Jewelry

Three spectacular large gem grade Morenci turquoise cabochons were chosen by Navajo jeweler Terry Martinez to feature in this spectacular bracelet. The natural gems are sky blue with black and pyrite host rock matrix that glistens in the light. They sit in hand made bezels surrounded in twist wire with smooth droplets in the center. Twenty eight gem grade natural Mediterranean coral cabochons create the edge of the bracelet. These corals from a private collection are seldom seen on today's market. Flawless, they are deep oxblood red, perfectly matched and of the finest quality. The shank of this fine bracelet is made of heavy wire pulled by hand and twisted into shape. The bracelet is gorgeous, unusual and highly collectible.

An incredible seventeen rare gem grade natural Nevada Blue turquoise cabochons were used to set in this outstanding necklace created by Julian Lovato. The cabochons were collected by the artist in the 1990s and are seldom seen on the market place today. The stones are the classic look from the mine with complex reddish-brown, chocolate and gold spiderweb matrix. Julian has set them in his clean and austere design, often called the "Pueblo style" which he helped to create starting in the 1940s. The stunning pendant is connected by a heavy handmade link necklace often referred to as a dot dash style. The finished piece is rare in quality, materials and is perfect for a collection of the highest level. Pieces by Julian are very seldom seen and are an event in itself.

The versatility and creativity of Sammie Kescoli Begay's remarkable talent shines with this fine and beautiful ingot bracelet. Heavy sterling silver ingot is rolled into an elegant shank. The edges are stamped in his signature style. Gorgeous designs reminiscent of butterflies adorn each side. A spectacular and rare gem grade natural Blue Gem turquoise sits atop the bracelet. The thick cut gem is a stunning blue green with gold matrix and electrical intensity. The finished bracelet is a masterpiece of collectible jewelry.

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.

Navajo artist Al Joe has created this marvelous ring by selecting a beautiful high grade natural Royston turquoise cabochon to set in sterling silver. The gem is a lustrous lime green with tan matrix accents. Cut in a perfect rectangle the turquoise is highlighted by tiny hand made stars, droplets and braided wire.