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Navajo jeweler Terry Martinez has selected an outstanding rare gem grade natural Aztec cabochon from Nevada to set in this incredible one of a kind bracelet. The turquoise is a deep sky blue with dark reddish-brown host rock matrix. Terry has placed the gem in a heavy bracelet shank encircled with a shadowbox with hand braided wire beneath the chiseled bezel of the stone. A smooth outer edge of silverwork emphasizes the abnormal size of the cabochon along with deeply stamped and overlayed patterns on either side of the band.
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Created by Navajo artist, Terry Martinez, this marvelous row bracelet is set with seven amazing rare gem grade natural Turquoise Mountain spiderweb cabochons from Arizona. The sky blue backgrounds of each stone are further complimented by the beauty of the tight and complex chocolate and tan webbing. Each of the perfectly matched stones are set in an extra heavy ten gauge double sided bracelet shank with exceptional detail. Hand braided wire accents the outer edges of the band accompanied by v-shaped patterns and a deeply stamped interior design. We have the great privilege of representing Terry Martinez with this piece on page 30 of Dr. Gregory Schaff's definitive new book American Indian Jewelry III: M-Z 2,100 Artist Biographies.
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Navajo jeweler Terry Martinez has created this incredibly beautiful ring set with rare gem grade natural Turquoise mountain spiderweb turquoise from Arizona. The gem has a classic sky blue background with tight and elaborate dark chocolate-brown and tan webbing. It is placed in a heavy ring shank with a shadowbox and hand twisted wire encircling the chiseled bezel of the stone. Deeply stamped shell patterns are elegantly displayed on either side of the shank adding the final touch.
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Navajo artist Sammie Kescoli Begay has hand cut six magnificent rare gem grade natural Mediterranean oxblood coral cabochons into perfect squares to set in this exquisite watch bracelet. The corals are set as rows at the opposite ends of the piece on either side. The shank is heavy hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver, deeply incised on the sides. Most amazing is the large sweeping shell designed to hold the watch in place. The sides of the watch are cleverly help by a wire that can be pulled for easy removal.
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Navajo jeweler Leonard Nez has selected a perfectly thick cut oval gem grade natural Turquoise Mountain spiderweb cabochon to place in this outstanding one of a kind bolo tie. The gem is sky blue with very tight and complex dark chocolate-brown and tan webbing. The design encircling the stone is finely chiseled feathers enhanced by his signature Aztec influenced pattern.
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This exceptional three stone bracelet was created by Navajo artist Terry Martinez. The piece is set with rare high grade natural Candelaria turquoise with wonderful vibrant reddish-brown matrix and a deep blue hue. The bracelet shank is hand rolled and hammered ingot with a heavy gauge and outstanding detail. Deep stampwork is elegantly displayed the length of the band which is also cutout in the center adding a special touch to the uniqueness of the design.
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Navajo artist Albert Jake has set this beautiful ring with rare high grade natural Blue Gem turquoise from Nevada. The cabochon is a deep translucent blue-green with hints of golden-brown matrix. Albert encircled the bezel of the stone with hand braided wire and created the shank of the piece with a split band design with deep stampwork and droplets on either side.
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This spectacular one of a kind piece was hand made by Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay. With an exquisite square cut specimen of rare gem grade natural Kingman spiderweb turquoise and exceptional detail in heavy gauge ingot sterling silver, this piece is an excellent addition to any collection of fine quality. The thick cut sky blue gem exhibits perfect dark reddish-brown webbing. This is clearly the finest grade from the mine comprising less than one percent of the mine's production. The matrix has the look of fine dendrites spread out from the webbing. The turquoise is complimented to perfection with Sammie's labor intensive design. The band of the piece is hand rolled and hammered with beautiful overlayed patterns, droplets and is deeply stamped with the artist's hand made tools.
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Navajo jeweler Terry Martinez has created this beautiful one of a kind ring by setting the piece with high grade natural Turquoise Mountain spiderweb from Arizona. The eye-catching sky-blue hue is given added beauty with the dark blue and tan webbing giving the stone a cloud like appearance. The design is Navajo baroque with fine twist wire accents.
