NSS Southwestern 14k Gold pendant with green turquoise hand chiseled/ rope bail. Tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues. Any markings detected will be shown in the pictures. Great piece from large collection of Native American jewelry purchased in the last quarter of the 20th century and never worn for the most part.

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Vintage Navajo tube beads cast silver necklace w/ high grade turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. Pictures are way too bright, this turquoise is gorgeous, looks like Royston but the bright pics don‘t show it. There‘s no time for more. Weight and measurements in pictures. Unmarked, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Circa mid 20th century.

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1970‘s Navajo sterling silver tube bead necklace with turquoise stones 28" long. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues. Any markings detected will be shown in the pictures. Unknown artist, likely Native American made from large collection of Native American jewelry purchased in the last quarter of the 20th century and never worn for the most part.

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24" Southwestern sterling silver turquoise beaded Heishi necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. Buying the Necklace shown with no damage, high quality workmanship, likely Native American made. Purchased in Santa Fe in the 90‘s. Worn little if any.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver Necklace, earrings, 6.5" Cuff bracelet sz8.5 Ring. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. High quality natural high grade American turquoise stones with no apparent damage, circa 1970‘s. Necklace 20" long, Bracelet fits up to a 6.5" wrist, Ring size 8.5. Other measurements in pictures.

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Large KW Southwestern sterling silver and turquoise necklace pendant. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues. Any markings detected will be shown in the pictures. Unknown artist, likely Native American made from large collection of Native American jewelry purchased in the last quarter of the 20th century and never worn for the most part.

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1970‘s Navajo sterling silver tube bead necklace with turquoise stones long. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues. Any markings detected will be shown in the pictures. Unknown artist, likely Native American made from large collection of Native American jewelry purchased in the last quarter of the 20th century and never worn for the most part.

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26" Ernest T Bilagody Navajo sterling silver turquoise squash blossom necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. High quality natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise. Buying the Necklace shown with no damage, high quality workmanship by a well respected artist, worn little if any. Very heavy, sturdy, and well made. Ernest Thomas Bilagody Navajo silversmith Ernest Thomas Bilagody (ETB) was born in Tuba City, Arizona to the Red House Big Water Clan and has been immersed in his trade for the better part of his life. His grandparents are from the Around the House Clan and the Bitter Water Clan. This craftsman was guided by his mother early on and continued those traditions into his adult years. He worked as a silversmith for over 35 years, since the mid 1970s, until his passing in 2014. His mother started him out with buffing the earrings she made. From there she gave him other duties, such as soldering things for her. With this beginning, Ernest started making his own jewelry, and he did not ever look back. He continued those traditions into his adult years. Ernest worked out of his own home, and worked for various traders. Along the way he met many other silver and goldsmiths, and he always enjoyed sharing stories about the metals, turquoises and other materials they use.

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Vintage Zuni William Zunie sterling silver sunface squash blossom 6.5" Cuff bracelet and Size 7.25 Ring set. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. High quality set circa 1970‘s with no apparent damage. Only the necklace appears to be signed by the artist. Necklace is 24" long Other measurements in pictures.

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1970‘s Vintage Navajo sterling silver and turquoise pendant beaded necklace. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver 22" long with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues. Any markings detected will be shown in the pictures.

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1970‘s Navajo sterling silver tube bead necklace with turquoise pendant 15" long. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues. Any markings detected will be shown in the pictures. Unknown artist, likely Native American made from large collection of Native American jewelry purchased in the last quarter of the 20th century and never worn for the most part.

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20" Mark Jimenez Apache reversible Onyx pillow bead necklace sterling silver No damage or issues, weight and measurements in the pictures. Buying the Necklace shown with no damage, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Marked on one of the top tubes, shown in pictures.

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Vintage Navajo Overlay sterling silver overlay bib necklace sunface . No damage or issues, Buying the Necklace shown with no damage, circa last quarter of the 20th century. 15" long, illegible hallmark that is either faded or wasn‘t stamped well that appears to begin with an A.

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18" Vintage Navajo sterling silver beaded turquoise pendant necklace 5 drop. No damage or issues, Buying the Necklace shown with no damage, circa 1970‘s, no detectable markings other than the sterling and other stamps on the tubes by the clasp. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver.

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20" 1970s Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise coral beaded pendant necklace Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. Buying the Necklace shown with old fractures in turquoise stone that is secure in it‘s bezel, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Hallmarked on pendant by the artist as shown in the pictures, I have made no effort to determine the identity of this artist due to time limitations.

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70‘s-80‘s M Navajo sterling turquoise coral pendant on antler beaded necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, Pendant Tested and Guaranteed solid sterling silver. Beads on necklace are glass and antler/horn. Necklace is 30" long.

