6 5/8" Ivan Howard Navajo 14k/Sterling cuff bracelet 5" plus 1 5/8" gap. No issues.Ivan Howard, Diné (Navajo) Ivan Howard's award winning, distinctive Neo-Traditional Navajo silver work showcases high grade turquoise stones with fascinating matrix and depths of color. 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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sz6.75 Roy Vandever Navajo sterling, carved shell, turquoise, and coral ring.Roy Vandever (1936-2009)Roy Vandever, Diné, Navajo Nation, active ca 1950s-2009: silver stampwork, shadowbox, chip inlay jewelry. Roy Vandever was the son of Walter Vandever and Emma Vandever; uncle of Esther Vandever Wood; husband of Donna Vandever; father of Cassandra Xalladitto, Cindy Howe, Verna Kee, Sheila Vandever, Sherwood Vandever, and Jerome Vandever.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. Women's Size 6 Ring.

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sz9 Calvin Martinez Navajo large sterling high grade turquoise ring. New old stock condition with no detectable wear.Born in 1958. He learned to make jewelry from his parents. All of his jewelry are prayed on to keep people safe and give them happiness. He finishes off his pieces with a polish that takes time to make it smooth and beautiful.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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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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6.25" Robert Taylor Navajo 14k/sterling buffalo cuff braceletRobert Taylor was born on the Navajo Reservation at Indian Wells in 1961. His father is a medicine man, and his mother is a weaver. He started working in metals as a child helping his father and older siblings. He turned to making jewelry professionally as a young adult after working in construction for several years. He is known for his overlay technique in silver and gold. He currently resides with his family on the Navajo Reservation.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 5/8" 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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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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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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Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln Navajo sterlin with spiny oyster pendantMary Marie is the current matriarch of the talented and prolific Yazzie family of Gallup, New Mexico which are among the most celebrated Navajo jewelry making families of our time. Mary has been creating beautiful jewelry and actively silversmithing since the 1970's. She has won many awards for her work and is featured in several publications.Her parents were Chee and Elsie Yazzie who lived and worked at Zuni Pueblo at Kelsey’s 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 Marie’s solid silverwork is distinctive. The pendant is signed with her hallmark, MARY MARIE.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 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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Tommy Singer (1940-2014) Navajo Large Sterling bear pendant. 34.1 grams 2.75" both ways with bail, 22mm bail.Tommy Singer (1940 - May 31, 2014) was a World Famous Navajo Silversmith and his distinct style of Indian Jewelry is recognized the world over. Tommy was a silversmith for over 50 years. He learned the art of silversmithing from his father when he was just 7 years old. His Father Tsinnigine Hathali was a Navajo Medicine man. His early works were done in the Silver overlay technique but soon began to feature Turquoise stones. While working with scrap turquoise chips, Tommy pioneered the technique of Chip inlay used by thousands of artists to this day. Tommy eventually returned to his roots by creating Exquisite Silver Overlaid Jewelry with intricate designs.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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6 3/8" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling high grade turquoise bracelet.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" David Reeves Navajo sterling and onyx cuff bracelet, no issues.David Reeves (1949 - no longer with us) “Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman. David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs. He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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6 7/8" Jerry Roan Navajo 1975 First Prize winning cuff bracelet. 5 3/8" plus 1.5" gap. No apparent marks but very high quality. I acquired it with this ribbon and believe they go together.<br><br><br> 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 3/8" Ike Wilson Navajo (1901-1942) Ingot silver and turquoise cuff braceletDiné 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 Wilson’s 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 Ike’s contemporary, Austin Wilson, but the corrected attribution was published in Messier, 2014.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

