註冊我們的通訊
訂閱我們的電子郵件
6 5/8" Ivan Howard Navajo 14k/Sterling cuff bracelet 5" plus 1 5/8" gap. No issues.Ivan Howard, Diné (Navajo) Ivan Howard's award winning, distinctive Neo-Traditional Navajo silver work showcases high grade turquoise stones with fascinating matrix and depths of color. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$580.00
6.25" Ric Charlie Navajo Tufa Cast silver feather cuff bracelet. Ric Charlie is an accomplished, self-taught Navajo goldsmith who has gained international acclaim for his tufa-cast jewelry. The texture and fine lines he achieves by carving in tufa stone, combined with colorful patinas and semiprecious stones, define Ric Charlie’s work. For nearly three decades, Ric has been drawing upon traditional Navajo techniques while pushing the boundaries to stay on the cutting edge of jewelry design.Charlie's love of color draws him away from the turquoise commonly found in Southwestern jewelry. He instead favors the gold, rust, red, purple, blue, and green patinas he achieves by adding liver of sulfur to the silver. The fine lines in his jewelry are accomplished by cutting tufa stones (compressed volcanic rock) with dental tools.Ric learned basic jewelry-making techniques in 1973 when he was in high school. He studied jewelry-making and design in college at Arizona State University and University of Arizona, and went on to teach himself tufa casting after being inspired by the work of Preston Monongye and Charles Loloma.“Sandcasting is a pretty difficult medium,” Ric Charlie says. “But for me it’s second nature. Everything I do is cast, and 99 percent of them are one-of-a-kind.”In 1983, Ric helped to design and construct the staff and medallion used by the president of Arizona State University.Today, Ric Charlie teaches and advises Native artists in his unique tufa-casting methods, while still producing top-of-the-line work for galleries and collectors around the world. Ric has received numerous awards from competitions at the Heard Museum and Sante Fe Indian Market, including Best of Show, Best of Class, and the Raymond Dewey Memorial Award for Excellence in Tufa Stone Casting.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$1,210.00
sz6.75 Roy Vandever Navajo sterling, carved shell, turquoise, and coral ring.Roy Vandever (1936-2009)Roy Vandever, Diné, Navajo Nation, active ca 1950s-2009: silver stampwork, shadowbox, chip inlay jewelry. Roy Vandever was the son of Walter Vandever and Emma Vandever; uncle of Esther Vandever Wood; husband of Donna Vandever; father of Cassandra Xalladitto, Cindy Howe, Verna Kee, Sheila Vandever, Sherwood Vandever, and Jerome Vandever.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 6 Ring.
$195.00
sz9 Calvin Martinez Navajo large sterling high grade turquoise ring. New old stock condition with no detectable wear.Born in 1958. He learned to make jewelry from his parents. All of his jewelry are prayed on to keep people safe and give them happiness. He finishes off his pieces with a polish that takes time to make it smooth and beautiful.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$655.00
sz6.75 1970's Orville Tsinnie Sterling turquoise, and coral ring.Orville Tsinnie: A Luminary in Navajo ArtistryIn the early 1970s, Orville Tsinnie, a distinguished Navajo artist, embarked on a journey of artistic discovery under the tutelage of his Hopi brother-in-law. This marked the genesis of a career that would see him garner numerous accolades, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. This honor is reserved exclusively for the crème de la crème of American Indian artists, underscoring Tsinnie's exceptional talent.Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) signs his work with "Orville Tsinnie, New Mexico" along with two stamps of Shiprock.Tsinnie's work was a testament to his superior craftsmanship. While he was adept at creating traditional jewelry, his true genius lay in his ability to conceive and execute innovative designs. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to precision were the hallmarks of his work, resulting in pieces that were unmistakably his own.Operating from his studio in Shiprock, New Mexico, Tsinnie was a stalwart presence at Santa Fe's annual Indian Market. His participation in this yearly event further cemented his status as a luminary in the realm of Navajo artistry. His legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of indigenous art.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$350.00
Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) Large silver and turquoise bolo tie 43 long. No issues, measurements in pics, weight is for the who bolo not the box. Very solid and heavy bolo with heavy custom tips.Orville Tsinnie: A Luminary in Navajo ArtistryIn the early 1970s, Orville Tsinnie, a distinguished Navajo artist, embarked on a journey of artistic discovery under the tutelage of his Hopi brother-in-law. This marked the genesis of a career that would see him garner numerous accolades, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. This honor is reserved exclusively for the crème de la crème of American Indian artists, underscoring Tsinnie's exceptional talent.Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) signs his work with "Orville Tsinnie, New Mexico" along with two stamps of Shiprock.Tsinnie's work was a testament to his superior craftsmanship. While he was adept at creating traditional jewelry, his true genius lay in his ability to conceive and execute innovative designs. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to precision were the hallmarks of his work, resulting in pieces that were unmistakably his own.Operating from his studio in Shiprock, New Mexico, Tsinnie was a stalwart presence at Santa Fe's annual Indian Market. His participation in this yearly event further cemented his status as a luminary in the realm of Navajo artistry. His legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of indigenous art.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$1,310.00
6.25" Robert Taylor Navajo 14k/sterling buffalo cuff braceletRobert Taylor was born on the Navajo Reservation at Indian Wells in 1961. His father is a medicine man, and his mother is a weaver. He started working in metals as a child helping his father and older siblings. He turned to making jewelry professionally as a young adult after working in construction for several years. He is known for his overlay technique in silver and gold. He currently resides with his family on the Navajo Reservation.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$750.00
6 5/8" Jerry Roan Navajo Sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet.Navajo tribal native Jerry Roan (1919-1977) had a productive life as a silversmith and jewelry maker. He began actively working at silversmithing around 1968. In 1969, a year after he began smithing, he on a 1st Award at the Navajo Tribal Fair in Arizona. Roan was included in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe. His work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, and the Yellowhorse Museum in Paradise Valley, Arizona.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$370.00
6 7/8" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling heavy turquoise row cuff bracelet. 5 5/8" plus 1 1/8" gap, fits up to a 6.75" wrist. Clean with no issues.. rville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.
