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A rare and beautiful large gem grade natural Damele turquoise was chosen for this incredible ring created by Navajo jeweler, Leonard Nez. The gem is electric lemon green with lime hues flowing through the center in combination with vibrant chocolate-brown matrix. The look is an unusual color for the mine, almost faustite in nature. It is set in an intricate hand chiseled bezel atop an extra heavy ten gauge shank. The shank is deeply incised and partially textured for effect. The design radiates out from the underside of the ring face and is the perfect compliment to the rarity and beauty of the stone. The ring sits perfectly on the finger, unusual and striking in appearance.
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A spectacular large high domed gem grade natural Tyrone turquoise was chosen for this marvelous bracelet by Alton Bedonie. The gem exhibits stunning depth and luster with a gorgeous hue of deep blue and electric flecks of reddish-brown host rock matrix. It sits in the jeweler's signature high hand chiseled bezel atop an extra heavy gauge shank. The incredible combination of techniques he used to create the bracelet are breathtaking. Alton has included an arrowhead shaped design on either side of the bezel encircling the cabochon. Fine thin lines radiate towards the outer edges of the center of the band and intricate hand texture was applied in between each of the patterns in the middle. He has completed the piece with deeply oxidized hammered detail at the ends of either side with an effect reminiscent of waves on water. The finished piece is exceptional, highly collectible and clearly one of Alton's finest.
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A lovely gem grade natural Fox turquoise cabochon was chosen for this stunning ring by Navajo jeweler, Alton Bedonie. The gem is sky blue with gorgeous wispy hues of green and vibrant reddish-brown webbing. It is set in Alton's signature high hand chiseled bezel atop an extra thick and heavy shank. The band is deeply incised and partially textured for effect. The ring sits beautifully on the finger.
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Navajo jeweler Michael Perry has chosen ten incredible rare gem grade natural Lone Mountain turquoise cabochons to set atop this fine bolo. The gems are deep sky blue with dark choclate brown matrix accents. They sit atop a beautifully hand textured and brightly polished central design surrounded by a complex Navajo rug pattern on the outer edges. The entire circumference of the piece is precision inlaid with deep oxblood red Mediterranean coral. The bolo is held with a heavy ten ply woven bolo cord with unique hand made tips at the ends. The tips are multi layered and inlaid with Lone Mountain turquoise to match. The finished bolo is uniquely one of a kind and highly collectible.
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Seven large perfectly matched gem grade natural Carico Lake turquoise cabochons were selected to create this fine row bracelet. The gems exhibit gorgeous depth with hues of blue and green and complex gold and tan spiderweb matrix that falls in layers. The stones were mined in the 70s and this particular look in Carico Lake turquoise is uncommon and was once referred to as supreme. They sit in hand chiseled bezels separated by fine hand made stars. The shank of the bracelet is entirely rolled and hammered out of old American coins. The coin shank is rolled into an extra thick heavy gauge that has a marvelous feel on the wrist. The piece is one of a kind and highly collectible.
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A rare and gorgeous gem grade natural Stormy Mountain turquoise cabochon was chosen for this marvelous ring. The mine produced a few outstanding gems in the 1960s and 70s. This specimen is deep smokey blue with flecks of black and chocolate brown host rock matrix. It sits in a hand chiseled bezel atop a heavy ten gauge shank. The shank is deeply incised for effect and sits beautifully on the finger.
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This beautiful bracelet was designed and carved in tufa stone by Navajo jeweler Rebecca Begay in her signature style. The design is complex flowers which sit in a field represented by the background finished in different hues using her proprietary oxidization techniques. The finished bracelet is substantial in feel and wears perfectly on the wrist.
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This marvelous bolo was created by the inricate hand carving of tufa stone by Navajo jeweler Lee Begay. The complex figure is a Navajo "yei" or holy man. He wears feathers in his hair and an evergreen collar around his neck. His squash blossom necklace features a beautiful Mediterranean coral in the Naja. A Navajo blanket is worn over his shoulder and a fine gem grade natural Bisbee cabochon sits at his waist. A heavy ply hand made leather cord with a flat neck strap attaches to heavy matching tufa cast tips. The finished bolo is a fine example of indigenous wearable art.
