sz8 Harry Morgan Navajo sterling silver long ring w/ nice turquoiser. Great looking ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with no issues unless some are already stated previously in the description. Some expected wear. Size 8 ring Harry Morgan is known for his classic revival style jewelry with its smooth, soft, antique finishes and classic design. He is a fifth-generation silversmith. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Harry Morgan began casting jewelry at age seven. His mother Louise inspired him to make jewelry in the old style. The Navajo Tribe offered him a four-year scholarship in engineering, but being a rodeo cowboy was his dream, at the time. He ultimately returned to his passion for silversmithing, and became a silversmith in 1965. He spent most of his life in the Gallup, NM area, and at one point opened a jewelry supply store in Crownpoint, NM. He also operated a smithing studio, and employed many smiths who would also emulate the classic revival style. One of those employed was well-known silversmith Kirk Smith. Many of Harry Morgans stamps were inherited from his parents and uncle, or made by him. Harry Morgan was married to Navajo silversmith Betty Joe, and is the nephew of accomplished silversmiths Charlie Bitsue and Ike Wilson. Brother Henry Morgan is known for his exceptional sandcast pieces. Linda Marble, his sister, was also known for her sandcast pieces. She passed away in 2004. Of his five children, three have taken up silversmithing. Harry Morgan won awards at every major Indian art show, and had an exhibit of his creations at the Heard Museum in 2007, a year before he passed way.

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6" Orville Tsinnie Navajo 14k gold/Sterling sugilite modernist cuff bracelet Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with solid 14k gold bezel and solid 14k gold bead accents. Weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century. This and most of the items from this collection were collected but unworn. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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6" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling silver agatized petrified wood cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Good condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century. This and most of the items from this collection were collected but unworn. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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6" Richard Tsosie Navajo sterling silver, coral, shell, turquoise cuff bracelet . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Expected wear, circa third quarter of the 20th century, no damage or unsightly wear. Artists hallmark shown. Richard is perhaps best known for his distinctive textured silver designs. His trademark technique of granulation was discovered by accident when he noticed silver filings were fusing onto a ring he was soldering. He calls the process which produces this granulated surface texture “reticulation, and he has been perfecting the technique throughout his career. Born in 1956, Richard has been a jeweler since the mid 1970s. He learned jewelry making from his brother Boyd and from Kenneth Begay at Navajo Community College in Arizona. He quickly progressed from basic tasks of cutting and polishing stones to the more complex process of inlay. Richards contemporary silver and hold work features the use of fabrication, overlay, and granulation. He is also known for colorful inlay work with a variety of natural stones and for his fine degree of control and attention to detail. His designs are motivated by images of the natural world, particularly the Wide Ruins area of the reservation where he spent a large part of his youth. Richard says of his work, “I am inspired by the colors of the mountains at sunset, the patterns of shadow and light that emerge at dawn, and the pinpoints of starlight against the black night sky. His pieces typically contain the symbol for lighting and an arrow pattern. The lightning stands for natural causes, while the arrowhead symbolizes man-made elements. Richard says the design represents the ups and downs of life. “Some things we cant do anything about and you should try to enjoy life to the fullest.

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Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln Navajo sterling silver high grade turquoise necklace. Authentic with no damage, with weight and measurements in the pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 24.5" long necklace. Mary Marie Lincoln is an accomplished Navajo jeweler. For over 35 years she has been known for her simple, yet elegant designs that are timeless. She often combines various colored stones such as coral and turquoise, in her popular “cluster work pieces. She works closely with her brothers, Lee and Raymond Yazzie, who are both well-known award winning jewelers. Mary Marie lives with her family near Gallup, NM. She is featured in Navajo Indian Jewelry by Jerry and Lois Jacka and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment by Lois Dubin.

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6" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling silver Mediterranean red coral cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with the markings shown. . Some expected wear, no damage. Weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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27" Leo Yazzie Navajo pearls necklace Hand stamped Sterling silver beaded. No damage or issues, Buying the Necklace shown with no damage, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Largest bead approx 1 1/8" wide. Measures 27" end to end, because of the width of the beads it doesn‘t wear like a 27" necklace of course.

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6.25" Orville Tsinnie Navajo GemBone Petrified Dinosaur Bone Sterling silver cuff bracelet Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with markings shown. Weight and measurements in pictures. Some expected wear, no cracks or breaks. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. 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. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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sz7 Herman Vandever Navajo Kachina sunface ring sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver, with artists signature, no issues. Herman Vandever (1964- ) Diné Navajo Nation. He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell. He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver. Started silversmithing in 1989, he was taught by his older sister Esther Wood.

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sz7.5 Gibson Nez Navajo/Apache sterling silver sugilite/coral inlay ring. Weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver. No issues. Gibson Nez was a self-taught silversmith and is known nationwide for his intricate inlay technique and excellent craftsmanship. His work is featured in museums throughout the United States and he has become a popular designer for celebrities. He was born in Dulce, New Mexico and is Navajo and Apache. His work continues to be some of the finest produced in the 20th century. (Gibson Nez passed away in 2007)

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Harry Morgan Navajo Revival sterling silver 3 stone cuff bracelet Nice turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with sterling mark. Weight and measurements in pictures. Nice bracelet from the last quarter of the 20th century with no issues. Collected, worn little it seems.   Fits up to a 6 1/8" wrist.Morgan, Harry BiographyHarry Morgan is known for his classic revival style jewelry with its smooth, soft, antique finishes and classic design. He is a fifth-generation silversmith. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Harry Morgan began casting jewelry at age seven. His mother Louise inspired him to make jewelry in the old style.The Navajo Tribe offered him a four-year scholarship in engineering, but being a rodeo cowboy was his dream, at the time. He ultimately returned to his passion for silversmithing, and became a silversmith in 1965. He spent most of his life in the Gallup, NM area, and at one point opened a jewelry supply store in Crownpoint, NM.He also operated a smithing studio, and employed many smiths who would also emulate the classic revival style. One of those employed was well-known silversmith Kirk Smith. Many of Harry Morgans stamps were inherited from his parents and uncle, or made by him.Harry Morgan was married to Navajo silversmith Betty Joe, and is the nephew of accomplished silversmiths Charlie Bitsue and Ike Wilson. Brother Henry Morgan is known for his exceptional sandcast pieces. Linda Marble, his sister, was also known for her sandcast pieces. She passed away in 2004.Of his five children, three have taken up silversmithing. Harry Morgan won awards at every major Indian art show, and had an exhibit of his creations at the Heard Museum in 2007, a year before he passed way.

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Boyd Tsosie Navajo 14k gold, diamond, opal, and coral beaded necklace. All of the metal on this necklace is tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold, weight and measurements in pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Natural Opal and Mediterranean coral beads and inlay outside the pendant. My monitor is off, but these pics look really bad to me. It‘s gold, it‘s beautiful. Boyd Tsosie is a jeweler who draws inspiration from the rich heritage of his Navajo traditions. Born in 1954, he has been making jewelry since he was sixteen years of age. In 1979, Boyd Tsosie was only 23. He was already among the top echelon of Southwestern jewelers / silversmiths (both past and present). Boyd was featured in Arizona Highways along with other greats like Jesse Monongye, his brother Richard Tsosie, Gibson Nez, James Little, and Larry Golsch. These Navajo silversmiths all would go on to build fine reputations and set the standards you see today for Southwest jewelry. Kenneth Begaye, a teacher at the Navajo Community College on the Navajo Reservation, inspired Boyd at a young age. Boyd gives credit to Kenneth for teaching him his trade. Kenneth Begay has been deemed the father of modern Navajo jewelry. Before Kenneth Begay, Navajo Indian Jewelry was much like it had been for the past 100 years. Navajo jewelry had a strong Spanish influence. Which is entirely understandable since it was a Mexican silversmith (who learned from the Spanish) that taught the first Navajo to work silver. Boyd considers Kenneth Begay a major influence and carries on today the work of Kenneth Begay. Boyd Tsosie continues to move Navajo jewelry forward and he, like Kenneth Begay, generously shares his knowledge with other silversmiths. Boyd, working with his brother Richard, first gained widespread recognition for his soldered flower and leaf designs. Later, he moved his jewelry designs to a more complex, contemporary look. Over the years Boyd has developed a contemporary style of work primarily in 14K gold combined with turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite. Boyd feels that he is creating “tomorrows tradition in Navajo jewelry by being given the rights and prayers by his elders to create his special pieces. He is featured in Navajo Indian Jewelry and Enduring Traditions by Jerry and Lois Jacka and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment by Lois Dubin. In recent years, Boyd and his son have given back to the Navajo Nation with a nonprofit to give counsel and help to those with substance challenges.

