Vintage R Natachu Zuni spiny oyster shell intarsia inlay turquoise heishi necklace. 22" necklace, other measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, sterling fittings. There were several Natachu Zuni Artists, I‘m not sure what the R stands for.

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Vintage Zuni sterling silver snake eye turquoise/coral link pendant necklace. 21" necklace, other measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, unmarked. Very much in the style/quality of Lee & Mary Weebothee.

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1970‘s Malachite smaller sterling silver Navajo squash blossom necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. No significant issues. 20" long, unmarked, some typical bends to blossom ends.

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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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c1950 Zuni square cut turquoise cluster squash blossom necklace sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. No significant issues. 24" long, unmarked.

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Frank Lahaleon Zuni sterling silver Kachina pendant/pin channel inlay. 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.

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Linda Johnson Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, gaspeite, lapis, spiny oyster necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, Large High grade magical Royston Turquoise stone at the bottom. No damage, minimal wear. This artist was mostly active in the 90‘s and used very high grade materials. 16" long.

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7 Strand Vintage Santo Domingo red coral necklace w/sterling silver beads. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver beads, Natural red coral. Nice old necklace from the mid 20th century. 18" ong with no apparent damage. I realize this pictures are bad, but the necklace is great.

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1970‘s Carved Bone/Shell Northwest coast Native American silver fetish necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fittings. No damage or issues. All hand carved, Native American made. 18" necklace, other measurements in pictures.

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20" Southwestern style sterling silver mounted coral 3 strand necklace. The beads and hardware are solid sterling silver, marked 925 on one of the tubes with no other markings. This coral is really dark red, possibly glass or dyed, untested due to time limitations. Weight and measurements in pictures. I thought I found one of the coral pieces with damage but could not find it again, overall good condition.

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2 strand Southwestern sterling liquid silver turquoise nugget beads necklace. Marked 925 on each top cone, all the metal on this is solid sterling silver. Unsure of maker. 22" long.

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1970‘s Zuni sterling silver, turquoise, carved shell fetish birds necklace. No damage or issues. 25" long necklace, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage. Everything solid sterling silver with no markings.1`

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40‘s-50‘s Zuni cast silver high grade carved turquoise knifewing pin/necklace. Selling the great pin shown, circa mid 20th century. Approximately 40 years ago the adapted this removable sleeve that slides over the pin to make it a pendant and added this recent turquoise necklace. I should have separated it but it got photographed before I noticed it, so here it is as shown. Measurements in pictures, pin is unmarked. High quality one of a kind piece, likely made by Horace Iule.

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22" Vintage Navajo sterling silver Heavy rope chain necklace. No damage or issues. 22" long, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No detectable markings. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. This came to me with a huge custom Orville Tsinnie pendant on it. It is very well made and could likely have been made by Orville Tsinnie. There were many custom pieces in this collection by Orville Tsinnie and other famous Navajo artists that were unmarked which I have often found to be the case with higher end custom pieces.

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Vintage Hopi Overlay reversible sterling silver pendant on watch fob necklace. No damage or issues. 25" long necklace, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage. Necklace and pendant solid sterling silver. Pendant is Hopi made with no markings, necklace is older factory made likely from the first quarter of the 20th century.

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Large 90‘s Santa Fe 14k/ sterling silver cross pendant glass handmade beads Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. NO issues. Unresearched by me artists signatures, incredible piece 18" long necklace. Very high quality piece from an extremely high quality collection put together in the 90‘s. I didn‘t have time to try to idenify much of it as there just is no time, but the pieces I did recognize were all from very high end mostly Santa Fe, New Mexico artists. It was all collected on trips to Santa Fe in the 90‘s. anderas

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90‘s Richard Lindsay Santa Fe sterling/hand hammered copper cross pendant. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling and copper. NO issues. Cool piece from an extremely high quality collection put together in the 90‘s. I didn‘t have time to try to idenify much of it as there just is no time, but the pieces I did recognize were all from very high end mostly Santa Fe, New Mexico artists. It was all collected on trips to Santa Fe in the 90‘s. anderas

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90‘s Santa Fe Sterling silver, Sugilite, turquoise, lapis inlay beaded necklace. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. NO issues. Unresearched by me unsigned in any way, incredible piece 18" long necklace. Very high quality piece from an extremely high quality collection put together in the 90‘s. These inlaid slide beads are very unusual and amazing. The necklace looks Balinese but high quality. I didn‘t have time to try to idenify much of it as there just is no time, but the pieces I did recognize were all from very high end mostly Santa Fe, New Mexico artists. It was all collected on trips to Santa Fe in the 90‘s. anderas

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Vintage Carol Felley Southwestern Sterling silver Storyteller necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. No issues. 20" long.

