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Navajo jeweler Herman Smith has selected an exceptional rare red spiderweb Kingman turquoise gem to set atop labor intensive hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver. The natural cabochon leaps off the bracelet with intense electric color against the deep oxidization and fine stampwork on the sides of the piece. The inside of the bracelet is stamped to match the exterior to create the perfect effect. The stones are further complimented by thick hand braided wire, droplets of sterling and fine stars. The bracelet shank is created out of Herman's heaviest thick and wide ten gauge adding a very substantial feel when worn on the wrist.
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Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has created this incredible ring from labor intensive hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver. Elaborate detail surrounds an exceptional large specimen of rare gem grade natural Apache Blue turquoise from Nevada. This fabulous gem exhibits a gorgeous deep mysterious blue hue with wispy dark reddish brown matrix and subtle webbing. Sammie has set it in a hand made chiseled bezel surrounded by thick and heavy twist wire and a finely beaded design with large droplets on one side for effect. It sits on an extra heavy shank that is deeply stamped in his unique signature style.
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Four perfectly matched deep olive green Royston gems were chosen by Navajo artist Herman Smith to create this fine row bracelet. The natural cabochons are complex and rare as this color is seldom encountered. They are surrounded in heavy twist wire and hand made droplets sitting atop a heavy ten gauge hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver shank. Using his home made tools Herman deeply stamps the sides as well as the inside of the piece to match with his beautiful and signature pattern.
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Large and exquisite gem grade natural Aztec spiderweb turquoise is exceedingly rare. Very few specimens of this size and quality are known to exist. It is perfect for a large and masculine bolo tie. The gem exhibits marvelous color combinations of blue and hints of green with dark and vibrant reddish and golden brown matrix that is simply beautiful. The gem is encircled by an intricate hand cut bezel surrounded in twist wire. Sammie has rolled the face of the bolo out of heavy ten gauge ingot sterling and has cut out his distinctive design and deeply stamped the piece with his home made tools. The bolo is finished with a fine thick bolo cord attached to marvelous substantial tips rolled and filed by the artist. Fine hand chiseled beads are attached to the tips for added effect.
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Apache Blue is a tiny hat claim in north central Nevada that has produced some of the finest gem grade turquoise in the last couple of years. This exceptional natural example is a lovely deep sky blue with fine dark reddish-brown spiderweb matrix. It is set in a perfect hand chiseled bezel designed to curl over the edge of the gem. The shank is made from heavy sterling wire that is split in four pieces on top and deeply stamped at the bottom with an elegant feather design.
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Gorgeous high grade natural Candelaria turquoise is seldom seen on today's market. The mine played out many years ago. It is rare to find a perfectly matched pair to create fine earrings. These outstanding gems are a deep translucent blue with complex chocolate-reddish-brown spiderweb matrix. Sammie has set them in hand made chiseled bezels surrounded with twist wire and dozens of home made droplets. They dangle from a lovely large and deeply stamped half bead that is connected to the elegant v-shaped design in the center of each earring.
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Deep aqua blue green Aztec turquoise of this size and quality is rarely encountered on today's market. This natural gem grade cabochon has lovely golden brown host rock matrix throughout that contrasts wonderfully with the primary colors. Navajo jeweler Ned Nez has set the gem in a fine hand chiseled bezel atop a heavy shank, stamped in his signature style. The inside is stamped delicately as well to create the perfect effect.
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Twelve incredible high grade natural Candelaria turquoise gems were chosen by Navajo jeweler Herman Smith to create this fine double row bracelet. The gems are a deep Candelaria blue with reddish-golden-brown webbing. Each stone is separated with beautiful stars and set in a hand made bezel. They are then surrounded in heavy twist wire and fine droplets on an extra heavy ten gauge sterling silver shank. The sides are deeply stamped with an impressive pattern that is matched on the inside as well. The bracelet is finished by oxidizing each side and polishing by hand to create a dark mysterious look on the wrist.
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Apache Blue is a small mine near the Candelaria hills in north central Nevada. It has produced a small amount of fine gem grade natural material. This exceptional cabochon is deep blue with hints of blue green. The matrix is wispy smoke as if rising against a blue sky. Navajo jeweler Jennifer Curtis has set the gem in a fine hand chiseled bezel that curls over the top of the stone. It sits on a lovely triple split shank of substantial gauge.