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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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6.75" UITA-21 30's-40's Navajo Silver cuff bracelet with turquoise, early 1930’s to 1940’s and the place was Santa Fe, New Mexico at the prestigious Indian trading company of Julius Gans known as Southwest Arts and Crafts.The United Indian Trader’s Association or U.I.T.A., founded in 1931 was a voluntary organization made up of the leading Indian traders of the day organized to promote and enforce the highest quality standards for the creation of genuine traditional Indian Arts and Crafts. The members were a veritable who’s who of the leading Indian traders of their dayand all pieces certified by UITA and stamped with their unique arrowhead hallmark had to pass a rigorous set of quality inspections regarding the materials and techniques used. Each member of UITA was assigned a specific numeric code which all pieces sold by them had to be stamped with.One of the most prestigious Indian trading companies of the time was Julius Gans’ Southwest Trading Company of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Julius Gans was an enterprising and dynamic trader who employed at one time or another a veritable All-star team of some of the finest Native American silversmiths in the business; the Roanhorse brothers, Ambrose and Sam, Mark Chee and the fine Cochiti Pueblo silversmith David Taliman among others. The numeric code assigned by UITA to Southwest Arts and crafts was “UITA21” which is the stamp this bracelet is marked with.This bracelet could very easily have been made by any one of Southwest Arts and Crafts’ ace silversmiths; it most resembles in our minds the work of Ambrose Roanhorse but it could easily have been made by his brother Sam or even possibly by Mark Chee or David Taliman or a number of others. The design is a beautiful repeating pattern of nine perfectly-executed diamond-shaped Navajo textile-style designs running across the center of the bracelet’s shank.“The United Indian Traders Association (UITA) was established on September 13, 1931 for the expressed purpose of authentication of Indian crafts. At the time, the UITA as an important player both in Indian cultural life and in advocating for the sale of authentic Indian arts and crafts.UITA was incorporated as a non-profit in New Mexico, with the support of a number of traders and San Francisco attorney Charles Elkus. Bert Staples (Coolidge, NM) was UITA's first President, R. C. Master (Zuni, NM) was Vice President, C. N. Cotton (Gallup, NM) served as Treasurer and Tobe Turpen (Gallup, NM) was Secretary. Directors included L. L. Sabin, C. G. Wallace, J. M. Drolet, Ramon Hubbell, Lloyd Ambrose, Bruce Barnard and Mike Kirk. All of the founding directors and officers were veteran owners of trading posts in the Southwest. The founding membership of 753 grew to over 125 in about 10 years.”-Quotation source and © Bille Hougart BooksAll 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" 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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6.5" Pat Bedoni Navajo 14k/Sterling link bracelet 6.5" long with no issues.Pat Bedoni Navajo silversmith, Pat Bedonie, was born in Ganado, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. She is of the Edge Water and Coyote Pass Clans. Pat’s mother, Lutricia Yellowhair, is an accomplished<br>silversmith who has passed the traditional Navajo jewelry making styles onto her<br>children. Every time you look at a piece of Pat Bedonie’s work you see her<br>mother’s influence. Today, Pat lives in Farmington, New Mexico and often<br>collaborates with her mother to create an array of stunning jewelry. She uses a<br>variety of symbols important in her Navajo heritage.Pat Bedoni is known for her<br>fine traditional Navajo carved jewelry and miniature silver boxes. All Pat<br>Bedonie Jewelry is made by herself alone. She creates exceptional silver jewelry<br>by any standards, which is not surprising, since her brother is Ron Bedoni, a<br>well-known silversmith. Pat’s jewelry is much like her brother Ron's, however<br>you'll find the designs not as complex.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 5/8" Richard Begay Navajo silver multi-stone cuff bracelet 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.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 1/8" c1940's UITA-22 Navajo silver cuff bracelet with turquoiseNavajo trader Dean Kirk opened his trading post at Manuelito, New Mexico (between Gallup and the Arizona border) around January 1941. The silver work made in Dean’s shop was typically Navajo tourist type designs and hallmarked UITA22 (under the auspices of the United Indian Traders Association) until about 1951.The UITA's stated goals were: 1) to promote improved business practices among Indian traders, arts and crafts dealers, Indians, and all related agencies; 2) to promote, encourage, and protect the manufacture and sale of genuine Indian handmade arts and crafts; and 3) to promote the general welfare of those engaged in the business of Indian trading, as well as the welfare of the Navajo Indians and all other Indians of North America.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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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. Men's Size 12 Ring.

