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It's hard to over emphasize the magnificence of the gem Harry has chosen to set in this fine sterling silver ingot bracelet. The natural cabochon is deep electric Morenci blue, with fine spots of iron pyrite and reddish host rock matrix. This is the highest grade found at this depleted mine and is highly collectible. It is set in a heavy rolled ingot shank, deeply stamped on the sides with finely chiseled stars up each side. Above the stars sit overlaid shields below the high chiseled hand made bezel. This is clearly one of his finest pieces.
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This exceptional Harry H. Begay bracelet is created out of extra heavy hand rolled ingot sterling with a shank that surpasses any gauge that can be commercially fabricated. The bracelet shank is then cut out to create the shape. Stars are chiseled and placed down the middle of each side. Above the stars are complex flutes pulled from ingot and overlaid on the top. Above the flutes sits a high bezel chiseled to hold a magnificent large gem grade natural Pilot Mountain turquoise. The gem is bright blue with electric reddish brown host rock matrix and multiple layers of depth signature to the mine.
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Navajo jeweler Harry H. Begay has chosen a beautiful rare high grade natural Bisbee turquoise cabochon to set in this fine ingot ring. The gem is deep blue with chocolate smokey matrix typical of this famous but now depleted mine. The stone is surrounded by an intricate hand chiseled bezel, braided wire, droplets and overlay patterns. The ring is rolled out of ingot sterling silver, cut out and fluted by deep stamping and oxidized to perfection.
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This outstanding bracelet is created by rolling the shank out of extra heavy ingot sterling silver and cutting out the sides to create the shape. The design is formed by heavy stamping and filing on the sides and overlaying sterling rounds down the middle. Above and below the rounds Harry deeply stamps and flutes the edges on either side of the high hand chiseled bezel encircling the stone. Heavy twist wire and droplets are the final touch complimenting the quality and rarity of the cabochon. A marvelous gem grade natural Godber Burnham turquoise sits atop the bracelet shank. The gem is deep blue with complex spiderweb host rock matrix representing the finest quality from the mine.
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Harry H. Begay has created this fine ring by rolling sterling silver ingot and hammering the shape out and fluting the top and bottom of the shank. A high bezel surrounded in twist wire holds a gorgeous gem grade natural Pilot Mountain turquoise. The gem is deep blue with a cloud like reddish brown spiderweb matrix. The ring explodes off the finger with an electric effect.
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Harry H. Begay is widely recognized as one of founders of the revived interest in rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot jewelry. His bracelet shank is heavy, beyond the capacity of jewelers who use store bought sterling silver plate. It is hammered and cut out on the sides. Large chiseled stars are placed in the middle below a high chiseled bezel surrounded in twist wire. A gem grade natural Pilot mountain turquoise sits on the top. The gem is deep blue with reddish brown spiderweb matrix, that is a classic representation of the finest grade found at the mine.
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Gem grade Lone Mountain turquoise is expensive, highly collectible and sought after. This exceptional specimen is a lovely square, deep sky blue with classic golden-reddish-brown spiderweb matrix. The gem sits in a heavy solid eighteen karat gold bezel unique to this fine artist. Navajo jeweler Darryl Dean Begay has carved the shank of the ring out of tufa stone with his signature thunderbird design. The completed piece is eye-catching, elegant and fit for any collection of the finest quality.
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This fine bracelet, wide and heavy, is created by the labor intensive process of hand carving tufa stone with precision to create three incredibly beautiful dragonflies and a lovely textured design. Once cast, the result is an eye-dazzling effect where the flies soar over shimmering water, essential to all life. Three gem grade natural Apache Blue spiderweb turquoise cabochons of the finest quality from the mine are selected to place in the bodies with dark blue hues and tight reddish-chocolate-brown webbing. The bracelet is finished with a multi phase technique so that the piece glows. The final product is stunning and alluring.
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Darryl Dean Begay has selected a fabulous gem grade natural Apache Blue spiderweb turquoise to place atop this fine ring. The gem is deep, almost purple blue with dark brown and red webbing surrounded by a smooth and thick hand made bezel. Darryl has created the shank by carving tufa stone and casting it by hand. The shank is completed by his signature multi tasked process resulting in a clean and elegant textured bright finish.
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This gorgeous pendant was created by Navajo jeweler Rebecca Begay. The piece was hand made through the use of a tufa stone that was hand carved to produce the artist's signature floral design. Molten sterling silver is poured and cast and the different levels of the piece are skillfully oxidized and brightly polished to highlight the intricacy of the detail. Rebecca has finished the piece by setting a beautiful rare high grade natural Lone Mountain turquoise cabochon in the center of each flower.