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Richard Tsosie Navajo Overlay pendant with turquoise sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. All stones/inlay secure in bezels with no apparent damage. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Richard Tsosie jewelry is featured in books, magazines and museums; including the permanent collections of The Museum of Man in San Diego, The Smithsonian, The Heard Museum, and The Museum of Northern Arizona. Richard Tsosie and his brother Boyd came to public attention when they were featured in the August 1979 Jewelry Collectors Issue of Arizona Highways Magazine. Richard is a Navajo jeweler and sculptor from Flagstaff and the Wide Ruins area of the Navajo Reservation and is currently living in Scottsdale, Arizona. His work has been featured in American Indian Art Magazine, Arizona Highways Magazine, the video “Beyond Tradition: Contemporary Indian Art and Its Evolution, as well as several books including, Southwestern Indian Jewelry by Dexter Cirillo and Enduring Traditions, Art of the Navajo by Jerry Jacka. Richards work has been exhibited in galleries and museums from New York to California. He explains that his designs represent the beauty of life. The arrows are things that come natural like the lightening in the sky. They are ups and downs in life as there are in his designs and that is what makes you strong.

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6.3" Boyd Tsosie Navajo Tufa Cast sterling silver turquoise cuff bracelet. . Weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No damage or issues. Vintage bracelet in "new old stock", unworn condition. Gorgeous high grade natural American turquoise. Boyd Tsosie, born in 1954, is a distinguished Navajo jeweler whose innovative designs have significantly influenced contemporary Native American jewelry. He began his journey in jewelry-making at the age of sixteen, deeply inspired by his Navajo heritage. Under the mentorship of Kenneth Begay at Navajo Community College, Tsosie refined his silversmithing skills, laying the foundation for his distinctive artistic style. In the 1970s, Tsosie, alongside his brother Richard, emerged as part of a new wave of Native American artists who introduced fresh perspectives to traditional jewelry-making. Their work was prominently featured in the April 1979 issue of *Arizona Highways*, highlighting “The New Look in Indian Jewelry. Tsosies craftsmanship is renowned for its impeccable quality and intricate inlay work. He often incorporates high-grade gemstones such as turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite into his pieces. His creations have been showcased in esteemed exhibitions, including the “Jewels of the Southwest at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Tsosies work is featured in prominent publications like “Navajo Indian Jewelry and Enduring Traditions by Jerry and Lois Jacka and *North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment* by Lois Dubin, underscoring his influence in the field. Today, Boyd Tsosies jewelry continues to be celebrated and collected for its unique blend of traditional Navajo symbolism and modern design. His pieces are available at esteemed galleries, including Faust Gallery, which specializes in museum-quality American Indian and contemporary art.

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Kirk Smith Navajo Sterlng silver and turquoise bolo tie with fancy tips. Solid sterling silver (tested) with no issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. Overall good condition, tested sterling, marked as shown. 47" long. Native American jewelry artisan Kirk Smith, or Kiyaa Alani Shush Dine (his Dine tribe name, meaning “towering house bear people clan), created a long-lasting legacy in a tragically short life. His work is highly regarded for its quality craftsmanship and his use of stones of only the highest quality and richest coloring. Kirks pieces, primarily his concho belts for which he was best known, have long been coveted and collectible, with their value only increasing as a result of his unexpected, early death. His story is an interesting one. HIS LIFE: Kirk Smith first began working with silver at around age 7 in his grandfathers hidden workshop, that according to Smiths 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. Thats 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. Kirks 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 Audreys closet, that we thought was too beautiful not to share with yall 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 youve 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 wont 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 Kirks 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 mans 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, Kirks 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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sz7 Gibson Nez Navajo/Apache sterling silver high grade stone inlay coral ring. Weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver, unmarked. No issues. Gibson Nez was a self-taught silversmith and is known nationwide for his intricate inlay technique and excellent craftsmanship. His work is featured in museums throughout the United States and he has become a popular designer for celebrities. He was born in Dulce, New Mexico and is Navajo and Apache. His work continues to be some of the finest produced in the 20th century. (Gibson Nez passed away in 2007)

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Harry Morgan Navajo Sterling silver Heavy stamped Repousse Butterfly concho belt Fantastic concho belt with holes between 33-37", but holes could be added in either direction. Maximum wearable length is about 44" with added holes. No damage or significant wear. (1) buckle, (7) Butterfly conchos, (6) Oval conchos. Weight and measurements of conchos and length of belt in pictures. Harry Morgan is known for his classic revival style jewelry with its smooth, soft, antique finishes and classic design. He is a fifth-generation silversmith. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Harry Morgan began casting jewelry at age seven. His mother Louise inspired him to make jewelry in the old style. The Navajo Tribe offered him a four-year scholarship in engineering, but being a rodeo cowboy was his dream, at the time. He ultimately returned to his passion for silversmithing, and became a silversmith in 1965. He spent most of his life in the Gallup, NM area, and at one point opened a jewelry supply store in Crownpoint, NM. He also operated a smithing studio, and employed many smiths who would also emulate the classic revival style. One of those employed was well-known silversmith Kirk Smith. Many of Harry Morgans stamps were inherited from his parents and uncle, or made by him. Harry Morgan was married to Navajo silversmith Betty Joe, and is the nephew of accomplished silversmiths Charlie Bitsue and Ike Wilson. Brother Henry Morgan is known for his exceptional sandcast pieces. Linda Marble, his sister, was also known for her sandcast pieces. She passed away in 2004. Of his five children, three have taken up silversmithing. Harry Morgan won awards at every major Indian art show, and had an exhibit of his creations at the Heard Museum in 2007, a year before he passed way.

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sz7.5 Kee Nez Navajo sterling silver onyx long ring.. Weight and measurements in pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, marked as shown. Modern ring by an important artist. Navajo silversmith, Kee Nez, is a member of the Many-Goats clan and is from an artistic family. His mother is a rug weaver and his grandfather was a silversmith, but he credits his award-winning brother, Al Nez, with influencing his style. Kee uses 14K gold and sterling silver to create his stunning handcrafted surface design on bolas, rings, pendants, and earrings. He often uses sandcasting techniques to produce each item and many times uses the finest American turquoise or richly colored coral as a focal point on the piece. Kee was featured in Arizona Highways in the article “A New Generation of Indian Artists and has several pieces showcased in the books, Enduring Traditions and Navajo Indian Jewelry by Jerry and Lois Jacka. He has garnered numerous awards at Gallup, New Mexicos Annual Intertribal Ceremonial.

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sz7.5 Jerry Roan Navajo Sterling silver Kachina ring Variscite coral eyes. Weight and measurements in pictures. Marked as shown, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No issues. Jerry Roan (1919-1977) Navajo tribal native Jerry Roan (1919-1977) had a productive life as a silversmith and jewelry maker. He began actively working at silversmithing around 1968. In 1969, a year after he began smithing, he on a 1st Award at the Navajo Tribal Fair in Arizona. Roan was included in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe. His work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, and the Yellowhorse Museum in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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sz7 Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling silver, coral red web Kingman turquoise ring. Weight and measurements in pictures. Marked as shown, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Turquoise has an old fracture by the bezel, it‘s secure and not going anywhere.

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sz11.5 Gary Reeves Navajo intricately stamped sterling silver wide band ring. Weight and measurements in pictures. Very nice ring from the last quarter of the 20th century, made by a very skilled and well respected deceased Navajo artist.

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Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln Navajo Sterling silver Pilot Mountain turquoise bolo tie . Solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pics. 44" long. Expected wear with no apparent damage. Weight shown is just the entire bolo, if there is a tray pictured it will be tared out of course. Marked Mary Marie behind the cord, not currently shown in pictures but it‘s there. Mary Marie Lincoln is an accomplished Navajo jeweler. For over 35 years she has been known for her simple, yet elegant designs that are timeless. She often combines various colored stones such as coral and turquoise, in her popular “cluster work pieces. She works closely with her brothers, Lee and Raymond Yazzie, who are both well-known award winning jewelers. Mary Marie lives with her family near Gallup, NM. She is featured in Navajo Indian Jewelry by Jerry and Lois Jacka and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment by Lois Dubin.

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6.4" Herman Vandever Navajo sterling silver gaspeite cuff bracelet. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver with no issues. Minimal wear circa last quarter of 20th century. Herman Vandever (1964- ) Diné Navajo Nation. He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell. He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver. Started silversmithing in 1989, he was taught by his older sister Esther Wood.

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6.5" Kee Nez Navajo tufa cast sterling silver cuff bracelet. Weight and measurements in pictures, solid sterling silver with no issues. Minimal wear. Circa last quarter of 20th century. Navajo silversmith, Kee Nez, is a member of the Many-Goats clan and is from an artistic family. His mother is a rug weaver and his grandfather was a silversmith, but he credits his award-winning brother, Al Nez, with influencing his style. Kee uses 14K gold and sterling silver to create his stunning handcrafted surface design on bolas, rings, pendants, and earrings. He often uses sandcasting techniques to produce each item and many times uses the finest American turquoise or richly colored coral as a focal point on the piece. Kee was featured in Arizona Highways in the article “A New Generation of Indian Artists and has several pieces showcased in the books, Enduring Traditions and Navajo Indian Jewelry by Jerry and Lois Jacka. He has garnered numerous awards at Gallup, New Mexico‘s Annual Intertribal Ceremonial.

