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This is Al Joe's signature ring. The shank is smooth sterling silver with a raised edge. Down the middle is a stamped Navajo rug pattern design overlaid with granulated sterling silver. The finished product is elegant and perfect for every day wear.
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Navajo jeweler Al Joe has created this eye-dazzling bracelet using several design techniques. Three layers of sterling silver are overlayed to give the bracelet weight and substance. The shank is then stamped down the middle with a Navajo rug pattern design. Granulated sterling is applied after etching, to create the texture and smooth rounded edges give the piece an extra elegant appeal.
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Gem grade Candelaria with fine red spiderweb matrix is rarely seen today. This natural turquoise is deep Candelaria blue with distinct red webbing that simply glows atop this beautiful ring created by Navajo jeweler Thomas Jim. The turquoise is complimented to perfection with elaborate detail in heavy gauge sterling silver. An intricate hand chiseled fluted bezel surrounds the cabochon with five stars beautifully displayed on the upper and lower portions of the ring face. The shank is layered with deeply stamped scallops, fans and arrowheads on either side. The complex and unusual design is signature to the artist.
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Harry H. Begay is known worldwide for his pioneering work in re establishing rolled and hammered ingot jewelry as the preeminent original form of Native American jewelry. This fine bracelet exemplifies the best of his work. The shank is heavy ingot sterling silver. It is cut out to its present shape. Scallops and filed flutes are overlaid. An exceptional gem grade natural Royston turquoise cabochon is selected to place atop the heavy shank. The square cut gem is an outstanding two tone that ranges from deep green to sky blue, characteristic of the finest gems found at the mine. The finished bracelet is a magical masterpiece created by this fine artist.
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Master jeweler Harry H. Begay has created this fine bracelet out of rolled sterling silver ingot. The bracelet shank is cut out to shape in a labor intensive way due to the extra thick gauge. Harry stamps out complex stars to overlay on either side of the shank. Scallops are created to place near the hand chiseled bezel and twist wire encircling the stone. A spectacular gem grade natural spiderweb Pilot Mountain turquoise is selected to place in the center of the piece. The gem is deep sky blue with incredibly tight reddish brown webbing. This is the highest grade produced at the mine.
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Navajo silversmith Calvin Martinez has found twenty two gem grade natural old Persian turquoise cabochons to place in this marvelous double row bracelet. The gems are deep blue spiderweb that were mined in the 1960s and held in a private collection. The bracelet is rolled and hammered out of ingot sterling silver and stamped on the inside and out. The finished piece is lovely on the wrist and highly collectible.
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Created by Navajo artist, Calvin Martinez, this gorgeous ring is set with a stunning rare gem grade natural red web Kingman turquoise cabochon. The eye-dazzling specimen is deep sky blue with beautiful reddish-brown spiderweb host rock matrix encircled with a lovely floral design. The outer edge of the ring face features sixteen hand made flowers each individually surrounded in braided wire. Twist wire is also displayed around the intricate hand cut bezel of the stone to match. The finished ring is dramatic and beautiful.
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Navajo jeweler Calvin Martinez has found twenty two gem grade natural old Persian turquoise cabochons to place in this marvelous double row bracelet. The gems are deep blue spiderweb that were mined in the 1960s and held in a private collection. The bracelet is rolled and hammered out of ingot sterling silver and stamped on the inside and out. The finished piece is lovely on the wrist and highly collectible.
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Blue Aztec turquoise from Nevada is a rarity on today's market. This complex natural gem has a rainbow effect of blue, green and purple mixed with bright chocolate-golden-brown host rock matrix that is electric in its look. Navajo artist Calvin Martinez has encircled the cabochon with a unique horn style setting with lovely coils of silverwork separated by delicately stamped buttons. The shank is triple cut and beautifully stamped at the bottom.
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This gorgeous bracelet is made of heavy hand rolled sterling silver ingot. The shank is deeply stamped up to two finely crafted scallops with two smooth droplest separating the beautiful crescent shaped patterns on either side of the stone. A striking rare high grade natural Candelaria turquoise was chosen to sit atop the piece. The gem glows with a deep sky blue and vibrant reddish-brown webbing. This mine is no longer producing. The finished piece is perfect for everyday wear or for that special occasion.
