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This gorgeous ring features a marvelous high grade natural Apache Blue turquoise. The large gem is deep blue with complex black matrix, seldom seen with this texture and hue. It sits in a hand chiseled bezel surrounded in twist wire. A shadow box is created out of thick half round sterling silver. Deeply stamped scallops hide the shank. The effect when worn on the finger is striking and mysterious.
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This handsome bracelet is made from thick hand rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot. The shank is wide and substantial on the wrist. It is deeply stamped and chiseled in Sammie's signature style. Large hand made buttons sit in the center of the elegant flares displayed on the outer edges of the piece. Scallops are created and applied beneath the bezel. An outstanding gem grade natural Easter Blue turquoise of the finest quality from the mine is the central focus of the piece. The cabochon comes from the artist's private collection and is deep aqua blue green with complex golden-brown and chocolate spiderweb matrix. The finished bracelet is unique to the artist, striking to look at and wonderful to wear.
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This striking bracelet is made entirely from rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver. The ingot is created from molten silver and rolled into a thick shank. The band is deeply stamped through the middle. Fine scallops and droplets are made and overlaid on either side. A fabulous thick cut high domed natural Ithaca Peak turquoise is placed in an unusual hand cut and stamped bezel. This bezel design was first seen in the 1930s and is rarely created today. The turquoise of the piece is from the artist's private collection and was mined in the 1970s. The gem is deep multi hued blue with quartz host rock matrix and marvelous depth and luster.
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This gorgeous ring features a stunning large gem grade natural Blue Gem turquoise cabochon. The specimen is deep aqua blue-green with incredible depth and luster. This is the highest grade of turquoise found at this depleted mine. The gem was discovered in the early 1970s and is seldom seen on today's market. It is encircled by a hand chiseled bezel unique to the artist and sits on a heavy ten gauge sterling silver shank that is deeply stamped and textured for effect. The finished ring is beautiful on the finger and highly collectible.
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A large gem grade natural black web Kingman turquoise has been chosen to set atop this gorgeous ring. The cabochon represents the very finest quality from the mine and is a marvelous deep blue with incredibly fine pin point black spiderweb matrix. This quality is seldom encountered due to the complexity of the webbing and depth of hue. The stone is encircled by a hand chiseled bezel, perfectly filed and cut. The shank is the ideal compliment to the beauty of the cabochon as well and is created out of two pieces of sterling silver. One piece has precisely cut petroglyph designs and is overlaid on to the second that is etched and oxidized to create the eye-dazzling effect. The finished ring wears beautifully on the hand and is highly collectible.
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Kee Yazzie is the master of the petroglyph bracelet. The front of the piece is hand textured with the beautiful symbols individually overlaid on top. A second piece of sterling silver is cut out with precision and the two piece are soldered together and filed prior to oxidation. The finished bracelet can be worn individually or stacked with several others.
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Deep stamping, file work and fine fluted edges are the hallmarks of Alton's beautiful rings. He has chosen a gem grade natural Turquoise Mountain spiderweb cabochon to place in his signature high hand chiseled bezel. The gem is deep sky blue with complex chocolate webbing. The shank is heavy with deep stamp work highlighted with a textured center for contrast. The finished ring wears beautifully on the hand as well as being a collectible.
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Leo Yazzie, now in his late 70s, made this marvelous bolo for his personal use. His creations are known for their unique designs and fine gems. This incredible bolo features an outstanding deep blue, high domed gem grade natural Red Mountain turquoise with vibrant red and golden-brown spiderweb matrix. The gem is set on a chic delicately etched plane with intricate and precisely hand cut designs on each side. Behind the plane is dark black oxidization that causes the design to dazzle the viewer. Fine hand made sliders are set on a superb supple hand made bolo cord with a flat neck strap. Elegant tips unique to Leo's work sit at each end completing the piece.
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A fine rare high grade natural Lone Mountain spiderweb turquoise was selected by the artist out of his private collection to sit atop this gorgeous bracelet. The gem exhibits the classic look from the mine with a sky blue hue and wispy black spiderwebbing. It sits atop an elegant hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver shank deeply stamped down the center. Beautiful hand made scallops adorn each side of the gem. Hand twisted wire is placed above and below the stone with eight large droplets on either side. The finished bracelet is dazzling on the wrist, collectible and perfect for any occasion.
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Calvin Martinez has created this lovely pin out of natural Persian turquoise mined in the 1960s. Small and delicate, the rare gems shine from a beautiful cluster design that is difficult to execute. Eight sterling silver droplets border the cluster pattern with hand twisted wire displayed around the center stone. Perfect as an accessory for any attire, the piece is a collectible as well as a pin for every day wear.
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Navajo jeweler, Sammie Kescoli Begay, has chosen a gorgeous high grade natural Easter Blue spiderweb turquoise from his private collection to set in this beautiful bracelet. The gem exhibits vibrant color combinations of sky blue and green with complex golden spiderwebbing. It sits on an elegant and deeply stamped rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot shank. Delicate scallops adorn each side of the gem which is also encircled by a finely beaded design. The finished bracelet is delightful, perfect for every day wear.
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This fine bracelet features a perfectly square cut high grade natural Easter Blue turquoise mined in the 1970s. The gem is deep blue green with vibrant flecks of gold host rock matrix. It sits on a rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver shank, deeply stamped down the middle in Sammie's signature style. He finishes the bracelet with sterling silver scallops, braided wire and droplets, completely hand made from scratch. The bracelet is perfect for casual wear or to be worn on that special occasion.
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Created by hand in a shop in Gallup New Mexico, this beautiful bear pendant is a stunning example of why these inlay artists are known as the "Supersmiths". The bear has a black onyx back ground. The design is a rainbow of color using turquoise, coral, sugilite and gaspeite among others. The completed piece is dazzling when worn at the neckline.
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This beautiful pair of earrings were created by hand in a shop in Gallup New Mexico known for its great and delicate inlay work. Known as the "Supersmiths" for the complexity of design, these arrow earrings are a fine example of their incredible mosaic inlay work. Using a black onyx back ground a rainbow of inlaid gems are beautiful to wear on the ear.
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This gorgeous bracelet features a dazzling high grade natural Easter Blue turquoise cabochon. The gem is sky blue green with complex and vibrant golden spiderweb host rock matrix. Chosen by the artist from his private collection, the stone sits on a rolled and hammered ingot shank deeply stamped its entirety. Beautiful scallops sit at each end of the gem combined with twist wire and smooth droplets, emphasizing its beauty.
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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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