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sz8 Early work Leo Yazzie Sterling silver high grade turquoise inlaid ring. Weight and measurements in pictures, fossil inlay on one side is pushed in slightly. Likely an easy fix, but great as is. The style and quality of workmanship points to Leo Yazzie, the LY is different than on his later pieces but it‘s obvious to me that this is not a contemporary ring. Likely c1970‘s.

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Harry Morgan Navajo sterling silver deep stamped bolo tie w/ turquoise. Solid sterling silver slide and tips. Weight and measurements in pics. 37" long, extremely high quality slide and tips. Numerous award winner Navajo artist Harry Morgan (1947-2008) was a 5th generation Navajo silversmith who‘ll always be remembered for his traditional "Vintage Revival-Old Pawn" style jewelry that had these gleaming sterling vintage looking darkened finishings that were made in a classic old style Navajo design..The beauty he gave the sterling was so warm that it brought out the metal‘s maximum luster..Harry once said "That‘s the way old style jewelry should look," he said.. "When silver is all shined up it hides all of the intricate detail in the stamp work and the bezels. This older style is what I grew up with and what I love." Although it was his mother who inspired him to create this style of jewelry that had that old Navajo look,it was Harry however who was the 1st to bring this style to the forefront of the industry..Paving the way for others like his brother-in-law Kirk Smith who then followed in Harry‘s footsteps & with Kirk‘s connection with other artists,they then followed in Kirk‘s footsteps. Now this is the dominant style amongst most Navajo artists & you see this old pawn style darkened finishing everywhere..Kirks name will always be associated with Harry‘s & vise versa. if you‘ve ever wondered why most Navajo pieces have that old style look & finishing where many of you can‘t tell if the piece is new or old anymore,it was this man who we can give the credit to for bringing a style of jewelry that we now see everywhere. He lived to see his jewelry being exhibited at the Heard Museum a year before his death.

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Boyd Tsosie Navajo silver smoky Bisbee turquoise modernist pendant. Weight and measurements in pictures. Very attractive stone in this pendant that I believe to be Bisbee. Boyd Tsosie is a jeweler who draws inspiration from the rich heritage of his Navajo traditions. Born in 1954, he has been making jewelry since he was sixteen years of age. In 1979, Boyd Tsosie was only 23. He was already among the top echelon of Southwestern jewelers / silversmiths (both past and present). Boyd was featured in Arizona Highways along with other greats like Jesse Monongye, his brother Richard Tsosie, Gibson Nez, James Little, and Larry Golsch. These Navajo silversmiths all would go on to build fine reputations and set the standards you see today for Southwest jewelry. Kenneth Begaye, a teacher at the Navajo Community College on the Navajo Reservation, inspired Boyd at a young age. Boyd gives credit to Kenneth for teaching him his trade. Kenneth Begay has been deemed the father of modern Navajo jewelry. Before Kenneth Begay, Navajo Indian Jewelry was much like it had been for the past 100 years. Navajo jewelry had a strong Spanish influence. Which is entirely understandable since it was a Mexican silversmith (who learned from the Spanish) that taught the first Navajo to work silver. Boyd considers Kenneth Begay a major influence and carries on today the work of Kenneth Begay. Boyd Tsosie continues to move Navajo jewelry forward and he, like Kenneth Begay, generously shares his knowledge with other silversmiths. Boyd, working with his brother Richard, first gained widespread recognition for his soldered flower and leaf designs. Later, he moved his jewelry designs to a more complex, contemporary look. Over the years Boyd has developed a contemporary style of work primarily in 14K gold combined with turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite. Boyd feels that he is creating “tomorrows tradition in Navajo jewelry by being given the rights and prayers by his elders to create his special pieces. He is featured in Navajo Indian Jewelry and Enduring Traditions by Jerry and Lois Jacka and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment by Lois Dubin. In recent years, Boyd and his son have given back to the Navajo Nation with a nonprofit to give counsel and help to those with substance challenges.

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Aaron Peshlakai Navajo Sterling and ironwood belt buckle. Solid sterling silver with weight and other measurements in the pictures. Fully functional vintage condition with minimal wear. Aaron is the son of Norbert Peshlakai, an amazing silversmith in his own right with work in museums and numerous large collections.

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Kee Nez Navajo Modernist sterling feather pin with high grade coral. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. Navajo silversmith, Kee Nez, is a member of the Many-Goats clan and is from an artistic family. His mother is a rug weaver and his grandfather was a silversmith, but he credits his award-winning brother, Al Nez, with influencing his style. Kee uses 14K gold and sterling silver to create his stunning handcrafted surface design on bolas, rings, pendants, and earrings. He often uses sandcasting techniques to produce each item and many times uses the finest American turquoise or richly colored coral as a focal point on the piece. Kee was featured in Arizona Highways in the article “A New Generation of Indian Artists and has several pieces showcased in the books, Enduring Traditions and Navajo Indian Jewelry by Jerry and Lois Jacka. He has garnered numerous awards at Gallup, New Mexicos Annual Intertribal Ceremonial.

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6.25" Harry Morgan Navajo silver Bisbee turquoise cuff bracelet No issues, solid sterling, weight and measurements in pictures. Morgan, Harry Biography Harry Morgan is known for his classic revival style jewelry with its smooth, soft, antique finishes and classic design. He is a fifth-generation silversmith. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Harry Morgan began casting jewelry at age seven. His mother Louise inspired him to make jewelry in the old style. The Navajo Tribe offered him a four-year scholarship in engineering, but being a rodeo cowboy was his dream, at the time. He ultimately returned to his passion for silversmithing, and became a silversmith in 1965. He spent most of his life in the Gallup, NM area, and at one point opened a jewelry supply store in Crownpoint, NM. He also operated a smithing studio, and employed many smiths who would also emulate the classic revival style. One of those employed was well-known silversmith Kirk Smith. Many of Harry Morgans stamps were inherited from his parents and uncle, or made by him. Harry Morgan was married to Navajo silversmith Betty Joe, and is the nephew of accomplished silversmiths Charlie Bitsue and Ike Wilson. Brother Henry Morgan is known for his exceptional sandcast pieces. Linda Marble, his sister, was also known for her sandcast pieces. She passed away in 2004. Of his five children, three have taken up silversmithing. Harry Morgan won awards at every major Indian art show, and had an exhibit of his creations at the Heard Museum in 2007, a year before he passed way.

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6 5/8" Kirk Smith Navajo sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet. Weight and measurements in pics, appears unworn. Native American jewelry artisan Kirk Smith, or Kiyaa Alani Shush Dine (his Dine tribe name, meaning “towering house bear people clan), created a long-lasting legacy in a tragically short life. His work is highly regarded for its quality craftsmanship and his use of stones of only the highest quality and richest coloring. Kirks pieces, primarily his concho belts for which he was best known, have long been coveted and collectible, with their value only increasing as a result of his unexpected, early death. His story is an interesting one. HIS LIFE: Kirk Smith first began working with silver at around age 7 in his grandfathers hidden workshop, that according to Smiths 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. Thats 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. Kirks 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 Audreys closet, that we thought was too beautiful not to share with yall 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 youve 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 wont 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 Kirks 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 mans 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, Kirks 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. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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Harry Morgan Navajo Sterling high grade turquoise bolo tie 40" long with no issues. Weight and measurements in pics. Marked H Morgan. Numerous award winner Navajo artist Harry Morgan (1947-2008) was a 5th generation Navajo silversmith who‘ll always be remembered for his traditional "Vintage Revival-Old Pawn" style jewelry that had these gleaming sterling vintage looking darkened finishings that were made in a classic old style Navajo design..The beauty he gave the sterling was so warm that it brought out the metal‘s maximum luster..Harry once said "That‘s the way old style jewelry should look," he said.. "When silver is all shined up it hides all of the intricate detail in the stamp work and the bezels. This older style is what I grew up with and what I love." Although it was his mother who inspired him to create this style of jewelry that had that old Navajo look,it was Harry however who was the 1st to bring this style to the forefront of the industry..Paving the way for others like his brother-in-law Kirk Smith who then followed in Harry‘s footsteps & with Kirk‘s connection with other artists,they then followed in Kirk‘s footsteps. Now this is the dominant style amongst most Navajo artists & you see this old pawn style darkened finishing everywhere..Kirks name will always be associated with Harry‘s & vise versa. if you‘ve ever wondered why most Navajo pieces have that old style look & finishing where many of you can‘t tell if the piece is new or old anymore,it was this man who we can give the credit to for bringing a style of jewelry that we now see everywhere. He lived to see his jewelry being exhibited at the Heard Museum a year before his death. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<b>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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sz9.75 Harry Morgan Navajo square Sterling ring with turquoise. Weight and measurements in pics. Harry Morgan is known for his classic revival style jewelry with its smooth, soft, antique finishes and classic design. He is a fifth-generation silversmith. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Harry Morgan began casting jewelry at age seven. His mother Louise inspired him to make jewelry in the old style. The Navajo Tribe offered him a four-year scholarship in engineering, but being a rodeo cowboy was his dream, at the time. He ultimately returned to his passion for silversmithing, and became a silversmith in 1965. He spent most of his life in the Gallup, NM area, and at one point opened a jewelry supply store in Crownpoint, NM. He also operated a smithing studio, and employed many smiths who would also emulate the classic revival style. One of those employed was well-known silversmith Kirk Smith. Many of Harry Morgans stamps were inherited from his parents and uncle, or made by him. Harry Morgan was married to Navajo silversmith Betty Joe, and is the nephew of accomplished silversmiths Charlie Bitsue and Ike Wilson. Brother Henry Morgan is known for his exceptional sandcast pieces. Linda Marble, his sister, was also known for her sandcast pieces. She passed away in 2004. Of his five children, three have taken up silversmithing. Harry Morgan won awards at every major Indian art show, and had an exhibit of his creations at the Heard Museum in 2007, a year before he passed way. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Size 9 Ring.

