All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Vintage Navajo sterling silver twisted wire wide band cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures. Unmarked.

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Willie Yazzie Sr, Navajo vintage sterling silver bear paw belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. After the success of the overlay designs made at the Hopi Guild many other silversmiths and shops incorporated overlay in their designs (see Overlay is Not Always Hopi Made). Navajo trader Dean Kirk opened his own trading post at Manuelito, New Mexico (between Gallup and the Arizona border) by January 1941. The silver work made in Dean’s shop was typically Navajo tourist type designs and hallmarked UITA22 (under the auspices of the United Indian Traders Association) until about 1951. That’s when Kirk designed a series of overlay pins to be made by Navajo smiths in his employ incorporating Hohokam and Mimbres designs. These designs proved to be very popular, as a 1958 newspaper advertisement for Enchanted Mesa in Albuquerque promoted “Dean Kirk’s Navajo Overlay Silver”. The overlay pieces made at Kirk’s shop were rarely hallmarked.However, one of the Navajo silversmiths who worked for Dean Kirk was Willie Yazzie, he made his own hallmark and used it on pieces he made in Kirk’s shop.Much of the following information was relayed to Alan Ferg (archivist and archaeologist at Arizona State Museum) by William P. (Willie) Yazzie, Jr, in February 2018. Ferg’s investigation of an overlay belt buckle in his possession, lacking a hallmark, has led to previously unrecorded information about Willie Yazzie, as well as the identification of an additional hallmark used by the artist.Willie Yazzie made the overlay bolo at Dean Kirk’s shop, it includes a deer and stylized Hopi designs; a small piece of turquoise is inlaid flush in the deer’s body. His Navajo wedding basket pin incorporates a small piece of copper to symbolize the red band in traditional wedding baskets. Willie Yazzie made the overlay bolo at Dean Kirk’s shop, it includes a deer and stylized Hopi designs; a small piece of turquoise is inlaid flush in the deer’s body. His Navajo wedding basket pin incorporates a small piece of copper to symbolize the red band in traditional wedding baskets.According to Social Security records, Willie A. Yazzie was born at Chinle, Arizona in 1928. His son says he learned silverwork at Dean Kirk’s trading post in Manuelito in the early 1950s, and created his touchmark (or hallmark) no later than 1960, and after that time his pieces made at Dean Kirk’s would have included his gourd dipper hallmark. His designs often incorporated animal figures such as roadrunners or Navajo designs including Yeis and Father Sky. He never added “tamp work,” or a textured pattern to the background designs.In 1960 Ansel Hall, concessionaire at Mesa Verde National Park, was looking for a silversmith to demonstrate at the park during the summers months, Dean Kirk recommended Willie Yazzie and he was hired by Hall. Willie worked at Mesa Verde in the summers from 1960 to 1983, except for 1965 when he was sick. Yazzie created a special hallmark to denote pieces he made at Mesa Verde. The mark depicts Square Tower House, a ruin within the park, and was included with his gourd dipper mark during the summers of 1960-1964 and 1966-1983.

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Vintage Navajo Tufa Cast sterling silver belt buckle-large turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1" belt.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 8" Tom Yazzie Navajo Vintage Azurite Huge sterling silver heavy cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 8" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures. This bracelet could easily be taken down to a 7.75" or so, I would be happy to do it before shipping.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver heartline bear belt buckle 1.5" Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Vintage ML Navajo sterling silver turquoise, branch coral belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Unknown/Unresearched artist.

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Wilson Padilla Navajo sterling silver turquoise vintage belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Julia Etsitty Navajo Sterling silver/gold filled turquoise/coral belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Phil Tso Navajo sterling silver high grade turquoise huge cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures.

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Vintage small Navajo sterling silver turquoise/coral Racoon claw belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Vintage B Navajo sterling silver turquoise/coral Racoon claw belt buckle Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 8 1/8" Elthe Navajo vintage sterling silver roadrunner overlay cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 8 1/8" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Vintage Navajo sterling silver freeform turquoise modernist cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures. No apparent markings.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" Vintage Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet with turquoise dollar coin. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 7" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures. This was once a watch cuff with the coin later put where the watch would go.

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Sylvia Nuguematz Navajo for Chimney Butte Sterling silver Royston turquoise belt buckle Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt.

