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Navajo jeweler, Harry H. Begay has chosen a marvelous square cut gem grade natural Turquoise Mountain spiderweb cabochon to set in this fine bracelet. The cabochon exhibits complex chocolate and golden-brown spiderweb matrix and a blue to green hue which is the signature look of the finest quality from this famous Arizona mine. It is set in a hand made bezel surrounded by twist wire with scallops and petite droplets above and below. Long and elegant flairs sit to each side grasping the stone. Beautiful hand made stars, balls and arrowhead shaped designs are individually overlaid on the heavy hand rolled and hammered ingot shank. Deep stamping adorns each edge brought out with dark oxidation. Harry is the acknowledged master of ingot jewelry. The finished bracelet is beautiful and highly collectible.
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Sleek and elegant are words to describe these innovative earrings created by Navajo jeweler, Alton Bedonie. He has hand cut, stamped, etched and overlaid the design of each earring. Even his smallest pieces are unique and one of a kind. When worn, the earrings make a beautiful fashion statement.
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This gorgeous butterfly was created with eight gem grade natural Carico Lake turquoise cabochons. This grade of deep sky blue from the mine was known as supreme in the 1970s. Navajo jeweler Tommy Jackson has set the stones in a whimsical design with the butterfly in flight. Hand braided wire was used for the antennae combined with smooth coils of silver, droplets and stars on each of the wings. Elegant and lovely, this pendant makes a beautiful statement when worn with your favorite sterling silver necklace or chain.
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This fine rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver bracelet created by Harry H. Begay features a rare and beautiful gem grade natural Godber Burnham spiderweb turquoise. The gem is deep blue with complex reddish-brown and black spiderweb matrix. It sits in a hand made bezel surrounded by twist wire with long and elegant flairs overlaid at each side. Beautiful large hand wrought stars adorn the band of the piece adjacent to deep stampwork. The shank is heavy with beautiful cut outs. The finished bracelet is elegant on the wrist, one of a kind and collectible.
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Navajo jeweler Harry H. Begay has created this outstanding signature bracelet with exceptional detail. An elaborate combination of techniques is used create the stunning effect of the piece. The shank is first hand rolled and hammered out of extra heavy gauge ingot sterling silver then hand cut, deeply stamped and oxidized. Harry then creates multiple design elements from ingot as well to individually overlay the length of the band. Sterling stars and buttons are cut out and finely incised. These are then skillfully placed the full length of the band. Hand twisted wire encircles the large button used as the focal point of the piece. The long and elegant flairs on either side grasp the central elements which include the deeply stamped crescents on either side as well. The finished bracelet is a masterpiece of the jeweler's art, beautiful and highly collectible.
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Sleek and elegant are words to describe these innovative earrings created by Navajo jeweler, Alton Bedonie. He has hand cut, stamped, etched and overlaid the design of each earring. Even his smallest pieces are unique and one of a kind. When worn, the earrings make a beautiful fashion statement.
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This rugged and striking ring features a beautiful high grade natural Nevada Blue turquoise. The gem is sky blue with heavy black to brown host rock matrix. The gem is set in a hand made bezel encircled with thick and heavy twist wire. Solid 18 karat gold droplets adorn one side for a unique effect. The design sits on an extra heavy rolled and hammered ingot shank deeply stamped down the middle. The finished ring is striking on the finger, elegant and collectible.
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Old Walking Liberty half dollars were melted and rolled into thick ten gauge to create this fine coin sterling silver bracelet by Sammie Begay. Hand made coin silver droplets were also created and set between seven magnificent gem grade natural Candelaria turquoise cabochons. The gems are deep Candelaria blue with electric reddish-brown and gold matrix. When worn they glow with an incredible intensity unique to the mine. The bracelet is the perfect width and fit, heavy and substantial with a wonderful feel, gorgeous and collectible.
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A stunning and rare gem grade natural Candelaria turquoise was chosen for this fine ring created by Navajo jeweler, Sammie Begay. The gem exhibits marvelous depth and is electric deep Candelaria blue with vibrant reddish brown matrix falling in layers. It is amongst the finest gems to come out of this famous mine. Sammie has set the cabochon in a hand made bezel surrounded in thick solid 18 karat gold twist wire. Large 18 karat gold balls embellish the design. This sits on a thick and deeply stamped hand rolled ingot shank signature to the artist. The finished ring is surely one of his finest.
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Seven gem grade natural Kingman turquoise cabochons were selected to create this fine row bracelet by Sammie Begay. The gems are electric sky blue with black and reddish-brown flecks of host rock matrix. They sit in hand made bezels separated by hand wrought balls of coin silver. The heavy shank is rolled and hammered out of old melted liberty halves of the 1940s. The finished bracelet wears perfectly on the wrist with a comfortable and very substantial feel, bright beautiful and collectible.