$1,510.00
6.75" Kirk Smith Navajo sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet. Native American jewelry artisan Kirk Smith, or Kiyaa Alani Shush Dine (his Dine tribe name, meaning “towering house bear people clan”), created a long-lasting legacy in a tragically short life. His work is highly regarded for its quality craftsmanship and his use of stones of only the highest quality and richest coloring. Kirk’s pieces, primarily his concho belts for which he was best known, have long been coveted and collectible, with their value only increasing as a result of his unexpected, early death. His story is an interesting one. HIS LIFE: Kirk Smith first began working with silver at around age 7 in his grandfather’s hidden workshop, that according to Smith’s interview with Perry Null Trading, “you would not see it unless you knew it was there”. His grandfather also made jewelry and Kirk used to aid him by first learning to run the bellow to heat the charcoal that would allow his grandfather to work with the silver at high temperatures, and then eventually began to work with beads and bracelets and necklaces himself. He later used these primitive skills to craft jewelry for his uncle, who would exchange clothes and shoes for his pieces. In 1972, Kirk struck out on his own, primarily working in silver cast work, until the price of silver went up in 1974 and he went to work doing different things like working in the mine or a refinery in Galveston. He returned to jewelry making in the early 1980s when his mother got sick and he desired to be nearer to her. That’s when his craft took a turn. HIS MENTORS: Of course, his grandfather was his earliest influence, and perhaps the most profound on Kirk as a person, but when it comes to his craftsmanship, the game-changer for him was his brother-in-law. Kirk’s sister was married to an artisan named Harry Morgan, a well-known name in the world of Native American jewelry. Harry was known for his intricate stamp work and the way he would style his silver to give it an antique look, believing that overly polished silver hid the detailing and the beauty of a piece. It was Harry who really taught Kirk about design and style in terms of his craft. HIS CRAFT: Kirk is probably best known for his concho belts, like the one we found in Audrey’s closet, that we thought was too beautiful not to share with y’all after being tucked away for too long. He was known for his unrelenting insistence on working his silver by hand, resulting in beautiful pieces of heavy silver and high-grade stones. In addition to concho belts, Kirk crafted gorgeous statement cuff bracelets with turquoise and red coral and some of the most striking blue lapis you’ve ever seen, as well as some rings, pendants, earrings, and even a few squash blossoms. As we mentioned, his work is highly collectible, not only because of its stunning beauty, but because sadly, there won’t be any more made; Kirk was tragically killed in 2012. HIS DEATH: On September 17, 2012, Kirk was in an altercation in a parking lot with a young man whose truck had struck Kirk’s vehicle as the man was attempting to back into a parking spot. When the driver, who was intoxicated, tried to flee the scene, Kirk jumped onto the hood of the man’s truck. When he was eventually unable to maintain his grip, Kirk was flung from the moving vehicle and suffered injuries which resulted in his death in an Albuquerque hospital a little while later. The driver did succeed in fleeing the scene, but eventually collided with another truck and a barrier on Interstate 25 and was apprehended after a violent struggle with police; he was found to have had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16, twice the legal limit. Incredibly, the driver, who was 16 at the time, was only sentenced to 90 days in a treatment center and two years probation. As you might imagine, Kirk’s surviving family does not feel that justice was done in the wake of his death, but they are carrying on his legacy in a positive way despite the circumstances. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$695.00
sz7.5 Leo Yazzie Black Jade and coral channel inlay sterling ring. Overall good condition with minor wear.LEO YAZZIE Leo Yazzie has been designing and creating fine jewelry for more than 30 years. Born and raised at Black Mesa on the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona, the influence of the land and his culture is a part of each piece of his contemporary and sophisticated jewelry.Leo uses both gold and silver to create jewelry with a unique combination of traditional and contemporary designs. “The inspiration for many of my designs came from watching my grandmother, mother and other women in the family weaving rugs. They told me their designs came from Spider. Now, I make designs inspired by the patterns they wove.”Leo’s patterns vary, from a delicate cutout border with intricate detail to bold geometrics. It might be a gold panel with a geometric motif overlaid on a silver pendant; a cut-out stepped pattern encircling a stone; or a lightning shaped band on a ring. Whatever the pattern, the effect is sophisticated and elegant.The classic use of turquoise and coral is a favorite combination of Leo’s. The coral may range from pale pink to a very deep red. Leo uses turquoise of the highest quality, sometimes rare pieces from famous mines that have been closed for years. “I love working with quality stones,” says Leo. To guarantee he’d always have the best materials to work with, Leo has collected high quality stones from gem shows and traders over the years.In addition to turquoise and coral, Leo uses other semi-precious stones from around the world like sugilite, lapis, gaspeite, white opals and more. Sugilite has gained in popularity since its introduction in the 1980s. Found in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, this stone with its deep rich purple to soft lavender color works beautifully with turquoise, or on its own. Leo enjoys pairing it with the fire in white opals.Leo’s settings are all handmade, often built up layer-by-layer. Designs are sawed out and appliquéd. Rich multi-colored side inlay will often be added to highlight a larger stone or add accent colors to the design. He uses channel inlay on some pieces, with the stones precisely cut flush with each other, so that they almost appear to be one stone. Some pieces will have a sculptural inlay, where each stone is cut and shaped, then fitted together.Leo’s avant-garde work is fitting for today’s contemporary fashions. His attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in each piece and reflects his willingness to take the time to let a design emerge.“I enjoy what I do and I like to take my time with each piece,” says Leo. He usually works on several pieces at a time, working with one and then setting it aside to work on another, or taking one of his long walks. “I usually work for three hours each morning and then leave the pieces alone,” says Leo. His long walks are important; they reconnect him with the land and life surrounding him.The care and time that Leo takes fabricating each of his pieces has resulted in his winning enough awards and ribbons to fill two large boxes. Today, Leo has stopped entering contests. “I wanted to make room for the younger artists,” says Leo. He may have stopped competing, but he has not stopped creating. This quiet man and gifted artist continues to innovate and dazzle us with his eye for color and attention to detail. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 7 Ring.
$610.00
sz9.25 Herman Vandever Navajo silver spiderweb turquoise ring. Herman is a multiple award winning Navajo silversmith, I believe this is one of his earlier pieces. Herman Vandever (1964- ) Navajo. He belongs to a family of well-known silversmiths and it seems only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. He turns traditional methods into contemporary styles with fine, natural stones, coral and even sea shell. He often makes his own ingot silver jewelry by melting his silver to roll it out into handmade sheet silver. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$600.00
41" Harry Begay Navajo Sterling Concho belt. Extremely sturdy and well made as with all of Harry Begay's work. Fits up to a 41" waist but can be hooked anywhere. 265 grams, other measurements in pics.Harry H. Begay comes from the Navajo tribe, and has specialized in handmade Native American jewelry since the early 1970s. His silversmithing style is curated through ingot silver that has been mined from mountains and caves from across the country. The turquoise he uses is also the best in business, which results in a rich colored stone.The talented proceedings using ingot silver is endeavoring work; that specializes in melting the silver to a desired shape, to curate the designs, with the ending result of a heavy solidified piece of jewelry.Harry Begay is one of the prime silversmiths in our century.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$2,995.00
Mary Marie Yazzie Lincoln Navajo sterlin with spiny oyster pendantMary Marie is the current matriarch of the talented and prolific Yazzie family of Gallup, New Mexico which are among the most celebrated Navajo jewelry making families of our time. Mary has been creating beautiful jewelry and actively silversmithing since the 1970's. She has won many awards for her work and is featured in several publications.Her parents were Chee and Elsie Yazzie who lived and worked at Zuni Pueblo at Kelsey’s Trading Post in the 1940s. They had 13 children and nine of them became silversmiths. Mary Marie is known for her elegant settings which highlight the beauty of a single stone. Mary Marie’s solid silverwork is distinctive. The pendant is signed with her hallmark, MARY MARIE.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$480.00
