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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Large Vintage Zuni inlay Bluebird pendant/necklace. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. 24" long necklace, circa 1960‘s-70‘s. Unmarked.

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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 Charioite pendant/beaded necklace. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling.

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Vintage Fred Harvey type Sterling and turquoise necklace. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. 18" long, third quarter of the 20th century with no issues. Appears unworn.

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Large Mose Southwestern sterling turquoise, spiny oyster heart cross pendant. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling.

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Cecil Ashley Navajo sterling channel inlay pendant/beaded necklace sugilite opal, and turquoise. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. 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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c1940‘s Zuni sterling and turquoise petit point necklace. Weight and measurements in pics, all solid sterling. 16" long, second quarter of the 20th century to mid 20th with no issues.

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17" James Avery charm holder necklace sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact pieces shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.

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18" James Avery Margarita Daishy necklace in sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact pieces shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.

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27" Large Aldrich Art Turquoise/coral inlaid Spiny oyster necklace Santo Domingo style. Amazing necklace that retailed for thousands.I could find no damage, there are natural chips and ridges as it‘s shell, but I believe it left the shop in the condition it‘s in now. Likely around 20 years old. I just noticed the photographer missed the pic of the tag with Aldrich Stamp. You can see a metal tag in the first and second pic above the shell, it has Aldrich stamped on it on both sides in captial letters. I cannot take fire up the camera just to photograph this right now as we have a complex photography setup, maybe later for the people with trust issues. Nestled in the mountains of Durango, Colorado, Benny and Valerie Aldrich and their staff of four maintain a group purpose: operating in harmony and balance, to create expressions of perfection and love for themselves and others. Using the elements of the earth and sea, their works of art pass from hand to hand to create jewelry of unique heirlooms of uncompromised beauty. The Aldrichs style of intarsia inlay incorporates old world style combined with the new world of vivid colors and craftsmanship. From earth tones to extreme shimmer and sparkle, the jewelry reminds you of natures butterflies and humming birds. Valeries use of combining vivid colors and Bennys expertise of gold and silver-smithing is executed masterfully; framing them into wearable art that is unsurpassed. The Aldrichs were pioneers in incorporating faceted gemstones into southwestern style jewelry in the early 1970s. They were among the first to re-introduce spiney oyster and purple burro shell to the blooming industry. Their relationship with worldwide miners and importers is crucial to obtaining the magnificent colors they are famous for. This is a result of searching gem and mineral shows for over 45 years. Somers is renowned for his impeccable attention to detail and his use of beautiful and rare stones. He has collected quantities of valuable stones over the years and continues to utilize the older stones in the pieces he fashions giving his work a very distinctive character. Somers hand pounds his own silver and sets very unique and rare stones in his work.

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

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60‘s-70‘s Navajo Bisbee turquoise sterling necklace/pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. High grade natural Bisbee AZ American turquoise, solid sterling silver with no markings. Extremely high quality necklace that I wish had been presented better in the pictures, unfortunately I don‘t have the time to redo it. Hopfully you get the idea. 25" long necklace. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if 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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1970‘s Louise Platero Navajo Sterling turquoise pendant necklace. 28" long necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with the markings shown. Louise Platero Diné silversmith Louise Platero was from the Navajo Nation - mother of ten daughters, three sons and two adopted sons. She created and sold fine jewelry to help support her large family. She and her husband Ramon passed the knowledge of making jewelry to their children and grandchildren. Louise Plateros handmade hallmark is simplyL Platero.

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Eugene Belone Navajo Sterling Kingman turquoise pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. Solid sterling with no detectable markings. Throwing in 20" Italian sterling necklace. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if 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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70‘s-80‘s Navajo sterling turquoise dangly feather necklace 18" long, solid sterling with no marks. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues, sturdy.

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Vintage Hopi Overlay bib necklace sterling eagle hallmark. 17" solid sterling silver with hopi guild hallmark and unknown to me eagle hallmark.

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

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TQ+ Sterling Handcrafted spiderweb turquoise pendant. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with the markings shown.

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Vintage Zuni turquoise/coral double sided cross pendant ve. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling, unmarked. Third quarter of 20th century, Zuni.

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Retro 17" Sterling silver filigree black glass beaded necklace. Beads are actually untested, they could be stone or glass. High quality solid sterling silver fittings and beads, marked and tested. Marked 925 on clasp with no other apparent markings.

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Pete Sanchez Isleta Pueblo sterling high grade red web turquoise pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if 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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Valentino & Matilda Banteah Zuni turquoise needlepoint steling necklace. Amazing necklace with natural high grade American gem turquoise. Approximately 24" long with other measurements and weight in pictures. No significant issues. Amazing piece.

