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These fine earrings were created in the 1990s by famed goldsmith Arland Ben. Known for his petroglyph designs, each figure is cut out of solid fourteen karat gold, then overlaid on to the sterling silver earring base. The background is finely hand etched and oxidized for effect. The finished earrings are stunning to wear, perfect for any occasion.
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A lovely natural Easter Blue turquoise was selected by the jeweler out of his private collection to sit atop this elegant bracelet. The gem is sky blue with a hint of green and golden-brown matrix. The shank of the bracelet is rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot deeply stamped down the center. Vegetative overlay patterns and smooth droplets are overlaid on either side of the stone. The finished piece is beautiful to wear on the wrist and perfect for any occasion.
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This fine old sand cast buckle dates from the 1960s. The design was carved in sand stone and hand cast resulting in a beautiful and unique shape. The turquoise is natural Royston with a beautiful blue green hue and golden matrix. The cabochon shines against the dark patina from the age of the buckle.
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This early Zuni watch bracelet was collected at the Charles Eagle Plume gallery in Allenspark Colorado in the early 1960s. The channel inlay is natural Blue Gem set in an intricate and attractive pattern. Worn proudly for many years by its owner, the bracelet has a wonderful patina and luster.
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Julian Lovato is one of the great pioneers of modern Native American jewelry. He started his career in the 1940s working at Frank Patania's famous design shop in Santa Fe. This marvelous example of his creative innovative style was created in the late 1990s. The hand made chain for the necklace is his signature loop design, complex and beautifully simple. Ten gem grade natural Lone Mountain turquoise cabochons from the artist's private collection are set in hand made bezels on the heavy chain of the piece. The links are attached to a striking Bisbee turquoise gem that is then connected to a hand made pendant shaped in a floral leaf design. The pendant is made from thick heavy gauge sterling silver as well adding a nice weight and comfortable feel when worn at the neckline. Five outstanding Lone Mountain cabochons are set in the pendant in a unique pattern for effect. The finished necklace is a masterpiece, rare and highly collectible. Examples of Julian's work are seldom seen today and it is an event in itself.
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Rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver and heavy hand pulled wire distinguish this beautiful and highly collectible bracelet by Sammie Kescoli Begay. The shank is made of heavy sterling wire pulled and twisted by hand. Large gorgeous scallops adorn each side, deeply stamped in a floral design. Perfect hand made droplets, braided wire and crescent shaped designs are situated to adorn a large and beautiful gem grade natural Royston spiderweb turquoise. The gem is deep green with hints of blue and electric gold spiderweb matrix characteristic of the finest grade found at the mine. The finished bracelet is a masterpiece created by one of the most talented ingot jewelers of our time.
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This striking concho belt was created from ingot sterling silver by Navajo jeweler, Calvin Martinez. Each concho is hand rolled, hammered and stamped to match. The belt is perfect for wearing with jeans or fine evening attire. The buckle is stamped to match, slightly larger and more complex. The finished belt is perfect and highly collectible.
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An exceptional gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise was selected to place atop this marvelous sterling silver ingot bracelet. The gem is deep sky blue with complex tight black spiderweb matrix, characteristic of the highest grade found at the mine. The shank of the bracelet is made entirely from heavy hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver, cut out to shape. The labor intensive process requires tremendous skill and precision with multiple annealings, stamping, filing and the individual application of the design elements. Fine large stars are stamped out of ingot and placed along the middle. Striking long flares radiate out from the hand braided wire encircling the bezel. Smooth droplets graduate in size up to stars above and below the stone. The finished bracelet is a masterpiece, signature Harry and perfect for the finest collection.
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A gorgeous and collectible red spiderweb Kingman turquoise was chosen for this fine ring. The natural gem is deep blue with electric red and chocolate complex spiderweb matrix. It is set in a high hand chiseled bezel signature to the work of Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim. Sterling silver droplets sit at each end of the ring face combined with elegant texture. Beautiful flares of silverwork are displayed above the deeply stamped scallops overlaid on either side of the shank. The band is also hand etched and filed. The finished product is dazzling on the finger, a statement from a true master craftsman.
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Harry H. Begay is one of today's true masters at creating extra heavy gauge rolled and hammered sterling silver jewelry. The process is very involved and labor intensive. The shank is rolled from ingot and cut out by hand with precision. Hand made buttons are also made from ingot, hand cut and individually overlaid on the shank along with striking flares, droplets, scallops and braided wire. A fabulous rare high grade natural Number Eight spiderweb turquoise sits in a hand made bezel. The cabochon is classic glacial sky blue with tight and complex golden and chocolate brown webbing. The finished bracelet is stunning on the wrist and highly collectible.