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Blackinton 14k gold/Sterling silver hand hammered pendant necklace. Very high quality with no issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. 18" necklace, Pendant is hand hammered with a very thick gauge solid 14k gold sphere. 1862 R. Blackinton & Co Founded North Attleboro, MA As the Civil War raged, Roswell Blackinton (Susanne Ross Blackinton-Juaires great-great-grandfather) co-founded R. Blackinton & Co with Walter Ballou; a full silver house that specialized in silver and goldsmithing, engraving, enameling, metal spinning, and more. The company stands as a significant chapter in the history of American silverware and jewelry manufacturing. Into the early 20th century, R. Blackinton & Company increased its lines to include, at various times, sterling silver jewelry, dresser ware, fancy table pieces, novelties, and 14 karat gold merchandise. In 1937, the company added an exclusive line of fine Sterling flatware and hollowware for retail jewelers. It remained for over 100 years under the management of its founding families until its sale in 1967. One of the companys notable achievements occurred in the mid-1960s when their Marie Louise flatware pattern was selected by the U.S. State Department. This elegant design was chosen for use in all United States embassies around the world, serving as a testament to the companys reputation for producing items of exceptional quality and design. A heritage of quality craftsmanship that S. R. Blackinton continues today.

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1970‘s OV Navajo sterling silver turquoise and coral beaded necklace/pendant. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. No issues. Pendant marked as shown, most likely Navajo made, unidentified by me. 24" long

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Darryl Becenti Navajo sterling silver green turquoise dangly pendant. Very high quality with no issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. Darryl Becenti was born in Gallup, NM in 1957. He was trained by his brothers-in-law, David and Leroy Reeves. Darryl also does sand painting as well as pencil and ink art. Master Navajo Silversmith Darryl Becenti is the brother-in-law to the famous Sunshine Reeves, Gary Reeves, David Reeves/ Andy Cadman, Darrell Cadman Clan. Darryl is geographically separated from most of our other artists and therefore, his work is harder to come by. A former sand painter, Darryl began making jewelry in 1988. His jewelry, just like that of his family, is highly prized for its deep hand-stamped Navajo designs, repoussé silver work, and thick gauges of silver. Darryl has been creating custom lines of jewelry for the Hollywood "whos who", and some big Country Western Artists. Darryl Becenti‘s work is exceptional in all aspects. Darryl produces finely crafted pieces in sterling silver and premier stones, Darryl has made his own stamps and dyes, and heavily employed magnificent stars, fans, scallops, shells, and elaborate appliques onto the surface of his bracelet cuffs. When he is not smithing silver, Darryl is often busy drawing very detailed wildlife scenes using pencil, pen and ink. When setting turquoise in his jewelry, he always uses fine, natural stones.

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Daniel Phillips Hopi Overlay Large pendant on 28" handmade necklace. Both the pendant and the necklace are amazing and made by the same artist. No issues with either. Very high quality with no issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. Approximately 40 years old and possibly unworn.

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Juan Willie Navajo 14k/Sterling silver freeform pebble brutalist collar necklace. Very high quality with no issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. 44 Solid 14k yellow gold beads mixed with sterling beaded accents..

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Lawrence Saufkie Hopi (1935-2011) Overlay pendant/pin raincloud/corn design sterling silver with sturdy and high quality 26" necklace. No damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver c1970‘s. Marked as shown. Lawrence had been a silversmith for over 60 years and his work has been featured in numerous publications and collected by museums such as the Heard Museum, Phoenix, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and the Peabody Museum, Harvard University.

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Vintage Native American sterling silver high grade turquoise dangly pendant/pin. No damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver circa third quarter of the 20th century, unmarked. This turquoise is incredible, photographer didn‘t present it well. I will try to get another shot.