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

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

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

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

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

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Odd Vintage Native American sterling/turquoise thunderbird pendant. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. Solid sterling with no detectable markings. Throwing in 22" Italian sterling rope necklace. Large, thick/sturdy pendant with a big piece of Natural turquoise. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if 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 Zuni turquoise/coral double sided cross pendant ve. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling, unmarked. Third quarter of 20th century, Zuni.

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Ray Tracey Knifewing Bear pendant on sterling Navajo pearl necklace 24" necklace, nice thick sturdy high quality beaded necklace. No issues with either. Weight and measurements in pics. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if 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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Delbert Gordon Navajo sterlin coral, and green turquoise pendant. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. No issues, marked as shown. Interesting pendant, well made example of Delber‘s versatitlity as a silversmith/artist. Born in 1955 Fort Defiance, AZ. Now making jewelry in Tohatchi NM. He taught himself the art of silversmithing. His jewelry is known as fancy and traditional Navajo. He is always creating new designs and using heavy silver.

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Harold smith Navajo sterling inlay pendant. Weight and measurements in pics, no issues.

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

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

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Vintage Zuni Rainbow man sterling inlay pendant/pin v. Solid sterling, weight and measurements in pics. No issues, unmarked.

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

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

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

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Huge Retired James Avery Oak Tree of Life pendant. This is the biggest size out of many. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact piece shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.

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Retired James Avery 3d Striata Shell pendant. This piece has a built in bail, the jump ring on it didn‘t come with it. My photographer didn‘t realize this, I would have discarded it. But it does come with the extra jump ring shown to be used as an oversized charm if wanted. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact piece shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.

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Huge Retired James Avery Oak Tree of Life pendant. This is the biggest size out of many. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact piece shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.

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Ramon Dalangyawma Hopi Overlay Corn plant pendant sterling. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling. Ramon Dalangyawma Capital letters spelling DALANGYAWMA identify the sterling overlay jewelry produced by Hopi/Navajo silversmith Ramon Dalangyawma. Born Ramon Albert, Jr. at the Grand Canyon Village, January 26, 1954, Ramon was raised by his grandparents, and, aunts in the pueblo at Hotevilla, Arizona. In his formative years, Ramon worked the family five acre farm growing corn, beans and squash. He vividly remembers the time spent checking the plants daily for worms, and the unmistakable aroma of home made piki bread. As an initiated member of the Hopi Kachina Society, responsible for tending his five acre field, hauling the family water (five gallons per bucket, sometimes hauling twobuckets per day), one wonders where he finds time to make jewelry. Ramon moved from the pueblo to study at the IAIA school in Santa Fe for two years, transferring to Phoenix Indian High School high school, where he graduated in 1972. After high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was promoted from Private to Corporal taking his training at the Communications school in Twenty Nine Palms, California. He says that President Nixon is his “big hero because it was his decision to begin the withdrawal of troops from Viet Nam that kept him from being shipped overseas as a Field Radio Operator. Ramon completed a 12 month tour on Okinawa, in the pacific, and after the military, he worked for a short time with the Bureau of IndianAffairs in Tuba City. Ramon returned to Hotevilla in 1978 and began Silver work at the Hopi Arts and Crafts center. Working in copper, brass, and bronze, he signed his earliest work with stylized initials RA. (Ramon Albert) Many of Ramons works went unsold because they lacked a distinguishable Hopi surname. Like his father before him, Ramon was named after the son of Lorenzo Hubbell, who owned and operated the New Oraibi Trading Post. His grandmother gave Ramon Albert, Jr. the Hopi name Dalangyawma, which he has adopted as his hallmark. Ramon sells most of his jewelry at Indian art and craft fairs. Ramons designs often reflect his Hopi culture. Designs such as clouds, thunderbolts, and rain reflect the importance of weather in an area where there is no irrigation. Clan symbols, such as the bear, spider, and antelope, mixed with prayer feathers, kachinas, Kokopelli and corn are all combined in Ramons work. Ramon dislikes doing the smaller pieces not because of limited space for his hallmark, but because holding and cutting small pieces of silver is difficult and tedious. He prefers to work on larger items.

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DB Southwestern sterling amethyst aquamarine gemset cross pendant. Solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pics. High quality workmanship, nice stones with no damage to the stones. I‘m unsure who this maker is but have had other pieces with this stamp that were more like Traditional Native American pieces.