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Fritson Toledo Navajo Petrified Wood Agate/jasper sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Vintage Navajo/southwestern sterling silver pendant collection lot turquoise. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Selling the 5 pendants shown.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling silver spiderweb turquoise channel inlay belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt.

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Bea Tom Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, coral, amethyst stone belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Vintage Navajo Overlay geometric belt buckle sterling silver Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1 1/8" belt. Illegibly marked on back, likely a previous owner.

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Larry Martinez Chavez/Elgin Tom Navajo sterling silver boulder turquoise necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. 17.5" long.

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Vintage Navajo DC Thomas hand stamped sterling silver 1.25" belt buckle Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt.

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Archie Ganadonegro Navajo sterling silver Royston turquoise spiny oyster pendant with beaded necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. 18" long.

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sz10.5 Jim Harrison Navajo sterling silver intarsia inlay turquoise/coral ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Jimmy Harrison is an authentic Native American Indian. He is a member of the Red House Clan. He was born into the Navajo Reservation in 1952. Jim began his professional career as a jewelry craftsman in 1981. He was taught all the fundamentals of working with silver at the age of 16 when he enrolled in a silversmithing class in high school. He credits Preston Monongye and Jessie Monongya for his success as a fine jewelry artisan. They shared their techniques with him and opened up his mind to his own designs. His designs are reflective of the bright stars of the New Mexico nights and the geometric forms of the landscape. They all play a part in his finely detailed inlay jewelry. With sleek and contemporary shapes and designs, he manages to balance the flavor of tradition with his stylized approach to Indian imagery. It is believed that Preston, Jesse, and Jim were among the first jewelers to work extensively with inlay of multicolored stones and shells with silver. His designs continue to change and they include Hopi and Navajo Sunfaces, and the Yei- bei-chei. He experiments with landscapes and galaxies. On occasion, Jim adds a rug design as a border to his beautiful designs. The work of Jimmy Harrison is very distinctive and easily recognizable. He works primarily with sterling silver and authentic multi-colored inlayed stones such as, coral, turquoise, lapis, sugalite, mother of pearl stones, and other various materials. His colorful and innovative inlays in his jewelry are inspired by the natural gifts that Mother Earth and Father Sky provide to each and every one of us. His creations include rings, necklaces, bolos, bracelets, earrings, and concho belts. He stamps his jewelry as, Jimmy Harrison.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6" Vintage Navajo sterling silver spiderweb turquoise single stone cuff bracelett. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures.

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sz5.5 Large green turquoise 30‘s-40‘s vintage Navajo sterling silver ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the second quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Unmarked

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Herman Smith Navajo sterling silver spiderweb turquoise inlay cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist. Herman Smith Herman Smith comes from a family of silversmiths. At the age of 13 he learned the art of making jewelry from his mother Mary C. Yazzie. He is the cousin of Terry and Calvin Martinez. Herman’s work is mostly traditional revival style and he is known for ingot style bracelets with deep stamp work in the tradition of the old master silversmiths of the Navajo Nation. He always uses heavy gauge sterling silver that is carefully oxidized to create an older traditional look. Herman uses fine turquoise, coral and lapis in his traditional designs. Recently, he has been creating more contemporary designs, with channel inlay, as well.

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sz2 c1930‘s Navajo small ingot silver turquoise ring sterling. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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sz7 Benny Chapo Navajo vintage Morenci pyrite turquoise sterling silver ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the second quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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sz6 50‘s-60‘s Vintage Navajo Royston turquoise sterling silver ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" 30‘s-40‘s Navajo Cerrillos turquoise sterling silver 3 stone cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures. 2 side stones secure with old fractures.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Harrison Bitsui Navajo sterling silver cast cuff bracelet with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures. Harrison Bitsui is a Navajo silversmith who specializes in traditional sandcast jewelry. He comes from a family of artists and began learning the craft from his grandfather, Charlie Bitsui, a respected silversmith in his own right. Harrison made his first pieces—rings and naja pendants—when he was just a child, and he’s been working in silver ever since. He works primarily with the sandcasting method, a traditional Navajo technique where molten silver is poured into hand-carved tufa stone molds. This process gives each piece a unique texture and form. His jewelry often features bold, symmetrical designs and is frequently set with turquoise or other natural stones. Harrison’s jewelry reflects a commitment to quality and tradition. Every piece is handmade using time-honored techniques, and his designs stay true to classic Navajo forms while incorporating his own style. His sandcast work is known for its clean lines, strong forms, and reliable craftsmanship. 2 products

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sz8.5 Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise 3 stone ring stamped sides. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Two stones with old fractures, secure.