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Vintage Santo Domingo sterling silver mounted shell/turquoise heishi necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, beads and clasp Tested and Guaranteed solid sterling silver. 26" long, hangs straight, pics were taken top down on a table so it looks crazy, but it‘s great. . No detectable damage.

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Huge Robert & Noreen Kelly Navajo sterling silver Turquoise Pendant/Necklace measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, Marked, Tested and Guaranteed solid sterling silver. Huge pendant with weight in pictures. Necklace not by the same artist but looks awesome with it.

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Southwestern sterling silver spiny oyster channel inlay bear pendant/necklace solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, Tested and Guaranteed solid sterling silver. No apparent markings. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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2 Vintage Santo Domingo sterling silver mounted shell/turquoise heishi necklaces with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, beads and clasp Tested and Guaranteed solid sterling silver. Necklaces are 14" and 22" long. No detectable damage.

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Ann Curley Navajo sterling silver abstract modernist necklace w/nice turquoise. 18" necklace, other measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, unmarked tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver.

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Jimmy Calabaza "Ca-Win" Santo Domingo Coral, turquoise sterling beaded necklace. 18" necklace, other measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, unmarked tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 26" long, other weight and measurements in pictures. Collected and well cared for. Brief Bio Jimmy F. Calabaza, “Ca’Win”, is a registered tribal member of Santo Domingo Pueblo, he is well known for his handmade, ground down smooth and polished turquoise beads, his signature, “Side Box” necklace, as well as, the use of heavy gauge silver in his silversmithing. “Ca’Win” infuses traditional elements of Santo Domingo Puebloan designs in the creation of contemporary master pieces, which are truly a work of art. Specialization Traditional and contemporary Santo Domingo Jewelry styles, heishi, Silversmithing and Goldsmithing Active Pre-1974 –Present Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM Publications Bachlet, N. (1997, August). Masters of Indian Market Exhibition Guide: Masters Profile. The Santa Fe New Mexican, p.10 Cirillo, D. (1992). Southwestern Indian Jewelry. (p. 38, 232). New York, NY: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. ---------. (2008). Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions. (p. 98). New York, NY: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. Dobbins, L. (2003, March 14). Jewelry Maker is Featured Artist: Award winner at FH Indian Market. The Arizona Republic, p.9. Foxx, J., & Karasik, C. (1993). Turquoise Trail: Native American Jewelry & Culture of the Southwest. New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Indian Market Magazine, (1998). Jimmy Calabaza: Master Santo Domingo Jeweler, p.56 Southwest Museum News. (Oct-Dec. 2002). Jimmy Ca’Win Calabaza. XXI (4) McCloud, K. (1998, August). Three Artist in One Creates Award-Winning Jewelry. The Santa Fe New Mexican. Painter (1998). P. 164 Pueblo’s Along the Rio Grande Randall, B. (Fall 1995). A Master in the Fields. NeeChee Culture: North American’s First Nations Arts & Entertainment Magazine, 2(3), 23. Reich Geschmuckt(2007). Indianischer Schmuch aus Arizona und New Mexico, p. 32-33. Stadt Zurich, Nordamerika Native Museum. Reno. (1995) p.26 Roach, C. (Nov. 2003). Jimmy Calabaza Rocks. Santa Fean, 12. Schaaf, G. (2003, Sept./Oct.). Sacred Stones: A Buyer’s Guide to American Indian Turquoise Jewelry. Native Peoples, XVI (6), 28-35. ---------. (2003). American Indian Series: Volume 5, American Indian Jewelry I. (1 Ed., p. 101). Santa Fe, NM: CIAC Press. ---------. (2012). American Indian Series: Volume 8, American Indian Jewelry II. (1 Ed., p. 124). Santa Fe, NM: CIAC Press. Schieffer, N. (2009). Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry. (pp. 49-52). Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Tucker, T. (1998). Pueblo Artist: Portraits. (Plate 107). Santa Fe, NM: Museum of New Mexico Press. Wright. (2000). 265   Galleries Canyon Co. Chicago, IL Dream Catchers Ocean City, IL Gerald Peters Gallery Santa Fe, NM Heard Museum Shop Phoenix, AZ Indianerschmuck Frieburg, Germany Indianica Montreal, Quebec Canada Kokopelli New York, NY National Museum of the American Indian: Smithsonian Institute Washington, DC Navarro Gallery Sedona, AZ North American Indian Museum Zurich, Switzerland The Crows Nest Indiana The Turquoise Door Austin, TX Thunder Eagle Native Art Williams, AZ   Awards Casa Grande O’odama Tash Casa Grande, AZ · 1990 : 1st and 3rd place Cherokee Indian Art Market Cherokee, NC · 2011: 2nd place · 2009: 1st place · 2007: 1st and 2nd place Crazy Horse Mt. Memorial Black Hills, SD · 1993: 3rd place Festival of the Arts Houston, TX · 1988: 1st place Fountain Hills Indian Market: SW Native American Production (SNAP) Phoenix, AZ · 2004: Best of Category Indian Arts & Crafts Association (IACA) Albuquerque, NM · 2010: 1st place Indian Nation Rendezvous & Trade Fair Denver, Co · 1991: 1st place Inter-tribal Market Place: Southwest Museum Pasadena, CA · 2001: Best of Jewelry in Non-Metal Category · 2000: Best of Jewelry in Non-Metal Category Native American Artist Invitational (NAAI) Fountain Hills, AZ · 2002: Best of Category · 1998: 2nd place Original American Indian & Western Relic Show Pasadena, CA · 1998: Best of Show Powhatan Renape Nation: Juried Indian Art Festival Rankokas, NJ · 2005: 2nd place · 2002: 3rd place · 1999: 1st and 3rd place Red Earth Oklahoma City, OK · 1994: 1st place · 1993: 2nd place Southwest Association of Indian Arts (SWAIA) Santa Fe, NM · 2000: 3rd place · 1999: 1st place · 1996: 3rd place and Honorable Mention · 1995: 3rd place · 1994: 2nd and 3rd place · 1993: 1st and 2nd place · 1992: 3rd place in Category IG-510 3rd place in Category IF-604 3rd place in Category IF-605 · 1990: 3rd place · 1989:3rd place · 1988: 1st place · 1985: 1st place · 1984: 1st and 3rd place Schmitezun Ledyard, CT · 2007: 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention · 2006: 1st place in Traditional Category 1st place in Contemporary Category 3rd place Judges Choice Honorable Mention · 2005: 2nd and 3rd place · 2004: 2nd and 3rd place · 2002: 1st place in Traditional Category 1st place in Contemporary Category 2nd place · 2001: 1st place and Honorable Mention · 1999: 2nd and 3rd place · 1997: 2nd place · 1996: 1st place in Traditional Category 2nd in All Stone Category 3rd in Contemporary Metal Category Southern Plain Rendezevous Anadarko, OK · 1984: 2nd and 3rd place Southwest Indian Art Fair: Arizona State Museum, UofA Tucson, AZ · 2002: Judges Choice Tribal Reflections Houston, TX · 1995: Governor’s Award 8 Northern Pueblo Arts & Crafts Show San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM · 1990: 1st place