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Large Larry Etcitty Navajo 14k accented Sterling Kingman turquoise cluster bolo tie, approx 51" long, 3 3/8" x 3" slide, solid 14k gold accent on reverse side covered in clear nail polish to preserve it. 160 grams, appears to have been worn little.<br><br>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! 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" Mark Chee (1914-1981) Navajo silver cuff bracelet with turquoise. Unmarked, attributed.. I am extremely confident that this is Mark Chee's work, it is obviously an old bracelet, circa mid 20th century. The stampings, the clean bezels around the abstract natural stones, the back, overall design, everything about it is indicative of Mark Chee's work.<br><br>Mark Chee (1914-1981) Biography<br>Navajo artist, Mark Chee is among the earliest southwest silversmiths. Mark Chee is known for traditional stamp work and high quality stone settings in unusually heavy silver. He was born in Lukachukai, Arizona around 1900 and was sent to government school at Fort Defiance (a United States government practice during that time) from the age of 10 to the 11thgrade. He is the elder brother of Joe Chee. <br><br>He was active during the 1930s through ‘60s. He specialized in heavy silver in old style designs. He began polishing silver in Julius Gans’ Southwest Art and Crafts shop in Santa Fe for $5.00 a week. He then bought a few tools and used them all his life. He quickly became an accomplished silversmith and was hired as a bench smith at Frank Patania’s Thunderbird Shop and later at Al Packard’s shop on the Santa Fe Plaza. He was also a bench-smith for the Wooden Indian at Embudo, New Mexico. <br><br><br>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! 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 1/8" Lee Bennett Navajo 14k/Sterling and Opal cuff bracelet. Solid 14k gold bezel and solid 14k gold wires wrapping the two sterling bars on the bracelet.<br><br>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! 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.<br><br>anderas

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sz4.75 Gibson Nez (1947-2007) Jicarilla Apache and Navajo Mediterranean coral silver ring 1.5" long face, 20.3 grams. <br><br>Gibson Nez, Jicarilla Apache and Navajo, is known throughout the Indian arts<br>industry and by collectors worldwide as the master of stampwork. No other<br>craftsman comes close to the expert precision of his sharp, clean, impossibly<br>close stamps. Parallel lines, a hairs-breadth apart, encircle bolos and<br>bracelets like radiant energy, drawing your eye to the extraordinary, gem-grade<br>stone Gibson hand-picks to feature in the center. Stampwork of Gibson’s caliber<br>requires extreme patience and an eye for balance. “What is important to me is to<br>make one nice piece, not a lot of mediocre pieces,” said Gibson.<br><br>Gibson’s pieces have won ribbons and awards at all the major competitions,<br>including Gallup Ceremonial, Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum, the All<br>Mankind Jewelry Competition in Washington, D.C., and Casa Grande in Arizona.<br>Asked what makes him most proud in his work, Gibson said, “I simply try to make<br>a piece that highlights the stone.”<br><br>Gibson’s work embodies unrelenting attention to detail. Each hand-struck stamp<br>adds and builds on the last. Single, meticulously placed lines are, together,<br>the power to Gibson’s work - a complete harmony of silver and stone.<br><br>Gibson sadly passed away on December 1, 2007, but his work will be cherished for<br>years to come. Long after those who knew him are gone he will still be<br>remembered through his powerful jewelry.<br><br>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. Women's Size 4 Ring.

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6.25" Fred Thompson (1922-2002) Navajo Turquoise inlaid silver cuff bracelet.<br>Extremely high grade natural American turquoise.. Marked or unmarked as shown in<br>pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a<br>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>Thompson worked as a smith for Tobe Turpen at the age of 15 and built his career<br>on the skills he learned in Turpen’s shop. He made his own stamps, never sold to<br>dealers, and only sold wholesale to Tobe Turpen. After serving in WWII, he<br>continued to make pieces into the 1990’s. He was a teacher as well as a<br>silversmith. World renowned, he focused on traditional Navajo styles, producing<br>his work with utmost skill using the highest quality stones available.<br>Thompson’s pieces are now rare and hard to find.<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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6.75" Esther Wood Navajo Large silver and turquoise cluster cuff bracelet.   3.5" or 86mm wide in center. 5.5" plus 1.25" gap, 127.4 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed.