Tommy Singer (1940-2014) Navajo Large Sterling bear pendant. 34.1 grams 2.75" both ways with bail, 22mm bail.Tommy Singer (1940 - May 31, 2014) was a World Famous Navajo Silversmith and his distinct style of Indian Jewelry is recognized the world over. Tommy was a silversmith for over 50 years. He learned the art of silversmithing from his father when he was just 7 years old. His Father Tsinnigine Hathali was a Navajo Medicine man. His early works were done in the Silver overlay technique but soon began to feature Turquoise stones. While working with scrap turquoise chips, Tommy pioneered the technique of Chip inlay used by thousands of artists to this day. Tommy eventually returned to his roots by creating Exquisite Silver Overlaid Jewelry with intricate designs.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$400.00
24" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling high grade turquoise necklace 24" total length. 16" chain and 8" bar. 164.7 grams, highest quality with no issues. Measurements and penny shown for scale in pics.Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$2,275.00
6 3/8" Orville Tsinnie Navajo sterling high grade turquoise bracelet.Orville Tsinnie (1943-2017) was a Navajo artist and master silversmith who has been featured in the American Indian art world for over 25 years. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona in 1943 and lived and worked in Shiprock, New Mexico. Tsinnie learned jewelry making from his Hopi brother-in-law in the 1970s and has since won many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$1,510.00
6" David Reeves Navajo sterling and onyx cuff bracelet, no issues.David Reeves (1949 - no longer with us) “Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman. David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs. He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$440.00
6 7/8" Jerry Roan Navajo 1975 First Prize winning cuff bracelet. 5 3/8" plus 1.5" gap. No apparent marks but very high quality. I acquired it with this ribbon and believe they go together.<br><br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$1,665.00
6 3/8" Ike Wilson Navajo (1901-1942) Ingot silver and turquoise cuff braceletDiné silversmith Ike Wilson worked for many years for the Kelsey Trading Company at Zuni. He did silverwork for many of the Zuni lapidary artists including Ida Vacit Poblano. He often collaborated with his wife, Katherine Wilson.Navajo Nation artist Ike Wilson (1900-1942) would sign his creations with his bow and arrow hallmark. There has been some confusion in the past about the hallmark of Ike Wilson (1901-1942). It seems that sometimes his work was attributed to Austin Wilson. Both men were born in the same year and in a similar area of the reservation and both men worked at times for trader C. G. Wallace and the Kelsey Trading Company. Ike Wilson’s work is signed with a bow and arrow. After his death in 1942, his wife Katherine Wilson (1907-1985) continued to use his hallmark. The bow and arrow hallmark was initially attributed to Ike’s contemporary, Austin Wilson, but the corrected attribution was published in Messier, 2014.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is<br>stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or<br>measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question<br>should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration
$1,710.00
6.5" Harry Morgan (1947-2008) Navajo Sterling twisted wire cuff bracelet with turquoiseMarked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is<br>stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or<br>measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question<br>should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br> NUMEROUS award winner Navajo artist Harry Morgan (1947-2008) was a 5th<br>generation Navajo silversmith who'll always be remembered for his traditional<br>"Vintage Revival-Old Pawn" style jewelry that had these gleaming sterling<br>vintage looking darkened finishings that were made in a classic old style Navajo<br>design..The beauty he gave the sterling was so warm that it brought out the<br>metal's maximum luster..Harry once said "That's the way old style jewelry should<br>look," he said.. "When silver is all shined up it hides all of the intricate<br>detail in the stamp work and the bezels. This older style is what I grew up with<br>and what I love."<br><br>Although it was his mother who inspired him to create this style of jewelry that<br>had that old Navajo look,it was Harry however who was the 1st to bring this<br>style to the forefront of the industry..Paving the way for others like his<br>brother-in-law Kirk Smith who then followed in Harry's footsteps & with Kirk's<br>connection with other artists,they then followed in Kirk's footsteps. Now this<br>is the dominant style amongst most Navajo artists & you see this old pawn style<br>darkened finishing everywhere..Kirks name will always be associated with Harry's<br>& vise versa.<br><br>if you've ever wondered why most Navajo pieces have that old style look &<br>finishing where many of you can't tell if the piece is new or old anymore,it was<br>this man who we can give the credit to for bringing a style of jewelry that we<br>now see everywhere. He lived to see his jewelry being exhibited at the Heard<br>Museum a year before his death..<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$550.00
6.75" UITA-21 30's-40's Navajo Silver cuff bracelet with turquoise, early 1930’s to 1940’s and the place was Santa Fe, New Mexico at the prestigious Indian trading company of Julius Gans known as Southwest Arts and Crafts.The United Indian Trader’s Association or U.I.T.A., founded in 1931 was a voluntary organization made up of the leading Indian traders of the day organized to promote and enforce the highest quality standards for the creation of genuine traditional Indian Arts and Crafts. The members were a veritable who’s who of the leading Indian traders of their dayand all pieces certified by UITA and stamped with their unique arrowhead hallmark had to pass a rigorous set of quality inspections regarding the materials and techniques used. Each member of UITA was assigned a specific numeric code which all pieces sold by them had to be stamped with.One of the most prestigious Indian trading companies of the time was Julius Gans’ Southwest Trading Company of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Julius Gans was an enterprising and dynamic trader who employed at one time or another a veritable All-star team of some of the finest Native American silversmiths in the business; the Roanhorse brothers, Ambrose and Sam, Mark Chee and the fine Cochiti Pueblo silversmith David Taliman among others. The numeric code assigned by UITA to Southwest Arts and crafts was “UITA21” which is the stamp this bracelet is marked with.This bracelet could very easily have been made by any one of Southwest Arts and Crafts’ ace silversmiths; it most resembles in our minds the work of Ambrose Roanhorse but it could easily have been made by his brother Sam or even possibly by Mark Chee or David Taliman or a number of others. The design is a beautiful repeating pattern of nine perfectly-executed diamond-shaped Navajo textile-style designs running across the center of the bracelet’s shank.“The United Indian Traders Association (UITA) was established on September 13, 1931 for the expressed purpose of authentication of Indian crafts. At the time, the UITA as an important player both in Indian cultural life and in advocating for the sale of authentic Indian arts and crafts.UITA was incorporated as a non-profit in New Mexico, with the support of a number of traders and San Francisco attorney Charles Elkus. Bert Staples (Coolidge, NM) was UITA's first President, R. C. Master (Zuni, NM) was Vice President, C. N. Cotton (Gallup, NM) served as Treasurer and Tobe Turpen (Gallup, NM) was Secretary. Directors included L. L. Sabin, C. G. Wallace, J. M. Drolet, Ramon Hubbell, Lloyd Ambrose, Bruce Barnard and Mike Kirk. All of the founding directors and officers were veteran owners of trading posts in the Southwest. The founding membership of 753 grew to over 125 in about 10 years.”-Quotation source and © Bille Hougart BooksAll precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$650.00
6.25" Ric Charlie Navajo sterling tufa cast cuff bracelet with spiderweb turquoise.Ric Charlie is an accomplished, self-taught Navajo goldsmith who has gained international acclaim for his tufa-cast jewelry. The texture and fine lines he achieves by carving in tufa stone, combined with colorful patinas and semiprecious stones, define Ric Charlie’s work. For nearly three decades, Ric has been drawing upon traditional Navajo techniques while pushing the boundaries to stay on the cutting edge of jewelry design.Charlie's love of color draws him away from the turquoise commonly found in Southwestern jewelry. He instead favors the gold, rust, red, purple, blue, and green patinas he achieves by adding liver of sulfur to the silver. The fine lines in his jewelry are accomplished by cutting tufa stones (compressed volcanic rock) with dental tools.Ric learned basic jewelry-making techniques in 1973 when he was in high school. He studied jewelry-making and design in college at Arizona State University and University of Arizona, and went on to teach himself tufa casting after being inspired by the work of Preston Monongye and Charles Loloma.“Sandcasting is a pretty difficult medium,” Ric Charlie says. “But for me it’s second nature. Everything I do is cast, and 99 percent of them are one-of-a-kind.”In 1983, Ric helped to design and construct the staff and medallion used by the president of Arizona State University.Today, Ric Charlie teaches and advises Native artists in his unique tufa-casting methods, while still producing top-of-the-line work for galleries and collectors around the world. Ric has received numerous awards from competitions at the Heard Museum and Sante Fe Indian Market, including Best of Show, Best of Class, and the Raymond Dewey Memorial Award for Excellence in Tufa Stone Casting.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$1,895.00
