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This fine ring created by Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay features gorgeous detail in heavy hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver. The shank is deeply stamped with Sammie's home made tools in an elegant pattern unique to the artist. A marvelous rare gem grade natural Candelaria spiderweb turquoise cabochon with a beautiful and unique shape is set as the focal point of the ring. The thick cut specimen exhibits a deep sky blue hue with wispy golden-chocolate-brown webbing. The stone is set in a hand made chiseled bezel surrounded by heavy hand pulled and twisted ingot wire with large sterling silver droplets added to one side for effect.
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Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has chosen a magnificent mysterious rare gem grade natural Pilot Mountain spiderweb turquoise cabochon to set in this amazing one of a kind bracelet. The large gem is a complex 3D deep blue with tight reddish golden brown webbing displayed in the top layer. The stone is surrounded by a stunning combination of design elements including an intricate hand chiseled bezel, hand pulled and twisted ingot wire, both large and small droplets and hand cut and overlaid crescent shapes and scallops. The heavy gauge shank is created from labor intensive hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver, deeply stamped in the center with Sammie's signature multi-row pattern. This fine bracelet is stunning on the wrist and fit for any collection of fine quality.
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Created by Navajo jeweler, Leonard Nez, this gorgeous ring is set with rare gem grade natural Pilot Mountain turquoise from Nevada. The highly lustrous cabochon exhibits incredible depth with a top layer of vibrant reddish-golden brown matrix. The lower layers include two different hues of beautiful deep blue green aqua that can only be seen in person. Leonard compliments the turquoise of the piece with exceptional silverwork. His signature hand cut bezel surrounds the gem which is set atop an extra heavy ten gauge shank. The band is deeply stamped and textured with a design that radiates out from the underside of the bezel reminiscent of sun beams that go so well with the beauty of the stone.
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Hopi jeweler Chalmers Day is famous for his super intricate detail and this amazing piece beautifully illustrates his wonderful skill. Three prayer mounds are displayed on the right side of the bracelet with rain and water designs below. The Hopi people often pray for rain and water which is essential to all life. Water symbols are also exhibited on the left side of the piece in waves among wind and weather designs and prayer feathers. The eagle and butterfly are portrayed in the center of the bracelet flying above the pond, symbolized by the stunning cabochon of rare gem grade natural New Lander spiderweb varascite. This quality is seldom seen from the mine with a gorgeous combination of green and tight black spiderweb matrix.
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This spectacular ring was hand made by Navajo jeweler Leonard Nez. He has chosen to set the piece with an incredibly beautiful and exotic rare gem grade natural New Lander spiderweb varascite cabochon. This quality is very seldom if ever seen from the mine with an eye-dazzling combination of green and fine black spiderweb matrix. The stone is set in a beautiful hand cut bezel atop an extra heavy ten gauge shank. The band is deeply stamped and textured in Leonard's signature style and is the perfect compliment to the beauty and rarity of the stone.
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Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has laboriously rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot into a heavy ten gauge sheet and deeply stamped the entire length of the center to create this stunning bracelet shank. Beautiful scallops and crescent shaped patterns are then cutout and individually overlaid. Dozens of ingot sterling droplets and pulled twist wire surround the fine hand chiseled bezel encircling the stone. The piece is set with a lovely rare high grade natural Aztec turquoise cabochon from Nevada. The gem is sky blue with vibrant flexes of reddish-brown host rock matrix.
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With exceptional heavy ten gauge shanks and tall hand made chiseled bezels, Navajo jeweler Leonard Nez creates fine collectible rings. Atop the deeply stamped and textured band of this outstanding piece, he has chosen to set a marvelous rare gem grade natural Godber Burnham turquoise cabochon. The stone exhibits a gorgeous deep blue hue with complex dark chocolate-brown webbing and represents the finest quality from this famous mine in Nevada.
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Darryl Dean Begay Rare Gem Grade Bisbee Turquoise Solid 18K Gold Over Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Ring
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Navajo master silver and goldsmith Darryl Dean Begay hand made this marvelous ring by carving a tufa stone and pouring molten sterling silver to create a stunning shank of sophisticated beauty. The band is finished in his signature multi step technique to a shimmering high luster. A magnificent gem grade natural Bisbee turquoise of the highest quality is set in the center of the piece. The cabochon is the classic representation of the finest turquoise from the lavender pit of the mine with a deep blue hue and vibrant purple-reddish-brown matrix. Darryl has encircled the gem in a gorgeous hand chiseled solid 18 karat gold bezel due to the rarity of the stone.
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Navajo master silver and goldsmith Jennifer Curtis has created a bracelet of sophisticated beauty. The shank is heavy, deeply stamped and oxidized with a shimmering step pattern overlaid from solid 14 karat gold running down the middle. An outstanding flawless rare gem grade natural Mediterranean oxblood coral cabochon is set as the central focus of the piece. The gem is deep red enhanced with smooth silverwork and a stunning bezel of solid 14 karat gold appropriate for the quality of the bracelet.
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Jennifer Curtis has created a ring that defines just how creative a talented silver and goldsmith can be. The ring shank is deeply stamped and oxidized. A step design is overlaid from solid 14 karat gold in the center of the band adding an eye-dazzling effect. A marvelous rare gem grade natural Mediterranean oxblood coral cabochon is placed atop the shank in a solid 14 karat gold bezel appropriate for such a beautiful ring. A smooth outer lip of silverwork encircling the bezel completes the elegance of the piece.