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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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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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7" Lee Bennett Navajo 14k/Sterling link bracelet<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics.<br>Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for<br>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<br>referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver.<br>Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6.5" Roy Vandever (1936-2009) Silver turquoise, and coral cuff bracelet<br><br>Roy Vandever , (1936-2009) Dine, Navajo Nation , active ca 1950s-2009: silver<br>stampwork, shadowbox, chip inlay jewelry. Roy Vandever was the son of Walter<br>Vandever and Emma Vandever; uncle of Esther Vandever Wood; husband of Donna<br>Vandever; father of Cassandra Xalladitto, Cindy Howe, Verna Kee, Sheila<br>Vandever, Sherwood Vandever, and Jerome Vandever.<br><br> 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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Darryl Dean & Rebecca Begay Tufa cast sterling butterflies bracelet, earrings,<br>and pendant set. Very fun set, bracelet is 6.75" including the 1.25" gap 19mm<br>wide, earrings 31mm x 13mm, pendant 65mm with bail x 20mm wide. This set is in<br>new unworn condition.<br><br>“Our calling it is to create beautiful jewelry and bring joy to people.” –Darry<br>Dean & Rebecca Begay<br><br>Darryl Dean and Rebecca Begay are Navajo artists who collaborate on jewelry<br>designs and fabrication using traditional techniques inspired by contemporary<br>life. Their Navajo culture has a powerful influence on their jewelry, telling<br>stories that allow ancient ceremonies and chants to live on. “As an Indigenous<br>people, we are still holding on to our language and culture,” Darryl Dean<br>offered.<br><br>Each artist brings a unique skill to the jewelry making process. Darryl Dean is<br>adept at stonework and is one of the few true masters at tufa casting. Rebecca<br>applies her design sense and delicate hand to floral carving, incorporating the<br>natural tufa stone texture into their work.<br><br>“We don’t mass produce,” Darryl Dean says of their meticulous methods. “The<br>thing with us is that making jewelry is more of an art form. We create each<br>piece from start to finish.”<br><br>Darryl Dean and Rebecca won the Best of Show award at the 2009 Santa Fe Indian<br>Market. They work chiefly with high-grade turquoise and silver, though also use<br>coral and other gemstones, and work in 18-karat gold as well.

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6.5" David Reeves Navajo Sterling lapis, and spiny oyster bracelet 19mm wide.<br><br>David Reeves<br>(1949 - no longer with us)<br>“Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no<br>longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of<br>silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman.<br>David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs.<br>He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early<br>20th century.”<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. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.

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6.5" Liz Wallace (Diné-Washoe-Maidu) Twisted sterling wire and turquoise<br>bracelet 52mm wide in center.<br><br>Liz Wallace, Navajo, Washoe and Maidu, b. 1975<br><br>Liz Wallace was born to te Tachiinii Clan (Red Running Into the Water People).<br><br>As a young girl Liz would watch her parents, Alan Wallace and Kathryn Morsea<br>(both renowned artists) as they made their own works of art in gold and silver.<br>Liz has been actively creating jewelry since 1996. Lizs favorite motifs include<br>the classic or traditional Navajo style as well as designs that represent the<br>Art Nouveau period, a time when artists believed images taken from nature and<br>myth should work in harmony with materials to create a total work of art.<br><br>I have always admired and been fascinated by fine jewelry, its construction, the<br>materials, and and the various socio-cultural contexts in which it was<br>createdWhile I will always love the ingenuity and resourcefulness exhibited by<br>old Navajo and Pueblo smiths, my inspirations are diverseI am both a product of<br>my environment and of my choices within it.<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. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.