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Vintage Native American sterling silver Reversible Kewa Inlay Turquoise pendant. No damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver circa third quarter of the 20th century, unmarked. Most likely Native American made.

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Andrew Dewa Zuni sterling silver carved inlaid Sunface necklace, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver c1970‘s. Marked as shown.

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Tom Bahe (1924-2006) Navajo Overlay Pendant/pin - nice turquoise sterling silver, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver c1970‘s. Marked as shown.

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60‘s-70‘s Navajo sterling silver turquoise squash blossom necklace 26" long, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver from the third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.

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60‘s-70‘s Navajo sterling silver turquoise beaded naja necklace 26" long, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver from the third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked.

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c1940 Santo Domingo Battery bird Necklace 22.5" long, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Native American artists often used scrap materials including 78 rpm phonograph records, car battery casings (hard rubber), and red plastic dinnerware such as Dairy Queen spoons. This collectible, museum-quality tab necklace is a great example of Depression Era jewelry.

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Roie Jaque Navajo sterling larger turquoise pendant, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver from the last quarter of the 20th century. Marked as shown. Having the bloodlines from 3 different Native American tribes, Roie‘s affiliation belongs to the Navajo, Acoma and Apache tribes. He was brought up Navajo and taught the Navajo culture. He speaks, writes and reads the Navajo language. Wearing a few different hats, Roie has not only been a master silversmith for nearly a 1/2 of century, but also wears the hat of a weaver, which he learned this particular art from his mother. Using the wool that‘s taken from his own sheep, Roie then shears the wool, washes and cleans the wool then cards and spins the wool into yarn.

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Doris Smallcanyon Navajo sterling Kachina pendant/pin w/Kingman turquoise 24" long necklace included. Weight and measurements in pictures, all solid sterling silver.

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Floyd Namingha Lomakuyvaya Hopi overlay pendant/necklace sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver, 24" necklace. Floyd Namingha Lomakuyvaya, is a well known Hopi artist. Floyd was born in 1940 at Shungopavi, AZ and is Hopi Bear Strap Clan. He has been working as an artisan since 1969 and he shows his work at the Monongya Gallery on 3rd Mesa. This

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CL Navajo sterling silver carved fossil pendant signed MCF Weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver, carved pendant appears to be signed MCF, unresearched c1980.

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Zuni snake eye turquoise repousse sterling silver squash blossom necklace 26" long, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures. Solid sterling silver from the third quarter of the 20th century.

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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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Ed Niiha Zuni sterling turquoise needlepoint squash blossom necklace 28" long, no damage, weight and measurements in pictures.

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Etsitty-Tsosie, Eskiesosie (Dine, c.1880-1937) attrib. Silver Squash Blossom Necklace. One nearly identical sold as part of the C.G. Wallace Collection of American Indian Art . (1975: lot 215) Sotheby‘s Park Bernet. Then again Sep 18, 2020 at Cowan‘s for $8750 including BP. That one had the same identical stamps at the bottom of the discs. To me they were obviously both made by the same hand and it‘s very subjective which one is better. 21" long, other measurements in pictures. This is basically the same size/weight as the one previously sold. Etsitty Tsosie was active from 1910-1937 and passed away in 1937. Best known for his beautiful stamp work and repousse pieces. He worked for trader C.G. Wallace for a period of time and was commissioned to produce stamps. He and Hosteen Goodluck worked closely together creating many of the early concho belts and other detailed pieces of jewelry. Several of his pieces were featured in the C.G. Wallace collection. Mentioned in the John Adair 1944 book, Eskiesose (C.G. Wallace‘s questionable spelling) preferred to work without strangers watching him, as he insisted his silver would not melt correctly.