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A gorgeous gem grade natural Bisbee turquoise was chosen for this stunning ring. The gem is deep Bisbee blue with hints of purple. Swirls of smokey host rock matrix accents the beauty of the stone. It sits in a hand made bezel enclosed in thick solid 18 karat gold twist wire. Hand wrought balls and stars of 18 karat gold set off the beauty of the design. The shank is thick rolled ingot that imparts a snug and substantial effect when worn on the finger. Rare and collectible, the ring is exciting and beautiful.
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This outstanding bracelet features a large and thick cut gem grade natural Fox turquoise. The gem is a marvelous teal blue-green with vibrant chocolate and gold matrix mixed with hints of red host rock. The gem sits in a precisely hand chiseled bezel unique to the artist. The bezel perfectly aligns with the incised lines that radiate out on either side of the piece. The attention to detail is astonishing. The shank is signature Alton with an eye-dazzling combination of labor intensive techniques. Thick gauge sterling silver is deeply stamped, etched and hammered into a storm design complete with swirls of wind patterns. The bracelet is a striking statement when worn on the wrist, lovely and collectible.
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This spectacular pendant features a striking gem grade natural Fox turquoise as its center statement. The gem is teal blue-green with lovely gold and chocolate spiderweb matrix. It sits in Alton's signature bezel expertly cut to highlight the quality of the cabochon. The bottom sterling silver plate is finely cutout to reveal the design. Two layers of stamped silver compliments the beauty of the stone to perfection and adds substantial weight. A lovely bale holds the pendant, designed for a special chain or necklace. The finished piece is one of Alton's finest, perfect for that special event.
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These fine earrings feature rare and beautiful gem grade natural Fox turquoise cabochons that were cut out of a single nugget to give a mirror image of eachother. The gems are deep teal blue-green with chocolate and golden spiderweb matrix. They sit in Alton's signature high chiseled bezel attached to lovely domed earring posts. Very beautiful and unique, they make a powerful statement on the ear.
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A marvelous gem grade natural Fox spiderweb turquoise was chosen for this fine ring by Alton Bedonie. The gem is lustrous teal blue-green with vibrant reddish-brown spiderweb matrix. It sits in Alton's signature high hand chiseled bezel atop a unique overlaid sterling silver shank. The ring fits snugly on the finger with an exotic and striking look.
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"Corn Spirit" is the title of this great masterpiece bracelet created by Roy Talahaftewa. On one side of the spirit sits a field of corn finely stylized. On the other side are the ears of corn representing the four directions and seasons laid below the pueblo. A cloud maiden peaks out from below representing growth and fertility. The corn spirit is magnificent with a sacred turquoise set off as her head. The turquoise of the piece is Candelaria spiderweb of the finest gem quality from the mine. A headdress of feathers fall in front of her face. Elegant earrings are on each side represented by superb overlay designs. Roy is one of the premier masters of overlay jewelry. This is one of his most beautiful creations.
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Created by Navajo artist, Leonard Nez, this collector quality ring features rare gem grade natural Bisbee turquoise from Arizona. The stone exhibits an amazing amount of depth with a classic hue of deep Bisbee blue and reddish brown and purple matrix from the lavender pit of the mine. The ring was made with an extra substantial heavy ten gauge adding a nice weight and great feel when worn on the finger. An intricate hand cut bezel encircles the stone. An elegant incised design radiates out from the underside of the bezel completing the piece. The finished ring is dazzling, surely one of Leonard's finest.
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Leonard Nez Rare Gem Grade Royston Spiderweb Turquoise Overlay Necklace and Matching Dangle Earrings
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Five outstanding gem grade natural Royston spiderweb turquoise cabochons were selected to create this masterpiece necklace by Leonard Nez. It is hard to overemphasize the beauty of the turquoise. Electric reddish-brown, yellow, blue and greens whirl in an intense swirl of color as a reminder of the reason Royston is deemed one of America's classic turquoise mines. The gems are set in hand made bezels surrounded by Leonard's signature Aztec influenced designs. Attached by loops to gorgeous hand made beads, the necklace is stunning and collectible. Leonard finishes this fine necklace by creating a beautiful pair of matching dangle earrings.
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A rare and gorgeous gem grade natural Blue Gem turquoise was chosen for this fine men's ring created by Leonard Nez. The cabochon glows with a marvelous depth of deep aqua blue-green with vibrant flecks of gold host rock matrix. This hue from the mine is the rarest and thought by many to be the most beautiful. It sits in a hand chiseled bezel atop a heavy ten gauge shank. The shank is deeply incised in Leonard's signature style and hand textured in two sections for maximum effect.
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Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim has created one of the most amazing bracelets of his career with this stunning masterpiece. A large thick cut, high domed gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise was selected to be the focal point of the piece. The gem is sky blue with complex chocolate-brown spiderweb matrix and sits in a unique hand sawed bezel surrounded with twist wire next to fine hand made stars. Thick scallops adorn either side of the stone on a marvelous and unusually heavy sterling silver shank. The band is beautifully hand textured, stamped and deeply oxidized in Thomas's signature fashion. Hand made stars are individually overlaid in the center of the shank between highly polished reposse sides. The finished piece is unique and highly collectible.
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