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A gorgeous rare high grade natural Number Eight spiderweb turquoise was chosen for this marvelous ring. The gem is classic glacial sky blue with black and chocolate spiderweb matrix, a look only found at this classic turquoise mine. The gem is set in Thomas Jim's signature high chiseled bezel. The heavy shank is hand etched prior to the application of twist wire, deeply stamped stars, fans and scallops. The finished ring is striking on the finger, a product of a master Navajo silversmith.
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A precisely hand chiseled bezel surrounded by heavy twist wire and a deeply stamped sunburst design is only the beginning of this striking bolo. Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim creates a perfectly formed reposse' pattern from hand cut segments of sterling that are individually applied on the outer edges on top of a heavy gauge bottom plate. An exceptional large gem grade natural Royston turquoise cabochon is set in the center of the piece. The electric specimen is two toned blue-green with complex golden and chocolate matrix characteristic of the highest grade found at the mine. Thomas finishes the piece with incredibly elegant hand made sliders and tips that are deeply stamped with stars at the ends.
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This fine bracelet was made entirely out of labor intensive ingot sterling silver by famed Navajo silversmith Harry H. Begay. The heavy shank is poured out of molten silver and rolled and cut into shape. The large beads on each side are deeply hand stamped and individually overlaid. Large fluted designs, scallops and droplets are also created and hand cut from ingot and are applied with precision. Harry has chosen a marvelous square cut gem grade natural Pilot Mountain spiderweb turquoise to set in his hand chiseled bezel. The gem is deep blue with vibrant reddish-brown webbing and is the signature look of the best quality from the mine. The finished bracelet is a signature masterpiece of this great jeweler's finest work.
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Leonard Nez has set a fabulous massive fifty carat specimen two toned gem grade natural Royston turquoise cabochon in this marvelous ring. Square cut stones of this size and thickness are abnormal on today's market. The gem combines dazzling hues of sky blue flowing into deep green with gold and chocolate host rock matrix. It sits in a hand cut bezel on an extra heavy ten gauge shank. The band of the piece is deeply stamped with lines that radiate out from the underside of the ring face. Leonard has hand etched two large portions of the silverwork on either side to further compliment the beauty and quality of the stone.
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This gorgeous bracelet created by Navajo jeweler Delbert Gordon features a large and rare gem grade natural Royston turquoise cabochon. The gem is deep blue green with gold and chocolate matrix. The stone sits on a wide shank that is deeply stamped throughout with fine scalloped designs near the intricate hand chiseled bezel. Large stars, droplets and smooth coils of overlay further compliment the vibrant two toned color combinations of the turquoise. The size of the gem combined with stunning silver work of the piece makes a striking statement when worn on the wrist.
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Zuni jeweler Alice Quam created this fine bracelet in the 1990s by cutting thirty five cabochons of gem grade natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise to set in a dazzling cluster design. The mine is closed and played out. It produced some of the worlds finest clear blue turquoise. Alice's work today is highly collectible as she started her career in Zuni Pueblo in the 1950s. This is a beautiful example of her signature style.
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Fine graduated sterling silver beads made entirely by hand are rare on today's market. Most beads are machine made and imported. Navajo jeweler Terry Martinez creates his in the traditional fashion passed down by his ancestors. Each half bead is made entirely from scratch from ingot sterling silver that is first melted down and hand rolled into sheet. The sheet is circularly hand cut, stamped and then the halves are bumped out from the back and seamlessly connected. The labor involved is tremendous and Terry rarely creates beads because of it. The completed piece hangs beautifully at the neckline and is perfect to wear alone or for use with your favorite pendant.
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Alfred Joe has created these fine sterling silver earrings using his signature reposse technique. The earrings design is punched out from behind to create the floral style. Large hand made earring loops attach to the back to hang perfectly from the ear.
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This one of a kind revival of the classic hand rolled and hammered ingot squash was created by Sammie Kescoli Begay as his testament to the squash blossom necklaces of the 1930 to 1940 era. Each bead is hand rolled from ingot and matte finished. Each blossom is also designed and cut out from scratch. The naja itself is pulled to create thick triangle wire . On top sits a gem grade natural spiderweb Candelaria turquoise. At each end sit matching gems of the same superb quality from the mine. The three cabochons are deep blue with fine vibrant reddish-brown webbing. The finished piece sits beautifully on the neck, a statement to his great talent, suitable for the finest collection.
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This exceptional piece was created by the retired master Navajo goldsmith Leo Yazzie. A gorgeous gem grade natural square spiderweb Kingman turquoise sits atop the ring. The gem is deep sky blue with electric tight black webbing and represents the finest quality from the mine. The entire ring face is made from solid 14 karat gold overlaid onto a sterling silver bottom plate. A marvelous combination of gem grade natural Blue Gem turquoise and oxblood coral is inlaid in a window effect on the outer edges of the piece with 14 karat gold inserts. This unique setting sits on an incredibly beautiful and unique cut out and stamped sterling silver shank. The finished ring dazzles on the finger, a one of a kind masterpiece from the hands of one of the finest goldsmiths of our time.
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