6.5" 1970's Gary Reeves Navajo stamped silver and turquoise cuff braceletGary Reeves was born in 1962 in Gallup, N.M. and died July<br>2014. He began silver work in 1974.<br><br>He was the older brother of renowned silversmith Sunshine Reeves and the younger<br>brother of David Reeves (now no longer with us), who was so instrumental in<br>teaching the craft to both Gary and Sunshine, as well as their half-brothers<br>Darrel and Andy Cadman.<br><br>While each artist has his own individual style, they all share an affinity for<br>complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs and they are all a part of<br>recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.<br>They call their style Navajo Revival Style.<br><br>He filled his old style silver with lots of stamp patterns and used high quality<br>pieces of turquoise. Gary smithed silver from the age of twelve. His work, like<br>that of his brother Sunshine, is present in the collections of the Heard Museum<br>in Phoenix and Gary has won numerous awards for his work.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$555.00
6.5" Pat Bedoni Navajo 14k/Sterling link bracelet 6.5" long with no issues.Pat Bedoni Navajo silversmith, Pat Bedonie, was born in Ganado, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. She is of the Edge Water and Coyote Pass Clans. Pat’s mother, Lutricia Yellowhair, is an accomplished<br>silversmith who has passed the traditional Navajo jewelry making styles onto her<br>children. Every time you look at a piece of Pat Bedonie’s work you see her<br>mother’s influence. Today, Pat lives in Farmington, New Mexico and often<br>collaborates with her mother to create an array of stunning jewelry. She uses a<br>variety of symbols important in her Navajo heritage.Pat Bedoni is known for her<br>fine traditional Navajo carved jewelry and miniature silver boxes. All Pat<br>Bedonie Jewelry is made by herself alone. She creates exceptional silver jewelry<br>by any standards, which is not surprising, since her brother is Ron Bedoni, a<br>well-known silversmith. Pat’s jewelry is much like her brother Ron's, however<br>you'll find the designs not as complex.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$380.00
6 5/8" Richard Begay Navajo silver multi-stone cuff bracelet Richard Begay was born and raised in Navajoland, Arizona. Throughout his art classes in school, he always wanted to create the perfect shape. His first career, however, took him into the Forest Industry. He soon realized that he wanted to follow the yearnings of his heart and create beautiful jewelry.He borrowed jewelry tools from his father-in-law and set to work, learning the demanding craft of silversmithing. Richard was immediately drawn to the intricate inlay work, for which he is known for. As he perfected his craft, Richard explored different techniques of inlaying. He was always searching for the best way, the most beautiful setting, the perfect harmony of material and craft.He also developed an eye for choosing the best stones for his inlay. Turquoise and coral are his favorite, but Richard used a wide variety of stones and shells, including malachite, spiny oyster, and pacific coral. Not limited to the usual in anything he did, he also inlaid opals, sugilite, lapis and other exotic stones into his award-winning pieces.The importance of harmony in his work was echoed in his silverwork, especially his pendants. In these pieces, he incorporated important symbols from his culture. Corn was a significant gift to the People by the Creator--it represents life to the Navajo. The Yei-Be-Che is the personal link between the Navajo gods and mortal man. The Bear, one of the four animals given to the first people, embodies power and wisdom. It was provided for protection and guidance, and to ward off evil. Richard also used the Steppe Design found in the wedding baskets and recreates special times, such as the social dances he goes to. Encircling it all is his extraordinary inlay, adding color and life. The beautiful things Richard looked for exist in his creations.Richard passed away in 2013.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$280.00
6 1/8" c1940's UITA-22 Navajo silver cuff bracelet with turquoiseNavajo trader Dean Kirk opened his trading post at Manuelito, New Mexico (between Gallup and the Arizona border) around January 1941. The silver work made in Dean’s shop was typically Navajo tourist type designs and hallmarked UITA22 (under the auspices of the United Indian Traders Association) until about 1951.The UITA's stated goals were: 1) to promote improved business practices among Indian traders, arts and crafts dealers, Indians, and all related agencies; 2) to promote, encourage, and protect the manufacture and sale of genuine Indian handmade arts and crafts; and 3) to promote the general welfare of those engaged in the business of Indian trading, as well as the welfare of the Navajo Indians and all other Indians of North America.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$600.00
Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Men's Size 12 Ring.
$500.00
Large Larry Etcitty Navajo 14k accented Sterling Kingman turquoise cluster bolo tie, approx 51" long, 3 3/8" x 3" slide, solid 14k gold accent on reverse side covered in clear nail polish to preserve it. 160 grams, appears to have been worn little.<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$1,465.00
6.5" Abraham Begay Navajo Silver Sugilite, High grade turquoise, opal, and coral cuff bracelet.<br><br>Abraham Begay was born in 1953 in Ganado, AZ and currently lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. Abraham has been making jewelry since the 1970s and is regarded among the top contemporary Navajo (Dine) silversmiths.<br><br>Abraham Begay’s style and talents are very diverse. He has mastered the silversmithing techniques of overlay and stamping, with a great deal of precision that results in very unique designs. However, what sets him apart from his peers is most likely his distinct lapidary (inlay) work.<br><br>Abraham uses bright colors and quality, high grade stones in every piece. His inlay designs often extend beyond the silver edges, as if the inlaid stones are growing out of the piece itself. This is a very difficult technique and results in colorful edges that boldly contrast the traditional silverwork beneath.<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$905.00
6.25" Mark Chee (1914-1981) Navajo silver cuff bracelet with turquoise. Unmarked, attributed.. I am extremely confident that this is Mark Chee's work, it is obviously an old bracelet, circa mid 20th century. The stampings, the clean bezels around the abstract natural stones, the back, overall design, everything about it is indicative of Mark Chee's work.<br><br>Mark Chee (1914-1981) Biography<br>Navajo artist, Mark Chee is among the earliest southwest silversmiths. Mark Chee is known for traditional stamp work and high quality stone settings in unusually heavy silver. He was born in Lukachukai, Arizona around 1900 and was sent to government school at Fort Defiance (a United States government practice during that time) from the age of 10 to the 11thgrade. He is the elder brother of Joe Chee. <br><br>He was active during the 1930s through ‘60s. He specialized in heavy silver in old style designs. He began polishing silver in Julius Gans’ Southwest Art and Crafts shop in Santa Fe for $5.00 a week. He then bought a few tools and used them all his life. He quickly became an accomplished silversmith and was hired as a bench smith at Frank Patania’s Thunderbird Shop and later at Al Packard’s shop on the Santa Fe Plaza. He was also a bench-smith for the Wooden Indian at Embudo, New Mexico. <br><br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$1,665.00
6 1/8" Lee Bennett Navajo 14k/Sterling and Opal cuff bracelet. Solid 14k gold bezel and solid 14k gold wires wrapping the two sterling bars on the bracelet.<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.<br><br>anderas
$290.00
sz4.75 Gibson Nez (1947-2007) Jicarilla Apache and Navajo Mediterranean coral silver ring 1.5" long face, 20.3 grams. <br><br>Gibson Nez, Jicarilla Apache and Navajo, is known throughout the Indian arts<br>industry and by collectors worldwide as the master of stampwork. No other<br>craftsman comes close to the expert precision of his sharp, clean, impossibly<br>close stamps. Parallel lines, a hairs-breadth apart, encircle bolos and<br>bracelets like radiant energy, drawing your eye to the extraordinary, gem-grade<br>stone Gibson hand-picks to feature in the center. Stampwork of Gibson’s caliber<br>requires extreme patience and an eye for balance. “What is important to me is to<br>make one nice piece, not a lot of mediocre pieces,” said Gibson.<br><br>Gibson’s pieces have won ribbons and awards at all the major competitions,<br>including Gallup Ceremonial, Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum, the All<br>Mankind Jewelry Competition in Washington, D.C., and Casa Grande in Arizona.<br>Asked what makes him most proud in his work, Gibson said, “I simply try to make<br>a piece that highlights the stone.”<br><br>Gibson’s work embodies unrelenting attention to detail. Each hand-struck stamp<br>adds and builds on the last. Single, meticulously placed lines are, together,<br>the power to Gibson’s work - a complete harmony of silver and stone.<br><br>Gibson sadly passed away on December 1, 2007, but his work will be cherished for<br>years to come. Long after those who knew him are gone he will still be<br>remembered through his powerful jewelry.<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 4 Ring.
