VINTAGE NAVAJO BRACELET WITH NO. 8 TURQUOISE
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Pre 1940 item# 1149579
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ANDREA FATELL
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This is a vintage Navajo sterling bracelet with rare and spectacular No. 8 turquoise stones. The stones are actually a deeper blue than the photos capture. Measuring 5 7/8" around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide at the center stone. (Center stone is 1 3/4" long and 3/4" wide.). All stones are free of chips or cracks. The weight is 80 grams. An elegant and unique design, it is suitable for a man or woman. A magnificent piece.
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NAVAJO KENNETH BEGAY SILVER TURQUOISE HAIR CLIP
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Pre 1970 item# 1134844
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Rare and beautiful hand made sterling and natural turquoise hair clip by Navajo Kenneth Begay. He was one of the benchsmiths for the White Hogan Shop in Arizona from 1946 to 1964 and also worked independently and served as a jewelry instructor. The central segment of this piece when laying flat measures 1 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" long. The hair pin is 3 3/4". It is in fine condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. In addition to the White Hogan mark and the KB initials, it is a ...click for details
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VINTAGE NAVAJO NUMBER 8 TURQUOISE BRACELET
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Pre 1970 item# 1134300
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ANDREA FATELL
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Stunning silver and Number 8 turquoise bracelet. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus a 1" opening, it is 1 5/8" wide in the center and narrows to 5/8" at the terminals. The magnificent stone itself measures 1 3/8" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is free of chips or cracks. This is a heavy cuff weighing 81 grams. All original, no repairs. A very impressive piece.
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ZUNI JOHN GORDON LEAK INLAID KNIFEWING CUFF LINKS
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Pre 1950 item# 1103249
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A rare pair of inlaid Knifewing design cuff links by Zuni silversmith John Gordon Leak. The inlaid Knifewing figure is set in a background of black jet. These measure 1" by 1", weigh 20.3 grams and are in fine original condition. John Gordon Leak's work was prominently featured in the C. G. Wallace collection auctioned by Sotheby's in 1975. Here is a great opportunity to own a fine example of his work.
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HOPI VICTOR COOCHWYTEWA STERLING RING
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Pre 1960 item# 1098625
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Striking sterling overlay ring by Hopi master jeweler Victor Coochwytewa who began producing in the 1940's and is one of the most celebrated jewelers in Hopi history. The ring is a size 7 3/4 and the face measures 1 7/8" long. It is in fine original condition and signed with his raincloud symbol as well as the Hopi Guild mark. His work is highly sought after and rare to find. This is a very fine example of his talent.
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NAVAJO MARK CHEE #8 TURQUOISE STERLING RING
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Pre 1960 item# 1097677
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Fabulous hand made sterling and #8 turquoise ring by notable Navajo silversmith Mark Chee. Active from the 1930 - 60's, he was a benchsmith for Frank Patania and is considered one of the most important Navajo silversmiths of the mid 20th century. This rare ring is a size 7 1/2 and the face measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and the spectacular stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. This is a piece to be cherished.
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"JANIYE" MIYE MATSUKADA MODERNIST STERLING RING
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Pre 1980 item# 1046667
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Rare and unusual Modernist sterling ring by jewelry designer and silversmith Miye Matsukata (1922-1981)who was born in Tokyo, Japan. She attended the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, opened her store, Janiye , on Newbury Street in 1950 and continued to work there until her death in 1981. This ring is a size 8 3/4 and weighs 19 grams. Suitable for a man or woman, it is plain in the back so can be sized. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Her jewelry is timeless and always unique an ...click for details
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