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sz7 Richard Tsosie Navajo coral,turquoise, sterling silver bear form ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.   I belive this is meant to wear as sort of a two finger ring with the cobblestone inlay pointing up.

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6.9" Vintage Navajo pearls sterling silver fluted beaded link bracelet. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver no issues.. Signed on tag as shown. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" 1930‘s Navajo sterling silver 3 stone cuff bracelet with stamped bezel. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 7" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures. Very old repair not visible from front, shown on reverse side.

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sz9 Benny Armijo (1937-2022) Navajo Opal ring in sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. I believe this to be a natural Opal as Benny was very well respected and made this later in his career. He always used really high grade materials even earlier in his career. Benny Armijo (1937-2022). Benny was a renowned master Navajo silversmith who specialized in this complex inlay and "corn row" type cobblestone inlay using high quality stones. His jewelry was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show and was collected by many high-profile artists from James Taylor, Charlie Daniels, to Hank Williams Jr. His pieces can be seen on many album covers of top music groups and are highly collectable today. His incredible sense of humor was as well-known as his jewelry. He was simply the most generous man that one could ever imagine, always helping complete strangers he encountered along the way. He was active from the early 70‘s until the late 20th century.. His older mark from the 1970‘s looks like a tadpole and has been misattributed to "Edward Zuni", but I‘m 100% sure this is Benny Armijo‘s work and hallmark, it‘s been confirmed by his living relatives. Benny was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico Benito M Armijo Jr The older stamp he first used was to represent the letter C and letter M which stood for Chief Marcos. Many years later maybe around 1989 he stamped his jewelry with Benny Armijo. He lived in California for many years and returned to New Mexico and passed away January 2022. He was known for his stone inlay on what he called a Hopi wedding band in which all the stones were inlaid inside the ring or bracelet. Giving the thought that the beauty between the couple is in the eye of the beholder and the couple would choose the different color of stones and their meanings to be inlaid on their wedding bands.

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sz9.5 Navajo Tim Kee Whitman Vintage high grade turquoise sterling silver ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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Big vintage Navajo sterling silver rippled cross with turquoise. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.

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Allison Snowhawk Lee Navajo sterling silver 3/4" ranger belt buckle set on 30". Vintage set with some expected wear but no significant issues. Fits up to 3/4" ranger belt. Ranger belts are wider and taper down at the buckle/keepers/tip. Selling the buckle set shown, giving the belt for free. Allison "Snowhawk" Lee (1958 - 2022) was an award-winning Navajo artist from Mexican Springs, New Mexico. He was the third oldest of eight (four brothers and three sisters). Allison lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his three sons, Wyatt, Kyle and Trent. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping with his family. When there was a boom in Native American jewelry in the early seventies, Allison’s mother and uncle started making Squash Blossoms. At the young age of 14, Allison was asked by his mother to make a silver ring with a turquoise stone. He made the ring well and so began his interest in jewelry making. Allison graduated from Tohatchi High School, during the summers he worked at various silver shops in the Gallup area, where he perfected the methods of silversmithing from the top silversmiths in the shops. Allison began competing in juried art shows back in 1988 and continued this tradition of competition throughout his life. He received many top awards, such as: Best of Division at the Santa Fe Indian Market, the George C. West Memorial Award for Excellence in Silver Jewelry which he won three years in a row. Allison was asked to join in on making a piece for the millennium sampler concha belt along with twelve renowned Indian Market jewelers. He was very honored to be chosen to participate in this collaboration. The proceeds of this auction benefited the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA). Allison was a highly skilled and respected silversmith, loved throughout the field of Native American jewelry. Sadly, Allison passed away in June of 2022. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy lives on in his sons‘ beautiful jewelry.