$695.00
6.25" Fred Thompson (1922-2002) Navajo Turquoise inlaid silver cuff bracelet.<br>Extremely high grade natural American turquoise.. Marked or unmarked as shown in<br>pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a<br>secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or<br>measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question<br>should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>Thompson worked as a smith for Tobe Turpen at the age of 15 and built his career<br>on the skills he learned in Turpen’s shop. He made his own stamps, never sold to<br>dealers, and only sold wholesale to Tobe Turpen. After serving in WWII, he<br>continued to make pieces into the 1990’s. He was a teacher as well as a<br>silversmith. World renowned, he focused on traditional Navajo styles, producing<br>his work with utmost skill using the highest quality stones available.<br>Thompson’s pieces are now rare and hard to find.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$895.00
6.75" Esther Wood Navajo Large silver and turquoise cluster cuff bracelet. 3.5" or 86mm wide in center. 5.5" plus 1.25" gap, 127.4 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed.
$1,995.00
Harry Morgan (1947-2008) Navajo Heavy stamped silver and turquosie pin<br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is<br>stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or<br>measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question<br>should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>NUMEROUS award winner Navajo artist Harry Morgan (1947-2008) was a 5th<br>generation Navajo silversmith who'll always be remembered for his traditional<br>"Vintage Revival-Old Pawn" style jewelry that had these gleaming sterling<br>vintage looking darkened finishings that were made in a classic old style Navajo<br>design..The beauty he gave the sterling was so warm that it brought out the<br>metal's maximum luster..Harry once said "That's the way old style jewelry should<br>look," he said.. "When silver is all shined up it hides all of the intricate<br>detail in the stamp work and the bezels. This older style is what I grew up with<br>and what I love."<br><br>Although it was his mother who inspired him to create this style of jewelry that<br>had that old Navajo look,it was Harry however who was the 1st to bring this<br>style to the forefront of the industry..Paving the way for others like his<br>brother-in-law Kirk Smith who then followed in Harry's footsteps & with Kirk's<br>connection with other artists,they then followed in Kirk's footsteps. Now this<br>is the dominant style amongst most Navajo artists & you see this old pawn style<br>darkened finishing everywhere..Kirks name will always be associated with Harry's<br>& vise versa.<br><br>if you've ever wondered why most Navajo pieces have that old style look &<br>finishing where many of you can't tell if the piece is new or old anymore,it was<br>this man who we can give the credit to for bringing a style of jewelry that we<br>now see everywhere. He lived to see his jewelry being exhibited at the Heard<br>Museum a year before his death..<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$400.00
6.75" Gary Reeves (1962-2014) Navajo heavy stamped silver and turquoise bracelet<br>21mm wide in center.<br><br>Navajo silversmith Gary Reeves was born in 1962 in Gallup, N.M. and died July<br>2014. He began silver work in 1974.<br><br>He was the older brother of renowned silversmith Sunshine Reeves and the younger<br>brother of David Reeves (now no longer with us), who was so instrumental in<br>teaching the craft to both Gary and Sunshine, as well as their half-brothers<br>Darrel and Andy Cadman.<br><br>While each artist has his own individual style, they all share an affinity for<br>complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs and they are all a part of<br>recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.<br>They call their style Navajo Revival Style.<br><br>He filled his old style silver with lots of stamp patterns and used high quality<br>pieces of turquoise. Gary smithed silver from the age of twelve. His work, like<br>that of his brother Sunshine, is present in the collections of the Heard Museum<br>in Phoenix and Gary has won numerous awards for his work.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$600.00
7" Lee Bennett Navajo 14k/Sterling link bracelet<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics.<br>Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for<br>more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece<br>referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver.<br>Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$550.00
6.5" Roy Vandever (1936-2009) Silver turquoise, and coral cuff bracelet<br><br>Roy Vandever , (1936-2009) Dine, Navajo Nation , active ca 1950s-2009: silver<br>stampwork, shadowbox, chip inlay jewelry. Roy Vandever was the son of Walter<br>Vandever and Emma Vandever; uncle of Esther Vandever Wood; husband of Donna<br>Vandever; father of Cassandra Xalladitto, Cindy Howe, Verna Kee, Sheila<br>Vandever, Sherwood Vandever, and Jerome Vandever.<br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
$400.00