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6.75" Kirk Smith Navajo sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet. Native American jewelry artisan Kirk Smith, or Kiyaa Alani Shush Dine (his Dine tribe name, meaning “towering house bear people clan”), created a long-lasting legacy in a tragically short life. His work is highly regarded for its quality craftsmanship and his use of stones of only the highest quality and richest coloring. Kirk’s pieces, primarily his concho belts for which he was best known, have long been coveted and collectible, with their value only increasing as a result of his unexpected, early death. His story is an interesting one. 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.   Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6.5" Harry Morgan (1947-2008) Navajo Sterling twisted wire cuff bracelet with turquoiseMarked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is<br>stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or<br>measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question<br>should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br> NUMEROUS award winner Navajo artist Harry Morgan (1947-2008) was a 5th<br>generation Navajo silversmith who'll always be remembered for his traditional<br>"Vintage Revival-Old Pawn" style jewelry that had these gleaming sterling<br>vintage looking darkened finishings that were made in a classic old style Navajo<br>design..The beauty he gave the sterling was so warm that it brought out the<br>metal's maximum luster..Harry once said "That's the way old style jewelry should<br>look," he said.. "When silver is all shined up it hides all of the intricate<br>detail in the stamp work and the bezels. This older style is what I grew up with<br>and what I love."<br><br>Although it was his mother who inspired him to create this style of jewelry that<br>had that old Navajo look,it was Harry however who was the 1st to bring this<br>style to the forefront of the industry..Paving the way for others like his<br>brother-in-law Kirk Smith who then followed in Harry's footsteps & with Kirk's<br>connection with other artists,they then followed in Kirk's footsteps. Now this<br>is the dominant style amongst most Navajo artists & you see this old pawn style<br>darkened finishing everywhere..Kirks name will always be associated with Harry's<br>& vise versa.<br><br>if you've ever wondered why most Navajo pieces have that old style look &<br>finishing where many of you can't tell if the piece is new or old anymore,it was<br>this man who we can give the credit to for bringing a style of jewelry that we<br>now see everywhere. He lived to see his jewelry being exhibited at the Heard<br>Museum a year before his death..<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Harry Morgan (1947-2008) Navajo Heavy stamped silver and turquosie pin<br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is<br>stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or<br>measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question<br>should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>NUMEROUS award winner Navajo artist Harry Morgan (1947-2008) was a 5th<br>generation Navajo silversmith who'll always be remembered for his traditional<br>"Vintage Revival-Old Pawn" style jewelry that had these gleaming sterling<br>vintage looking darkened finishings that were made in a classic old style Navajo<br>design..The beauty he gave the sterling was so warm that it brought out the<br>metal's maximum luster..Harry once said "That's the way old style jewelry should<br>look," he said.. "When silver is all shined up it hides all of the intricate<br>detail in the stamp work and the bezels. This older style is what I grew up with<br>and what I love."<br><br>Although it was his mother who inspired him to create this style of jewelry that<br>had that old Navajo look,it was Harry however who was the 1st to bring this<br>style to the forefront of the industry..Paving the way for others like his<br>brother-in-law Kirk Smith who then followed in Harry's footsteps & with Kirk's<br>connection with other artists,they then followed in Kirk's footsteps. Now this<br>is the dominant style amongst most Navajo artists & you see this old pawn style<br>darkened finishing everywhere..Kirks name will always be associated with Harry's<br>& vise versa.<br><br>if you've ever wondered why most Navajo pieces have that old style look &<br>finishing where many of you can't tell if the piece is new or old anymore,it was<br>this man who we can give the credit to for bringing a style of jewelry that we<br>now see everywhere. He lived to see his jewelry being exhibited at the Heard<br>Museum a year before his death..<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Huge Alton Bedonie Navajo sterling and charoite bolo tie. Appears unworn, purchased about 20-25 years ago for $2450. No damage, weight and measurements in pics. 42" long. Alton Bedonie Navajo Navajo artist Alton Bedonie has been making prized silverwork with designs unique to his craft. By making his own stamps, Alton creates consistently one of a kind jewelry. Stepfather to famed overlay artist Kee Yazzie, Alton has consistently inspired the younger generation of todays acclaimed Navajo jewelers. Altons contribution to Native American jewelry has been to blend the traditional with modern insights. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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6.5" 1970's Gary Reeves Navajo stamped silver and turquoise cuff braceletGary Reeves was born in 1962 in Gallup, N.M. and died July<br>2014. He began silver work in 1974.<br><br>He was the older brother of renowned silversmith Sunshine Reeves and the younger<br>brother of David Reeves (now no longer with us), who was so instrumental in<br>teaching the craft to both Gary and Sunshine, as well as their half-brothers<br>Darrel and Andy Cadman.<br><br>While each artist has his own individual style, they all share an affinity for<br>complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs and they are all a part of<br>recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.<br>They call their style Navajo Revival Style.<br><br>He filled his old style silver with lots of stamp patterns and used high quality<br>pieces of turquoise. Gary smithed silver from the age of twelve. His work, like<br>that of his brother Sunshine, is present in the collections of the Heard Museum<br>in Phoenix and Gary has won numerous awards for his work.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6.75" Gary Reeves (1962-2014) Navajo heavy stamped silver and turquoise bracelet<br>21mm wide in center.<br><br>Navajo silversmith Gary Reeves was born in 1962 in Gallup, N.M. and died July<br>2014. He began silver work in 1974.<br><br>He was the older brother of renowned silversmith Sunshine Reeves and the younger<br>brother of David Reeves (now no longer with us), who was so instrumental in<br>teaching the craft to both Gary and Sunshine, as well as their half-brothers<br>Darrel and Andy Cadman.<br><br>While each artist has his own individual style, they all share an affinity for<br>complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs and they are all a part of<br>recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.<br>They call their style Navajo Revival Style.<br><br>He filled his old style silver with lots of stamp patterns and used high quality<br>pieces of turquoise. Gary smithed silver from the age of twelve. His work, like<br>that of his brother Sunshine, is present in the collections of the Heard Museum<br>in Phoenix and Gary has won numerous awards for his work.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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6 3/8" Gary Reeves (1962-2014) Navajo-Armband aus 14 Karat/Sterling und Lapislazuli. Sehr dicke Stücke aus massivem 14 Karat Gold auf Silber montiert, sehr gut gefertigtes Armband. Der Navajo-Silberschmied Gary Reeves wurde 1962 in Gallup, New Mexico, geboren und starb im Juli 2014. Er begann 1974 mit der Silberverarbeitung. Er war der ältere Bruder des renommierten Silberschmieds Sunshine Reeves und der jüngere Bruder von David Reeves (inzwischen verstorben), der maßgeblich daran beteiligt war, Gary und Sunshine sowie ihren Halbbrüdern Darrel und Andy Cadman das Handwerk beizubringen. Während jeder Künstler seinen eigenen individuellen Stil hat, verbindet sie alle eine Affinität zu komplexen gravierten und handgestempelten geometrischen Mustern und sie alle sind an der Neugestaltung und Popularisierung der alten Navajo-Designs des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts beteiligt. Sie nennen ihren Stil Navajo Revival Style. Er füllte sein altmodisches Silber mit vielen Stempelmustern und verwendete hochwertige Türkisstücke. Gary schmiedete seit seinem zwölften Lebensjahr Silber. Seine Arbeiten sind, wie die seines Bruders Sunshine, in den Sammlungen des Heard Museums in Phoenix vertreten und Gary hat für seine Arbeit zahlreiche Auszeichnungen gewonnen. Alle Edelmetalle werden geprüft und garantiert. Jeder als Silber oder Sterling bezeichnete Schmuck der amerikanischen Ureinwohner besteht garantiert zu mindestens 90 % (Münz-)Silber und möglicherweise zu einem höheren Gehalt. Alles, was markiert ist, ist garantiert das, was markiert ist. Die meisten Armbänder werden an einem 6-Zoll-Handgelenk (nicht behaart) fotografiert, Ringe, wenn möglich, an einem Finger der entsprechenden Größe. Bei Armbändern wird der Innenumfang angezeigt, wenn das Maß nicht in der Beschreibung angegeben ist wo das Metall auf die Zahl auf dem Maßband trifft.