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Supersmiths David Rosales Navajo sterling silver opal/black Jade slide pendant. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. No issues, including the 16.5" sterling necklace shown. Pendant is clean and retails for $600. What a stunning piece of Native American jewelry! This slide is handcrafted with created blue opal and black jade, a collection that designer David Rosales calls Black Beauty. The entire slide is sterling silver with openings on the back for a chain to fit through. David Rosales is from Gallup, New Mexico and is one of the very top Native American jewelry designers in the world today. He has assembled a very talented team of Native American jewelry artists to create each piece. This slide has an amazing amount of work and would look very elegant on an omega necklace. It measures 2" x 1 1/2"

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31.5" Heavy vintage hand stamped Navajo pearls sterling silver beaded necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. No issues, 31.5" long necklace. Necklace with illegly signed tag by artist. Extremely high quality set, handmade, hand stamped. Likely restrung due to weight.

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8" RLE Navajo sterling silver turquoise vintage petite link bracelet. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver no issues.. Signed on back as shown. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.

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sz10.5 70‘s-80‘s Vintage Navajo sterling silver feather design turquoise ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from last quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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sz7.25 Vintage JD Navajo sterling silver large spiderweb turquoise ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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1940‘s Navajo turquoise/sterling silver butterfly concho belt mustache buckle . Fits up to a 45" waist, but can be hooked shorter or a few holes could be added later. Tape measure shown in pics.. Weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 1 buckle and 4 conchos, 5 Butterfly conchos, 10 total. Second quarter of 20th century on more recent leather. 663 grams

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33" Vintage Navajo Modernist sterling silver turquoise cluster concho belt. Fits up to a 33" waist, but can be hooked shorter or put on longer leather. Weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 1 buckle and 8 conchos, 9 total. Mid 20th century, very nice high quality turquoise. Unmarked, will follow up with weight.

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sz7 Vintage Navajo sterling silver snake eye turquoise/coral feather ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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sz8 Vintage Navajo sterling silver high grade two stone turquoise ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Great looking stones.

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sz6 Marcus Chavez Navajo figural Bumblebee sterling silver jasper ring . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the early 21st century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Marcus is a talented Navajo silversmith that creates stunning jewelry that captures the essence of Native American craftsmanship. Marcus Chavez is from Shiprock, New Mexico, located on the Navajo reservation.

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sz7 Vintage Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling silver turquoise branch coral ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Orville Tsinnie: A Luminary in Navajo Artistry In the early 1970s, Orville Tsinnie, a distinguished Navajo artist, embarked on a journey of artistic discovery under the tutelage of his Hopi brother-in-law. This marked the genesis of a career that would see him garner numerous accolades, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. This honor is reserved exclusively for the crème de la crème of American Indian artists, underscoring Tsinnie‘s exceptional talent. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) signs his work with "Orville Tsinnie, New Mexico" along with two stamps of Shiprock. Tsinnie‘s work was a testament to his superior craftsmanship. While he was adept at creating traditional jewelry, his true genius lay in his ability to conceive and execute innovative designs. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to precision were the hallmarks of his work, resulting in pieces that were unmistakably his own. Operating from his studio in Shiprock, New Mexico, Tsinnie was a stalwart presence at Santa Fe‘s annual Indian Market. His participation in this yearly event further cemented his status as a luminary in the realm of Navajo artistry. His legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of indigenous art.

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sz7 Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise/coral two stone ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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Les Baker Shop Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise pendant necklace heishi. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. No issues, 25" long necklace. Les Baker was a well-known southwest jewelry artist who designed and also made jewelry himself. Although he was Anglo he employed many Native American silversmiths throughout the years, most notably Fritson Toledo, the great Navajo artist.

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Large Vintage Navajo/southwestern modernist sterling silver pendant/necklace. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. No issues, 26" long necklace. Signed Herman Owens, most likely a former owner rather than the silversmith. Very high quality turquoise.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.25" Vintage EL Navajo sterling silver turquoise cluster cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.25" wrist.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" 1940‘s Navajo hand stamped sterling silver cuff bracelet w/ nice turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist without adjustment, though .25" or more of careful adjustment is typically very simple. Any adjustment will change the gap size of course which is shown in the pictures.

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9 Vintage Southwestern sterling silver button covers Navajo basket patterns . Selling the 9 shown, solid sterling silver fronts with base metal backs which is always the case with these. No issues. Weight and measurements in the pictures.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.6" Les Baker Shop Navajo sterling silver stamped watch cuff bracelet. Selling the watch bracelet shown, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Watch untested, at the very least needs a battery. Watch not guaranteed for condition.

