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From time to time, though rarely, smokey Godber Burnham turquoise of this depth and luster is seen on today's market. The gem is a deep sky blue with wispy reddish-chocolate-brown host rock matrix. Navajo jeweler Jennifer Curtis has set the cabochon in a perfect hand chiseled bezel that curls around the top of the stone. The beautiful bezel is attached to a unique split shank with arrowheads on either side. Cut out of super thick and heavy sterling sheet and filed, the band fits the finger perfectly.
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This gorgeous bracelet is created out of heavy ten gauge sterling silver by Navajo jeweler Herman Smith. The shank is deeply stamped by Herman with his home made tools. The interior is stamped to match. An amazing rare gem grade natural Darling Darling spiderweb turquoise cabochon is set in the center of the piece. The stone is surrounded by braided wire and hand made droplets that taper from small to large. The cabochon exhibits a beautiful deep sky blue hue with chocolate webbing. Highly domed, the gem is a unusually large specimen from this famous depleted mine.
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Navajo jeweler Jennifer Curtis has created this unusual saddle ring with a retro native theme. Double arrows are deeply stamped in the face of the ring and etched and oxidized. The arrows point the way on the finger no matter which way it is worn. Heavy and elegant, the ten gauge shank is stamped with arrowheads, filed and sanded. This is a ring sure to get compliments whenever worn.
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Twelve perfectly matched rare gem grade natural Darling Darlene turquoise cabochons sit atop an extra heavy ten gauge bracelet shank producing a traditional and elegant row bracelet. The shank ends are deeply stamped with an intricate and complex design with a stunning matching interior. The gems sit in a dark mysterious space as Herman has intentionally oxidized the center so the deep blue gems glow alone in a shadowbox effect. Hand braided wire and beautiful droplets with star shaped designs compliment the turquoise wonderfully. This mine is no longer producing and the stones are the classic representation of the finest quality from the claim.
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Navajo jeweler Jenifer Curtis has created this marvelous long saddle ring out of extra heavy ten gauge sterling silver. The ring face has a reposse wagon wheel design in the middle and deeply stamped arrows that radiate out from the center. After stamping, the background is etched and oxidized. The shank is also unusual. Three matching arrowheads are elegantly displayed on each side adding the perfect final touch.
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This outstanding Hopi overlay bracelet was created by master silversmith, Chalmers Day. The prominent figures are members of the Corn clan. The larger one, a Corn clan priest, is seen coming from below with a rain cloud at his back and corn in front. A smaller figure is planting the crops. An incredible rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise stone representing water is the central feature. Above the turquoise is a pot carrying corn with prayer feather designs on the exterior. A spirit bear, totem of the Bear clan, is overseeing the planting and harvest of the crops. Rain streaks are elegantly displayed on each side of this intricate bracelet and cloud and feather designs complete the scene.
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Hopi jeweler Chalmers Day has created this lovely one of a kind pendant out of sterling silver. The overlaid design elements include the parrot clan symbol in the center, wind, storm clouds, rain, water and prayer feathers used in ceremony.
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Hopi artist Chalmers Day is cited in Gregory Schaaf's American Indian Jewelry 1 1200 Artist Biographies "...as one of the greatest overlay jewelers in history." The statement is clearly illustrated in this exceptional one of a kind bolo tie. Members of the Water Clan are depicted giving prayers to the sun to help the corn to grow, assuring prosperity for the village. The lower half of this beautiful bolo features the sacred turtles, totems of the Water Clan who live near the springs and ponds. They are coming up from the water with the quarter moon up above. Two of the water clan members are praying and the third, the mentor, is smoking a sacred pipe, hoping for good fortune.
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Master overlay jeweler Chalmers Day has created this exceptional concho belt to exemplify the importance of the corn plant in the lives and culture of the Hopi. From the buckle to the final concho, Chalmers illustrates the cycle of planting, growth, harvest and celebration of life, all embodied in this sacred source of prosperity for the pueblo people. This is an amazing example of why Hopi jewelry is so treasured by collectors worldwide.