Darry Dean 和 Rebecca Begay Tufa 鑄造純銀蝴蝶手鍊、耳環和吊墜套裝。非常有趣的套裝,手鍊長 6.75 英寸,包括 1.25 英寸間隙,寬 19 毫米,耳環 31 毫米 x 13 毫米,吊墜 65 毫米,帶吊環 x 20 毫米寬。該套裝處於全新未佩戴狀態。“我們的使命是創造美麗的珠寶並為人們帶來歡樂。” –Darry Dean 和 Rebecca BegayDarryl Dean 和 Rebecca Begay 是納瓦霍藝術家,他們利用受當代生活啟發的傳統技術進行珠寶設計和製造合作。他們的納瓦霍文化對他們的珠寶產生了強大的影響,講述的故事讓古老的儀式和聖歌得以延續。 「身為原住民,我們仍然堅持我們的語言和文化,」Darryl Dean 表示。每位藝術家都為珠寶製作過程帶來了獨特的技能。達裡爾·迪恩 (Darryl Dean) 擅長石雕工藝,是少數真正的凝灰岩鑄造大師之一。 Rebecca 將她的設計感和細膩的雙手運用到花雕上,將天然凝灰岩的紋理融入到他們的作品中。「我們不大規模生產,」Darryl Dean 談到他們一絲不苟的方法時說道。 「我們的問題是,製作珠寶更像是一種藝術形式。我們從頭到尾創作每件作品。」Darryl Dean 和 Rebecca 在 2009 年聖達菲印度市場上贏得了最佳展示獎。他們主要使用高級綠松石和銀,但也使用珊瑚和其他寶石,也使用 18 克拉黃金。
$1,310.00
6.5 英寸David Reeves 納瓦霍純青金石和19 毫米寬的多刺牡蠣手鍊。David Reeves(1949 年-已故)“納瓦霍銀匠David Reeves 是Gary Reeves(現已去世)的哥哥和丹尼爾·“陽光”·里夫斯。他與同父異母的兄弟安迪·卡德曼和達雷爾·卡德曼一起教他們銀匠工藝。大衛對複雜的雕刻和手工壓印的幾何設計有著濃厚的興趣。他是重新創造和普及銀飾的一部分。20 世紀初的舊納瓦霍設計。」 所有貴金屬都經過測試並有保證,任何被稱為銀或純銀的美洲原住民珠寶都保證至少含有90%(硬幣)銀,並且可能大多數袖口手鐲都是在6 英寸女性手腕上拍攝的,並附有一張照片,顯示金屬尖端與捲尺上的數字相交處的內週長。
$500.00
6.5 吋Liz Wallace (Diné-Washoe-Maidu) 扭曲純銀線和中心寬52 毫米的綠松石手鍊。Liz Wallace、納瓦霍人、Washoe 和Maidu,生於1975 年 Liz Wallace 出生小時候,莉茲會看著她的父母艾倫·華萊士(Alan Wallace) 和凱瑟琳·莫西(Kathryn Morsea)(兩位著名藝術家)用黃金和顏料製作自己的藝術品。Liz 自1996 年以來一直積極創作珠寶。Liz 最喜歡的圖案包括經典或傳統的納瓦霍風格以及代表新藝術時期的設計,在這個時期,藝術家認為取自自然和神話的圖像應該與材料和諧相處,創造出一件完整的藝術作品。我一直對高級珠寶、其構造、材料以及創造它的各種社會文化背景欽佩並著迷,同時我將永遠熱愛其獨創性和老納瓦霍和普韋布洛鐵匠展現出的足智多謀,我的靈感是多種多樣的我既是我的環境的產物,也是我在其中的選擇的產物。所有貴金屬都經過測試和保證,任何被稱為銀或銀的美洲原住民珠寶純銀保證至少含有 90%(硬幣)銀,含量可能更高。大多數袖口手鐲都是在 6 英寸的女性手腕上拍攝的,並附有一張照片,顯示金屬尖端與捲尺上的數字相交處的內週長。
$1,210.00
6.25 英寸詹妮弗·柯蒂斯納瓦霍重型印花銀手鍊,寬8 毫米,厚,非常堅固。詹妮弗·柯蒂斯是當今最受尊敬的納瓦霍女銀匠,採用傳統但創新的風格,以其郵票和文件夾設計而聞名。重型純銀。在談到重型手鐲的製作過程時,Jennifer 說:「我在方形金屬絲還平坦的時候將設計放在方形金屬絲上,在我需要的地方進行沖壓,然後鑿出線條“我用手將金屬軸上的粗銀線彎曲。然後用普通的矩形金屬銼出設計,這需要幾個小時的勞動。在最後的拋光和拋光之前,你可以看到所有的銼痕。」珍妮佛在亞利桑那州溫斯洛附近的納瓦霍保留地長大,從八歲開始,她就從她的父親老托馬斯·柯蒂斯(Thomas Curtis, Sr.)那裡學習了自己的手藝。她父親是一位屢獲殊榮的銀匠。她開始自己工作高中畢業後。在接受Shiprock Santa Fe 採訪時,她指出:「我的工作是我的歷史、我的家庭的延伸。對我影響最大的是我的師父、我的老師、我的父親。他最近的去世給錘子的每一次揮舞、我創造的每一個設計都帶來了特殊的意義。我的家庭是我存在的中心;我的作品始終以反映精神的物質中心為平衡和比例的。」Jennifer 在聖達菲印第安市場贏得了許多第一名獎項。所有貴金屬都經過測試和保證,任何被稱為銀或純銀的美洲原住民珠寶保證至少含有90%(硬幣)銀,甚至可能更高。大多數袖口手鐲都是在 6 英寸的女性手腕上拍攝的,並附有一張照片,顯示金屬尖端與捲尺上的數字相交處的內週長。
$895.00
6 英寸David Reeves 納瓦霍純銀和青金石手鐲,11 毫米寬David Reeves(1949 年- 已故)“納瓦霍銀匠David Reeves 是Gary Reeves(現已去世)和Daniel 的哥哥」陽光」里夫斯。他與同父異母的兄弟安迪·卡德曼和達雷爾·卡德曼一起教他們銀器製作工藝。大衛對複雜的雕刻和手工壓印的幾何設計有著濃厚的興趣。他是重建和普及古老納瓦霍文化的一部分20 世紀初的設計。」所有貴金屬都經過測試並得到保證,任何被稱為銀或純銀的美洲原住民珠寶都保證至少含有90%(硬幣)銀,甚至可能更高的含量。任何標記的內容都保證與其標記的內容一致,大多數手鐲都是在6 英寸的手腕(無毛)上拍攝的,戒指則盡可能在適當尺寸的手指上拍攝。對於手鐲,如果描述中未給出尺寸,則顯示金屬與布捲尺上數字相符的內週長。
$430.00
Pat Bedoni 納瓦荷 14k 純銀現代主義夾式耳環。 24 毫米高 x 16 毫米寬 x 8.1 克,沒有任何問題。帕特·貝多尼納瓦霍銀匠帕特·貝多尼出生於亞利桑那州加納多納瓦霍保留地。她來自Edge Water 和Coyote Pass 氏族。派特的母親 Lutricia Yellowhair 是一位出色的銀匠,她將傳統的納瓦霍珠寶製作風格傳授給了她的孩子們。每當你看到帕特·貝多尼的作品時,你都會看到她母親的影響。 如今,帕特住在新墨西哥州法明頓,經常與她的母親合作創作一系列令人驚嘆的珠寶。她使用了納瓦霍傳統中重要的各種符號。Pat Bedoni 以其精美的傳統納瓦霍雕刻珠寶和微型銀盒而聞名。所有 Pat Bedonie 珠寶均由 Pat Bedonie 親自製作。無論以何種標準衡量,她都能創造出卓越的銀飾,這並不奇怪,因為她的兄弟是著名銀匠羅恩·貝多尼 (Ron Bedoni)。帕特的珠寶很像她哥哥羅恩的珠寶,但您會發現設計沒那麼複雜。
$230.00
Vintage Richard Tsosie Navajo Tufa Cast Sterling Peyote Bird Necklace and Pendant<br>with amethyst and Sugilite. Pendant 3.75" tall x 1 5/8" wide, necklace 21.5"<br>long. I believe the necklace was made by Richard Tsosie also. 37.8 grams total<br>weight. Both necklace and pendant tested sterling, both amazing quality.<br><br>Richard is perhaps best known for his distinctive textured silver designs. His trademark techniqie of granulation was discovered by accident when he noticed silver filings were fusing onto a ring he was soldering. He calls the process which produces this granulated surface texture “reticulation,” and he has been perfecting the technique throughout his career.<br><br>Born in 1956, Richard has been a jeweler since the mid 1970s. He learned jewelry making from his brother Boyd and from Kenneth Begay at Navajo Community College in Arizona. He quickly progressed from basic tasks of cutting and polishing stones to the more complex process of inlay.<br><br>Richard’s contemporary silver and hold work features the use of fabrication, overlay, and granulation. He is also known for colorful inlay work with a variety of natural stones and for his fine degree of control and attention to detail. His designs are motivated by images of the natural world, particularly the Wide Ruins area of the reservation where he spent a large part of his youth. Richard says of his work, “I am inspired by the colors of the mountains at sunset, the patterns of shadow and light that emerge at dawn, and the pinpoints of starlight against the black night sky.”<br><br>His pieces typically contain the symbol for lighting and an arrow pattern. The lightning stands for natural causes, while the arrowhead symbolizes man-made elements. Richard says the design represents the ups and downs of life. “Some things we can’t do anything about and you should try to enjoy life to the fullest.”
$805.00
David Reeves navajo Sterling Spiderweb turquoise/lapis cuff bracelet. Fits up to<br>a 6.25" wrist with a 1 1/8" gap, no issues.<br><br>David Reeves<br>(1949 - no longer with us)<br>“Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no<br>longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of<br>silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman.<br>David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs.<br>He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early<br>20th century.”