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Vintage Larry Bill Tom Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, coral belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Huge Vintage c1970 Navajo sterling silver freeform bolo tie with nice turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 36" long tight/old fracture towards top of stone. Stone is secure and going nowhere.. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course. Very nice natural American turquoise, I‘ve seen this stone used in mostly older Native American jewelry but never figured out what mine it was.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" Kirk Smith Navajo heavy stamped sterling silver stacker cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 7" wrist. HIS LIFE: Kirk Smith first began working with silver at around age 7 in his grandfather’s hidden workshop, that according to Smith’s interview with Perry Null Trading, “you would not see it unless you knew it was there”. His grandfather also made jewelry and Kirk used to aid him by first learning to run the bellow to heat the charcoal that would allow his grandfather to work with the silver at high temperatures, and then eventually began to work with beads and bracelets and necklaces himself. He later used these primitive skills to craft jewelry for his uncle, who would exchange clothes and shoes for his pieces. In 1972, Kirk struck out on his own, primarily working in silver cast work, until the price of silver went up in 1974 and he went to work doing different things like working in the mine or a refinery in Galveston. He returned to jewelry making in the early 1980s when his mother got sick and he desired to be nearer to her. That’s when his craft took a turn. HIS MENTORS: Of course, his grandfather was his earliest influence, and perhaps the most profound on Kirk as a person, but when it comes to his craftsmanship, the game-changer for him was his brother-in-law. Kirk’s sister was married to an artisan named Harry Morgan, a well-known name in the world of Native American jewelry. Harry was known for his intricate stamp work and the way he would style his silver to give it an antique look, believing that overly polished silver hid the detailing and the beauty of a piece. It was Harry who really taught Kirk about design and style in terms of his craft. HIS CRAFT: Kirk is probably best known for his concho belts, like the one we found in Audrey’s closet, that we thought was too beautiful not to share with y’all after being tucked away for too long. He was known for his unrelenting insistence on working his silver by hand, resulting in beautiful pieces of heavy silver and high-grade stones. In addition to concho belts, Kirk crafted gorgeous statement cuff bracelets with turquoise and red coral and some of the most striking blue lapis you’ve ever seen, as well as some rings, pendants, earrings, and even a few squash blossoms. As we mentioned, his work is highly collectible, not only because of its stunning beauty, but because sadly, there won’t be any more made; Kirk was tragically killed in 2012. HIS DEATH: On September 17, 2012, Kirk was in an altercation in a parking lot with a young man whose truck had struck Kirk’s vehicle as the man was attempting to back into a parking spot. When the driver, who was intoxicated, tried to flee the scene, Kirk jumped onto the hood of the man’s truck. When he was eventually unable to maintain his grip, Kirk was flung from the moving vehicle and suffered injuries which resulted in his death in an Albuquerque hospital a little while later. The driver did succeed in fleeing the scene, but eventually collided with another truck and a barrier on Interstate 25 and was apprehended after a violent struggle with police; he was found to have had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16, twice the legal limit. Incredibly, the driver, who was 16 at the time, was only sentenced to 90 days in a treatment center and two years probation. As you might imagine, Kirk’s surviving family does not feel that justice was done in the wake of his death, but they are carrying on his legacy in a positive way despite the circumstances.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" Mike Begay Navajo sterling silver 14k gold bezel lapis cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.75" wrist.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver belt buckle with turquoise and coral. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 2" belt. 6cm x 9cm 2.36" x 3.5" One stone with fracture, all stones secure.

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small 40‘s-50‘s Navajo vintage sterling silver bolo tie w/ nice turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 38" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6" Vintage WB Navajo sterling silver spiderweb turquoise cuff bracelet Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6" wrist.

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1940‘s Vintage Navajo sterling silver Knifewing belt buckle hand stamped. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.5" Antique Navajo ingot silver double carinated arrow stamped cuff bracleet Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa first quarter to early second quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.5" wrist. Unmarked.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.3" Vintage Navajo carinated sterling silver red coral row cuff bracelet Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.3" wrist. Unmarked.

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c1940‘s Big Navajo sterling silver Fred Harvey turquoise thunderbirds pin/brooch. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa second quarter of the 20th century.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.3" 30‘s-40‘s Navajo tufa cast sterling silver wide band cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.3" wrist.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" 1940‘s-50‘s Navajo Blue Gem turquoise braided sterling silver cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.75" wrist, one stone secure with old fracture, another with fissure or hairline. 48 grams.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver 2pc belt buckle modernist textured design. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1" belt.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" 30‘s-40‘s Navajo Vintage sterling silver turquoise row cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 6.75" wrist.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" 50‘s-60‘s Navajo carinated sterling silver shadowbox turquoise cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits up to a 7" wrist.