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Andrea Lonjose Zuni sterling inlay Turkey pendant/pin. An older piece by this artist from before she got married. Very high quality piece in great condition with no damage or significant wear. This is much more detailed than other pieces you will likely find online by this artist. Andrea Lonjose specializes in inlay depicting animals, Zuni Kachina figures and other realistic characters found on the Zuni reservation. Lonjose‘s jewelry has recieved many awards and is widely collected.

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Vintage Thomas Singer Navajo buffalo sterling pendant. No damage, weight and measurements in pics.

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Allison Snowhawk Lee Navajo sterling lavender jade pendant. No damage, weight and measurements in pics. I have not tested the stone, but it looks like Lavender Jadeite, my stone tester isn‘t accessible due to time/space limitations. This artist typically only used the best materials. Allison "Snowhawk" Lee (1958 - 2022) was an award-winning Navajo artist from Mexican Springs, New Mexico. He was the third oldest of eight (four brothers and three sisters). Allison lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his three sons, Wyatt, Kyle and Trent. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping with his family. When there was a boom in Native American jewelry in the early seventies, Allisons mother and uncle started making Squash Blossoms. At the young age of 14, Allison was asked by his mother to make a silver ring with a turquoise stone. He made the ring well and so began his interest in jewelry making. Allison graduated from Tohatchi High School, during the summers he worked at various silver shops in the Gallup area, where he perfected the methods of silversmithing from the top silversmiths in the shops. Allison began competing in juried art shows back in 1988 and continued this tradition of competition throughout his life. He received many top awards, such as: Best of Division at the Santa Fe Indian Market, the George C. West Memorial Award for Excellence in Silver Jewelry which he won three years in a row. Allison was asked to join in on making a piece for the millennium sampler concha belt along with twelve renowned Indian Market jewelers. He was very honored to be chosen to participate in this collaboration. The proceeds of this auction benefited the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA). Allison was a highly skilled and respected silversmith, loved throughout the field of Native American jewelry. Sadly, Allison passed away in June of 2022. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy lives on in his sons‘ beautiful jewelry.

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Carl and Irene Clark Navajo sterling high grade turquoise pendant necklace. 22" long, solid sterling with no damage or significant wear. Weight and measurements in pics. Carl and Irene Clark are well known for their extremely fine quality jewelry. Carl is the great innovator in inlay jewelry. “There was no teaching handed down to us. However, I do have a great-uncle Peshlakai Atsitty, whom was known as one of the first silversmiths, taught by a Mexican blacksmith. We have many cousins and nephews that are silversmiths and painters. I learned all my smithing and inlaying techniques by trial and error without a teacher or predecessor. Once I began to inlay, it took 2 years of progression to perfect my micro-fine inlaying techniques. Early on he was a kachina carver, however a summer job during his college years changed his craft and he started making jewelry. Conceiving a new style, Carl incorporated the styles of the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni into one. Carl is the founder of the “micro-fine intarsia inlay technique reminiscent of the art deco school of the 1930s. The Clarks did not pattern themselves after any European or American jewelers even though they found out after 5 years of creating their jewelry that there were other micro-fine jewelry artists in the Art nouveau style and Art Deco Era. Carls great innovation involves using micro-inlay to color blend a design into day and night depictions of monument valley, Navajo rugs or rainbow man Yeis. The Rainbow man Yei that is in their inlay, symbolizes “Jewelry of Protection. “Artistically speaking, we use the inlay as a picture and the metal work as a picture frame. The Clarks have developed the “Picture of a micro-fine Rug Design and the Color Blend (from day to night) that creates an authentic technique that makes it hard for “copy cats to duplicate. Since their jewelry takes much longer to make than a common piece of jewelry, the Clarks work together to create beautifully handcrafted jewelry with the utmost precision, care and quality. Carl was self-taught in 1973 and then taught Irene in 1974. They then taught their son, Carl Jr., their art when he was in high school and also Irenes brother Tom (Monk) Baldwin in 1974. A true team, Carl and Irene always work together, handcrafting each piece of beautiful jewelry. They both cut, assemble and inlay the stones and Irene hand fabricates the gold and silver. Irene does much of the design work and Carl does the tufa stone casting. They very often stamp the inside or the back of their jewelry and often incorporate traditional Navajo figures such as the Yei figure. “I learned all my silver-smithing and inlaying techniques by trial and error without a teacher or predecessor. Since there was no category for my type of inlay back then, I then classified it as “micro-fine intarsia. They create masterpieces in gold and silver, using turquoise, coral, sugilite, opal, shells, jet, and other gems and stones. “Micro-fine intarsia inlay is a time consuming and rarely practiced technique in which fine strands of cut stone are laid in pattern and glued together then cut cross-wise in slabs. One bracelet often will require five to six thousand stones. Carl and Irene take pride in their work and it shows in the detail. They feel that it reflects the Navajo tradition because “We use good feelings and make jewelry traditionally with precision and care without rushing. Our jewelry takes much longer to make than common piece of jewelry. Listed in every important reference book on Indian jewelry, the Clarks are accepted as unique masters of micro-mosaic inlay. Some even claim they are the greatest Indian jewelers of all. Each piece they make contains hundreds, if not several thousand, individual tiny pieces of various stones. The fame of their incredibly tiny mosaic inlay pieces is world-wide. They have been awarded practically every prize available for their astonishing jewelry, which adorn many collections and undoubtedly will be displayed in many museums.