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24" Foree Hunsicker Sterling Luggage Tag/Medal Charm Necklace 24" total length. Weight and measurements in pictures. The whole necklace is sterling. I believe it was all made by Foree Hunsicker and has always been like this. Not every piece is marked. Foree Hunsicker (1932-2015) In 1954, she graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in art. At UT, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Later, she studied at Corcoran Gallery in Washington, DC and the Arts Students League in New York City. Foree always had an artistic bent. At various times, she was a painter, clothes designer, and interior decorator. Her greatest success, however, came as a jewelry manufacturer when she started a company in 1987 called Medalias by Foree Hunsicker. At one time employing nearly fifty people, Medalias specialized in luggage tag jewelry, reproducing in sterling silver a wide variety of Victorian-era luggage tags and fashioning them into earrings, necklaces, and other accessories. A fixture for many years in the North Texas design world and at the Apparel Mart, Foree was honored with a Dallas Fashion Award in 1995.

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Huge 1970‘s Navajo silver spiderweb turquoise butterfly bib necklace 22" total length, 170 grams, other measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver, hallmarked as shown with picto-hallmark. Very substantial and well made necklace. I didn‘t Identify the Hallmark, but likely Navajo made.

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Large 1974 Navajo silver, turquoise, and coral necklace. 24.5" total length, 222 grams, other measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver, hallmarked as shown with what appears to be 74 inside hallmark which is likely the date as this is obviously to me a piece from that era. Very substantial and great, very attractive turquoise looks like Royston/Nevada turquoise.

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Vintage Saguaro Cactus sterling, turquoise, and coral squash blossom necklace. 29" total length, 340 grams, other measurements in pics. This appears to have been restrung some time ago and while 95% of the beads are solid sterling silver and Native American made, there are 9 which appear to be silver plated brass some with worn plating. They are close to the Naja, the round beads with no seams. Still and nice large, rare, if not one of a kind squash blossom.

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Vintage Silver squash blossom necklace with Hand mini najas turquoise fancy bead. 26" total length, 164 grams, other measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver, No detectable markings.

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Vintage Silver Navajo Squash blossom necklace w/ Cast Naja. 28" total length, 160 grams, other measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver, No detectable markings, circa 50‘s-60‘s.

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1980‘s Francis Jones Navajo Rainbow Guardian squash blossom necklace. 26" total length, other Weight and measurements in pics. No damage or issues. Francis Jones was born in 1944 and has been a silversmith since she was a young girl. Her father, a fourth-generation silversmith, taught her the intricate art of metalwork, particularly sand casting, which was a specialty in her family. This technique, along with other methods she has mastered, allows her to create jewelry that is rich in texture and detail. Over the years, her reputation as an artist has grown, and she has won numerous awards for her contributions to Native American jewelry. As a member of the Navajo Nation, Francis Joness designs are deeply rooted in her culture. Her pieces often carry symbolic meanings, with elements that represent both the natural world and the spiritual beliefs of her people. Each piece is marked with her signature hallmark, "FJ," a symbol of her dedication to quality and authenticity. The Artistry Behind Francis Jones‘s Jewelry Collection Francis Jones, a renowned Navajo artist, has captivated the world with her exquisite jewelry designs that seamlessly blend traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Her mastery of the art of sand casting, a process that involves pouring molten silver into hand-carved molds made from compacted sand, is the foundation of her unique and distinctive style. The sand-casting method employed by Francis Jones is a labor-intensive process that makes sure each piece is one-of-a-kind, bearing the artist‘s personal touch and signature. This ancient technique passed down through generations of Navajo silversmiths, allows for the creation of intricate patterns and textures that cannot be replicated by modern manufacturing methods. In addition to her expertise in sand casting, Francis Jones features stunning stone settings and hand-stamped details in her jewelry designs. The result is a timeless and distinctive collection that attracts both collectors and everyday wearers.

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Vintage Silver and chrysocolla squash blossom necklace. 29" total length, 228 grams, other measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver, marked STERLING and 925 on back of Naja with no other detectable markings.

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Vintage Silver squash blossom necklace with coral Clark Teller. 32" total length, 261 grams, other measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver, Somewhat illegible cursive mark on back of Naja that looks like "By Clark Teller".

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Vintage Massie Zuni sterling channel inlay sunface necklace white mop, No issues, measurements in pics. 20" long necklace. 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 Rosales Navajo Supersmiths sterling channel inlay dragonfly pendant/pin. Nice contemporary Navajo pendant/pin, no issues. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures.