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Foster Yazzie Navajo reversible 3pc sterling silver/onyx belt buckle set. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Can be reversed or worn as just a 2pc as shown.

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c1940‘s Navajo finely stamped sterling silver pin/brooch with turquoise. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa second quarter of the 20th century.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver sandcast belt buckle with turquoise t. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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R Smith Vintage Navajo sterling silver nugget turquoise belt buckle Ron Monogram. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. The monogram is tested solid 10k gold. It would not be difficult to remove the letters or even the entire center place and replace it with another. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Supersmiths Navajo Black Jade, Tiger‘s Eye, Petrified wood sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Signed by the shop and artist.

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c1930 Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise whirling logs/arrows belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.75" belt.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" 1940‘s Navajo hand stamped sterling silver cuff bracelet with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter of the 20th century.

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Big Vintage Navajo tufa/sand cast sterling silver belt buckle with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 2" belt.

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Vintage R.T. Navajo sterling silver 3/4" Ranger belt buckle set. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 3/4" belt. No issues, some expected wear. Ranger belts are typically wider and taper down to 3/4" where the buckle and tip go on.

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sz7 Cecil Ashley Navajo sterling silver spiderweb turquoise channel inlay ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the fourth quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Cecil Ashley is a respected Navajo Master silversmith who signs his pieces “CA sterling”. Cecil is well known for his quality of material and meticulous workmanship in his one-of-a-kind collectible designs. He is best known for his extraordinary lapidary skills, whose signature style is creating some of the best mosaic inlay work today. Cecil worked for the Brown family, Brown’s Trading Company in Safford, Arizona in the mid-80‘s and had access to top grade Morenci turquoise, which he used to create many beautiful jewelry pieces. There he honed his craft before venturing out on his own and establishing his own studio. Most of Cecil’s pieces have a variety of colorful, inlaid materials including spiny oyster, onyx, lapis, opal and the rare Dragon Skin or Brown Spider Web turquoise. These stones are most often inlaid in asymmetrical settings. His other silverwork is classic Navajo stamp work with classically set stones.

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sz5.75 vintage Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, coral ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the third quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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sz5 c1930‘s Cerrillos Turquoise ingot/sterling silver vintage Navajo ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the second quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures. Stone secure with multiple fractures, nice stampings, unmarked.

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sz4.5 c1930 Navajo ingot silver stoplight 3 stone greasy green turquoise ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the second quarter of the 20th century. Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.

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sz5 Anthony Sanchez Navajo 14k gold modernist freeform turquoise ring. Tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold. Nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century. No apparent issues. Weight and measurements in pictures.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 6.75" Vintage Navajo sterling silver hand chiseled cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. No apparent markings.

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c1970 Navajo Vintage sterling silver large chip inlay turquoise bolo tie. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pictures. 38" long with no issues. Tray is tared out, so weight shown is just the bolo of course.

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All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. 7" Delbert Delgarito Navajo 14k gold/Sterling silver turquoise cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century to early 21st century. Nice sturdy cuff bracelet with solid 14k gold bars down the center inlaid in solid sterling silver.

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6-7.5" Adjustable E Billy Navajo sterling silver chunky turquoise link bracelet. Bracelet fits up to a 7.5" wrist, but will also fit snugly on a 6" wrist. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver no issues.. Adjustable toggle bracelet

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Vintage Navajo hand stamped sterling silver large hoop earrings. Great earrings with no issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, any marks detected, weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.

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sz10 Vintage Navajo Royston turquoise sterling silver long ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Nice ring from the third quarter of the 20th century. Looks like the stone could have a possible professional repair, not really sure. Great ring, very nice turquoise. It has a sizer in it taking it to size 9, but I believe it would be closer to 10 with the sizer removed.

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24.5" c1950‘s Navajo sterling silver link concho belt hatband stamped design. Fits up to a 24.5" hat, but can be linked shorter, fully functional with age appropriate wear. Please look at pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Circa mid 20th century.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver 3D ram bust belt buckle with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 2" belt. Illegible unresearched hallmark, one stone with old fracture, all secure in bezels.

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