord from which tufa cast tips signature to the artist are fixed. The final one of a kind piece is elegant and highly collectible.
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Navajo jeweler Michael Perry created this fine overlay belt buckle several years ago. Even in the early stages of his career, his skill is clearly evident in this gorgeous piece. The intricate Navajo rug pattern design is set with beautiful triangular shaped segments of gem grade natural coral inlay. The center of the buckle holds a fine gem grade natural Pilot Mountain spiderweb turquoise cabochon encircled with a hand chiseled bezel. The gem combines vibrant color combinations of both deep blue and green surrounded by striking reddish and golden-brown matrix.
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In this incredible vintage Michael Perry bracelet you can see elements of his evolution as a great jeweler. Vibrant natural stone combined with exceptional silver work make this piece one of the finest examples of his early career. Overlaid on a heavy sterling silver shank is a human petroglyph inlaid with flush segments of Turquoise Mountain spiderweb and coral. Above sits a deer clan design inlaid with gem grade coral to match. A gem grade Easter Blue spiderweb turquoise cabochon is set in a fine hand chiseled surrounded with a sunburst design. Triangular segments of Number Eight turquoise represent each of the sun rays and are the perfect compliment to the deep blue and golden spiderweb matrix of the center stone. To the right of the gem is raised turquoise and coral inlay sitting above an overlaid butterfly. Complex and thoughtful, this bracelet is a fine addition to any collection.
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This marvelous bracelet is Navajo jeweler Tommy Jackson's ode to the colors of fall. Wide and elegant on the wrist, it is created with stones from the earth. Natural picture jasper and brown opal beautifully predominate. These are separated with high grade natural Morenci and Royston turquoise and Mediterranean coral for effect. Each segment is set either stone to stone or separated with a thin line of sterling creating a modern and extra eye-catching fashion statement. They are all placed in a bright and heavy sterling silver shank to set off the complex and striking lapidary work of the piece.
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