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Hopi artist Chalmers Day has created this beautiful bracelet using his signature overlay style. The symbolism of the piece includes the center design of the Hopi maiden with her basket full of crops to nourish the people. The left side of the piece exhibits the weather patterns and water essential to all life. Chalmers has displayed the sacred turtle who carries the weight of the world on its back to the right of the bracelet with a water symbol, prayer mound, crops and rainbow in the sky up above.
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Hopi jeweler Chalmers Day again displays his exquisite overlay work in this detailed depiction of spiritual Hopi village life. With the pueblo at the top, a shaman prays for rain and lightening to help the corn grow. Another member smokes a sacred pipe in prayer to the animal spirit. Also seen is a parrot clan symbol with the beak in a swirl as well as corn maidens and crops in the lower portion of the bolo.
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Navajo artist Vernon Begaye is famous for his wonderful use of eye-dazzling materials in his marvelous jewelry. This amazing bolo tie is a signature piece. The five rows of inlay contain a melody of colors. Natural Mediterranean coral, jasper, mother of pearl, lapis, New Lander spiderweb varascite, spiny oyster and several types of turquoise are all represented. The turquoise of the piece includes Morenci, Lone Mountain, Royal Blue and Royston. Vernon finishes the piece by tufa casting his heavy gauge sterling silver tips that flare out at the ends adding beauty and elegance. The final product is stunning and flashy, perfect for the finest collection.
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Master Navajo jeweler Vernon Begaye is known for his unique and beautiful multi color inlay jewelry. This amazing belt buckle is deeply oxidized on the edges and tufa cast to provide texture. The materials inlaid are a kaleidoscope of vibrant color. Mother of pearl, white buffalo, malachite, coral, lapis, jasper and the many kinds of natural turquoise are all skillfully set one against the other. The types of turquoise include Royston, Morenci, Sleeping Beauty and Candelaria. The gorgeous variety of stone gives the buckle its distinctive look and eye-catching appeal.
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Navajo jeweler Vernon Begaye is famous for his fine multi color inlay. This incredible bracelet has five rows that sparkle with unusual vibrant color. He inlays many different types of natural materials including mother of pearl, lapis, white buffalo, coral, jasper, iron wood and a stunning variety of turquoise. Royston, Damele, Morenci, Royal Blue and Sleeping Beauty are all beautifully set flush with the sterling silver of the piece. The effect of the bracelet is striking and gorgeous on the wrist.
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Navajo master jeweler Thomas Curtis called this beautiful ring "tire tracks". The piece is cut out of heavy thick sterling silver and deeply stamped prior to filing. The detail of the ring is note worthy for the fine reverse stamping to create the complex interweaving design. This piece is among his last creations prior to his untimely death in 2013.
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Hand made sterling silver chains are seldom created today because they have been mostly replaced by the cheap machine made variety. Labor intense, they are a beautiful and distinctive finding for your finest pendant. They may also be worn alone as the perfect accessory. This piece has a weight and feel that can only be found by being made by hand. Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe, a master silversmith, has made the chain cleanly with perfection.
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This small and delicate ring created by Navajo artist Al Joe highlights an eye-catching deep hunter green high grade natural Royston turquoise cabochon. The stone is set in a simple shank with stars and fine thin lines of stampwork on either side.
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This distinctive pendant highlights a gorgeous high grade natural Royston turquoise cabochon. The gem is deep hunter green with tan matrix characteristic of the classic look from the mine. Al sets the stone in a clean shadowbox with a sunburst design. Al is known for his elegant and beautiful pendants.
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Navajo jeweler Al Joe has created this small delicate ring by selecting a rare high grade natural Mediterranean coral cabochon to set on a simple sterling shank. The band features star shaped droplets and thin lines of stampwork on either side making the brilliant red coral eye-catching to the viewer.
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Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe has created this marvelous executive bolo tie by selecting a rare gem grade natural angel skin Mediterranean coral of the finest quality to place in a shadowbox design. The shadowbox exhibits an incredibly intricate feather design that is covered with granulated sterling silver to create texture and is deeply oxidized. The lips of the piece are smooth sterling silver. The bolo tie is finished with distinctive small sterling silver tips featuring droplets at the ends and elegant thin lines of stampwork.
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