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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Navajo jeweler Ned Nez has created this marvelous ring by setting a rare gem grade natural Aztec turquoise from Nevada in a hand chiseled fluted bezel. The gem is thick cut and eye-catching with a lovely hue of sky blue and golden-reddish-brown flecks of matrix. The shank is beautifully stamped in Ned's signature style on either side completing the piece.

Hand made by Hopi overlay artist, Chalmers Day, this incredible bolo tie features the Avanyu water serpent bearing medicine brought from the underworld. The Hopi medicine man makes offerings to the serpent in gratitude. Two lines at the bottom of the piece represent the underworld and underground rivers and the half triangles are prayer feathers. Checkered patterns in the center as well as the right edge symbolize night and day. The designs in the upper portion of the piece include the sun, water bird and prayer feathers used in ceremony.

Santo Domingo Pueblo jeweler Joseph Coriz has created this small and precise pueblo night scene bracelet with solid 14K gold planets and moon using his signature overlay technique. With this style, Joseph continues the tradition of his mentor and friend, the great overlay designer Vidal Aragon who pioneered the story bracelet in the 1960s and 1970s.

Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has selected an exceptional specimen of rare gem grade natural Bisbee turquoise to set in this fine ring. The turquoise radiates a deep Bisbee blue hue with reddish-brown matrix that is the classic look from this famous depleted mine in Arizona. The piece is hand made out of hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver in a labor intensive manner. The ring shank is heavy with deep stamping in his signature style. Sammie has surrounded the gem in multiple layers encircling the hand chiseled bezel of the stone. A finely beaded design both in the center and outer edge of the ring face along with hand twisted wire and seven large droplets at each end compliment the turquoise to perfection.