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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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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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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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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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