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Aaron/Norbert Peshlakai (Navajo) Modernist silver Tufa Cast/stamped concho belt. Absolute masterpiece created my a modern day master and his son approximately 25 years ago. Belt is unworn with no holes, No idenifying marks that I could find, likely a custom piece made for a good customer/friend. I have had other Peshlakai pieces that were not signed that came from important collections and were of the same unimaginable quality that just can‘t be duplicated by anyone. I‘m 100% sure the note on the back of this buckle is a correct attribution of this item. Smaller sized belt with weight and measurements in pictures. The actual belt is 28" to the last silver bar with another 24" of leather beyond that. So it will fit up to a 48" waist or so with a little leather left at the end, or can be cut shorter of course. The way it is strung now it would fit about a 30" waist perfectly without moving any of the conchos. 1 Buckle, 9 Bars, 8 Conchos. Conchos are hand stamped, Buckle Tufa Cast. Norbert Peshlakai (Navajo), the first of ten children born to Ben and Lydia Peshlakai of Crystal, New Mexico, entered this world on May 6, 1953. In Lydia, a well known weaver in the Crystal style, and Ben, a miner, carpenter, and laborer, Norbert saw a strong work ethic, which guides him to this day. As a child he attended boarding schools in Crystal, and later Tohatchi, New Mexico. Weekend trips home were usually when he was able to visit family and practice his then-favorite medium, painting; one of his first paid jobs was to paint windows with a Christmas scene. He went on to attend Jefferson Junior High and Highland High School, both in Albuquerque. At that time Norbert knew he wanted to pursue his love of cross-country running, in which he excelled. Upon graduating in 1972, he decided to attend Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. At Haskell, Norbert ran cross-country until he was sidelined by a knee injury, which forced him to quit the team. He decided to take art classes to fulfill his credit requirements. After meeting with his advisor, he decided to turn to his love of painting, though he inadvertently ended up in a trade class on house painting! His advisor suggested he take a jewelry class. Uninterested in jewelry, Norbert nonetheless took her suggestion; this was his first attempt to try his hand at silversmithing. He did not initially enjoy the class, and when his teacher Clint Leon could see that Norbert was failing, he pulled him aside and gave him specific assignments to bring his grades up. He learned soldering, overlay, inlay, enameling, lost wax, and hammering. He came to enjoy the medium, and soon created pieces on the side to sell for extra money. He took four more jewelry classes, and during a summer at home, he and his brother taught themselves tufa casting. An arm injury in 1974 caused Norbert not to return to Haskell, but he dedicated himself to jewelry-making and began accumulating basic silversmithing tools. A relative, Billy Tsosie, taught him how to make his own stamps, and thus began Norberts obsession with intricate stamping and texturing. These highly refined skills epitomize his style: designs are carefully planned and laid out to within a fraction of a millimeter. Designs are rich in detail but restrained, and stamps are struck so that the depth of stamping is perfectly even. Now with more than 300 handmade stamps and dozens of hammers for texturing, Norbert creates imaginative and often humorous pieces with the confidence of a master. Norbert met his wife-to-be, Linda (née Mullahan), also from Crystal, and they started their own family: Natasha was born in 1981 and Aaron in 1983. Linda and both children picked up hammers, stamps, and silver early on and still create beauty today, all in their own respectable styles. Natasha married Ben Patrick Haley, who is from a family known for their handmade silver beads. Their son Luke, now 12, works with his mom, dad, and grandparents, sharing the family legacy of peshlakai, or beeshligaiiliterally “white metal. Ken Williams, Jr. Wheelwright Museum

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6" Gibson Nez Navajo/Apache sterling - Sugilite, coral, variscite cuff bracelet. Fantastic, extremely well made bracelet from the last quarter of the 20th century in good condition. Gibson Nez was a self-taught silversmith and is known nationwide for his intricate inlay technique and excellent craftsmanship. His work is featured in museums throughout the United States and he has become a popular designer for celebrities. He was born in Dulce, New Mexico and is Navajo and Apache. His work continues to be some of the finest produced in the 20th century. (d. 2007)

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6.75" Mark Chee (1914-1981) Navajo Huge #8 Turquoise silver cuff bracelet. No damage or issues, weight and measurements in pictures. Fits a 6.75" wrist including the gap, sturdy but still adjustable if necessary. Please look at gap size in the pictures, it would of course change if the bracelet were adjusted.   If the stone is half the weight here then it is is over 400cts.   While typically stone value would not be a prime concern on a piece made by Mark Chee, this stone has considerable value.   There are people out there who would price this stone by itself at about what I'm asking for this bracelet.Mark Chee (1914-1981) “was born in Lukachukai, Arizona, and educated in the Indian School system. By the age of twenty, he was working as a silversmith in Santa Fe for Julius Gans at Southwest Arts and Crafts. Chee enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served in the Air Force (sic) during the war. Returning to Santa Fe in 1946, he married a woman from San Juan Pueblo where they made their home.“At this time, Chee was employed by Al Packard at Chaparral Trading Post in Santa Fe, and he worked in the shop for many years, likely until the early 1960s. He was recognized as one of the most skilled Navajo silversmiths working at that time. He won many awards for jewelry and especially for his sets of handmade silver flatware. A single table service required at least a month of work and was usually accomplished between the time he was making jewelry for orders or for sale in the shop.“It was reported in the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper in 1958 that Chee made his own tools and only utilized the modern implements of torch, electric buffer, and silver saws. He worked in all techniques of silverwork including overlay, inlay, and hand-stamping, but is best known for his very heavy-gauge bracelets set with high-quality turquoise stones. His most recognized bracelets consist of either heavy solid bands with deep chisel work or split-shank cuffs with turquoise stones set between massive carinated bands. Chee signed his work using a right-facing thunderbird with his last name in the body of the bird. He worked into the late 1970s and died in August 1981 after a lengthy illness.Reference: all of the biographical information is courtesy of Reassessing Hallmarks of Native Southwest JewelryArtists, Traders, Guilds, and the Government by Pat Messier & Kim Messier, Schiffer Publishing, 2014:107anderas

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6 7/8" Michael Perry Navajo silver coral inlay cuff bracelet. Solid sterling silver. Will fit up to a 6 7/8" wrist, gap size and other measurements in pictures. No damage to stones. Michael Perry, born in Ft Defiance,Az in 1976 on the Navajo Reservation. Son of Johnny and Betty Harvey now living in Nazlini, Arizona on his small ranch raising his family. He puts out jewelry from his studio located next to his horse coral. I started making jewelry while going to school for my construction management degree. While going to school and working several different jobs i made jewelry to make extra money to support my family. Not having much time to make jewelry or to do shows. Buyers would often enter my pieces at shows winning several first places. I decided to persue making jewelry fulltime. With alot of trail and error wondering how different astist created such master pieces and finding my own tricks along the way. My list of inspirational artist begin with the late Charles Loloma, Herbert Taylor and others great artist such as Arland Ben, Verma Nequatewa, Raymond Yazzie, Lee Yazzie, James Little and Don Supplee. Friends and fellow artists like Cody Sanderson, Pat Pruitt, Darryl Dean Begay and Tony Abeita whos work and advise i use in every piece i make. everyone piece of jewelry i make takes a piece of me and my children, my biggest inspration

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6 5/8" 1930‘s Navajo ingot silver turquoise cluster cuff bracelet F Peshlakai?. Solid sterling silver. Will fit up to a 6 5/8" wrist, gap size and other measurements in pictures. Nice, well made bracelet. one of the tiny beads outside the bezel on one side is missing, unmarked. Very clean work here, reminds of of some Fred/Frank Peshlakai pieces I have had and seen.

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Leo Yazzie Navajo Indian Mountain Turquoise modernist silver bib necklace. Ultra high grade Natural Indian Mountain American turquoise, solid sterling silver. Very sturdy, work of wearable art. Approximately 16" long. 125.5 grams. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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30" c1950‘s Allen Kee (1916-1972) Navajo for White Hogan Shop Modernist sterling concho belt. 30" long where it hooks, appears to have been shortened hence the solder on the end loop. 1.5" wide buckle, 1 1/6" wide conchos. 150.7 grams. Navajo Allen Kee created during his time as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1946 to 1962, working beside Kenneth Begay. White Hogan Shops silver jewelry. Lead by mentors, such as Kenneth Begay and the Kee brothers, jewelers working at the White Hogan produced an amazing array of modern designs in jewelry and flatware. Allen Kee worked at the White Hogan during the early years. He was a experienced silversmith that created the desired designs of the White Hogans style of jewelry. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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7.5" Orville Tsinnie Navajo silver Blue Gem Turquoise row cuff bracelet. Will fit up to a 7.5" wrist, gap size and other measurements in pictures. This a real tank of a bracelet. Clean with no issues.. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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sz7.25 Orville Tsinnie Navajo silver Royston turquoise ring. 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. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Delbert Gordon Navajo sterlin coral, and green turquoise pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. No issues, marked as shown. Interesting pendant, well made example of Delber‘s versatitlity as a silversmith/artist. Born in 1955 Fort Defiance, AZ. Now making jewelry in Tohatchi NM. He taught himself the art of silversmithing. His jewelry is known as fancy and traditional Navajo. He is always creating new designs and using heavy silver.