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Navajo artist Terry Martinez has selected two perfectly matched high grade natural Turquoise Mountain spiderweb cabochons to create these gorgeous one of a kind earrings. The stones are blue sky blue with dark blue and tan webbing adding a cloud like appearance. The design is old style baroque with fine twist wire accents.
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Navajo jeweler Terry Martinez has created this marvelous ring by selecting a brilliant sky blue natural Kingman waterweb cabochon to set in a shadowbox design in heavy gauge sterling silver. The gem is a perfect square, enhanced by Terry's exceptional detail in heavy gauge sterling silver.
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Precision silversmith Leonard Nez has selected an outstanding sky blue Candelaria turquoise to create this beautiful bolo tie. The gem is large and bright, a high grade natural example seldom found from this famous mine in northern Nevada that is no longer producing. Leonard has set the cabochon in his signature shadowbox with a complex feather design coinciding with the shape of the stone. Multiple layers of sterling silver are overlayed to finish the piece. This is a very time consuming process involving great skill.
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Created by Navajo jeweler Tommy Jackson, this incredible inlay bracelet is set with two primary types of natural turquoise. Both from Nevada, the inlayed stones are from the famous Carico Lake and Royston mines. Each individual segment was laboriously hand cut into a square or rectangular shape and set in a cobbled pattern. The piece glows with wonderful hues of lime green and blue with matrix accents of reddish, golden-brown and tan. He has chosen a small piece of Number Eight spiderweb to set off the design.
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Pascua Yaqui jeweler Michael Garcia (Na Na Ping), has created this lovely one of a kind dragonfly pin/pendant by setting the piece with both high grade natural Royston turquoise from Nevada and Mediterranean coral. The turquoise contains vibrant color combinations of blue-green with golden-reddish-brown matrix set off with the coral at the tip of the tail. The artist created the eyes with large sterling droplets and the bail swivels up to be worn as a pendant or down as a pin. This whimsical piece would be a great addition to your dragonfly collection.
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Navajo artist Terry Martinez has set this beautiful ring with natural Aztec turquoise from Nevada. The cabochon is an attractive sky blue with dark reddish-brown matrix. The perfectly square cut gem is set off with hand twisted wire and fine stars encircling the bezel.
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Navajo jeweler Albert Nells hand made this gorgeous Art Deco inspired overlay bracelet with precision. He has selected a natural spiderweb turquoise cabochon to place in a hand chiseled bezel to set off his unusual ridge design in sterling silver. The detail of the piece is brought out with dark oxidization with smooth outer edges of silverwork emphasizing the beauty and uniqueness of his work.
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This vintage sterling silver ring was made in the 1970s. The turquoise is high grade natural Kingman with a beautiful deep blue hue and accents of quartz and vibrant pyrite matrix with a silver glow. The detail of the piece is attractive as well with hand braided wire encircling each stone accompanied by large sterling silver droplets.
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Navajo artist Albert Nells has created his signature Art Deco style bracelet. With precision inlay he presents the Navajo sacred colors of red, white and blue. The natural Mediterranean coral, mother of pearl and spiderweb turquoise are inlayed into a beautiful and unusual sterling silver shank.
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This vintage rare gem grade natural New Lander spiderweb varascite ring was created in the 70s by an unknown and highly skilled jeweler. The gem is a very dark green with black spiderweb matrix set in a perfect hand chiseled bezel. The stone is also surrounded by a shadowbox and fine silverwork with cutouts on the outer edge of the ring face.
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Navajo jeweler Leonard Nez has selected a gorgeous rare gem grade natural New Lander spiderweb varascite cabochon to place in a hand chiseled bezel atop the ring shank. The stone has a lovely light olive-green background with deep black spiderweb matrix. Quite often the finest examples are found in small deposits that produce a few pounds and are quickly depleted.
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