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Navajo jeweler Jennifer Curtis has created this incredible ring by selecting a rare gem grade natural Pilot Mountain turquoise of unusual beauty to set in the piece. The gem exudes zat with amazing depth and luster. Deep greens and blues merge in a well of color reminiscent of a photo of earth from space with the land areas and ocean. The gem is set in a flawless hand chiseled bezel curling over the top of the stone. The shank of the ring is cut from extra heavy ten gauge sterling and deeply stamped with gorgeous unique patterns on either side.
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Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim has selected a perfectly square cut gem grade natural red web Kingman turquoise to set in his unusual raised and squared hand chiseled bezel. The gem is sky blue with complex reddish-brown spiderweb matrix representing the best from the mine. Thomas has complimented the quality of the stone with a unique shadowbox created by overlaying a smooth outer lip of silverwork atop the heavy gauge shank of the piece. The band is deeply stamped, textured and overlaid with wonderful patterns that are signature to the work of this incredibly talented silversmith.
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It is highly unusual to find a gem grade natural red web Candelaria turquoise available on today's market. This gorgeous specimen is sky blue with complex deep reddish brown spiderweb matrix. The stone is set in Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim's signature bezel amongst twisted wire and a uniquely hand cut outer edge. The ring face is beautifully attached above a heavy textured shank with wonderful flairs and deep stampwork on each side. The finished ring is perfect for every day wear and appropriate for the finest collection.
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Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim has created this fine ring with a rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise representing the highest quality found at the mine. The gem is sky blue with complex tight black spiderweb matrix. Thomas has set the gem in a unusual bezel of perfect square bars. The shank is extra heavy with a texture applied by the artist and multiple layers of beautifully overlaid design. An amazing combination of scallops and deep ridges flair out from the underside of the hand braided wire encircling stone. The effect is eye-catching, elegant and is the perfect compliment to turquoise of this high caliber.
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Navajo artist Thomas Jim has created this incredible ring using several silver smithing techniques. The shank is made from a heavy gauge with beautiful cutouts, texture work and deep stamping on either side. The shadow box effect is created with an arrowhead design surrounding the outer edge of the ring face, twist wire and a heavy unusual bezel of perfect square teeth. A fine gem grade natural Candelaria turquoise cabochon is selected for the setting. The gem is sky blue with lovely reddish-golden-brown spiderweb matrix that is the classic look of the best quality from this famous depleted mine in Nevada.
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This marvelous double sided bracelet was created by master Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Joseph Coriz. Using his classic precise overlay technique, the pueblo scenes are absolutely stunning. Actually two bracelets are created, then soldered together so the inside and out are a virtual mirror image. The starry night skies above the villages are made all the more beautiful with the solid 14 karat gold planets and moons up above. Shooting stars and clouds grace the inside and out and are made even more visible by the dark oxidation of the piece. The finished bracelet is heavy and represents Joseph's signature style.
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Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has created this classic ring entirely from hand rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot. The shank is heavy with fine stamping signature to the artist. Fans flair from the outer edges of the ring face with three large droplets at the top and bottom. A finely beaded design and braided wire encircle the chiseled bezel surrounding the stone. A rare gem grade natural Darling Darlene turquoise cut in a perfect oval sits in the center of the elaborate design. The gem is a deep aqua blue with golden hints of matrix characteristic of the best from this seldom seen mine.
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Santo Domingo Pueblo jeweler Joseph Coriz has created this wonderful bracelet by overlaying scenes from pueblo life. The village is represented at night with moon and planets of solid 14 karat gold and sterling stars up above. Two large corn plants are displayed right of center essential for the sustenance of the people represented on the left hand side of the piece. Nine water waves are included beneath the crops with the storm cloud, rain, lightning, wind in a swirl and hand for healing to either side. The bird, ram, bear and fish are represented on the right side of the bracelet with the bowl of corn just below.
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Navajo jeweler Calvin Martinez has selected nine rare gem grade natural cabochons from the depleted Blue Gem turquoise mine in Nevada to create this amazing cluster ring. The gems are an incredibly vibrant deep blue with golden and chocolate accents of matrix. The ring is entirely made from hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver in the traditional style. Large star shaped droplets are elegantly displayed around the outer edge of the ring face. Hand twisted wire is included beneath the bezel of the center stone. Calvin finishes the ring with a split shank design, beautifully stamped at the bottom.
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Hopi master overlay artist Chalmers Day has created this magnificent bolo tie with members of the fire clan in the lower portion of the piece. The fire clan existed in the world before this and were the chiefs prior to the bear clan. The members carry prayer feathers in blessings for the fire. Triangular patterns to the right and at the bottom represent feathers as well. Six prayer mounds inside the kivas of the village are displayed in the center of the piece. The circular designs represent when the people came to the new world founded by the bear clan. The bear paw is displayed above the prayer mounds and the chief stands in front of the pueblo in the persona of the bear. Storm clouds create rain essential for the growth of the corn to feed the people. The eagle, highest in the sky, flies above the clouds and is closest to she sun. Checkered symbols for night and day, prayer feathers and prayer mound are represented in the body of the bird as well. The large triangles at the top symbolize water from the earth and sky and the two lines on the right edge represent the two worlds the fire clan in the old and bear clan in the new.
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