$550.00
Lowell Draper Navajo sterling and turquoise pendant 2.75" tall x 1 5/8" wide,<br>bail as shown bends forward and open so it can be clipped on a set of Navajo<br>pearls or other beaded necklace, 18.9 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$250.00
6 3/8" Gary Reeves (1962-2014) Navajo 14k/Sterling and lapis bracelet. Very<br>thick pieces of solid 14k gold mounted on silver, very well made bracelet.<br><br>Navajo silversmith Gary Reeves was born in 1962 in Gallup, N.M. and died July<br>2014. He began silver work in 1974.<br><br>He was the older brother of renowned silversmith Sunshine Reeves and the younger<br>brother of David Reeves (now no longer with us), who was so instrumental in<br>teaching the craft to both Gary and Sunshine, as well as their half-brothers<br>Darrel and Andy Cadman.<br><br>While each artist has his own individual style, they all share an affinity for<br>complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs and they are all a part of<br>recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early 20th century.<br>They call their style Navajo Revival Style.<br><br>He filled his old style silver with lots of stamp patterns and used high quality<br>pieces of turquoise. Gary smithed silver from the age of twelve. His work, like<br>that of his brother Sunshine, is present in the collections of the Heard Museum<br>in Phoenix and Gary has won numerous awards for his work.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$995.00
Large Tim Vandever Navajo Sonoran Gold Turquoise sterling silver necklace with<br>no damage or detectable wear. Adjustable up to 28" long x 5/8" x 2.25" center<br>pendant, amazing necklace. 184.9 grams.
$1,915.00
David Reeves<br>(1949 - no longer with us)<br>“Navajo silversmith David Reeves was the older brother of Gary Reeves (now no<br>longer with us) and Daniel "Sunshine" Reeves. He taught them both the craft of<br>silversmithing, along with half-brothers Andy and Darrell Cadman.<br>David had an affinity for complex engraved and hand stamped geometric designs.<br>He was a part of recreating and popularizing the old Navajo designs of the early<br>20th century.”<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$430.00
Frank Yellowhorse(1933-2020) Navajo sterling silver Multi-stone intarsia inlay<br>bib necklace. This is an older c1970's Frank Yellowhorse hallmark that is<br>misidentified by some as Frank Yazzie which makes no sense, this is obviously<br>Frank Yellowhorse's work. The legitimate galleries have pieces with this<br>hallmark attributed to Frank Yellowhorse c1970's.<br>Side arms are 4" x 5/8" each, drop center is 2 1/8" x 1 3/8". Chain is approx<br>16", so 24" total length. 79.2 grams.<br><br>Frank Yellowhorse<br>NATIVE AMERICAN - DINÉ (NAVAJO), 1933 - 2020<br>Navajo artist and businessman Frank Yellowhorse (1933-2020). Yellowhorse was a<br>Korean War veteran, silversmith, and owner of the famed Chief Yellowhorse<br>Trading Post on Route 66 in Lupton, Arizona. Although the trading post started<br>in the 1950s, Frank and his brother learned to sell as kids, at their parents'<br>roadside stand offering Navajo rugs and petrified wood. Today if you google<br>"Frank Yellowhorse," chances are you will see a photo of him in traditional<br>Navajo attire, including headband and gray hair in a ponytail bun, and you might<br>even find a portrait of him painted by a fine artist who was smitten when<br>stopping in at the trading post. And most likely you will see his name<br>frequently mentioned in reference to having taught his award-winning son Alvin<br>how to make jewelry. Alvin is a multiple blue-ribbon winner at Santa Fe Indian<br>Market and is represented by major art galleries worldwide; Alvin's pieces<br>regularly sell for upwards of $9000! Indeed, Alvin had an amazing teacher in<br>father Frank, who was a renowned artist in his own right. While his jewelry<br>doesn't command quite at the same prices as son Alvin, the elder Yellowhorse's<br>works are highly collectible nonetheless.
$1,185.00
6 5/8" Roy Vandever (1936-2009) Cast silver-Turquoise/Coral cuff bracelet. Roy Vandever , (1936-2009) Dine, Navajo Nation , active ca 1950s-2009: silver stampwork, shadowbox, chip inlay jewelry. Roy Vandever was the son of Walter Vandever and Emma Vandever; uncle of Esther Vandever Wood; husband of Donna Vandever; father of Cassandra Xalladitto, Cindy Howe, Verna Kee, Sheila Vandever, Sherwood Vandever, and Jerome Vandever. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$380.00
Navajo Calvin Martinez Sterling and carved turquoise pendant and 4 strand heishi<br>necklace Pendant 3 1/8" x 2 5/8" without bail, necklace approx 21" long, 105.2<br>grams total.<br><br>Calvin Martinez is a self-taught Navajo silversmith, who has been making jewelry<br>for over 20 years. Calvin Martinez - born 1960 -draws his creative inspiration<br>from his Navajo heritage. ”I look to the old silversmiths and my culture. There<br>would not be a Calvin Martinez silversmith without the Navajo tradition to guide<br>me“.<br><br>He comes from a well- known family of silversmiths; his brother Terry Martinez,<br>is also a well-known silversmith. Calvin’s jewelry is made with traditional old<br>techniques, he makes everything by hand, including hand cutting his bezels. He<br>only uses high quality natural stones in his work.<br><br>Calvin Martinez crates his jewelry in the pure style of the first Navajo<br>silversmiths. His clear, substantial pieces, featuring the best gemgrade<br>turquoise, speak eloquently of the very nature of the Navajo: unassuming people<br>with strong convictions about their place within the balance of nature. Calvin<br>brings this attitude of quiet strength to each of his creations.<br><br>With only heavy-gauge silver, skillful hands and an eye for balance, he infuses<br>each piece with the power of simplicity. His hand-cut bezels frame extraordinary<br>turquoise stones.
$1,720.00
Dan Jackson Navajo rug tufa cast bracelet with Ajax turquoise Fits up to a 6<br>7/8" wrist including the 1" gap. 117.2 grams.<br><br><br>Dan Jackson (1944-2022) was an award winning Navajo silversmith who is best<br>known for his meticulous “rug pattern” etchings in silver and gold.<br><br>Living true to the culture and traditions of the Navajo way of life, Dan keeps<br>horses and sheep, but creates silver and gold jewelry that typically<br>incorporates rug patterns in brilliantly executed overlay designs. With a<br>variety of finishes – textured, polished, matte, darkened – and meticulous<br>workmanship, these intricate designs take on a very contemporary, urban allure.<br><br>Dan says, “I learned silverwork from my father, who worked with silver until he<br>was 95. The rug designs on my (jewelry)…come from my mother’s weavings….I<br>continue the heavy silverwork of my father.” His hallmark signature on his<br>jewelry is the Hogan, the traditional home of the Navajo—“a gift to the Dine by<br>First Man. This round structure of earth and wood embodies the framework of<br>Navajo life: the circular nature of life. All things are alive and composed of<br>two parts–it is the joining of these two parts which make the whole and thus<br>create balance and harmony.” Dan brings this notion of balance and tradition to<br>the meticulous silver of his jewelry.<br><br>Dan learned silversmithing from his father, John Nez Begay, who made jewelry for<br>over 80 years, and lived to be 106 years old. His mother, Bernice Charlie, was a<br>weaver and is the source of Dan’s inspirations. He tells of his mother visiting<br>him in a dream, where she stirred him to create his now famous triple overlay<br>rug design jewelry.<br><br>Dan’s formal education is in engineering. He worked for the Bureau of Indian<br>Affairs for 20 years. After being injured in 1985, Dan needed another way to<br>support his family (4 daughters). Being an accomplished silversmith, it only<br>made sense to him to devote his time to making jewelry.<br><br>Dan consistently collects awards and accolades at juried art shows, such as<br>Santa Fe Indian Market. He has won numerous awards and ribbons at Gallup<br>Inter-Tribal Ceremonial, Window Rock, Arizona Tribal Fair, the New Mexico and<br>Arizona State Fair and the Shiprock, NM Fair.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$1,005.00
14k Supersmith David Rosales Native American 14 kt Gold with Picture Jasper, Tiger Eye and Black Jade. From the "Native Earth" line. Slightly worn with no damage, no wear to stones, slight expected wear to gold mainly in interior. The Native Earth Collection by Supersmith Jewelry features a stunning selection of stones, including Tiger's Eye, Picture Jasper, and Black Jade. Supersmith Inc, also known as David Rosales Designs “Contemporary Designs, Traditionally Made,” located in Gallup, New Mexico, consists of several extremely talented Native American craftspeople from the Navajo and Zuni tribe. In 1997, David Rosales, founded Supersmith Inc along with his cousin, John Delgado. What started as a small operation in his garage, has grown to offer one of the highest selections of contemporary Native American jewelry in the Southwest. Born and raised in Gallup, NM, David was trained as a mechanic and was offered an opportunity to accept a managing job at a jewelry company, which changed his life completely. After discovering his own creativity and design ability, and the partnership with his cousin, John Delgado, Supersmith Inc was born. Most commonly known for beautiful, clean inlay work and stunning color combinations, their new tagline is “Contemporary Designs, Traditionally Made.” Working from an old Coors warehouse, artists work within three different departments which include a lost-wax casting department, an inlay department, and a finishing department. The end results are one of hand-crafted beauty from talented artists of all ages. Keeping with family traditions, David’s daughter, Sheree, joined the team in 2016. Today Supersmith employs approximately forty employees who continue to produce hand-crafted contemporary jewelry with continually evolving designs and color combinations to keep up with current trends and popularity. Supersmith strives to keep jewelry making alive by training and encouraging young generations of artists.