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Allison Snowhawk Lee Navajo sterling lavender jade pendant. No damage, weight and measurements in pics. I have not tested the stone, but it looks like Lavender Jadeite, my stone tester isn‘t accessible due to time/space limitations. This artist typically only used the best materials. 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, Allisons 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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Boyd Tsosie Navajo Tufa Cast silver high grade turquoise cobblestone pendant. Both the pendant and necklace made by Boyd Tsosie, necklace 24" long. Pendant marked, vintage piece with no damage or significant wear. Weight and measurements in pics. BOYD TSOSIE (Navajo b. 1954 presert) Boyd Tsosie is a jeweler who draws inspiration from the rich heritage of his Navajo traditions. Born in 1954, he has been making jewelry since he was sixteen years of age. In 1979, Boyd Tsosie was only 23. He was already among the top echelon of Southwestern jewelers / silversmiths (both past and present). Boyd was featured in Arizona Highways along with other greats like Jesse Monongye, his brother Richard Tsosie, Gibson Nez, James Little, and Larry Golsch. These Navajo silversmiths all would go on to build fine reputations and set the standards you see today for Southwest jewelry. Kenneth Begay, a teacher at the Navajo Community College on the Navajo Reservation, inspired Boyd at a young age. Boyd gives credit to Kenneth for teaching him his trade. Kenneth Begay has been deemed the father of modern Navajo jewelry. Before Kenneth Begay, Navajo Indian Jewelry was much like it had been for the past 100 years. Navajo jewelry had a strong Spanish influence. Which is entirely understandable since it was a Mexican silversmith (who learned from the Spanish) that taught the first Navajo to work silver. Boyd considers Kenneth Begay a major influence and carries on today the work of Kenneth Begay. Boyd Tsosie continues to move Navajo jewelry forward and he, like Kenneth Begay, generously shares his knowledge with other silversmiths. Boyd, working with his brother Richard, first gained widespread recognition for his soldered flower and leaf designs. Later, he moved his jewelry designs to a more complex, contemporary look. Over the years Boyd has developed a contemporary style of work primarily in 14K gold combined with turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite. Boyd feels that he is creating “tomorrows tradition in Navajo jewelry by being given the rights and prayers by his elders to create his special pieces. He is featured in Navajo Indian Jewelry and Enduring Traditions by Jerry and Lois Jacka and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment by Lois Dubin. In recent years, Boyd and his son have given back to the Navajo Nation with a nonprofit to give counsel and help to those with substance challenges.

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6" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling cuff bracelet with stamped design.. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln Sterling high grade spiderweb turquoise pendant necklace. Both the pendant and necklace made by Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln, only the pendant marked. Sold sterling with no damage or significant wear. 24" long necklace. Weight and measurements in pics. Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln comes from a family of silversmiths. Her parents were Chee and Elsie Yazzie who lived and worked at Zuni Pueblo at Kelseys Trading Post in the 1940s. They had 13 children and nine of them became silversmiths. Mary Marie is known for her elegant settings which highlight the beauty of a single stone. Mary Maries solid silverwork is distinctive. The pendant is signed with her hallmark, MARY MARIE.

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Herman Vandever Navajo Sterling Yei figures necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver. 24" long. Herman Vandever (1964- ) Diné Navajo Nation. He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell. He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver. Started silversmithing in 1989, he was taught by his older sister Esther Wood.

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Herman Vandever Navajo Sterling, turquoise, and spiny oyster necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver. 23" long. Herman Vandever (1964- ) Diné Navajo Nation. He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell. He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver. Started silversmithing in 1989, he was taught by his older sister Esther Wood.

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42" Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) Morenci turquoise sterling bolo tie. No issues, measurements in pics, high quality natural turquoise with pyrite matrix. Very solid and heavy bolo with heavy custom tips. 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. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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Herman Vandever Navajo High Grade Royston turquoise sterling pendant. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Herman Vandever (1964- ) Diné Navajo Nation. He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell. He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver. Started silversmithing in 1989, he was taught by his older sister Esther Wood. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Huge Orville Tsinnie 14k/Sterling variscite double sided cross pendant. No identifying marks, this cross and some others I‘ll be offering were custom order items purchased directly from Orville Tsinnie approximately 25 years ago. The bezels on both sides all all the gold beads are solid 14k gold, the rest solid sterling. No purity markings or artist signatures which is common with custom order pieces done by well respected artists as the work itself is the signature, anyone familiar with Orville Tsinnie‘s work can tell who made these. Selling the cross shown in displayed only like new condition with no issues or damages.  The first two pics are the true colors.   When I took the other pics I was using a new camera and the color settings were off.Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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Huge Orville Tsinnie 14k/Sterling Sugilite 2 sided cross pendant. No identifying marks, this cross and some others I‘ll be offering were custom order items purchased directly from Orville Tsinnie approximately 25 years ago. The bezels on both sides all all the gold beads are solid 14k gold, the rest solid sterling. No purity markings or artist signatures which is common with custom order pieces done by well respected artists as the work itself is the signature, anyone familiar with Orville Tsinnie‘s work can tell who made these. Selling the cross shown in displayed only like new condition with no issues or damages. Between the gold, sugilite, silver, and time...this couldn‘t be made today for my asking price assuming Orville was still alive to make it.  The first three pics are the true color.   When I took these pics I was using a new camera and the color settings were off.Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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Huge Orville Tsinnie 14k/Sterling White Buffalo 2 sided cross pendant. No identifying marks, this cross and some others I‘ll be offering were custom order items purchased directly from Orville Tsinnie approximately 25 years ago. The bezels on both sides all all the gold beads are solid 14k gold, the rest solid sterling. No purity markings or artist signatures which is common with custom order pieces done by well respected artists as the work itself is the signature, anyone familiar with Orville Tsinnie‘s work can tell who made these. Selling the cross shown in displayed only like new condition with no issues or damages. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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Huge Orville Tsinnie 14k/Sterling Wild Horse 2 sided cross pendant. No identifying marks, this cross and some others I‘ll be offering were custom order items purchased directly from Orville Tsinnie approximately 25 years ago. The bezels on both sides all all the gold beads are solid 14k gold, the rest solid sterling. No purity markings or artist signatures which is common with custom order pieces done by well respected artists as the work itself is the signature, anyone familiar with Orville Tsinnie‘s work can tell who made these. Selling the cross shown in displayed only like new condition with no issues or damages. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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7.25" Orville Tsinnie Navajo 14k/Sterling Wild Horse cuff bracelet. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid 14k gold bezel and 10 decorative beads, the rest solid sterling. Fancy stamped interior. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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6 3/8" Navajo Ike Wilson (1900-1942) sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling. Diné silversmith Ike Wilson worked for many years for the Kelsey Trading Company at Zuni. He did silverwork for many of the Zuni lapidary artists including Ida Vacit Poblano. He often collaborated with his wife, Katherine Wilson. Navajo Nation artist Ike Wilson (1900-1942) would sign his creations with his bow and arrow hallmark. There has been some confusion in the past about the hallmark of Ike Wilson (1901-1942). It seems that sometimes his work was attributed to Austin Wilson. Both men were born in the same year and in a similar area of the reservation and both men worked at times for trader C. G. Wallace and the Kelsey Trading Company. Ike Wilsons work is signed with a bow and arrow. After his death in 1942, his wife Katherine Wilson (1907-1985) continued to use his hallmark. The bow and arrow hallmark was initially attributed to Ikes contemporary, Austin Wilson, but the corrected attribution was published in Messier, 2014.

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7.25" Orville Tsinnie Navajo carinated sterling cuff bracelet w/ turquoise. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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6.75" Orville Tsinnie Navajo 14k/Sterling sugilite cuff bracelet. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid 14k gold bezel and 12 decorative beads, the rest solid sterling. Fancy stamped interior. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.

