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Nine perfectly matched rare gem grade natural turquoise cabochons from the Candelaria mine have been selected to create one of the finest known cluster rings. The gems are deep Candelaria blue with black and red webbing characteristic of the finest quality from this depleted claim in Nevada. The center stone is the focal piece and is striking in luster. Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay has created the ring entirely out of labor intensive hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver. The weight of the piece is substantial and the detail equally as impressive. Sammie has bordered the cluster with a finely beaded design separated with large silver drops that is the perfect compliment to the quality of the turquoise. The heavy gauge shank of the ring is deeply stamped with a beautiful and unique pattern signature to the artist.

Navajo jeweler Tommy Jackson has selected eight perfectly matched rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise cabochons to cluster together in this marvelous one of a kind butterfly pin. The gems are sky blue with tight black webbing characteristic of the finest quality produced at the mine. They are cut into perfect ovals of varying size and set in hand made bezels. Deep stampwork displayed on the wings and tail and smooth coils of sterling used for the antennae sets off the turquoise beautifully. Stylish and whimsical, the pin is a perfect addition to any collection.

Sammie Kescoli Begay created this marvelous bracelet out of extra thick and heavy hand pulled wire created from ingot sterling silver. The wire is twisted out of several gauges to create the shank. This scallops are cut from ingot sheet and overlaid amidst sterling silver stars on either side. This is Sammie's signature style, easily distinguished from all others. He has chosen a phenomenal large and rare gem grade natural Blue Star spiderweb turquoise cabochon to set as the central focus of the bracelet. The gem is deep sky blue with fine complex reddish-brown webbing and is a classic representation of the finest quality from this small mine in Nevada.

The complexity of Sammie Kescoli Begay's twist wire bracelets is amazing. He hand pulls the various gauges of wire from ingot and twists them to shape. He then combines them together with sterling stars and overlaid patterns to create the shank. He has selected a marvelous rare gem grade natural Lone Mountain turquoise to set atop the bracelet. The gem is sky blue with complex reddish-brown spiderweb matrix. This fine of a specimen is seldom seen on today's market. Sammie sets the cabochon amongst tiny droplets and braided wire with a hand made chiseled bezel.

Navajo artist Jennifer Curtis has created a lovely set of heavy bangle bracelets out of half round sterling silver wire. Each bangle is deeply stamped with her home made tools so that they shimmer with elegance on the wrist. These bangles are unique to the market, clearly signature to this talented jeweler.