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Vintage Navajo silver pendant/pin with nice turquoise rope bezel. Nice old pendant/pin from the third quarter of the 20th century, no issues. Unmarked, solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures.

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Donald-Dorothy Clark Navajo Wild Horse, lapis, spiny oyster sterling pendant. Nice contemporary Navajo pendant, no issues. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures.

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Leonard Shupla Hopi overlay kokopelli pendant/pin sterling silver. Nice pendant/pin from the last quarter of the 20th century, no issues. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures.

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Large Daniel Coriz Kewa high grade turquoise spiny oyster intarsia inlay pendant. Nice pendant from the last quarter of the 20th century, no issues. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. DANIEL CORIZ KEWA (Santo Domingo Pueblo) Jeweler For Daniel, you get the sense that it is all about doing your best and being there for others. Whether as a father, a son, a grandson, on the council of his tribe, as mayor of Kewa or lieutenant governor of Kewa, or as an artist, Daniel wants to do his best. And for him, his best must honor the best of his family because Daniel is carrying on their traditions, not only of jewelry-making but also of serving the village. Daniel learned the hand-grinding of stones into beads from his mother, Nestoria Coriz. Nestoria was a child herself, only 14, when she started making jewelry. Daniel learned lapidary from his grandfather, Lupe Pena. He grew up with jewelry-making all around him. But he had other responsibilties in his life, too, like taking care of 150 chickens, hogs and sheep. As the oldest he was responsible. His family also pushed him to get an education and for awhile he pursued a degree in electronics. But then he had a son, and strove to meet his new responsibilities by joining the army reserves and studying nursing. Jewelry making paid the way. And kept paying the way. Even as he then sought more responsibilities within the village. In 2007, Daniel became mayor of Kewa and also was on the village council. At 42, he was the youngest man by twenty years to ever be on the council. He served as mayor twice, and then in 2012 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Kewa. The day he was accepted onto the council, he first went to the house of his father, Lupe Pena. Lupe‘s own father, Santiago Pena, had been governor of Kewa five times. Lupe himself had been War Chief four times. Daniel opened the door to Lupe‘s home and was confronted with a room full of the other council members. Across the room, Daniel found the face of his father and focused there, not letting his eyes stray from the strength he saw there as he made his way through the crowd of elders. His father took Daniel‘s face in his hands and said, “You can do this. It wasn‘t fear that made Daniel hesitate as much as wanting to honor and serve, a need to help. Daniel says, "I am always learning. Trying to improve life for the young ones." It‘s the idea of a lasting legacy that seems to drive Daniel the most. Not only in his service to his village, but also in his jewelry. For Daniel, it‘s the thought that something he made will be around when he‘s gone. It‘s the vision of a person‘s eyes lighting up seeing his work. And what we can tell is that it matters to him to make people happy, to help and to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Norman Honie Sr Hopi overlay blue gem turquoise thunderbird pendant/pin sterling. Nice vintage (third quarter of 20th century) pendant, no issues. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Norman Honie Sr. was born in the 1920s at Hano, First Mesa, Hopi Pueblo in Arizona. He learned his craft at the Hopi Silvercraft Cooperative Guild and began making jewelry in the 1960s. He was also a katsina doll carver. He was the recipient of numerous awards including a first place award at the Hopi Show at the Museum of Northern Arizona in 1967. His work is in museum collections and has been published in Arizona Highways (June, 1971). Norman Honie Sr. signed with the sun symbol of the Hopi Crafts Guild on one earring and Honie‘s hallmark of a spider on the other.

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Manuel Hoyungowa Hopi Large sterling silver dancer pendant in overlay style. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional and attractive vintage piece in good condition with no significant issues, but some expected wear. Manuel Hoyungowa (ca. 19532011) Hopi Tribe was from the village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa and has been an active silversmith at Hopi Pueblo since the 1970s. His hallmark is a strong raincloud. Although he has produced some jewelry with coral and turquoise, more in the style of Navajo work, Hoyungowa is a master silversmith which is evident in his traditional Hopi silver overlay technique jewelry. Hoyungowa actually learned silver overlay technique from Preston Monongye (his uncle and another famous Hopi artisan) and the Institute Of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More History: The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (a government department) and the Hopi Tribe collaborated on the formation of the Hopi Silvercraft Guild in 1949 and noted Hopi artist Fred Kabotie became the manager. It was then that Hopi overlay jewelry found it acceptance. Hopi overlay technique involves cutting out the desired design in one piece of silver and overlaying that onto another piece that has been incised and oxidized. Polishing is accomplished with steel wool which results in a matte rather than a shiny surface.