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Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln sterling high grade coral cluster clip-on earrings. Weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling. Strong springs on clips Mary Marie Lincoln is an accomplished Navajo jeweler. For over 35 years she has been known for her simple, yet elegant designs that are timeless. She often combines various colored stones such as coral and turquoise, in her popular “cluster work pieces. She works closely with her brothers, Lee and Raymond Yazzie, who are both well-known award winning jewelers. Mary Marie lives with her family near Gallup, NM. She is featured in Navajo Indian Jewelry by Jerry and Lois Jacka and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment by Lois Dubin. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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6.5" Norbert Peshlakai Navajo sterling forged cuff bracelet No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Norbert Peshlakai was born on May 6, 1953, into the Black Sheep clan of the Dine people. Growing up in Crystal, New Mexico, with nine brothers and sisters, his mother is an accomplished weaver and all of his sisters and one brother followed in her footsteps. Norbert began discovering his artistic abilities as a painter in high school, starting with landscapes and abstract portraiture. He enrolled in painting classes at the University of Kansas intending to pursue a career in art. On a whim he decided to take a single jewelry making class, but after making mistakes on his first few class assignments he began to think, “making jewelry must not be my thing. He started skipping classes, until one day he ran into his teacher on campus. His teacher told him he was failing due to his absences and in order to pass he needed to present his sketchbook, identify 65 necessary tools, and make six pieces of jewelry. Norbert made more than six pieces of jewelry, and passed the examination with ease. As the teacher was photographing all of his students end of semester work in class, he motioned for Peshlakai to come over and take a look into the camera. When Norbert saw his jewelry through the lens of the camera something struck him, he reminisced, “I saw my work for the first time. Norbert continued through college attempting both painting and jewelry, but it was not long before jewelry took over as his passion. The artist sees his jewelry as a combination of painting and sculpture, and credits the sculptural work of John Boomers abstract wooden forms as an inspiration for him throughout his career. Norbert makes his own unique stamps from concrete nails to create imaginative, energetic patterns on his spirited shapes and has developed his own style of textures and overlays he is now known for. In the late 1970s he began making intricately ornamented silver pots, something he was introduced to in college and continues to experiment with today. His work is identified with a hallmark he created in the very beginning of his career consisting of a circle, dot, and v stamp forming the shape of an eye, symbolizing ‘vision. Norbert continues to make jewelry and silver pots from his home in Gallup, New Mexico, breathing life into his creative, one-of-a-kind pieces. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight<br>and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure<br>location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until<br>sold. If you look at pictures/description your question should be answered.<br>Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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c1970 Richard Tsosie Navajo sterling ultra high grade spiderweb turquoise bolo tie. Nice old, very well crafted bolo with no issues. 40" long very well cared for leather cord. Weight and measurements in pics. Marked as shown, large, natural American turquoise. Richard Tsosie jewelry is featured in books, magazines and museums; including the permanent collections of The Museum of Man in San Diego, The Smithsonian, The Heard Museum, and The Museum of Northern Arizona. Richard Tsosie and his brother Boyd came to public attention when they were featured in the August 1979 Jewelry Collectors Issue of Arizona Highways Magazine. Richard is a Navajo jeweler and sculptor from Flagstaff and the Wide Ruins area of the Navajo Reservation and is currently living in Scottsdale, Arizona. His work has been featured in American Indian Art Magazine, Arizona Highways Magazine, the video “Beyond Tradition: Contemporary Indian Art and Its Evolution, as well as several books including, Southwestern Indian Jewelry by Dexter Cirillo and Enduring Traditions, Art of the Navajo by Jerry Jacka. Richards work has been exhibited in galleries and museums from New York to California. He explains that his designs represent the beauty of life. The arrows are things that come natural like the lightening in the sky. They are ups and downs in life as there are in his designs and that is what makes you strong. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<b>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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6 1/8" Orville Tsinnie Navajo 14k rope sterling cuff bracelet.. Weight and measurements in pics. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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Allison Snowhawk Lee (1958-2022) Navajo sterling ranger style concho belt. Absolutely amazing belt, every concho is solid sterling silver made by famous deceased Navajo silversmith Allison Lee. Measurements in pics. Belt fits a 30" - 33" waist with existing holes. 14 extremely well made conchos, all on a 3/4" belt 432 grams total weight. Allison Lee - Navajo Silversmith: Speaking of the silver and gold jewelry he hand crafts, Allison Lee‘s captivating voice is sincere when he says, "One time my uncle told me that everything we build comes from the earth, like the silver that comes from the earth, or the turquoise that comes from the earth. That is a lot of energy. You put it together and you put your heart and mind into a piece. Then sometimes a certain piece of jewelry- I believe- it is made for a certain person. I usually have a ring, or something, that stays with me for about two or three years, until the right person comes along. And then that person buys that piece. I believe that every piece of jewelry that I make is made for somebody out there- it‘s made for somebody special. Whoever might be having problems, or something like that. In essence, that energy helps that person get help, by wearing pieces that we make. That is the way I look at it." Born in the heart of the Navajo homeland, in the spring of 1958, Allison Snowhawk Lee attended boarding school until 8th grade. Lee is the last name given to him by the boarding school because they couldn‘t pronounce, spell, or translate his Navajo name; Snowhawk is his grandmother‘s name. Allison became involved in silversmithing in a high school art class, making his first simple jewelry pieces at age 12. When he was 14 years old his mother asked him to remove the last stone from an old turquoise brooch and make her a ring with it. Being able to combine old and new into something beautiful gave him a metaphysical sense of bridging generations, connecting him to his heritage and at the same time launching him into a viable vocation. During his high school summers he worked at silver shops in Gallup, New Mexico. His first job included sweeping floors, but as he worked he became acquainted with the top silversmith, and learned his techniques. Each summer thereafter he found a job in different shops, and studied under various masters. Now he is the master who owns a shop that employs high school age apprentices. When Allison graduated from high school in 1977 he won the "Most Artistic" award in his class of 160 students. That was just the beginning of his awards. Allison has won numerous honors in prestigious shows in seven different states. He is not only artistic, but very creative, and therein lies his greatest challenge. "A lot of people copy," he says, "and then pretty soon an original idea is being mass produced. I‘ve got to keep ahead of them." Allison makes many different kinds of jewelry: earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets; and is best known for his elaborate concho belts. "I really like making concho belts," he professes, "and coming up with different styles." Allison uses either silver or, occasionally, 14 karat gold, and sets it with coral, turquoise, or other semi-precious stones. Hand fabricated, his work may be either stamped or contain bezel set stones. His favorite piece was a squash blossom necklace he made using tools he created. Allison goes on the road two or three times a month, for two or three days at a time, to market his work or attend shows. He also does demonstrations and seminars at Grand Canyon and other places. When he is at work in his shop he may put in up to 16 hours a day. "I take breaks sometimes," he confesses, "Sometimes I get burned out. That‘s the time to just walk away from it. That‘s when it‘s time to go outdoors, just to kind of refresh my mind. "I go hunting, I go hiking. What I really love to do is go to old Indian ruins and just look around, see what I can find. In a way I get ideas from the old, and then try to come up with something new. Then I get back into it. Everything just starts coming together once I start making something. It just comes together in my mind." Allison is considered a success by all who are familiar with his work, but he has a different standard, set with his three sons in mind: "I think being successful is keeping everything balanced out between your family and your work. I think that‘s what being successful is, caring enough to spend time with your family, and not letting the work and the career overtake your life. I‘ve seen a lot of people that have done that. I‘m just glad that I‘ve had people there to tell me the difference. Successful to me is just being happy and making sure my family is fed and clothed. That says it all, right there." Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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David Tune Navajo Sterling multi-stone cobblestone inlay pendant. Weight and measurements in pics with no issues. David Tune David Tune, of Creek and Navajo descent, was born July 21,1955, in Winslow Arizona. He was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Davids motivation to create jewelry began in 1976, when he was commissioned to design the jewelry for the March of Dimes Poster Child and President Fords senate. David has been creating jewelry for over 16 years, as well as teaching High School for two of those years. In 1987, after winning countless awards, he was forced to resign himself from his art due to cancer. He was cured of his cancer by his uncle, and with pride and self-determination, returned in 1994 to his passion of creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. Like other excellent artists, the work of David Tunes work is distinctive and easily recognizable. Working primarily with sterling silver and gold, David uses multi-colors of coral, turquoise, lapis, sugilite, mother of pearl, opal, and various other materials in combination with his dramatic stamp work. His colorful and innovative inlays in his jewelry are inspired by the aerial views of the earth that he sees from hot-air ballooning and skydiving. His creations include rings, necklaces, bolos, bracelets, earrings, and concho belts. David feels that every marking on his jewelry has spiritual meaning. Awards Gold Division-Gallup Ceremonial, New Mexico 1983 to 1986 Grand Master- Boulder, Colorado 1985 and 1986 Grand Master- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1985 Morning America Show 1984 Various Galleries Awards 1979 to 1987 Honorable Mention New Mexico State Fair 1996 Third Place- Rapid City, South Dakota Juried Art Show 1997 1st Merit- Gold Division Indian Art Show-Lawrence, KS 1997 All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn‘t an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I‘ve seen thousands of pieces xrf‘d to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist.

