A striking vintage sterling and center coral cuff bracelet by Navajo Kee Joe Benally, active since the 1950's, now deceased. He used only the finest materials and displayed a mastery of traditional and contemporary design. This bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening.
The center piece is 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. The terminals measure 3/8" wide. Weighing 63 grams, it is in fine original condition...
Spectacular vintage sterling and 5 stone turquoise cuff bracelet by Hopi Ralph Tawangyaouma (1880-1973). Possibly Lone Mountain, the stones are beautiful and free of chips or cracks. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening, it is 1 1/8" wide. Weighing 95 grams, it is hallmarked as shown. A gorgeous bracelet from this noted Hopi silversmith.
Beautiful vintage sterling earrings with tear drop shaped, bezel set, deep red coral. These have clip backs and hold secure on the ears. Lovely floral design with silver drops between the stones and twisted wire around the center stone. They measure 1" by 1" and weigh 13 grams total. Fine original condition and signed Phyllis as shown. Excellent color!
This elegant squash blossom is made of lovely natural red coral and sterling silver. It is most likely Navajo made circa 1960. It measures 23" in length. The blossoms measure approximately 1.5" long. The pendant portion measures 2.5" long and 3" wide. It is in impeccable condition.
Extraordinary huge vintage sterling and turquoise petit point ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye , circa 1970. Many silversmiths created petit point pieces but this silversmith took the art to an extreme. The stones are cut with a semi-circular high domed arch that is her trademark, creating a lacework that wraps around the entire front half of the finger. This ring is a size 6 1/2 and measures 1 3/8" long and 1 " wide in the front...
A beautiful vintage contoured sterling bracelet with a chiseled and textured design by Navajo Harvey Begay who is the son of noted silversmith Kenneth Begay. When a teenager, he worked alongside his father as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ.
This cuff measures 5 1/8" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, so for a small wrist. It stands 1/2" high when on the wrist...
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.
Navajo silversmith Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) was an early innovator and leader in Navajo modern jewelry design. He is known for his clean, bold, modern designs while still influenced by his traditional background. This pair of sterling cuff bracelets are a perfect example. One of the bracelets measures 5 1/8" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening and the other measures 5" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening. They are both 1/4" wide and weigh 78 grams total...
A museum quality oval pendant signed Benevidez (Johnny) and Tim Yazzie Sterling. Possibly a piece by both men who are Santo Domingo/Navajo artists. The Tim Yazzie mark is not typical however if one searches the web, one can find similar pieces created by both men.
Silver overlay designs highlight the intricately cut lapis,onyx and turquoise stones. A solid pendant, it
measures 3-1/4 x 1-1/2" and weighs a hefty 49gr. The sterling collar has a hook clasp and is marked TS 91 Taxco 925.
Vintage 1950's sterling silver and shattuckite pin or brooch designed and signed by Frank Patania Sr. Pin measures 3 1/4"L X 2 1/2"W. Signed on the back - FP STERLING with Patania's THUNDERBIRD hallmark. An Italian immigrant, Patania migrated to Santa Fe, N.M. and opened his Thunderbird shop in 1927. Patania established a style of handcrafted southwest American jewelry by blending European silversmith technology with Native American design...
A very fine, large vintage silver knifewing pin with multi stone inlay of spiny oyster, turquoise, jet and mother of pearl, circa 1940. Knifewing represents the Zuni god of war. This symbol was worn by warriors to protect them in battle, but also represents courage, honor, wisdom and strength. The pin measures 3 1/8" by 2 3/4" and weighs 35 grams. It is in fine original condition. The stones are free of chips or cracks. A beautiful example of vintage Zuni lapidary work.
Brooch of sterling silver, carved in traditional Northwest Coast or Haida design, with eagle form, has safety clasp and loop for hanging as pendant.
Measures 1 3/4" x 1 5/8", domed shape.
Unsigned, guaranteed to be sterling.
Crafted in the tradition of artists of the Northwest coast, especially the Haida, the design and abstracted forms are beautifully etched, with fine detail and areas of cross hatching...
Mystery mark reward below: A signed sterling silver Zuni Native American flip spinning necklace pendant reminding one of the work by Zuni jewelry artists Nancy & Dennis Edaakie or that of Jake Livingston.
Suspends from a hand made etched 24" chain
Pendant: shows a mallard duck bird in flight while spinning! Horn face & cat tails, engraved MOP & Turquoise wings, coral or turquoise body, onyx beak and tailfeather tips. North to south 2"
Disc is 1 1/2" X 3/16" thick...
15" long turquoise nugget and silver bead necklace......$9 for insured US shipping.
A vintage unsigned Navajo silver and turquoise necklace and matching bracelet. This set consists of the 8-1/8" bracelet and the 15" necklace; the (tested) silver beads include tubes, elongated barrels and balls and the turquoise stones are natural and lightly polished. The largest turquoise stone is 1/2" across, the necklace has a brass hook and eye and the bracelet has a barrel clasp...
Spectacular design in this wide, bold silver overlay bracelet by Hopi Manuel Hoyungowa ( 1953-2011) who was an active silversmith since the 1970's having learned from Preston Monongye. The bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 7/8" wide and weighs a solid 84 grams. It in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. An amazing, precise pattern perfectly executed.
Extraordinary huge vintage sterling and turquoise ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye who is most well known for her stunning petit point jewelry. There are 25 individually bezel set small, round turquoise stones of varying shades of turquoise from robins egg blue to deep green. The ring is a size 12 1/2 and I believe has been previously sized. It measures 7/8" long and 1 1/8" wide in the front. Weighing a solid 22 grams, it is in fine condition...
A simple and elegant sterling cuff by Navajo Yazzie Johnson from his early work in the 70's. His work now features varieties of stones and he often collaborates with Gail Bird. This bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus a 1 1/2" opening. It is 3/8" wide and weighs 31 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A very handsome and wearable piece that can stand alone or be stacked with your other favorite cuffs.