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Large 60‘s-70‘s Navajo silver and turquoise pendant with feather/blossom. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional and attractive vintage piece in good condition with no significant issues, but some expected wear. Unmarked.

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Cecil Ashley Navajo sterling Carico Lake turquoise cobblestone pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. Fully functional and attractive vintage piece in good condition with no significant issues, but some expected wear. Unmarked, at the time of listing I have a concho belt that matches this that is signed. My guess is it was either custom made by Cecil or one of the links were removed from the belt and a pendant was made from it. Cecil Ashley is a respected Navajo Master silversmith who signs his pieces “CA sterling. Cecil is well known for his quality of material and meticulous workmanship in his one-of-a-kind collectible designs. He is best known for his extraordinary lapidary skills, whose signature style is creating some of the best mosaic inlay work today. Cecil worked for the Brown family, Browns Trading Company in Safford, Arizona in the mid-80‘s and had access to top grade Morenci turquoise, which he used to create many beautiful jewelry pieces. There he honed his craft before venturing out on his own and establishing his own studio. Most of Cecils pieces have a variety of colorful, inlaid materials including spiny oyster, onyx, lapis, opal and the rare Dragon Skin or Brown Spider Web turquoise. These stones are most often inlaid in asymmetrical settings. His other silverwork is classic Navajo stamp work with classically set stones.

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28" Vintage Hand Stamped sterling, turquoise, multi-stone beaded necklace. Solid sterling silver, 28" long with other measurements and weight in pictures. No detectable markings. I believe it‘s Native American made, likely from the 70‘s or 80‘s but not sure who made it.

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30" Vintage Hand Stamped Navajo pearl sterling tube beads necklace. 30" long, other measurements and weight in pictures. High quality necklace with turquoise set in clasp.

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Running Bear Shop Copper plated Sterling silver turquoise pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics with no issues. Copper plated sterling. Vintage "new old stock" condition, never worn.

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Laarge Richard Begay Navajo sterling multistone flush inlay pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics with no issues. Richard Begay was born and raised in Navajoland, Arizona. Throughout his art classes in school, he always wanted to create the perfect shape. His first career, however, took him into the Forest Industry. He soon realized that he wanted to follow the yearnings of his heart and create beautiful jewelry. He borrowed jewelry tools from his father-in-law and set to work, learning the demanding craft of silversmithing. Richard was immediately drawn to the intricate inlay work, for which he is known for. As he perfected his craft, Richard explored different techniques of inlaying. He was always searching for the best way, the most beautiful setting, the perfect harmony of material and craft. He also developed an eye for choosing the best stones for his inlay. Turquoise and coral are his favorite, but Richard used a wide variety of stones and shells, including malachite, spiny oyster, and pacific coral. Not limited to the usual in anything he did, he also inlaid opals, sugilite, lapis and other exotic stones into his award-winning pieces. The importance of harmony in his work was echoed in his silverwork, especially his pendants. In these pieces, he incorporated important symbols from his culture. Corn was a significant gift to the People by the Creator--it represents life to the Navajo. The Yei-Be-Che is the personal link between the Navajo gods and mortal man. The Bear, one of the four animals given to the first people, embodies power and wisdom. It was provided for protection and guidance, and to ward off evil. Richard also used the Steppe Design found in the wedding baskets and recreates special times, such as the social dances he goes to. Encircling it all is his extraordinary inlay, adding color and life. The beautiful things Richard looked for exist in his creations. Richard passed away in 2013.

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c1950 Zuni sunface "Indian Chief" sterling channel inlay pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics with no issues. Nice sized and quality, possibly a bolo in it‘s former life.

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c1940‘s Large Navajo silver naja pendant w/nice turquise and stampwork. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics with no issues. No damage, very attractive and fully functionsal with appropriate wear as shown in the pics.