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The Brandon Blue turquoise mine is a small hat claim next to the Pilot Mountain mine in north central Nevada. A small amount of beautiful aqua water webbed nuggets were found at this tiny claim. Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has chosen this rare natural specimen to highlight in this fine ring. He has encircled it in solid 14 karat gold hand twisted wire to emphasize the beauty of the turquoise. The shank of the ring is deeply stamped and made out of extra heavy hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver.
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Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has chosen a gorgeous tight black spiderweb Kingman turquoise to highlight this simple but elegant bracelet. The shank is rolled from heavy ingot sterling silver and deeply stamped in a beautiful style to enhance the quality of the natural gem. Smooth sterling droplets and scallops are overlaid on either side of the cabochon. The small bracelet is perfect for everyday wear and is a fine addition for a collection.
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Grasshopper, also known as Green Springs, is one of Nevada's rarest and most lovely turquoise. The natural example in this ring is classic Grasshopper, lime green in color with a bulls eye of chocolate matrix in the center. Navajo jeweler Ned Nez has surrounded the stone with a precise fine hand chiseled fluted bezel. The shank is cutout in the center and stamped to perfection on either side.
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This elegant bracelet features a beautiful rolled and hammered ingot sterling shank that is deeply stamped to set off the beauty of the gem grade natural Apache Blue turquoise specimen. The cabochon is a deep lustrous dark blue with wispy smokey host rock matrix that is the classic look of this small mine. Gorgeous overlaid scallops and smooth droplets compliment the turquoise wonderfully. The bracelet is heavy for its size, perfect for every day wear.
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This fine ring features a rare gem grade natural Blue Gem turquoise cabochon from Nevada. Few are aware that two claims were called Blue Gem, one from central Nevada and an older claim further west. This fine map stone comes from the older claim. It is deep electric blue green with gold host rock matrix that swirls throughout. It is set in a hand made bezel encircled in twist wire and an outer chiseled edge signature to the jeweler. The shadowbox is the perfect compliment to the beauty of the stone. The ring is finished with delicate stampwork on either side of the shank.
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This unusual bracelet is created out of rolled sterling silver ingot. A heavy gauge is created prior to cutting out the shape. The band is then deeply stamped with Sammie's home made tools. A lustrous high grade square natural Royston turquoise is chosen to set in the center encircled in twist wire with droplets above and below. The gem is deep aqua blue green with flecks of golden host rock matrix. The finished product is distinctive, perfect for every day wear.
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This splendid ring features a chiseled outer edge next to twist wire to create a lovely shadowbox effect. A fine dual tone high grade natural Royston turquoise sits atop. The gem is deep forest green that blends to a lovely blue with chocolate matrix accents. These two tones are distinctive to the Royston mine and are seldom found elsewhere. Ned finishes the ring by delicately stamping the shank in his signature style.
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This heavy and elegant bracelet features five perfectly matched high grade natural Carico Lake turquoise gems. They are light lime in color, typical of the highly sought after faustite found at the mine. The gems are encircled in heavy double rolled twist wire and separated by fine stars. Herman has rolled out a heavy ten gauge ingot sterling shank that he deeply stamps on the ends. The inside of the bracelet is stamped throughout to match the exterior.
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Quite often, simple small rings set with gorgeous rare turquoise are among the most beautiful pieces. A fine hand chiseled bezel holds a splendid gem grade natural spiderweb Godber Burnham turquoise in this gorgeous ring. The gem is a fine sky blue with dark dusky reddish-brown webbing. The cabochon sits atop a delicately stamped shank. The result is a perfect cocktail ring to be worn on that special occasion.
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Darling Darling is a small claim in northern Nevada that was active in the early 1970s. It produced a small amount of gem grade material that is very rarely seen on today's market. This fine natural example is cut in a perfect rectangle. A stunning 3D deep aqua green dominates the background. Beautiful gold spiderweb matrix swirls throughout the gem. Navajo jeweler Herman Smith has set it on his signature heavy ten gauge ingot sterling silver rolled and hammered shank, deeply stamped on the sides. Hand braided wire encircles the bezel accompanied by large smooth droplets and stars on either side. He stamps it to match on the interior as the perfect finish to this gorgeous bracelet.
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