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Sz9.75 David Tune Navajo Creek Tufa Cast Sterling cobblestone masterpiece ring, with no issues. Solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pics. David Tune David Tune, of Creek and Navajo descent, was born July 21,1955, in Winslow Arizona. He was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Davids motivation to create jewelry began in 1976, when he was commissioned to design the jewelry for the March of Dimes Poster Child and President Fords senate. David has been creating jewelry for over 16 years, as well as teaching High School for two of those years. In 1987, after winning countless awards, he was forced to resign himself from his art due to cancer. He was cured of his cancer by his uncle, and with pride and self-determination, returned in 1994 to his passion of creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. Like other excellent artists, the work of David Tunes work is distinctive and easily recognizable. Working primarily with sterling silver and gold, David uses multi-colors of coral, turquoise, lapis, sugilite, mother of pearl, opal, and various other materials in combination with his dramatic stamp work. His colorful and innovative inlays in his jewelry are inspired by the aerial views of the earth that he sees from hot-air ballooning and skydiving. His creations include rings, necklaces, bolos, bracelets, earrings, and concho belts. David feels that every marking on his jewelry has spiritual meaning. Awards Gold Division-Gallup Ceremonial, New Mexico 1983 to 1986 Grand Master- Boulder, Colorado 1985 and 1986 Grand Master- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1985 Morning America Show 1984 Various Galleries Awards 1979 to 1987 Honorable Mention New Mexico State Fair 1996 Third Place- Rapid City, South Dakota Juried Art Show 1997 1st Merit- Gold Division Indian Art Show-Lawrence, KS 1997 Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women‘s wrist. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Size 9 Ring.

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6.25" Orville Tsinnie Navajo hammered sterling cuff bracelet. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or<br>measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question<br>should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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sz6.5 Delbert Gordon Navajo silver carved Kingman turquoise ring.Born in 1955 Fort Defiance, AZ. Now making jewelry in Tohatchi NM. He taught himself the art of silversmithing. His jewelry is known as fancy and traditional Navajo. He is always creating new designs and using heavy silver.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 6 Ring.

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6.25" Ric Charlie Navajo Tufa Cast silver feather cuff bracelet. Ric Charlie is an accomplished, self-taught Navajo goldsmith who has gained international acclaim for his tufa-cast jewelry. The texture and fine lines he achieves by carving in tufa stone, combined with colorful patinas and semiprecious stones, define Ric Charlie’s work. For nearly three decades, Ric has been drawing upon traditional Navajo techniques while pushing the boundaries to stay on the cutting edge of jewelry design.Charlie's love of color draws him away from the turquoise commonly found in Southwestern jewelry. He instead favors the gold, rust, red, purple, blue, and green patinas he achieves by adding liver of sulfur to the silver. The fine lines in his jewelry are accomplished by cutting tufa stones (compressed volcanic rock) with dental tools.Ric learned basic jewelry-making techniques in 1973 when he was in high school. He studied jewelry-making and design in college at Arizona State University and University of Arizona, and went on to teach himself tufa casting after being inspired by the work of Preston Monongye and Charles Loloma.“Sandcasting is a pretty difficult medium,” Ric Charlie says. “But for me it’s second nature. Everything I do is cast, and 99 percent of them are one-of-a-kind.”In 1983, Ric helped to design and construct the staff and medallion used by the president of Arizona State University.Today, Ric Charlie teaches and advises Native artists in his unique tufa-casting methods, while still producing top-of-the-line work for galleries and collectors around the world. Ric has received numerous awards from competitions at the Heard Museum and Sante Fe Indian Market, including Best of Show, Best of Class, and the Raymond Dewey Memorial Award for Excellence in Tufa Stone Casting.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6.25" Gibson Nez Navajo/Apache sterling - Royston turquoise cuff bracelet. No issues, attached with 15 year old receipt for $1500. The same dealers would likely ask closer to $2500 for it today as Gibson had just passed away and a lot has changed in 15 years economically.Gibson Nez was a self-taught silversmith and is known nationwide for his intricate inlay technique and excellent craftsmanship. His work is featured in museums throughout the United States and he has become a popular designer for celebrities. He was born in Dulce, New Mexico and is Navajo and Apache. His work continues to be some of the finest produced in the 20th century. (d. 2007)All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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sz6.75 1970's Orville Tsinnie Sterling turquoise, and coral ring.Orville Tsinnie: A Luminary in Navajo ArtistryIn 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.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) Large silver and turquoise bolo tie 43 long. No issues, measurements in pics, weight is for the who bolo not the box. Very solid and heavy bolo with heavy custom tips.Orville Tsinnie: A Luminary in Navajo ArtistryIn 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.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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30" Orville Tsinnie 11mm-22mm Navajo pearl necklace with channel inlay turquoise 134 grams, highest quality with no issues.Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6 5/8" Jerry Roan Navajo Sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet.Navajo tribal native Jerry Roan (1919-1977) had a productive life as a silversmith and jewelry maker. He began actively working at silversmithing around 1968. In 1969, a year after he began smithing, he on a 1st Award at the Navajo Tribal Fair in Arizona. Roan was included in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe. His work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, and the Yellowhorse Museum in Paradise Valley, Arizona.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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6 7/8" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling heavy turquoise row cuff bracelet. 5 5/8" plus 1 1/8" gap, fits up to a 6.75" wrist. Clean with no issues.. rville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.  

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sz7.5 Leo Yazzie Black Jade and coral channel inlay sterling ring. Overall good condition with minor wear.LEO YAZZIE Leo Yazzie has been designing and creating fine jewelry for more than 30 years. Born and raised at Black Mesa on the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona, the influence of the land and his culture is a part of each piece of his contemporary and sophisticated jewelry.Leo uses both gold and silver to create jewelry with a unique combination of traditional and contemporary designs. “The inspiration for many of my designs came from watching my grandmother, mother and other women in the family weaving rugs. They told me their designs came from Spider. Now, I make designs inspired by the patterns they wove.”Leo’s patterns vary, from a delicate cutout border with intricate detail to bold geometrics. It might be a gold panel with a geometric motif overlaid on a silver pendant; a cut-out stepped pattern encircling a stone; or a lightning shaped band on a ring. Whatever the pattern, the effect is sophisticated and elegant.The classic use of turquoise and coral is a favorite combination of Leo’s. The coral may range from pale pink to a very deep red. Leo uses turquoise of the highest quality, sometimes rare pieces from famous mines that have been closed for years. “I love working with quality stones,” says Leo. To guarantee he’d always have the best materials to work with, Leo has collected high quality stones from gem shows and traders over the years.In addition to turquoise and coral, Leo uses other semi-precious stones from around the world like sugilite, lapis, gaspeite, white opals and more. Sugilite has gained in popularity since its introduction in the 1980s. Found in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, this stone with its deep rich purple to soft lavender color works beautifully with turquoise, or on its own. Leo enjoys pairing it with the fire in white opals.Leo’s settings are all handmade, often built up layer-by-layer. Designs are sawed out and appliquéd. Rich multi-colored side inlay will often be added to highlight a larger stone or add accent colors to the design. He uses channel inlay on some pieces, with the stones precisely cut flush with each other, so that they almost appear to be one stone. Some pieces will have a sculptural inlay, where each stone is cut and shaped, then fitted together.Leo’s avant-garde work is fitting for today’s contemporary fashions. His attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in each piece and reflects his willingness to take the time to let a design emerge.“I enjoy what I do and I like to take my time with each piece,” says Leo. He usually works on several pieces at a time, working with one and then setting it aside to work on another, or taking one of his long walks. “I usually work for three hours each morning and then leave the pieces alone,” says Leo. His long walks are important; they reconnect him with the land and life surrounding him.The care and time that Leo takes fabricating each of his pieces has resulted in his winning enough awards and ribbons to fill two large boxes. Today, Leo has stopped entering contests. “I wanted to make room for the younger artists,” says Leo. He may have stopped competing, but he has not stopped creating. This quiet man and gifted artist continues to innovate and dazzle us with his eye for color and attention to detail. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 7 Ring.

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sz9.25 Herman Vandever Navajo silver spiderweb turquoise ring. Herman is a multiple award winning Navajo silversmith, I believe this is one of his earlier pieces. Herman Vandever (1964- ) Navajo.   He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell.  He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver.  All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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41" Harry Begay Navajo Sterling Concho belt. Extremely sturdy and well made as with all of Harry Begay's work. Fits up to a 41" waist but can be hooked anywhere. 265 grams, other measurements in pics.Harry H. Begay comes from the Navajo tribe, and has specialized in handmade Native American jewelry since the early 1970s. His silversmithing style is curated through ingot silver that has been mined from mountains and caves from across the country. The turquoise he uses is also the best in business, which results in a rich colored stone.The talented proceedings using ingot silver is endeavoring work; that specializes in melting the silver to a desired shape, to curate the designs, with the ending result of a heavy solidified piece of jewelry.Harry Begay is one of the prime silversmiths in our century.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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