$2,995.00
Richard Tsosie Navajo Cobblestone inlay Tufa cast belt buckle. 2 5/8" x 2", takes up to a 1.25" belt.Artists › Richard Tsosie Richard is perhaps best known for his distinctive textured silver designs. His trademark techniqie of granulation was discovered by accident when he noticed silver filings were fusing onto a ring he was soldering. He calls the process which produces this granulated surface texture “reticulation,” and he has been perfecting the technique throughout his career.Born in 1956, Richard has been a jeweler since the mid 1970s. He learned jewelry making from his brother Boyd and from Kenneth Begay at Navajo Community College in Arizona. He quickly progressed from basic tasks of cutting and polishing stones to the more complex process of inlay.Richard’s contemporary silver and hold work features the use of fabrication, overlay, and granulation. He is also known for colorful inlay work with a variety of natural stones and for his fine degree of control and attention to detail. His designs are motivated by images of the natural world, particularly the Wide Ruins area of the reservation where he spent a large part of his youth. Richard says of his work, “I am inspired by the colors of the mountains at sunset, the patterns of shadow and light that emerge at dawn, and the pinpoints of starlight against the black night sky.”His pieces typically contain the symbol for lighting and an arrow pattern. The lightning stands for natural causes, while the arrowhead symbolizes man-made elements. Richard says the design represents the ups and downs of life. “Some things we can’t do anything about and you should try to enjoy life to the fullest.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$885.00
6 7/8" Jimmie King Jr Navajo silver Coral, onyx, and Shell channel inlay Cuff<br>Bracelet. 190.4 grams, fits up to a 6 7/8" wrist including the gap.<br><br><br><br><br>For over a quarter of a century, Navajo silver and goldsmith Jimmie King, Jr.<br>excited the imagination of jewelry lovers. His unique heavy metal work style and<br>delicate inlay earned him a reputation as a master jeweler.<br><br>His work is a combination of strength and delicacy. The most common reaction<br>when people first pick up a piece of his work is to comment on the weight of the<br>jewelry. It feels substantial. It is inlaid with precision and color awareness,<br>marking it as King's alone. King was particular about his work, refusing to<br>hurry a piece and willing to melt it down if unsatisfied with the result. Every<br>piece is hand-built and finished.<br><br>He lived and worked just off the northern edge of the Navajo reservation near<br>Farmington, New Mexico. His interests included reading, learning new things, and<br>listening to opera as he created his jewelry.<br><br>King created the inlay cube, the solid link bracelet with an inlaid clasp, and<br>the "Sky High" bracelet. He has won top awards at the Gallup Intertribal<br>Ceremonial and featured in several books and magazines about Native American<br>art. His jewelry is signed in cursive "JR" for his name's first and last<br>initials. Six dots in a semi-circle above the letters stand for the six sacred<br>directions: North, East, South, West, the Sky, and the Earth.<br><br>Years ago, in a ceremony, a medicine man told him that if he put these dots on<br>his jewelry, everything would go well for Jimmie - it appears he was right.<br><br><br><br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$1,290.00
Vintage Reeves Navajo Sterling coral and turquoise ring, size 5.5, 8.3 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 5 Ring.
$175.00
Rare 1970's Carol Kee Navajo Multi-stone Inlay Mickey Mouse bolo tie. Bolo slide 3.5" x 1.75" x 45 grams total weight, no issues. Carol Kee was a Navajo Native American Artisan active in the 60's and 70's, the did other work but is most famous for her extremely collectible character pieces. She made a lot less bolo's than she did rings. Some of her character pieces have brought 2-3k at auction and a few even more.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
$1,870.00
1960's Tomasita Montoya(1899-1978) Dominguita Sisneros Naranjo (b. 1942)San Juan<br>Pottery Native American Bowl Mother/Daughter. 7" wide x 4" tall with no cracks,<br>chips, restorations, or significant wear.<br><br>Tomasita Montoya was one of the original 7 San Juan potters who revived the art<br>form in the 1930's. Her daughters Rosita de Herrera and Dominguita Herrera<br>learned to make pottery from her.<br><br>The Pueblo had a wonderful history of pottery making, but by about 1890 there<br>were no potters left. In 1930 Regina Cata organized a pottery study group at San<br>Juan Pueblo with the intent of revitalizing pottery production. The group<br>studied ancient potsherds of wares made at San Juan in earlier times and<br>selected Potsuwi‘i Incised Ware (1450-1500) as a basis for a contemporary<br>pottery type. By the late 1930s, further development resulted in deeply-carved<br>polychrome wares, and incised wares, both of which are still being produced<br>today.<br><br>Tomasita was especially known for her incised red ware jars, bowls, and vases.<br>The decoration on these vessels was primarily fine line geometric hatching. On<br>occasion she utilized micaceous clay, adding some texture and sparkle to the<br>geometric elements. Tomasita also made deeply carved polychrome pieces which<br>included designs of clouds, kiva steps, and plants.<br>tw229
$370.00
Benally Navajo Tufa Cast sterling turquoise cuff bracelet. Great looking cuff with no issues. Fits up to a 6.25" wrist, 1" gap, 2.25" wide in center, 61.6 grams. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$650.00
Large Pete Sierra Navajo Cobblestone turquoise sterling pendant. Large and heavy pendant with a large bail on top that will handle up to 18mm beads. 4" tall with bail x 2 3/8" wide x 92.7 grams with no issues.Sierra was a former student of Charles Loloma, and is mentioned in Nancy Schiffer's book "Jewelry by Southwest American Indians: Evolving Designs." Sierra's works are found in the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology as well as other museums, and he has been represented by many galleries worldwide.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$805.00
訂閱我們的電子郵件