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Ben Begaye Navajo sterling turquoise feather necklace sturdy. Approx 26" long, other weight and measurements in pics. Very clean pre-owned condition. Ben Begaye is a Navajo silversmith who has won many awards for his jewelry making skills. He is known for using gorgeous turquoise specimens with traditional style Navajo stamp work. Ben, who specializes in Traditional Revival designs, really makes some unusual pieces that capture those wonderful 1980‘s looks of heavy traditional Navajo silver using finishes from mirror polished to satin.

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Sturdy Vintage Native American Turquoise Sterling cuff bracelet. Very nice sturdy cuff with beautiful turquoise from the mid 20th century, unmarked 59<br>grams, .5" wide, 1" gap, fits up to a 6" wrist. A very sturdy cuff for it‘s<br>size, very well made with no issues.

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Zeno & Maryann Edaaki Zuni sterling intarsia inlay cross pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics with no issues.

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1970‘s Louise Platero Navajo Sterling turquoise pendant necklace. 28" long necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with the markings shown. Louise Platero Diné silversmith Louise Platero was from the Navajo Nation - mother of ten daughters, three sons and two adopted sons. She created and sold fine jewelry to help support her large family. She and her husband Ramon passed the knowledge of making jewelry to their children and grandchildren. Louise Plateros handmade hallmark is simplyL Platero.

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Eugene Belone Navajo Sterling Kingman turquoise pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. Solid sterling with no detectable markings. Throwing in 20" Italian sterling necklace. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Sylvia Nuguematz Navajo for Chimney Butte Sterling and turquoise large pendant. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with the markings shown.

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Pete Sanchez Isleta Pueblo sterling high grade red web turquoise pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Vintage Santo Domingo Pueblo high grade turquoise heishi necklace w/inlaid shell. 30" long, very nice high grade natural turquoise on the necklace. One piece of turquoise chip inlay missing from shell shown in center of third pic. Circa mid 20th century, likely a little older.

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Fred Guerro Navajo sterling spiderweb turquoise pendant. Solid sterling, throwing in 18" sterling necklace that isn‘t Native American made. Fred was born Nov. 14, 1934, to the late Juan and Yananpah Guerro. His clans are Chishi (Apache), born for ‘Áshiihí (Salt People Clan). He passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2020, in Albuquerque. Fred was the last of Juan and Yananpah Guerros children. He was known to be very kind, gentle, and always telling jokes and stories. Fred was a born-again Christian and never wavered in his faith. He always quoted bible scriptures and tested your biblical knowledge to ensure one learned. He loved his family very much that he would do anything and everything for them. Fred was a master silversmith, selling his jewelry nationwide and with his regular customers in Socorro, Alamogordo, and Gallup. He built houses, mostly out of adobe mud, a skill that is becoming very rare. Fred was also a skilled fence builder and travelled many miles to work for ranchers across the state. Many nephews and relatives who travelled with him to hunting and fence building remember his stories, his humor, and jokes.

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Vintage Eustace Cochiti sterling carved turquoise/coral pendant/pin necklace. 25" long, other measurements in pics. Photographer forgot the back pic, I cannot take one now due to time limitations, I cannot post cellphone pictures in my listings....just can‘t. Old fracture in one of the turquoise, still secure in bezel. The Hallmark is an E and Half sun, likely Eustace family circa 60‘s-70‘s. Solid sterling.

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Sylvia Nuguematz Navajo for Chimney Butte Sterling and turquoise large pendant. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with the markings shown.

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Dexter & Eva Cellicion Zuni stering sunface headdress pendant/pin channel inlay. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with the markings shown.

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Odd Vintage Native American sterling/turquoise thunderbird pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. Solid sterling with no detectable markings. Throwing in 22" Italian sterling rope necklace. Large, thick/sturdy pendant with a big piece of Natural turquoise. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Ray Tracey Knifewing Bear pendant on sterling Navajo pearl necklace 24" necklace, nice thick sturdy high quality beaded necklace. No issues with either. Weight and measurements in pics. 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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Harold smith Navajo sterling inlay pendant. Weight and measurements in pics, no issues.

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c1970‘s Zuni sterling channel inlay pendant/pin sunface. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics, unmarked.