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6.25" Jennifer Curtis Navajo Heavy Stamped silver bracelet 8mm wide and thick,<br>very substantial.<br><br>Jennifer Curtis, the most respected woman Navajo silversmith working today in a<br>traditional yet innovative style, is known for her stamp and file designs with<br>heavy-gauge sterling silver.<br><br>On her process for heavy bracelets, Jennifer says:<br><br>“I lay out the design on square wire while it’s still flat, stamp where I need<br>and chisel the lines on all sides. I bend the thick silver wire on metal shaft<br>by hand. Than I file the design with regular rectangular metal file, which is<br>hours of labor. Before the final buffing and polish, you can see all the file<br>marks.”<br><br>Growing up on the Navajo reservation near Winslow, Arizona, Jennifer learned her<br>craft from her father, Thomas Curtis, Sr., himself an award-winning silversmith,<br>beginning at eight years old. She began to work on her own after graduating high<br>school. In an interview with Shiprock Santa Fe, she notes: “My work is an<br>extension of my history, my family. My biggest influence is my master, my<br>teacher, my father. His recent passing has brought special meaning to each swing<br>of the hammer, each design I create. My family is the center of my existence; I<br>make work that is balanced and proportionate always with a physical center that<br>mirrors the spiritual.”<br><br>Jennifer has won many first place prizes at the Santa Fe Indian Market.<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. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed<br>on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference<br>where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.

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6" David Reeves Navajo sterling and lapis cuff bracelet 11mm wideDavid Reeves (1949 - no longer with us) “Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman. David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs. He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Pat Bedoni Navajo 14k on Sterling modernist clip-on earrings. 24mm tall x 16mm<br>wide x 8.1 grams with no issues.Pat BedoniNavajo silversmith, Pat Bedonie, was<br>born in Ganado, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. She is of the Edge Water and<br>Coyote Pass Clans. Pat’s mother, Lutricia Yellowhair, is an accomplished<br>silversmith who has passed the traditional Navajo jewelry making styles onto her<br>children. Every time you look at a piece of Pat Bedonie’s work you see her<br>mother’s influence. Today, Pat lives in Farmington, New Mexico and often<br>collaborates with her mother to create an array of stunning jewelry. She uses a<br>variety of symbols important in her Navajo heritage.Pat Bedoni is known for her<br>fine traditional Navajo carved jewelry and miniature silver boxes. All Pat<br>Bedonie Jewelry is made by herself alone. She creates exceptional silver jewelry<br>by any standards, which is not surprising, since her brother is Ron Bedoni, a<br>well-known silversmith. Pat’s jewelry is much like her brother Ron's, however<br>you'll find the designs not as complex.

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Vintage Richard Tsosie Navajo Tufa Cast Sterling Peyote Bird Necklace and Pendant<br>with amethyst and Sugilite. Pendant 3.75" tall x 1 5/8" wide, necklace 21.5"<br>long. I believe the necklace was made by Richard Tsosie also. 37.8 grams total<br>weight. Both necklace and pendant tested sterling, both amazing quality.<br><br>Richard is perhaps best known for his distinctive textured silver designs. His trademark techniqie 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Richard’s 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.”<br><br>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 can’t do anything about and you should try to enjoy life to the fullest.”

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David Reeves navajo Sterling Spiderweb turquoise/lapis cuff bracelet. Fits up to<br>a 6.25" wrist with a 1 1/8" gap, no issues.<br><br>David Reeves<br>(1949 - no longer with us)<br>“Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no<br>longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of<br>silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman.<br>David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs.<br>He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early<br>20th century.”

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Large Tim Vandever Navajo Sonoran Gold Turquoise sterling silver necklace with<br>no damage or detectable wear. Adjustable up to 28" long x 5/8" x 2.25" center<br>pendant, amazing necklace. 184.9 grams.

