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From June 12, 2016 through January 15, 2017 the Wheelwright Museum’s Center for the Study of Southwestern Jewelry presented a retrospective on the work of Eveli Sabatie, one of only two jewelers (the other is Verma Nequatewa, his niece, ) whom Hopi Charles Loloma recognized as protégés. I had the rare and fortunate opportunity to see this exhibit, EVELI: ENERGY AND SIGNIFICANCE, which was truly unforgettable. "Born in eastern Algeria, raised in Morocco, and educated in Paris, Eveli joined C...

A great vintage sterling pin by Frank Patania Sr. designed for the Southeast Arizona Sports Car Club. It was originally a car hood or grill ornament that a previous owner had made into a pin. Measures 3” long and wide and weighs 36 grams. It is signed as shown. No need to be a member of this club to love the pin!!

Big, bold, long , gorgeous sterling earrings by contemporary San Felipe Pueblo artist Jared Chavez who learned metalsmithing from his father, world class jeweler Richard Chavez. Together they founded Chavez Studios and continue to create innovative, stunning jewelry. These earrings have posts for pierced ears, hang 3 1/4 “ long, are 1 3/4” at the widest point and weigh 37 grams. All original, fine condition and the reverse of both earrings have his hallmark as shown. Magnificent statement e...

Expertly crafted vintage sterling cuff bracelet from the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild which was formed in 1941 under the auspices of the U.S. Government’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the Navajo Tribal authority to help young Navajo silversmiths learn from the masters in order to preserve the quality of classic Navajo silver work. This fine cuff has precise and intricate chiseling and wonderful unusual stamping. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is...

Very rare and stunning vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling bracelet no. 181 designed by Ibe Dahlquist in the 60’s. The interlocking links are very sculptural and the clasp is invisible and ingenious. Measuring 7 1/2” end to end, it is 1” wide and weighs 58 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. This bracelet and its matching necklace are pictured on page 177 of Janet Drucker’s book GEORG JENSEN A TRADITION OF SPLENDID SILVER. Spectacular Modernist design.

Stunning, vintage, hand hammered and textured sterling link bracelet by world renowned jeweler John Iversen. This design is called the “Tower Bracelet” and was part of his Spike Collection dating to the late 1980’s. It measures 7” long end to end and weighs 43 grams. The links graduate from 1 1/2" at the widest point in the center to 3/4" closest to the clasp. Each link moves and flows, forming gracefully on the wrist. This bracelet has a gold wash which is original and the Iversen signa...

Gorgeous vintage silver and amethyst bracelet by Mexican silver Master Antonio Pineda. This is a hinged bangle bracelet that opens and closes on the side. I have not seen this exact bracelet before and believe it to be quite rare. It measures 7" around inside circumference when closed, is 1 1/2" wide and weighs a sturdy 148 grams. Secure clasp, no chips or cracks to the stones. There is one tiny, almost imperceptible indentation in the silver near the hinge. Signed as shown. An exquisite, and pe...

Beautiful vintage sterling necklace from the Mexican store Tane, which is sometimes referred to as the Tiffany & Co. of Mexico. Measuring 16" end to end, it is 1" wide and weighs 205 grams. Remarkably comfortable on the neck and lays perfectly. Secure push in clasp, all original, signed as shown. Lovely and elegant.

A beautiful tufa cast pendant with mosaic inlay of various stones including turquoise, coral and onyx by Harold Lovato of Santo Domingo Pueblo. This pendant measures 2 1/4" long including the bale, is 3/4" wide and weighs 20 grams. It is on a 20" sterling chain. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Active from the 70's until his death in 1997, Harold Lovato designs are always unique and interesting.

Fascinating sterling and turquoise earrings by Navajo L. Eugene Nelson. These have posts for pierced ears, measure 1 3/4" long and weigh 9 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. Trained in engineering and drafting, this artist meticulously works out his designs to scale on graph paper. His workmanship is precise and scrupulous with each component made by hand. His pieces are small abstract works of art.

Gorgeous sterling cuff bracelet with stones of onyx, chrysoprase, coral and hematite by Arizona metalsmith Kim Rawdin. Kim Rawdin studied painting and art education in college in New York and his interest in jewelry started when he took a job as an art teacher on a Navajo reservation in Arizona. Becoming highly influenced by the beauty of the Arizona landscape, he is also influenced by traditional Japanese haiku and scroll paintings, and often includes on the reverse of his bracelets a poem that...

Huge and bold, vintage sterling " Armadillo " belt buckle by Hector Aguilar. It consists of 5 panels held together by rivets and measures a very impressive 6 1/4" by 2 3/4". Weighing a hefty 141 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed with Hector Aguilar's hallmark dating 1943-48. Suitable for a man or woman, this is a show stopping piece.

Stunning, long sterling earrings with precise stamping and dangle drops by San Juan Pueblo silversmith Mike Bird Romero. Known for his technical mastery, his work combines tradition and innovation. These earrings have posts for pierced ears and measure 3" long and 5/8" at the widest point. They weigh 14 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. He usually hallmarks with 2 birds but there was only room for one of his birds on these. Gorgeous statement earrings.

Vintage, stylish, organic shaped sterling clip earrings with oxidized areas by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", they weigh 11 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Interesting and unusual.

A beautiful tufa cast ring with mosaic inlay of various stones including turquoise and coral by Harold Lovato of Santo Domingo Pueblo. This ring is a size 6 3/4 and measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. Weighing 11 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Active from the 70's until his death in 1997, Harold Lovato designs are always unique and interesting.

Rare and spectacular sterling bangle bracelet with inlaid black onyx polka dots by Los Ballesteros circa 1945. This big, bold , amazing piece measures 7" around in the inside total. It is 1 1/2" wide at the widest front section and tapers to 3/4" in the back. It is hinged and opens and closes on the side. Weighing 116 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. These polka dot bangles are not often seen or easy to come by and this is my own personal favorite piece by Los Ballest...

Bold and striking long sterling earrings designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These earrings are from the "Future" line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. They hang 2 3/4" long, are 3/4" wide at the bottoms and are screw backs. Weighing 11 grams total, they are in fine original condition. A fabulous Modernist design.

A beautifully made sterling bracelet of concave tear drop shaped links by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. The bracelet clasp has one of his ingenious screw bolt clasps. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end, it is 5/8" wide and weighs 75 grams. Fine original condition and signed and numbered as shown. A wonderful Danish Modernist design.