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Huge Patricia Platero Navajo sterling turquoise nugget cross pendant. Solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pics. High quality stampwork, nice turquoise, no issues.

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Nice Vintage Zuni sterling turquoise cluster cross pendant/necklace. Very high quality, markings as shown. Pendant and necklace solid sterling silver, circa mid 20th century. High quality Natural turquoise, weight and measurements in pics. No issues, 24.8 grams total weight.

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Boyd Tsosie Navajo Tufa Cast silver high grade turquoise cobblestone pendant. Both the pendant and necklace made by Boyd Tsosie, necklace 24" long. Pendant marked, vintage piece with no damage or significant wear. Weight and measurements in pics. BOYD TSOSIE (Navajo b. 1954 presert) Boyd Tsosie is a jeweler who draws inspiration from the rich heritage of his Navajo traditions. Born in 1954, he has been making jewelry since he was sixteen years of age. In 1979, Boyd Tsosie was only 23. He was already among the top echelon of Southwestern jewelers / silversmiths (both past and present). Boyd was featured in Arizona Highways along with other greats like Jesse Monongye, his brother Richard Tsosie, Gibson Nez, James Little, and Larry Golsch. These Navajo silversmiths all would go on to build fine reputations and set the standards you see today for Southwest jewelry. Kenneth Begay, a teacher at the Navajo Community College on the Navajo Reservation, inspired Boyd at a young age. Boyd gives credit to Kenneth for teaching him his trade. Kenneth Begay has been deemed the father of modern Navajo jewelry. Before Kenneth Begay, Navajo Indian Jewelry was much like it had been for the past 100 years. Navajo jewelry had a strong Spanish influence. Which is entirely understandable since it was a Mexican silversmith (who learned from the Spanish) that taught the first Navajo to work silver. Boyd considers Kenneth Begay a major influence and carries on today the work of Kenneth Begay. Boyd Tsosie continues to move Navajo jewelry forward and he, like Kenneth Begay, generously shares his knowledge with other silversmiths. Boyd, working with his brother Richard, first gained widespread recognition for his soldered flower and leaf designs. Later, he moved his jewelry designs to a more complex, contemporary look. Over the years Boyd has developed a contemporary style of work primarily in 14K gold combined with turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite. Boyd feels that he is creating “tomorrows tradition in Navajo jewelry by being given the rights and prayers by his elders to create his special pieces. He is featured in Navajo Indian Jewelry and Enduring Traditions by Jerry and Lois Jacka and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment by Lois Dubin. In recent years, Boyd and his son have given back to the Navajo Nation with a nonprofit to give counsel and help to those with substance challenges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ray Calladitto Navajo sterling storyteller bib necklace with turquoise. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver. Approximately 21" long. Ray is no longer active, I believe he was active in the last quarter of the 20th century.

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24" Vintage Navajo pearls/stamped sterling beaded necklace. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling silver. Approximately 24" long. No apparent markings, very well made necklace.

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Huge Lupe Iule San Felipe Pueblo cast sterling and turquoise cross pendant, very substantial, one stone with fracture... All stones secure in bezels.. Weight and measurements in pics. Lupe Iule (1916-?) Lupe Iule was born at San Felipe Pueblo and is the wife of Horace Iule who was her mentor. Her favorite designs are crosses. She was an active jeweler between 1937-1975. Horace Iule (1901-1978) was a Zuni artist who made a wide variety of sterling silver and stone pieces, most notably traditional Zuni crosses. Horace worked with his wife Lupe Iule, who was from San Felipe Pueblo. They were married in 1933, and had six children: Ruby, Lupe, Cecilia, Robert, Barney, and Phillip. Cecilia continues in her fathers tradition with the crosses. Cecilia creates her crosses from tiny to huge and uses coral, turquoise, and other gem stones. Horace Iule was taught silversmithing by his father. He made sand-cast items and then embellished them with hammering and die stamping. His children use some of his original casting equipment to continue the Iule cross legacy.

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