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David Reeves<br>(1949 - no longer with us)<br>“Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no<br>longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of<br>silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman.<br>David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs.<br>He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early<br>20th century.”<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 5/8" Roy Vandever (1936-2009) Cast silver-Turquoise/Coral cuff bracelet.   Roy Vandever , (1936-2009) Dine, Navajo Nation , active ca 1950s-2009: silver stampwork, shadowbox, chip inlay jewelry. Roy Vandever was the son of Walter Vandever and Emma Vandever; uncle of Esther Vandever Wood; husband of Donna Vandever; father of Cassandra Xalladitto, Cindy Howe, Verna Kee, Sheila Vandever, Sherwood Vandever, and Jerome Vandever.   All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Navajo Calvin Martinez Sterling and carved turquoise pendant and 4 strand heishi<br>necklace Pendant 3 1/8" x 2 5/8" without bail, necklace approx 21" long, 105.2<br>grams total.<br><br>Calvin Martinez is a self-taught Navajo silversmith, who has been making jewelry<br>for over 20 years. Calvin Martinez - born 1960 -draws his creative inspiration<br>from his Navajo heritage. ”I look to the old silversmiths and my culture. There<br>would not be a Calvin Martinez silversmith without the Navajo tradition to guide<br>me“.<br><br>He comes from a well- known family of silversmiths; his brother Terry Martinez,<br>is also a well-known silversmith. Calvin’s jewelry is made with traditional old<br>techniques, he makes everything by hand, including hand cutting his bezels. He<br>only uses high quality natural stones in his work.<br><br>Calvin Martinez crates his jewelry in the pure style of the first Navajo<br>silversmiths. His clear, substantial pieces, featuring the best gemgrade<br>turquoise, speak eloquently of the very nature of the Navajo: unassuming people<br>with strong convictions about their place within the balance of nature. Calvin<br>brings this attitude of quiet strength to each of his creations.<br><br>With only heavy-gauge silver, skillful hands and an eye for balance, he infuses<br>each piece with the power of simplicity. His hand-cut bezels frame extraordinary<br>turquoise stones.

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Dan Jackson Navajo rug tufa cast bracelet with Ajax turquoise Fits up to a 6<br>7/8" wrist including the 1" gap. 117.2 grams.<br><br><br>Dan Jackson (1944-2022) was an award winning Navajo silversmith who is best<br>known for his meticulous “rug pattern” etchings in silver and gold.<br><br>Living true to the culture and traditions of the Navajo way of life, Dan keeps<br>horses and sheep, but creates silver and gold jewelry that typically<br>incorporates rug patterns in brilliantly executed overlay designs. With a<br>variety of finishes – textured, polished, matte, darkened – and meticulous<br>workmanship, these intricate designs take on a very contemporary, urban allure.<br><br>Dan says, “I learned silverwork from my father, who worked with silver until he<br>was 95. The rug designs on my (jewelry)…come from my mother’s weavings….I<br>continue the heavy silverwork of my father.” His hallmark signature on his<br>jewelry is the Hogan, the traditional home of the Navajo—“a gift to the Dine by<br>First Man. This round structure of earth and wood embodies the framework of<br>Navajo life: the circular nature of life. All things are alive and composed of<br>two parts–it is the joining of these two parts which make the whole and thus<br>create balance and harmony.” Dan brings this notion of balance and tradition to<br>the meticulous silver of his jewelry.<br><br>Dan learned silversmithing from his father, John Nez Begay, who made jewelry for<br>over 80 years, and lived to be 106 years old. His mother, Bernice Charlie, was a<br>weaver and is the source of Dan’s inspirations. He tells of his mother visiting<br>him in a dream, where she stirred him to create his now famous triple overlay<br>rug design jewelry.<br><br>Dan’s formal education is in engineering. He worked for the Bureau of Indian<br>Affairs for 20 years. After being injured in 1985, Dan needed another way to<br>support his family (4 daughters). Being an accomplished silversmith, it only<br>made sense to him to devote his time to making jewelry.<br><br>Dan consistently collects awards and accolades at juried art shows, such as<br>Santa Fe Indian Market. He has won numerous awards and ribbons at Gallup<br>Inter-Tribal Ceremonial, Window Rock, Arizona Tribal Fair, the New Mexico and<br>Arizona State Fair and the Shiprock, NM Fair.<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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Richard Tsosie Navajo Cobblestone inlay Tufa cast belt buckle. 2 5/8" x 2", takes up to a 1.25" belt.Artists › Richard Tsosie Richard is perhaps best known for his distinctive textured silver designs. His trademark techniqie 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.Richard’s 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 can’t do anything about and you should try to enjoy life to the fullest.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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6 7/8" Jimmie King Jr Navajo silver Coral, onyx, and Shell channel inlay Cuff<br>Bracelet. 190.4 grams, fits up to a 6 7/8" wrist including the gap.<br><br><br><br><br>For over a quarter of a century, Navajo silver and goldsmith Jimmie King, Jr.<br>excited the imagination of jewelry lovers. His unique heavy metal work style and<br>delicate inlay earned him a reputation as a master jeweler.<br><br>His work is a combination of strength and delicacy. The most common reaction<br>when people first pick up a piece of his work is to comment on the weight of the<br>jewelry. It feels substantial. It is inlaid with precision and color awareness,<br>marking it as King's alone. King was particular about his work, refusing to<br>hurry a piece and willing to melt it down if unsatisfied with the result. Every<br>piece is hand-built and finished.<br><br>He lived and worked just off the northern edge of the Navajo reservation near<br>Farmington, New Mexico. His interests included reading, learning new things, and<br>listening to opera as he created his jewelry.<br><br>King created the inlay cube, the solid link bracelet with an inlaid clasp, and<br>the "Sky High" bracelet. He has won top awards at the Gallup Intertribal<br>Ceremonial and featured in several books and magazines about Native American<br>art. His jewelry is signed in cursive "JR" for his name's first and last<br>initials. Six dots in a semi-circle above the letters stand for the six sacred<br>directions: North, East, South, West, the Sky, and the Earth.<br><br>Years ago, in a ceremony, a medicine man told him that if he put these dots on<br>his jewelry, everything would go well for Jimmie - it appears he was right.<br><br><br><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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Vintage Reeves Navajo Sterling coral and turquoise ring, size 5.5, 8.3 grams.<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. 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 5 Ring.

