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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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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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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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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 fine bracelet is slightly concave with precise etching throughout the top of the band. Delicate wave patterns are created to define a look like a lake under a slight breeze. This is a cuttlefish design as if made out of a casting, except Al insists he created this entirely by hand. A thick row of solid 14 karat gold is overlaid in the center of the piece with the jeweler's signature rug pattern design. The inside is brightly polished and the curvature of the piece creates a soft comfort fit. The finished bracelet epitomizes sophistication and style.
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This fine ring is slightly concave on the top with a hand etched wave pattern design. Navajo jeweler Alfred Joe has created a look like a lake would have under a slight breeze. This is a cuttlefish design as if created out of a casting, except produced entirely by hand. Down the middle of the ring is thick 14 karat gold overlay with Al's signature rug pattern design. The inside is brightly polished and the curvature of the piece creates a soft comfort fit on the finger. The finished ring is an elegant statement of beauty and fashion.
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A magnificent rare gem grade natural Stormy Mountain turquoise cabochon was chosen by Alton Bedonie to set in this marvelous bracelet. The gem is deep blue with flecks of black host rock matrix, typical of the highest grade found at the mine. Large and mysterious, the size and beauty of the gem is seldom seen today. Alton has set it in a high hand chiseled fluted bezel. The shank combines a stunning array of intricate work including overlay, hammered detail, texturing, etching and stamping in his signature style. The finished bracelet is perfect for that one of a kind piece or inclusion into a fine collection.
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Fine gem grade natural Apache Blue turquoise was chosen to set into Alton's signature high and finely chiseled bezel. The gem is deep mysterious blue with fantastic black smokey spiderweb matrix. The rings shank is unique as well. Hand cut and deeply stamped with his distinctive pattern, it sits on the finger with elegant beauty.
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These fine earrings feature marvelous and rare gem grade natural Royston turquoise, two toned with chocolate spiderweb matrix. Gorgeous color combinations of green blend into rusty host rock matrix to create an electric look on the ear. The gems are set in Alton's signature high hand chiseled bezels attached by sterling dangles to a large half bead post. The finished earrings are sensational and beautiful when worn.
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Alton Bedonie has chosen to set a gorgeous high grade natural Tyrone turquoise in this marvelous ring. The gem is deep blue with red and chocolate matrix found in different layers of the stone. It is set in Alton's signature high hand chiseled with beautiful fluted designs above and below. The shank has a deeply stamped lightning pattern against a dark etched and oxidized background on either side. The finished ring fits snugly on the finger as an elegant statement of beauty.
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This unique ranger buckle set by Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay is entirely made out of thick hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver. The resulting sheet is cut out in design and perfectly stamped in a dazzling sunburst pattern. The large keeper in the middle exhibits a see through diamond shape at its center displaying whichever color leather you prefer. The finished buckle set is elegant and one of a kind.
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