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Vintage sterling Northwest coast style pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics, illegibly marked with sterling mark.

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50‘s-60‘s Navajo silver naja pendant with turquoise. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics, unmarked.

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J Calabaza Zuni sterling raised intarsia inlay pendant/pin. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics, unmarked other than artists signature.

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JP Ukestine Zuni sterling snake eye turquoise cross. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. No issues.

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Alvin Monte Navajo 14k/sterling pendant. Solid 14k/sterling with no damage or significant wear. Navajo jewelry artist Alvin Monte works in both gold and silver, often making his own stamping tools to create one-of-a-kind designs. Born in Socorro, Monte grew up in Canoncito, New Mexico. Both his parents were well-known silversmiths but Monte didnt pick up the trade until he moved away from home. He is a self-taught silversmith. His inspirations often come from petroglyphs or pueblo designs although the execution of his designs is more symbolic than realistic. The result is a more modern verses traditional design that he likes to embellish with various stones including amethysts and garnets for a lustrous effect. Monte is now teaching his young son, who at age nine shows a talent for silver-smithing, thus elevating another generation of the Montes into the artist world.

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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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Lyndon B Tsosie Navajo 14k/sterling brutalist dancers necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver with solid 14k gold nuggets enhancing the figures 22" long. The gold doesn‘t show well in the pics due to current setup and time limitations but it‘s fabulous. This is a retro piece about 20 years old in unworn condition for less than half of what it would retail for today. This guy creates masterpieces as is this one, I encourage you to check out more of his work if you have not already. His pieces are hand crafted, labor intensive, quality over quantity. Lyndon B. Tsosie was born in 1968 in Fort Defiance, Arizona and has become one of the rising stars among young Native American silversmiths. Since the early 1990s, Lyndon has been designing and fabricating jewelry. His style is extremely unique, combining contemporary three dimensional shapes, masterfully cast designs, and bold textures that portray landscapes. Often his pieces include sections that are cast in tufa stone or cuttlefish bone. Many of his pieces include asymmetrical designs using precious and semiprecious stones of the highest quality. His pieces can include a variety of metals, including sterling silver, all karats of gold, and platinum. His work includes a wide variety of high grade, natural stones- masterfully cut, polished, and set. Lyndon has been entering his work in Juried shows since 1994 and has won many awards. He has won 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention at the prestigious Indian Market Show in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hes swept awards at the Heard Museum Show in Phoenix, AZ- as well as the Gallup Intertribal Cermonial, New Mexico State Fair, and the Southwest Art Festival. Lyndon has become internationally popular and his work is sought after all over the world. Many of his collectors are from Japan and Lyndon has spent a lot of time in Asia. His newest pieces feature strong influences from Asian art- including unique techniques that he has learned and brought back to the Southwest United States.

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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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c1970‘s M Native American modernist sterling necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver. M hallmark on cast spirals, no other detectable markings. 22" long.

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Large Vintage Native American sterling and turquoise cross pendant Weight and measurements in pics. Unmarked solid sterling. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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1980‘s Carlos Eagle Ottawa sterling turquoise corn row pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues, very substantial piece that I believe was possibly once a belt buckle."Carlos career as a jeweler began in the 1970s, inspired by his mother, who was an artist of Ottawa/Chippewa descent. He is completely self-taught. Unlike many jewelers, he is both a lapidary and a silversmith, and fabricates all of his jewelry by himself. Nothing is cast or manufactured. He is an Elder in the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, but also considers himself part of Gods Universal Family. His greatest pride comes from his work with animals and caring for the land. ‘I am doubly blessed. I have been able to pursue my passion for art as a career which has enabled me to live the life I have dreamed of. No one could ask for more‘." He‘s been featured in magazines and has adorned celebrities with his amazing pieces.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Large Vintage Native American sterling and turquoise cross pendant Weight and measurements in pics. Unmarked solid sterling. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Sterling turquoise/coral double sided southwestern cross. Weight and measurements in pics. Unmarked solid sterling. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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60‘s-70‘s Vintage Native American sterling - turquoise and coral pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues, very substantial piece. Solid sterling, unmarked as was rather common in this era (third quarter of 20th century) All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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