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Rare 1970's Carol Kee Navajo Multi-stone Inlay Mickey Mouse bolo tie. Bolo slide 3.5" x 1.75" x 45 grams total weight, no issues. Carol Kee was a Navajo Native American Artisan active in the 60's and 70's, the did other work but is most famous for her extremely collectible character pieces. She made a lot less bolo's than she did rings. Some of her character pieces have brought 2-3k at auction and a few even more.<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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1960's Tomasita Montoya(1899-1978) Dominguita Sisneros Naranjo (b. 1942)San Juan<br>Pottery Native American Bowl Mother/Daughter. 7" wide x 4" tall with no cracks,<br>chips, restorations, or significant wear.<br><br>Tomasita Montoya was one of the original 7 San Juan potters who revived the art<br>form in the 1930's. Her daughters Rosita de Herrera and Dominguita Herrera<br>learned to make pottery from her.<br><br>The Pueblo had a wonderful history of pottery making, but by about 1890 there<br>were no potters left. In 1930 Regina Cata organized a pottery study group at San<br>Juan Pueblo with the intent of revitalizing pottery production. The group<br>studied ancient potsherds of wares made at San Juan in earlier times and<br>selected Potsuwi‘i Incised Ware (1450-1500) as a basis for a contemporary<br>pottery type. By the late 1930s, further development resulted in deeply-carved<br>polychrome wares, and incised wares, both of which are still being produced<br>today.<br><br>Tomasita was especially known for her incised red ware jars, bowls, and vases.<br>The decoration on these vessels was primarily fine line geometric hatching. On<br>occasion she utilized micaceous clay, adding some texture and sparkle to the<br>geometric elements. Tomasita also made deeply carved polychrome pieces which<br>included designs of clouds, kiva steps, and plants.<br>tw229

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Benally Navajo Tufa Cast sterling turquoise cuff bracelet. Great looking cuff with no issues. Fits up to a 6.25" wrist, 1" gap, 2.25" wide in center, 61.6 grams. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Large Pete Sierra Navajo Cobblestone turquoise sterling pendant. Large and heavy pendant with a large bail on top that will handle up to 18mm beads. 4" tall with bail x 2 3/8" wide x 92.7 grams with no issues.Sierra was a former student of Charles Loloma, and is mentioned in Nancy Schiffer's book "Jewelry by Southwest American Indians: Evolving Designs." Sierra's works are found in the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology as well as other museums, and he has been represented by many galleries worldwide.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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