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Vintage Zuni Starburst needlepoint turquoise sterling silver necklace. 18" necklace, other measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, marked and tested solid sterling silver. Illegibly marked.

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Vintage c1970 Southwestern Modernist sterling silver turquoise freeform pendant. 26" necklace, other measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, unmarked other than unknown artists hallmark and tested solid sterling silver.

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

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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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1970‘s Eustace Cochiti Pueblo Sterling silver carved turquoise coral pendant/pin. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, nice large piece with weight and measurements in pictures. Larger turquoise with old fracture. All stones secure in bezels.

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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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10 strand Southwestern sterling liquid silver turquoise tube beads necklace. Marked sterling on each top cone, all the metal on this is solid sterling silver. Unsure of maker, 16" long.

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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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Vintage Hopi Overlay kokopelli sterling silver pendant on necklace. No damage or issues. 18" long necklace, well made necklace with weight and measurements in pictures. No damage. Necklace and pendant solid sterling silver. Pendant is Hopi made with unknown artist 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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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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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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Dan Nieto, Kewa Sterling necklace with high grade turquoise. Life sized hand for<br>scale. 23" long, 145.6 grams.<br><br>Bottom pendant 4" tall x 2.25" wide. Dan Nieto, Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo<br>jewelry designer whose pieces are unique and without equal. His ‘gift‘ was<br>incorporating figural imagery into his design. This ring shows you that it‘s<br>more than just a beautiful sterling silver ring with a deep dark Azurite stone.<br>Dan Nieto often featured a striking indigenous person--presumably a woman--into<br>his silverwork. Her long hair is decorated with a feather. Her profile is<br>distinctive as she looks upward to the sky.

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Ricky Lateyice Zuni sterling channel inlay sunface pendant with dangles. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics with no issues.

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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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Running Bear Shop Sterling and turquoise feather pendant/necklace. 24" long necklace not Native American made. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. Running Bear shop employs several Native American artista I believe and has for years.

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LA Native American sterling Charoite pendant/beaded necklace. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling.

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