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Navajo artist Herman Smith has created this beautiful row bracelet out of rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot. He has selected seven perfectly matched rare high grade natural Lone Mountain turquoise cabochons to place atop the shank. The gems are a deep sky blue, the classic color from the mine. Herman has deeply stamped the ends of the shank with his home made tools and bordered the turquoise with dozens of large and small sterling silver drops. The piece is beautifully stamped on the inside to match.
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Navajo jeweler Rebecca Begay is known for her lovely floral designs. The design of this fine pendant is laboriously hand carved out of tufa stone. Molten sterling silver is then poured and cast to produce the image. The textured face of the piece is deeply oxidized and the high elements brightly polished. The final product is striking and lovely to wear on any occasion.
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Darling Darling turquoise of this gem grade is a rarity on today's market. Mined in the early 1970s from a hat claim in northern Nevada, it is found today only in collections. This natural cabochon exhibits beautiful color combinations of blue and green with complex golden spiderweb matrix. Navajo jeweler Ned Nez has created a shadowbox effect by chiseling a design around the outer edge of the ring face. Hand braided wire is displayed beneath the bezel that encircles the stone. The beautiful ring is finished with intricate detail stamped in Ned's signature style on either side of the shank.
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Navajo master silversmith Michael Perry uses multiple techniques of design to create this modern masterpiece. The bracelet shank is heavy gauge sterling silver overlaid with a rug pattern design and textured. A hands of man is on one side inlaid with gem grade natural Mediterranean oxblood coral and turquoise. The other side of the shank features a longhair Kachina. The kachina is inlaid with onyx, turquoise, coral and mother of pearl. The figure symbolizes the one responsible for bringing the rain that enables the people to survive in their harsh desert environment. Atop the bracelet, set in a perfect hand chiseled bezel, is a gem grade natural Morenci turquoise cabochon. The gem is deep blue with flecks of shimmering iron pyrite matrix.
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Famous Northern Cheyenne artist and politician Ben Nighthorse Campbell has been creating fine handmade jewelry for many years that is highly collectible. This exceptional piece is created out of extra heavy gauge sterling silver with complex raised channel inlay running the full length of the bracelet shank. The inlay is gem grade natural Mediterranean coral, turquoise and onyx. The finished bracelet is striking in design and lovely to wear.
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This marvelous bolo tie is cast from a tufa stone carving. The sides are textured and deeply oxidized. Navajo jeweler Vernon Begaye has selected and cut a selection of stones to create an incredibly vibrant array of color to inlay the top. Turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, ironwood, opal, serpentine and many others are perfectly set together to create the effect. The piece is finished with beautiful tufa cast tips unique to the artist.
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Navajo jeweler Orville Tsinnie is acclaimed for his innovative yet traditional designs. With over fifty years of experience his creations have become increasingly collectible. This gorgeous bracelet is created out of extra heavy gauge half round sterling silver wire. Large ovals are cut out and overlaid for design and are placed next to the beautiful shadowbox encircling the stone. The piece is set with an amazing high grade natural Damele spiderweb turquoise cabochon. The gem is olive green with complex chocolate-brown webbing.
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Apache Blue turquoise is found at a tiny hat claim in north central Nevada. To find seven perfectly matched cabochons of this gem grade and color is rare indeed. The gems are a gorgeous deep blue with wispy chocolate-brown and black matrix. The matrix configuration is unique, like no other. These striking gems are placed on a heavy shank set in hand made bezels surrounded in twist wire before being separated with fine hand made stars. The ends of the shank are deeply incised for effect. The inside of the bracelet is stamped in Ned's signature style. The final one of a kind row bracelet is elegant and striking while worn on the wrist.
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This gorgeous ring was created by Navajo artist Ned Nez. The piece features rare gem grade natural Aztec turquoise from Nevada with an eye-catching sky blue hue and wide reddish-brown webbing that is the signature look from the mine. The ring exhibits the artist's signature hand chiseled fluted bezel encircling the stone and lovely stampwork on either side of the shank. The design is the perfect compliment to the quality of the cabochon.
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Some of Navajo artist Ned Nez's finest pieces are his signature row bracelets. Heavy sterling silver with fine chiseled lines at the ends, he has selected seven perfectly matched gem grade natural Carico Lake cabochons to place atop the bracelet shank. The gems are classic Carico lemon lime with hints of blue and light chocolate and tan host rock matrix. Each stone is surrounded with fine hand braided wire and separated by a large silver star. The inside of the bracelet is intricately stamped using the jewelers home made tools. The finished piece is perfect for every day wear and fit for any collection of fine quality.
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