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This elegant bracelet shank is made from heavy ten gauge hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver. It is deeply stamped on both the interior and exterior using Navajo artist Herman Smith's home made tools. Five spectacular rare gem grade natural Cheyenne cabochons are selected to place in a row. The gems are deep green with golden spiderweb host rock matrix. Cheyenne is a small hat claim from North central Nevada that has produced a hand full of turquoise of this grade. They are set in hand made bezels surrounded by dozens of droplets and thick twist wire. Each end is adorned with stamped stars.
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Deep aqua blue is a hallmark of gem grade natural Royston. This example has beautiful golden brown spider webbing through the cabochon. It is set in a flawless heavy gauge hand chiseled bezel that loops over the top of the turquoise. Navajo jeweler Jennifer Curtis sets the gem on a lovely thick hand made shank split on the underside of the ring face.
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Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim has created this fine bracelet out of heavy gauge sterling silver. The shank is first intricately cut with a unique shape and etched throughout then deeply stamped using his home made tools. The stars and arrowhead designs are then individually overlaid across the entire middle of the band. Hand twisted wire is then used to border the central focus of the bracelet. The finished piece is substantial and elegant, perfect for everyday wear.
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Candelaria turquoise is widely recognized as some of the finest ever mined. The claim is now closed and this exceptional gem grade natural cabochon is high domed and exhibits vibrant red spiderweb matrix that glows from the gorgeous deep blue hue. The large gem is set in Navajo jeweler Jennifer Curtis's signature hand chiseled bezel with a smooth outer lip of silverwork accentuating the beauty of the turquoise to perfection. The artist has skillfully created the shank from an extra heavy gauge that is hand cut at the base of the ring face and deeply stamped with a mirrored arrowhead design.
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Navajo artist Thomas Jim is known for his use of heavy gauge sterling silver in all of his beautiful jewelry. This fine bracelet is produced using many different parts that are overlaid to achieve the highly unusual curved effect and substantial feel of the piece when worn on the wrist. The center is deeply stamped and bordered with hand braided wire. The finished bracelet is substantial as well as elegant.
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Godber Burnham turquoise is rarely encountered on the market today and this wonderful high grade natural specimen is a classic representation of the finest quality. The gorgeous cabochon exhibits a stunning sky blue color with wispy grey and chocolate spiderweb matrix. Large and perfectly cut, it sits in a remarkable hand chiseled bezel. The ring is completed to perfection placed on a beautiful split shank made from an extra heavy gauge.
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Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe has created these gorgeous sterling silver beads to be worn individually or to hang your favorite pendant from. Al is known for his elegant bead necklaces and these are delicate yet substantial, perfect for everyday wear.
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This lovely ring created by Navajo jeweler Jennifer Curtis has at its center a rare and unusual high grade natural Number Eight turquoise cabochon mined decades ago. The gem is the classic look from the mine with a luscious sky blue hue with deeper blue hints of spider webbing and flexes of gold host rock matrix. The gem is set in a fine and perfect hand made bezel that curls over the top of the stone. The ring is finished with an extra heavy gauge sterling silver shank, finely cut leaving room for the skin to breathe.
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Fine small hand made beads are seldom seen today, having been displaced by cheap machine made ones due to the labor involved. This elegant strand of sterling silver beads created by Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe is the ideal compliment to your finest hand made pendants. This gorgeous piece features smooth silverwork and an innovative and unusual clasp designed by the artist.
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Hand made by Navajo jeweler Al Joe, this stunning executive size bolo features a beautiful sun burst design that completes a shadowbox. Sitting virtually flush with the silverwork of the piece is a marvelous high grade specimen of natural Blue Gem turquoise from Nevada. The cabochon exhibits a classic deep blue green hue from the mine and is encircled by a fine hand cut bezel. Highly unusual hand made tips finishes the piece to perfection.
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This elegant ring features a gem grade natural oxblood red coral from the Mediterranean. The gem is floated by a beautiful shank that is cut in the center, delicately curved and overlaid with ridges. Between the ridges is Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe's signature rug pattern design covered in granulated sterling and deeply oxidized to complete the eye-dazzling effect of the piece.
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