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This beautiful pendant was created by Navajo artist Lee Begay by hand carving the design of a Navajo warrior in tufa stone. The design could also be a stylized "yei" or Navajo holy man. The figure holds a wearing blanket and wears a fox tail. Atop his head are feathers. He wears a squash blossom necklace as well. A gem grade natural Mediterranean coral sits in a bracelet on his wrist. An electric gem grade natural red webbed Kingman turquoise acts as a buckle. This is a splendid example of how complex tufa carving may be in the hands of a master jeweler.
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Navajo jeweler Lee Begay has created this gorgeous and heavy ring by hand carving the design in tufa stone. A fine gem grade natural red web Kingman turquoise was chosen to set in the middle of the ring. The turquoise is sky blue with complex dark reddish-brown spiderweb matrix. The ring is durable and lovely to wear on the finger.
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This impressive belt buckle was created by carving the design in tufa stone and pouring molten sterling silver. The texture is from the tufa stone itself. The dark finish is from oxidizing the completed piece. A beautiful gem grade natural black spiderweb Kingman turquoise was chosen to enhance the beauty of the design. The design is taken from the old bow guards of the past, in a time when many hunters still used bows and arrows.
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Tommy Jackson is the master of contemporary inlay jewelry. This mastery is clearly evident in this large and stunning one of a kind bracelet inlaid with natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise and lapis. Each segment of stone is perfectly cut to place against the next to obtain a beautiful and unique look. The finished bracelet glows on the wrist as a testament to good taste.
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This fine ring features natural lapis and Sleeping Beauty turquoise marvelously cut to create a beautiful design. Tommy bevels the high domed segments to fit precisely in the heavy shank. The final ring is stunning on the finger, perfect for everyday wear or for that special occasion.
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Joseph has created a magical bracelet that has four sacred directions, depicted by four rainbows over the pueblo and the people's crops. This is a celebration of the seasons that sustains the people. Divided into sections, the bracelet design is one of a kind, inside and out. Fourteen karat gold depicts the sun, moon and stars as they rotate through out the day and night. This is a one of a kind bracelet created by one of our finest overlay jewelers. A powerful expression of pueblo culture and belief.
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This wonderful bolo buckle set was commissioned in the 1980s for Leonard Nez to set gem grade natural Lone Mountain into a shadowbox design with high lights of Black Hills gold to accent the cabochons. The gems exhibit classic sky blue hues from the mine with fine complex spiderweb matrix. They are set in hand chiseled bezels surrounded by solid 14 karat gold nuggets and petroglyph designs. The set is one of a kind and ranks amongst Leonard's finest early designs.
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Hand forged and pounded into shape, Al makes one of the most unique sterling silver omega necklaces on today's market. Perfect to be worn by itself or with the addition of a small pendant, the necklace makes a powerful fashion statement.
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Al Joe makes some of the finest beads on today's market. He creates several shapes and sizes to string together to create a unique look for each necklace. Unlike most sterling silver beads in the market place, Al's are completely hand made, just waiting for the perfect pendant to be strung with.
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This is a rare and large gem grade natural specimen from the Royston mining district. Weighing in at 246 carats, the cabochon is deep green to blue green with golden and chocolate host rock matrix. The tri-colored look from the mine is the most coveted and sought after. This gem was mined many years ago and held in a private collection until now. It would be an important addition to the finest collection or to be made into a special piece of jewelry or art object.
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Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has created one of the most extraordinary pieces of his career with this exceptional row bracelet. Seven spectacular large gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise cabochons are exhibited the full length of the center of the band. Thick cut with wonderful high domes the stones are deep desert sky blue with fine complex reddish and chocolate-brown spiderweb matrix. The cabochons glow with electric intensity and are showcased in a highly unusual and incredibly thick hammered ingot shank entirely rolled from coin. The sterling silver coins were old American, primarily from the walking liberty halves from the 1940s. The weight and feel of the shank is simply amazing. The band is cut in a unique fashion and deeply stamped at each end. Large stars also made from coin were individually overlaid and separate each of the specimens. The finished bracelet is a masterpiece, one of a kind and highly collectible.
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A striking gem grade natural Apache Blue turquoise was chosen for this fine ring. The cabochon exhibits gorgeous depth with a deep blue hue and complex smokey blue, black and reddish-brown matrix signature to the mine. It is featured in an elegant shadowbox design surrounded by twist wire beneath the bezel and a beautifully hand chiseled outer edge. This sits on Ned's signature shank, delicately stamped on each side.
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